Lloyd aligns the stars for "King of Hearts" album

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

In 2009, Lloyd revealed he left Murder Inc. Records, something denied by Irv Gotti, the head of the struggling label. After the release of Ja Rule's R.U.L.E., Lloyd found himself basically carrying the label. His 2008 album, Lessons in Love, was a flop, but the highest-selling Murder Inc. album of 2008.

Following a bitter dispute with Irv Gotti, Lloyd resurfaced and signed with Zone 4/Interscope Records with Polow da Don. Due to the change in labels, Lloyd found himself working with more high-profile artists. For years, Lloyd was restricted because of the feuds his label were involved in.

But, with his new label, he was free to work with any artist he felt like. Immediately, Lloyd began working with artists from G-Unit, the primary rivals of Murder Inc. While Lloyd has no issues with former Murder Inc. frontman, Ja Rule, Rule did call him out over "working with the enemy." Still, the two have worked together in the time since.

Lloyd's fourth album, King of Hearts, has been held up for nearly a year, but is slated for a July 5 release date. The lineup for the new release is filled with stars. Lloyd has called upon Game, Lil Wayne (who has been featured on all of Lloyd's albums), Andre 3000, Chris Brown, Young Jeezy, Trey Songz, and many more artists.

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50 Cent and Robert DeNiro reunite for "Freelancers" film

By The Film Critic
JR Staff Writer

In 2008, 50 Cent proved his Hollywood star power when he starred alongside Robert DeNiro in the film, Righteous Kill. 50 Cent starring with DeNiro shocked fans who though he was washed up. Together, they shocked fans when they appeared on the VIBE cover together.

Three years have passed since Righteous Kill and the two stars have gone their separate ways. 50 Cent has been working on several new projects over the past few years. The rapper has his own film company, which has been putting together several films. 50 is currently marketing his Things Fall Apart film.

Jessy Terrero is one of the most-respected filmmakers in the hip hop industry. He was the mastermind by the cult classic, Soul Plane. Before venturing into full-length films, Terrerro produced several of the most-memorable music videos. This includes 50 Cent's 2003 hit with G-Unit, "Stunt 101." Following the success of the video, Terrerro produced several other films for G-Unit, forging a friendship with 50 Cent. Over the years, Jessy Terrero has continued to expand and he is currently working on his Freelancers film and has put together an all-star cast.

Terrero was able to reunite 50 Cent and Robert DeNiro for his upcoming cop drama.

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