Eminem's 2002 album "The Eminem Show" goes Diamond

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The past two years have been incredible for Eminem, as he did the impossible. Following his 2004 album, Eminem took a break from recording music. His break was so long, many assumed Em was done with music.

Five years was how long Eminem stayed away from the game. He returned with his Relapse album, which poked fun at his battle with drugs. The album was met with negative and mixed reviews. But, last year, Eminem corrected his mistakes.

Recovery was considered by many to be the top hip hop album of 2010. The album was the highest-selling album of 2010. Many who had written Eminem off following Relapse were now eating their words and ready to crown him king. Months following the release of Recovery and Eminem is still receiving praise for the album.

Nine years ago, Eminem solidified his legacy when he released The Eminem Show. The album was a sharp turn from his humorous lyrics on his previous albums. Eminem opened the world to exactly why he jokes the way he does and is"shady." It was after this album when people realized Eminem had a problem and that he was much more than a white boy rapper. The Eminem Show was critically-acclaimed and considered by many as one of the best albums of 2002.

Even after Eminem released more albums and moved on, The Eminem Show continued to sell. During the 2002 timeframe, The Eminem Show went platinum several times over. The album continued to sell well over the past nine years. Now, Eminem has joined exclusive company as only the third rapper to have an album sell over 10 million copies. Eminem joins the likes of MC Hammer and The Notorious B.I.G. as rappers with diamond albums.

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50 Cent almost done with New Album

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last summer, 50 Cent surprised fans when he said he may search for independent distribution for G-Unit Records. At the time 50 had told his artists, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo, to begin working on new albums. He felt hot music coming from the label would lead to them landing secure distribution.

For most of the summer, it appeared G-Unit was headed to a lucrative deal with Def Jam. 50 Cent made it appear that way and he began recording his album. At the time, 50 Cent said the album would feature Techno elements. With that, he also said the new album would be released late in 2010.

But, 50 Cent did not complete the album in time as he was working on new business ventures. Instead of Def Jam, G-Unit Records entered a distribution deal with EMI Records. The deal helped bolster a label that has struggled with hip hop music since the days of MC Hammer. Along with that, 50 Cent began working on the album again.

Last week, 50 Cent began talking about his new album again. He said that he is close to being done with the new album after he said he had scrapped the entire thing.

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MC Hammer done beefing with Jay-Z

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

After a month of dissing Jay-Z, MC Hammer says he is done taking aim at the Brooklyn rapper. Hammer was known for the highest-selling rap album and later for losing his entire fortune. Jay-Z, a rapper known for him hundreds of millions, poked fun at this on the "So Appaled" song.

Upon hearing the verse, MC Hammer was not impressed and he started a feud with Jay-Z. First, he took his fight to the press. Each time he had a public interview, Hammer would take the time to mention Jay-Z. Later, he recorded his feelings and made a video, "Better Run Run."

Jay-Z did not respond to MC Hammer out of respect. He was surprised he was offended by his lyrics. Instead of forcing the issue, Jay-Z denied dissing him and wrote positively about him in his "Decoded" book. Seeing how Jay-Z went out of his way, MC Hammer has decided to take him at his word and leave the feud alone.

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