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Hundreds of rappers have gone at Jay-Z in the past, but Beanie Sigel is the first one to hit at Jay-Z from a position not of jealousy, but of disappointment. Sigel alleges that after years of friendship Jay doesn’t return his calls anymore, is only about worried about making money and not friends, has done stuff that would make Beyonce look at him differently and snitched on him. It’s oddly compelling, like a divorce court proceeding transcript going public.

According to Sigel, Jay offered him a financial incentive to remain on the struggling label’s roster. “I told you I ain’t want your money,” he said addressing Jay-Z directly.

“But you was in a position to let me get my own money, and you couldn’t do that,” Sigel claimed.

Whatever issues remain between the two artists, who have always appeared to be very close, Sigel has made it clear that they can be resolved.

A new cartoon called “Gay-Unit Workouts,” which puts G-Unit members in compromising homoerotic positions, has hit the net giving rise to the possibility of Rick Ross adopting 50 Cent’s cartoon strategy in their ongoing battle.

The new cartoon focuses on making the rappers appear overly comfortable with one another.

“Yo son, get your a** off my tongue so I can speak,” an animated 50 tells Tony Yayo on the clip. “Eh yo so, I’m thinking later on I’mma buy us all some matching clothes. I think I blew a hole in my pants today, Yayo. “Nah Fif, it looks good, no problems over here. But for real son, that n*gga Ross f*cked you up on that ‘Mafia Music’ son but I heard he got some new sh*t though…called ‘Magnificent’ John Legend, son. Sh*t son, I don’t know what the f*ck we gonna do.”

50 Cent may have a new adversary within a day’s time.

The G-Unit leader has upset rapper Foxy Brown, who was briefly mentioned in the ballooning war of words with Miami heavy weight Rick Ross.

Foxy Brown says she is granting 50 Cent 24 hours to retract the line where she is briefly mentioned on “Try Me.”

On 50 Cent’s diss track, he says, “The cop f**ked a fox.” The line, although scant, refers to a brief, personal relationship Rick Ross and Brown had. It also refers to Ross’ past as a correctional officer.

Foxy Brown’s camp issued a statement that proclaims that she has no involvement in the conflict between the two rap titans.

In a statement to AllHipHop.com, Brown’s representative stated, “Foxy is giving that n***a 24 hour [period] to retract that statement or she’s going handle [him] Brooklyn Style.”

Ironically, after 50 Cent wrote the initial song, Rick Ross gave 50 Cent 48 hours to offer a more substantial response. 50 Cent returned with a number of insulting videos, including cartoons and a taped shopping spree with the mother of Ross’ child.

Currently, Brown is working on her new album Black Roses, which is expected to be in stores this summer.

Rumors swirled that Foxy Brown and Rick Ross were to be married, but those proved to be false.

During a recent interview on Seattle’s Kube 93, Game told radio personality Eddie Francis that he was siding with 50 on the feud between him and Rick Ross. “For the first time in four years I’m kind of like low key riding with 50 on this one,” Game admitted. “For this first time in four years homey I’m siding with this dude. It’s just ridiculous,” he said of battle between the two heavyweights. “He’s taking your baby mama shopping. She’s trying on fur coats with the Stevie Wonder jam… 50 eating you boy.” The Game then took some time out to extend his services to Ross. “Hey yo Ross, homey call me on my phone man,” he said. “This is the first time I talked about this, but yo Rick Ross reach out to my folks and then have him call me on three way so I can get you out of this mess man.”

Well, we can’t say we didn’t see this one coming. Anyone who’s followed 50 Cent’s
history of beef (II) knows full and well that Curtis doesn’t half step
when it comes to embarrassing his opponents. So it was only a matter of
time before Curtis’ latest nemesis, William Leonard Roberts II bka Rick Ross got the Southside Special.

Yesterday, 50 released a video
of him taking one of Rick Ross’ baby’s mothers shopping for furs and
Gucci bags. Was the hilariously embarassing move a career-ender for
Officer Ricky? All eyes are now on the Boss, waiting to see how he
reacts. 

