Will Lil Wayne respond to 50 Cent this time?

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last week, 50 Cent took shots at Lil Wayne and Game on his new song, "Love, Hate." This is not the first time 50 Cent has decided to go after Lil Wayne. 50 Cent was used to being the focal point of the hip hop scene. However, by 2007 his popularity had waned and the people wanted more of Lil Wayne.

Angry because he was losing his grip with the fans, 50 Cent was no fan of Lil Wayne. Adding insult to injury, Lil Wayne was also friends with many of 50 Cent's rivals. Lil Wayne performed the hook on the popular Fat Joe single, "Make it Rain." Ja Rule even turned to Wayne for a verse on his comeback single, "Uhh Ohhh!"

Lil Wayne's popularity and choice of friends gave 50 Cent the ammo to go after him. Despite the disses from 50 Cent, Lil Wayne refused to give him a response. Wanting an Eminem collaboration, Lil Wayne said he may start a feud with Em if he did not reply to his messages. However, each time 50 Cent said something, Lil Wayne chose to ignore it.

In 2008, it turned out Lil Wayne had intentions of dissing 50 Cent. A freestyle called "Louisianimal" leaked to the internet and it was obviously Lil Wayne taking shots at 50 Cent. Nearly a month after the song came out, 50 Cent questioned why Lil Wayne dissed him. In response, Lil Wayne's team said the song was recorded in 2007, while 50 Cent was dissing him. By 2008, Lil Wayne and 50 Cent had almost become friends, shaking hands at the 2008 BET Awards.

Early in 2009, 50 Cent made plans for a major feud with Lil Wayne. However, a diss from Rick Ross entirely changed the dynamics. 50 Cent shifted his focus to Rick Ross, nearly forgetting all about Wayne. In the time since then, Lil Wayne has released more albums and has continued to dominate the radio waves and the charts. Rick Ross has also experienced much success, with fans and fellow hip hop artists giving him props as the biggest rapper in the game.

Now, 50 Cent is releasing new music in hopes of getting his spot back. On his "Love, Hate" song, 50 Cent responds to Game's frequent disses and takes aim at Lil Wayne. With Lil Wayne holding the top spot in the game, will he respond to 50 Cent's disses. Usually non-confrontational, Lil Wayne has already decided to go after Jay-Z, with his "It's Good" track. Will Lil Wayne now refocus his energy on 50 Cent, the hip hop bully, and come out with more lyrical ammo.

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Game talks 50 Cent diss on "Love, Hate"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In 2009, Game and 50 Cent were both preparing to release new albums. 50 Cent had seemingly fallen from grace with Dr. Dre and Interscope Records. Meanwhile, Game was moved back to the primary Interscope label and reunited with Dre. Game had spent most of the year dissing 50 Cent, but promised not to on his album.

50 Cent used this to his advantage and decided to air out all of his enemies. His "So Disrespectful" track took aim at Jay-Z, Young Buck, Game, B.G., Dr. Dre, and Interscope Records. With his album being delayed, Game never properly responded to 50 Cent's disses. Each time Game tries to say he has reached a little common ground with 50, 50 comes back with a diss.

Recently, Game has dissed 50 Cent several times, even outing him as gay on Twitter. But, 50 Cent did not respond because he was more focused on his business ventures than petty rap beef. Before the release of his last two albums, 50 Cent attempted to diss Lil Wayne, but all of his disses were ignored. These days, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, and Game could all agree on one thing, their apparent dislike for Jay-Z. Other than that, Game and Lil Wayne have become the best of friends. As this has happened, Game continues to diss 50 Cent.

Proving he always keeps an ear to the streets, 50 Cent dissed both Lil Wayne and Game on his newest track, "Love, Hate." 50 Cent goes at Lil Wayne over his new skateboarder style and questions his sexuality, bringing up his attire here recently. From there, 50 Cent takes aim at one of his most-bitter enemies, Game, who features Lil Wayne on several songs off his The R.E.D. Album. 50 Cent brings up the 2005 shooting when he goes after Game. Poking fun at Game for never going after him, 50 Cent goes on to say he must have forgot, but not to forget he wrote most of Game's hits.

Game is currently on his R.E.D. Tour, but he responded to 50 Cent via Twitter. Once he finds a studio, Game said he is killing 50 Cent's "Planet of the Apes face havin ass nigga."

