50 Cent signs former Young Money artist, Kidd Kidd, to G-Unit Records

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

50 Cent has wasted no time rebuilding his G-Unit label. After a few years of struggling, 50 Cent is signing new artists left and right. The biggest signing of the year was Shawty Lo and his D4L imprint.

Immediately following the D4L deal, Lil' Kim said she might also sign with G-Unit. Early in 50 Cent's career, he collaborated with Lil' Kim. Their collaboration led to a four-year beef, which was resolved in 2007.

Years ago, 50 Cent used to spark beef, now he goes after deals. In 2008, 50 Cent attempted to feud with current superstar, Lil Wayne. However, his attempts to diss Young Money failed.

One of the more popular Young Money members, at the time, was Kidd Kidd. Being featured on Wayne's hit, "Mrs. Officer," his name was ringing bells. However, as Young Money began to take off last summer, it was announced that Kidd Kidd had been dropped from the label. Recently, Kidd Kidd landed a collaboration with 50 Cent. Following the collaboration, it has been announced that he has been signed to G-Unit.

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Former Young Money rapper, Kidd Kidd, shot several times in New Orleans

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Over the weekend, Kidd Kidd almost died after being shot several times. While in New Orleans, gunmen opened fire on the rapper. The gunmen were attempting to rob the former Young Money rapper, as he headed to his mother's house.

Kidd Kidd rose to fame in 2008, for his outro verse on Lil Wayne's "Mrs. Officer." The song was one of the final releases from Tha Carter III. Receiving massive air play in the Southern states, Kidd Kidd built a large fan base before leaving the label.

Yesterday, Kidd Kidd addressed the encounter through Twitter. He told the gunmen to get their money back because they did not kill him. The former Young Money rapper continued to taunt them for not killing him. He went on to call them "bitch ass niggas," among other insults.

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