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50 Cent & G-Unit’s Reebok Collab Almost Outsold Jordan’s, Claims Reebok CEO

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50 Cent and G-Unit were running the game back in the early 2000s. They were driving culture forward, and it had numerous brands wanting to work for them. Eventually, Fif signed a massive deal with Reebok which made him one of the faces of the brand.

Additionally, he got his very own G-Unit sneaker with the brand. These were huge back in the day, and every single G-Unit member was wearing them. This had numerous people buying into the hype, and it was impossible to escape these kicks.

Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

50 Cent & Reebok Vs. Jordan Brand

During the early 2000s, Reebok wanted to defeat Jordan Brand in the marketplace. This was always going to be next to impossible, however, they tried. In an interview, with Complex, Reebok CEO Todd Krinsky revealed just how close the brand came to toppling Jordan’s empire.

“We were selling like, you know, 40-50,000 per color at a time. I remember that back-to-school, we sold on one color, like 75,000 pairs,” Krinsky said. “I’m not saying, by the way, that G-Unit was ever close to Jordan in any way. I’m saying that one moment in time, that one colorway, I think we sold in almost as many pairs as the Jordan launch for that period.” He added, “[50 Cent] was always saying how many Jordans sell this week. I’m telling you, he was literally asking that every week or every time we had a meeting.”

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attends WE TV’s “Hip Hop Homicides” New York Premiere at Crosby Street Hotel on November 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Even though they weren’t able to surpass Jordan Brand, it was a valiant effort. The G-Unit shoes will forever be remembered for their impact on culture, and you can never take that away from Reebok.

Let us know what you thought of the G-Unit shoes, in the comments below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sneaker world.

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Diddy Tipped Someone $250K After Winning $2Mil In Vegas

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Diddy truly is all about the benjamins. The Bad Boy founder has his hands in everything from Tequila to television stations, — so money is never really an option. He proved so last month after purchasing a $6.5 million, 9,655-square-foot mansion in Los Angeles. Last year, he bought back his Sean John Clothing brand for a cool $7.6 million. 

The generous music mogul doesn’t hoard his coins just for himself. Earlier this month, he gifted his “Shawty Wop,” Yung Miami, a Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 which starts at $160,500. It seems like Diddy is in a giving spirit these days. During a recent interview with iHeart Radio, the 52-year Harlemite revealed that he once tipped someone $250,000.

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“I had won $2 million in Vegas, so I tipped the person that was the dealer the quarter of a million.”  According to the “Gotta Move On” rapper, he’s no stranger to leaving big tips. He added, “You know when I’m on a yacht, it’s a tip for the whole crew. If I win, we all win!” No word on when Diddy tipped the lucky casino dealer. However, he was recently in Las Vegas for the 2022 iHeart Music Festival earlier this month. 

Aside from his moving performance at this year’s show, it was Diddy’s alleged guest, Daphne Joy, that had the Internet buzzing. Joy, who shares a child with 50 Cent, was called out by the Power creator for reportedly hanging out with Diddy. The mom and former video model penned a note to 50 on social media, asking to “be left alone.” 

“Although my child’s father and I parted ways, I shifted my focus on my sons well being emotionally, spiritually, and everything in between,” she wrote in the note. “I’m so tired of defending my character, being pre judged and constantly being Villainized.”Diddy has yet to confirm or deny his relationship with Daphne. Share your thoughts below. 

[WATCH] 50 Cent Releases Trailer for New Series ‘Hip Hop Homicides’

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50 Cent keeps the television series rolling out, debuting the trailer for the upcoming series Hip-Hop Homicides.

50 Cent keeps the television series rolling out, debuting the trailer for the upcoming series Hip-Hop Homicides.

The new series will be hosted by Van Lathan and will interview the family members of deceased hip-hop stars and more. The show will dive into deaths that rocked the Hip-Hop community over the years.

The trailer featured Lathan highlighting the purpose of the show as images of late rappers XXXTENTACION, Pop Smoke, and King Von are shown. “At least half of those cases are unsolved,” Lathan says.

The new series will premiere on Nov. 3 on WE tv and streams the Monday after on ALLBLK.

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50 Cent Debuts Trailer For New “Hip Hop Homicides” Series 

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In the last decade, 50 Cent has officially solidified himself as one of hip hop’s most lucrative success stories. From releasing a culture shifting album in 2003, to being one of the most sought after television producers in the game —- there’s not much that that the Queens legend can’t do. 

