50 Cent ends The Sleek by 50 only months after Launch

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Once he was able to break into the game, 50 Cent broke in a major way. For only a few short months was 50 Cent just a rapper. It did not take long for 50 to establish himself as one of the moguls in the hip hop game. Through several business ventures, 50 Cent amassed a net worth over $100 million.

While 50 Cent has had several successful business ventures, he has also had several unsuccessful ventures. Before he made it big, 50 Cent had another label, Full Clip. Through this label, 50 released some independent albums. G-Unit was signed to the label, but Full Clip fell apart.

Early in his career, 50 Cent launched G-Unit Clothing to much fanfare. But, eight years later, the clothing line is no longer in circulation. His most recent venture was a new headphone line, The Sleek by 50. The line follows in the footsteps of Dr. Dre's groundbreaking Beats by Dre line. After he launched the line, 50 Cent said Dr. Dre was angry at him for doing so.

50 Cent accused Dr. Dre of dissing him several times. When confronted, Dr. Dre claimed he did not even know 50 Cent had a headphone line. Not only did 50 Cent have a headphone line, he had purchased enough stock in the parent company, H&H Imports, to become a board member. Through this stock, 50 Cent generated $8 million in one day. Only three months after this fast star, 50 Cent has decided to end the headphone line.

Sleek Headphones said they wanted to move in a different direction and The Sleek by 50 has been pulled off their inventory list.

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Olivia sides with 50 Cent in Dr. Dre feud

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

50 Cent is known for starting beef with anyone simply for fun. In eight years of being in the game, 50 Cent has had a feud with many stars at one time or another. Recently, his beefs have come full circle and he now has an issue with Dr. Dre. Their beef stems from their headphone lines.

In 2008, Dr. Dre launched Beats by Dre and 50 Cent recently launched his own line, The Sleek by 50. 50 Cent said Dr. Dre was upset after learning about his headphone line. The reaction from Dre hurt 50 because he said he has nothing but love for him. 50 went on to say he was probably taken off the Detox album.

Recently, Olivia, G-Unit's former singer, weighed in on the ongoing feud. Surprisingly, she sided with 50 Cent this time around. Olivia said it is not fair for Dr. Dre to launch his own headphone line and then be upset when 50 Cent launches one of his own. Ironically, Dr. Dre said he did not even know 50 had his own headphone line, until he read his Twitter rant.

More than likely, 50 Cent has started this beef with Dr. Dre to promote The Sleek by 50.

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