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Game speaks on Covering Butterfly Tattoo

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Recently, Game was asked about facial tattoos. Before the many facial tattoos in the hip hop industry, Game was the first. Game had the tear drops before they were popular. In addition to the tear drops, Game also had a butterfly tattoo.

During his feud with 50 Cent and G-Unit, Game's butterfly tattoo became the butt of several punchlines. In the middle of the feud, Game changed the tattoo from a butterfly to the L.A. symbol. Many thought it was because of the disses.

Game recently sat down and explained why he changed the butterfly tattoo.

Watch the video below to find out why:

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Game has nothing but love for 50 Cent?

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Since leaving G-Unit Records, Game has had a love/hate relationship with 50 Cent. Several diss records have been released by Game. The two traded disses for three years, until 50 Cent stopped responding.

Despite calling 50 Cent out every chance he gets, Game also offers peace treaties. This comes even after Game collaborated with Ja Rule and Rick Ross. Recently, Game spoke on his relationship with 50 Cent.

Game said he wanted to feature 50 Cent on The R.E.D. Album. There were a few tracks on the album Game felt were perfect for 50 Cent. Even after all of the disses, there is "nothing but love" from Game towards 50 Cent.

Aside from 50 Cent, Game spoke on his lyrical growth. Game said experience has helped him expand his lyricial horizions.

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Sha Money XL says Game needs 50 Cent

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

G-Unit's rise to the top was carefully orchestrated by Sha Money XL. He was with the label from the inception until 2007. After leaving his job as president of G-Unit Records, Sha Money XL accepted a job with Def Jam.

Last summer, 50 Cent was in heavy talks with Def Jam about moving G-Unit over. Sha Money XL was heavily involved in this deal, helping make the move. Had the deal taken place, Sha would have been in charge of G-Unit, once again.

But, 50 Cent ultimately signed with EMI Records and he would take G-Unit with him. Still, Sha Money XL harbors no hard feelings toward his former partner. Watching Game put together his latest album, Sha Money XL offered his opinion.

Ever since Game left G-Unit, immediately following the release of his debut album, his career has been on a gradual decline. With the constant delays with his latest album, The R.E.D. Album, Sha Money XL feels he would fare better if he were still with G-Unit. While Sha Money thinks G-Unit is better for the long term, he feels a hit record would do better for Game than anything else.

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Game reaches out to 50 Cent again

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

At one point in time, Game was a part of the G-Unit crew. This period of time did not last for long. Soon, Game replaced Ja Rule as the biggest rival of G-Unit. Due to Game's inability to get along with the G-Unit crew, he soon found himself off Dr. Dre's Aftermath label.

From 2005 until 2009, Game recorded multiple diss records aimed at both 50 Cent and the crew. 50 Cent initially responded to the disses from Game, but he has since started to ignore them. In 2009, the feud appeared to be over when Game decided to officially end the feud. 50 Cent took advantage of this and dissed Game.

Upon hearing "So Disrespectful," Game re-ignited his beef with 50 Cent and offered to side with Jay-Z if he replied to 50. But, their feud never materialized and Game went on his way. Game often speaks about what G-Unit could have been had they remained together. But, when he last spoke about his upcoming The R.E.D. Album, he said the album could feature anyone except Jay-Z and 50 Cent.

However, Game decided to reach out to 50 Cent for the second time in two months. He has offered for 50 to get on the album, since it is produced by Dr. Dre, who has served as a mentor to both rappers.

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Game says "The R.E.D. Album" could feature anyone except 50 Cent and Jay-Z

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Six years ago, Game was the hottest new artist in the game and he was waving the G-Unit flag high. But, behind the scenes, beef was brewing between Game and 50 Cent. Soon, the two rappers made their feud known and the gloves came off.

Game has spent most of his career dissing 50 Cent. Outside of his feud with 50 Cent, Game has also had issues with Jay-Z. Even on his debut album, which featured production from Kanye West, Game was challenging Jay-Z.

There have been many times in his career when Game has offered truces to 50 Cent and Jay-Z. When 50 Cent decided to re-start his feud, Game offered to take Jay-Z's side. But, the feud never materialized, and Game returned to his beef.