#5: RECORD A SONG WITH THE REAL NORIEGA

• The rap public scoffed when Ross boasted that he knew “Noriega—the real
Noriega” on his debut single, “Husltin’.” We still don’t believe the
hyperbolic boast, but his “realness” would seem a lot less fraudulent
if he finally hooked up with the former De Facto Leader of Panama on a
track. We’d even settle for a phoned-in interlude live from the bing.

#4: CREATE THE ‘09 VERSION OF COP RAP GROUP 5IVE-0.

• It may seem unbelievable in today’s world of hustlers-turned-rappers,
but back in 1994, there was actually an entire rap group comprised of
police officers called “5ive-O.” See, Ricky? Being a gloried security
guard isn’t that bad! If he just embraced his past, he could reach out
to members of his C.O. graduating class and pump out an album about the
rough and rugged life of law enforcement. We guarantee it’d be the
realest shit on shelves.

#3: HIT THE GYM AND GET IN FIGHTING SHAPE

• In the midst of his battle with 50, Fat Joe challenged Curtis to a
boxing match saying he couldn’t beat him one on one. Rick Ross could do
the same and promptly end this shit. But, because he’s the size of an
adult Pacific walrus, we suggest he hit the gym first. He already
called himself Kimbo Slice on the mic. He should get down with the
dudes who trained the fellow Floridian (before he got knocked the fuck
out) and then arrange a time and place to whoop 50’s ass.

#2: MAKE HIS OWN VIDEO WITH 50′S BABY MAMA

• Since 50 already threw the “no women, no children” rule out the
window, Ross has no choice but to bring 50’s baby mother, Shaniqua
Tompkins, into the mix of things. Playing off the line in “Mafia Music”
where he talked about 50 burning Shaniqua’s house down, we suggest he
shoot a video where he goes through her new crib and installs various
fire safety equipment. “Yo, dis Ricky Rawse here, ’bout to install that
‘09 First Alert Dual Sensor Smoke Detector. What y’all know about that?
50 don’t know nothing ’bout this right here. RAWSE!”

#1: RECORD AN ACTUAL DISS TRACK ABOUT 50 CENT

• Out of all the things he could have dissed 50 about, we’re not sure
why he chose to focus on him burning his baby mother’s house down. Was
he scared to talk about all the real chinks in 50’s armor? Like, his
canceled MTV reality show, getting outsold by Kanye, his numerous
singles that have flopped, or his roster of failed G-Unit artists? Any
and all of those would make great fodder for a follow up diss track.
The man’s hard to beat, but he’s definitely not invincible.

Inside sources at Def Jam tell us that Island Def Jam Chairman, L.A. Reid has ordered Rick Ross not to call radio DJS or radio personalities regarding the beef with him and 50 Cent. Apparently Def Jam feels like Rick Ross is out there making a fool of himself. While he just launched a brand new single, “Magnificent,”
featuring John Legend, all the attention is focusing on his downward
spiral ever since going at 50 Cent. Sources tell us that Def Jam is not
pleased with the reaction his new single is receiving. A radio single
with John Legend is usually an automatic win, but unfortunately for
Rick Ross, he has only received 126 spins across the country since his
record premiered over a week ago. As of late, everybody that interviews
Rick Ross focuses on his days as a correction officer, his situation with his baby’s mother and 50 Cent instead of focusing on his record.

50 Cent has responded to Rick Ross‘ “48 hour” deadline by promising a career ending strategy aiming to discredit the rapper’s image and launching a cartoon lampooning Ross’s former career as a Corrections Officer.

