50 Cent puts "Black Magic" on ice

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last year, 50 Cent announced plans to release his fifth studio album. In 2007, 50 Cent grew angry with Interscope Records and vowed to leave the label following his fourth album. His last album with Interscope, Before I Self Destruct, did not do as well as 50 Cent had hoped.

Despite not having a deal for G-Unit Records, 50 Cent advised his artists to start working on their albums. While they released singles, 50 Cent would search for a deal. Initially, he said they would sign with an independent distributor. But, 50 Cent soon began leaning towards a deal with Def Jam.

It appeared as if 50 Cent would be heading to Def Jam when he announced his album, Black Magic. 50 Cent said this album would be unlike any of his previous releases. The album was slated for a late 2010 release over the summer when he suddenly stopped promoting it. 50 said he had pushed the album back to clear his thoughts.

Earlier this week, 50 Cent announced he had started working on the album again. But, today, he announced he had shelved the album indefinitely.