On Wednesday, 50 took to social media to share the trailer for his upcoming series Hip-Hop Homicides, which will explore the epidemic of violence that has attached itself to Hip-Hop. The Power creator will produce the WeTV series through his G-Unit Film and Television company, while Love & Hip Hop creator Mona Scott-Young will also produce, through her company Monami Productions, along with Lionsgate Television, who will physically distribute the series.

According to a press release, Van Lathan is set to host the unsolved mystery series, slated to premiere on November 3. A teaser for the upcoming series features a montage of  XXXTENTACION, Pop Smoke, King Von, and other hip hop stars who have tragically passed away. 50 spoke of the show back in January, sharing, “G-Unit Film and Television has thrived by telling real stories. Hip hop loves things that are damaged. This series will shed light on the artists that didn’t make it through the struggle.”

In the series trailer, host Van Lathan stated in the opening scene, “As of 2022, there have been a staggering number of rappers who have been murdered. And more than half of those cases are unsolved. I’m your host, Van Lathan, and together with executive producer 50 Cent, we’re here to bring these cases into the light.”

Hip Hop has experienced its fair share of losses in recent years. Last month, the community grieved the untimely death of Philly rapper PNB Rock who was gunned down at a Roscoes Chicken & Waffes in L.A. 

Catch Hip Hop Homicides, premiering November 3 on WE Tv and streaming the following Monday on ALLBLK.

Check out the trailer below. 

50 Cent To Produce Investigation Show “Hip-Hop Homicides” + Drops Trailer

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50 Cent will be producing a homicide investigation show to follow the murders of PnB Rock, King Von, XXXtentacion, and more. The rapper-turned-mogul took to Instagram to share a trailer of his upcoming series, Hip-Hop Homicides, for which he will be the executive producer.  The trailer shows well-known rappers that were fatally shot, most of […]

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Vivica A. Fox Shuts Down Rumors That 50 Cent Had a Penis Enhancement

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Somehow, someway, Vivica A. Fox will revisit her relationship with 50 Cent. The actress appeared on Fox Soul and spoke against Angela Kogan, the owner of Perfection Plastic Surgery & Med Spas, who stated the G-Unit rapper had a penis enhancement.

“Angela, you lying,” Fox said. “That’s all I’m going to say. If that’s the one thing I know that’s true, he didn’t have to get no enhancement.”

She added, “He’s good. The one time I’m with him on that one. I’m with him when he’s right on that one. It’s all good.”

Last year, Vivica A. Fox opened her heart and revealed 50 Cent was the love of her life and still holds a place in her heart.

“We met after he said the thing at the Soul Train Music Awards. ‘And I want to thank Vivica Fox for wearing that dress,’” Fox spoke of the start of their romance. “I was shocked. I was just kinda like, wow. And then after that, his people got in touch with my people and next thing I know, we were on the phone and my birthday was coming up and he’s such a gentleman. He’s very generous. I know him as Curtis, always will, and the 50 Cent, those are his performing things and who he is as a man. So, I met Curtis.”

Hearing the words, Cuban Link, who is currently dating 50, had a quick response on The Shade Room’s Instagram typing “Awwww” and inserting a violin. Essentially, Cuban is letting Fox know her time is over and has passed.

Always a spark, Fox has some words to offer back to Cuban Link. “Well! This is getting good cause I tried to post 3 times on @ShadeRoom,” Vivica wrote. “Now @_Cuban_Link what that clip didn’t show was that I said he now has a hawt gurlfiend & Im happy 4 him! So stay in ya bag boo dont get nervous! Im good! “

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50 Cent Announces His Departure From His Partnership With Starz

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In April, Curtis Jackson, alternatively known as 50 Cent, exclaimed that he only had five months left of his deal with the company Starz, about whom he shared some complaints in the past regarding their treatment. Today, he’s announced his departure from his partnership with the network.

Together, they worked on Power, the American crime drama television series that has been running for six seasons. The rapper made a post on social media on Saturday, September 17, stating this split. “This is my vibe right now!” he wrote. “STARZ deal done, we had nothing but success so no hard feelings… I’m out. I’ll let you know where we are going shortly.”

In our interview with Jackson earlier this year, he discussed social issues he you hoped to address with the show. “Coming into the town, [Tommy] interacts with who he would just run into,” he said. “It turns into a whole different thing, but in the future, you should expect him to see more of that culture that we are aware of coming into the show, but it comes in as a resource that he sees. When he’s under circumstances where he gets into something and he involves them to come as muscle.