He was my favorite rapper since Mase when he dropped, and when I used to be around him, he was one of the few people that I was like really fan of. I was nervous in the studio working on beats and hoping that I could do a good beat for him. This is even when I had College Dropout and Jesus Walks. Jay Z and 50 are just two of those type of guys you really want to make some good music for. So, for me as a fan of him I felt like if he said something negative and tried to make it like I’m negative it’s almost like if a little kid walks up to you at the airport and is like, ‘Man, I love you so much,” and then you spit on him it’s like (in a joking voice) “I don’t know if I love you as much as I used to,” as you wipe the spit off your face, but you still play their music. I could never have beef with anybody. I’m not here to beef with anybody. I’m trying to bring people together. I realize that my success and my mouth and everything rub people the wrong way every now and then, but I’m not finna have beef with anybody. I really walk around by myself. Like, I don’t wear jewelry. Like all these people are like he’s so arrogant, blah, blah, blah. I’m not arrogant, I’m just truthful. When I talk about myself, there are millions of people that love me, and I just agree with them…..but on a sidebar, it’s good to see a fashion post on thisis50. Look at my influence.

“I love to pay her bills/can’t wait to pay her rent/Curtis Jackson baby mama/I aint askin for a cent/Burn the house down/gotta buy another/don’t forget the gas can/jealous, stupid muthafucka”

Rick Ross – \”Mafia Music\” [50 Cent Diss]

Mega rap star 50 Cent will be kicking off 2009 with a release date for his upcoming video game Blood on the Sand while building anticipation for Before I Self Destruct.

A new trailer for the video game, the follow-up to 2005’s 50 Cent: Bullet Proof, says it will hit stores Tuesday, February 24 on Playstation 3 and X-Box 360.

50’s upcoming album, Before I Self Destruct, may quickly follow, along with a detailed bonus disc accompanying the album also called Before I Self-Destruct.

The film — which isn’t autobiographical — aims to show the complexities of what 50 refers to as “urban life” in a new way: “When [movies] portray certain lifestyles they don’t show cause and effect,” he says. “But I showed characters under pressure in scenarios where they felt like there were no other options, even though there were.” He adds, “There are always options. People just usually start to see them while being incarcerated — for not seeing them in the first place.” (Rolling Stone)

As previously reported by SOHH, 50 will also be treating fans to a bonus DVD to accompany the deluxe edition album called Two Turntables and a Microphone: The Life and Death of Jam Master Jay Documentary.

“Times are hard,” 50 said in a statement. “Everyone is trying to make the most of what they have. I want to give my fans something extra for their hard earned dollars. They’ll get a free bonus when the pick up the album.”

Focusing on 50’s late mentor and friend, Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay, the 85-minute disc will include appearances from Reverend Run, Russell Simmons, Jay-Z and more. (SOHH)

50’s fourth album has been become one of his most anticipated projects and delayed to date, but as SOHH recently reported, the unspecified date comes at the hands of the rapper, not Interscope Records.

Mega rap star 50 Cent has decided to push his highly anticipated album Before I Self Destruct to next year. The platinum-selling artist will leave fans waiting a bit longer as he moves his fourth and final Interscope solo project back from its’ original release date in December.

As of today (January 7), no official release date has been issued by Interscope. However, an alleged track listing for the forthcoming project places the G-Unit leader amongst producers, including Eminem, Dr. Dre, Hi-Tek, Havoc, J.R. Rotem and many more.

1. Intro
2. Came To Win (Produced by Red Spyda)
3. Get Up (Produced by Scott Storch)
4. Need Your Hate (Produced by Dr. Dre)
5. Here For A Reason (feat. Nate Dogg) (Produced by Tha Bizness)
6. Good To Be A Gangsta (Produced by Ty Fyffe & Sha Money XL)
7. Don’t Mess With 50 (Produced by Don Cannon)
8. Trust In Me (Produced by J.R. Rotem)
9. Norman Bates Motel (feat. Eminem) (Produced by Dr. Dre)
10. Bitch I’m Sorry (Produced by Needlz)
11. All For You (Produced by Hi-Tek)
12. No Time To Lose (feat. Swizz Beatz)(Produced by The Individuals)
13. Lonely At The Top (Produced by Play-N-Skillz)
14. You Need Us (feat. Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo) (Produced by DJ Khalil)
15. Different Path (feat. Dave Young) (Produced by Havoc)
16. I Get It In (Produced by Dr.Dre)
17. Somebody Forgive Me (Produced by Jake One)
18. My Reign (Produced by Eminem)
19. Ready For War (feat. Dr.Dre) (Produced by Dr. Dre)