" As the presidential election gets down to the nitty-gritty, 50's new album campaign is starting to get serious. Before I Self Destruct is the rapper/actor's fourth full-length and set for release on the second Tuesday in December. Always atop the Hip-Hop Forbes List, the artist born Curtis Jackson made his millions on the back of corporate investments and more than his share of Rovian tactics. But if last year's "loss" to Kanye West -- when both artists released albums on the same day -- didn't teach 50 Cent anything, maybe the apparent tanking of McCain's campaign will".
"...Revealing A Little Vulnerability Does
Conversely, showing some humanity has boded well for two of Chicago's finest: Barack Obama and Kanye West. Today, showing weakness is not synonymous with being weak. From the Senator's speech in Philadelphia to the MC's penchant for self-deprecation, admissions of vulnerability are endearing fans and voters alike to those brave enough to take the once-precarious stand. In this recent video for MTV.com, 50 Cent seems genuinely amused/befuddled/astonished by a rap album about "love"...but doesn't he know that hope is the new black?
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