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50 Cent’s Iconic “Candy Shop” Video Hits Impressive New Milestone

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50 Cent has certainly seen no shortage of success this year, and this week was no exception. According to Billboard, the rapper reached an impressive new milestone on YouTube. His iconic “Candy Shop” music video featuring Olivia hit a whopping 1 billion views. The track, which appears on his 2005 album The Massacre, joins his 2003 Get Rich or Die Tryin’ hit “In Da Club.”

“Candy Shop” spent nine weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 following its release. It was his third No. 1 single in two years following “In Da Club” and “21 Questions” featuring Nate Dogg. The raunchy accompanying music video features cameos from Lil Scrappy, Young Buck, and Lloyd Banks. The milestone comes just a few weeks after Fif announced his Las Vegas residency, which is scheduled to begin next month.

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50 Cent’s “Candy Shop” Video Reaches 1 Billion Views On YouTube

“My first Vegas residency is going to be an experience, you don’t wanna miss this! I’ll be doing 6 Exclusive shows December 27 – January 4 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets on sale Saturday 🔥,” the hitmaker announced in October. Reportedly, there will also be a special New Year’s Eve celebration presented by Sire Spirits.

As for whether or not fans can expect 50 to drop more hits like “Candy Shop” any time soon, that remains unclear. During a chat with Earn Your Leisure at Invest Fest, he explained why he rarely releases new music. “If you listen to the music that’s out right now, I have to tap into my st*pid,” he said. “I have to tap into the st*pid side of me to write the right thing when it comes time to write the music.” He continued, arguing that he could make a bigger impact with his other endeavors. What do you think of 50 Cent’s “Candy Shop” music video hitting 1 billion views on YouTube? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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50 Cent’s “Candy Shop” Video Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube

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50 Cent’s iconic “Candy Shop” video, featuring R&B artist Olivia, has officially reached 1 billion views on YouTube, marking his second entry into the Billion Views Club. The 2005 hit follows his earlier milestone with “In Da Club.” Known for its sleek visuals and catchy hook, “Candy Shop” solidified 50 Cent’s status in hip-hop history. Currently ranked #73 among top U.S. artists, 50 continues to celebrate his enduring influence in music.

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50 Cent & Fat Joe Sued By Producer For Copyright

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With the Ed Sheeran copyright infringement lawsuit now underway, it’s quite the dark and dangerous time for musical creativity. Now, another lawsuit in that vein hit the rap world, this time holding 50 Cent and Fat Joe as the culprits. Moreover, Maryland-based producer David W. Smith claimed that the 2000s hits “Candy Shop” and “Lean Back” ripped off his work. Furthermore, he pointed to a collaboration with rapper Moe Wet titled “WHACHACOM4?,” released in 2003, in his lawsuit filed last Thursday (April 27). According to Music Business Worldwide, the copyright infringement lawsuit compares the three tracks’ musical notations and waveforms to make its case.

Of course, both accused songs were among the biggest rap singles of that decade, with both topping the Billboard Hot 100. “Lean Back” by Fat Joe and Terror Squad achieved gold status, whereas “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent is certified five times platinum. In addition to those two MCs, the suit named fellow Terror Squad rapper Remy Ma and producer Scott Storch, who worked on both tracks, as defendants. Also, the complaint alleges that these actors “made millions of dollars from their exploitation.”

50 Cent & Fat Joe Allegedly Stole From This Song

What’s more is that Storch and Smith allegedly had similar connections to record pools in New York City that would’ve allowed for overlap. Specifically, the suit named Spinners Unlimited Record Pool (S.U.R.E.), Top Upward Sizzlers (Prime Movers), and New & Hot S.U.R.E. Shots. Another claim Smith brought forward is that he and Storch both “received weekly communications as to the performance of releases on their respective labels.” The suit also clarifies that they secured copyright for “WHACHACOM4?” on April 22, 2022, yet it doesn’t explain why it took so long for them to do so. Smith sought royalties from each track, as well as damages and legal fees in the lawsuit.

Meanwhile, Fat Joe and 50 Cent were actually rivals when these accused tracks came out, engaging in a public spat at the 2005 Video Music Awards. In fact, that feud resulted in the Terror Squad boss losing a $20 million endorsement deal with Air Jordan. Regardless, now they have a front to unite against, and it will be interesting to see if this sets a precedent for future cases. For the latest updates on Fat Joe and 50 Cent, stick around on HNHH.

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