With his long-awaited The R.E.D. Album, on the way, Game has worked with some of everyone. Game said to expect to hear from almost anyone in the game. But, there is an exception of the artists he will be working with. Game said not to expect a collaboration from either 50 Cent or Jay-Z. Late last year, Game offered to reunite with G-Unit, but Tony Yayo laughed him off.

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Game talks about 50 Cent

Finally having everything back the way he wanted it, Game has decided to be calm about the movements of 50 Cent. Late last year, 50 Cent responded to all of the disses Game left for him. For a while, the feud was nothing more than Game dissing 50 Cent. But, returning to his hardcore roots, 50 Cent aired Game out on his last album.

Declaring himself free of Dr. Dre and the 50 Cent beef, Game had originally planned to upgrade to a feud with Jay-Z. These plans changed after 50 Cent started a feud with Jay-Z. Game chose the lesser of two evils and sided with Jay-Z. Then, in October, he reunited with Dr. Dre.

In March, Dr. Dre introduced Game to Pharrell and their relationship has been solidified. Out of respect to Pharrell, Game decided to leave the issue with Jay-Z alone. Feeling he has the best album of his career to put together, Game has decided to leave all beef alone for his upcoming record.

Recently, 50 Cent has been in the headlines after he lost a considerable amount of weight. For his role in the new film, Things Fall Apart, 50 Cent has gotten extremely skinny. With his new album on the way, everyone wants to know what Game has to say about 50 Cent. Responding to the questions about 50 Cent, Game said all he saw was a man who lost weight for a role in a film. Game said 50 Cent is working hard to win an award. Game is actually happy for 50 Cent and his movie role.

There is no set date for the release of his fourth studio album, The R.E.D. Album.

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Game pushes "The R.E.D. Album" back, rethinks Jay-Z feud

For a year and a half, Game has been gearing up for the release of his fourth studio album, The R.E.D. Album. Initially, Game had planned to release this album during the fall of 2009. However, as soon as he completed the album, he and Dr. Dre reunited. Because of this, the album was pushed back to have Dr. Dre's work featured on it.

The December release date for the album was pushed back until February, but when February came, the album did not. Given the hectic schedule that Dr. Dre operates under, he could not do too much for the album. In an effort to keep the project going, Dre called upon Pharrell to help out. This led to the album being pushed back until March.

Obviously March and April went by without any releases. But, Game announced that his album would arrive on June 15. Eminem has been trying to secure a release date for Recovery since it was still Relapse 2. Now that he has recorded some tracks that Interscope likes, they have decided to release his album on June 15.

Despite now being on the same label as Eminem, Game knows that will not help him sell records, so he decided to push his album back to avoid low record sales. In his career, all three of Game's albums have been platinum successes. However, in this rough economic climate, people are only going to purchase a few luxury items and when it comes to rap, Eminem is more valuable than Game. Over time, this fact may change, but as it stands, that is not the case.

Last summer, Game was gearing up to release The R.E.D. Album and he was upset with Jay-Z for some reason. Game spent most of last season on tour and he managed to diss Jay-Z at every stop that he made around the world. What he was hoping for was a response from Jay-Z. Game incorrectly predicted that he would be dissed on The Blueprint 3. He said that Jay-Z would dedicate an entire track to dissing him, but the only thing that Game got was a message from Hov saying that he was not going to talk about him.

When Shyne was released from prison and sent to Belize, Game was among the first rappers to reach out to him. During their conversations, Game informed Shyne of his multiple feuds. He said that Shyne advised him to forget about the multiple feuds and concentrate on his music. Later, when his longtime rival, 50 Cent, started feuding with Jay-Z, Game said that he was glad he decided against feuding with him. Then, he briefly sided with Jay-Z over 50 Cent.

Now, with his album coming sometime in the next few months, Game has made a promise to never go against Nas. In the past, Nas had a high-profile feud with Jay-Z, but the two rappers have been allies for the past five years. The rappers appear to be among the best of friends and it has to be a strain on Nas to be friends with both Game and Jay-Z with Game dissing him the way that he does. Perhaps out of respect for Nas, Game has decided not to diss Jay-Z on his forever upcoming album, The R.E.D. Album.

Game will release The R.E.D. Album on June 29, 2010 on Black Wall Street, Star Trak, Aftermath, and Interscope Records.

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