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Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson stars in the campaign for his new fragrance Power. The image of the rapper pulling off his white button-down shirt looks heavily Photoshopped, as evidenced by his missing stomach tattoo, doll-like face, and missing shirt buttons or button holes.

50 CENT TO LAUNCH COSMETIC LINE

Reports say that rapper-mogul 50 Cent is finishing a new cosmetics line for men, which will include moisturizers and health supplements. Oh, don't act so surprised. Every rapper uses night cream! We hear it helps with the hustle. A source says that "his range will be for the guy who likes to be pampered, but the supplements will make it more butch." Hip-hop is no stranger to manscaping — Jay-Z and Kanye both love it. But launching a line? 50, just who do you think you are... Diddy?

5 WAYS RICK ROSS CAN SAVE HIS HIP HOP CAREER

Well, we can’t say we didn’t see this one coming. Anyone who’s followed 50 Cent’s history of beef knows full and well that Curtis doesn’t half step when it comes to embarrassing his opponents. So it was only a matter of time before Curtis’ latest nemesis, William Leonard Roberts II bka Rick Ross got the Southside Special.

Yesterday, 50 released a video of him taking one of Rick Ross’ baby’s mothers shopping for furs and Gucci bags. Was the hilariously embarassing move a career-ender for Officer Ricky? All eyes are now on the Boss, waiting to see how he reacts. We’d advise Ross to respond using one of these methods...

#5: RECORD A SONG WITH THE REAL NORIEGA

The rap public scoffed when Ross boasted that he knew “Noriega—the real Noriega” on his debut single, “Husltin’.” We still don’t believe the boast, but his “realness” would seem a lot less fraudulent if he finally hooked up with the former De Facto Leader of Panama on a track. We’d even settle for a phoned-in interlude.

#4: CREATE THE ‘09 VERSION OF COP RAP GROUP 5IVE-0.

It may seem unbelievable in today’s world of hustlers-turned-rappers, but back in 1994, there was actually an entire rap group comprised of police officers called “5ive-O.” See, Ricky? Being a gloried security guard isn’t that bad!

#3: HIT THE GYM AND GET IN FIGHTING SHAPE

In the midst of his battle with 50, Fat Joe challenged Curtis to a boxing match saying he couldn’t beat him one on one. Rick Ross could do the same and promptly end this fiasco. But, because he’s the size of an adult sea cow, we suggest he hit the gym first. He already called himself Kimbo Slice on the mic. He should get down with the dudes who trained the fellow Floridian (before he got knocked the F out) and then arrange a time and place to whoop 50’s a**.

#2: MAKE HIS OWN VIDEO WITH 50′S BABY MAMA

Since 50 already threw the “no women, no children” rule out the window, Ross has no choice but to bring 50’s baby mother, Shaniqua Tompkins, into the mix of things. Playing off the line in “Mafia Music” where he talked about 50 burning Shaniqua’s house down, we suggest he shoot a video where he goes through her new crib and installs various fire safety equipment. “RAWSE!”

#1: RECORD AN ACTUAL DISS TRACK ABOUT 50 CENT

Out of all the things he could have dissed 50 about, we’re not sure why he chose to focus on him burning his baby mother’s house down. Was he scared to talk about all the real chinks in 50’s armor? Like, his canceled MTV reality show, getting outsold by Kanye, his numerous singles that have flopped, or his roster of failed G-Unit artists? Any and all of those would make great ammo for a follow up diss track. The man’s hard to beat, but he’s definitely not invincible.

FORBES LISTS THE HIP-HOP CASH KING OF 2008

It's been some year for Jay-Z. In the past year, the hip-hop demigod released a platinum album, signed a 10-year deal worth $150 million with concert promoter Live Nation and finally got married to longtime girlfriend Beyoncé. He really did his thing. But with all that considered, it was still only good enough for a silver medal.

While Jay-Z topped Forbes.com's inaugural Hip-Hop Cash Kings list of the top-earning people in the business last year, in '08 he is dethroned by 50 Cent, who raked in $150 million over the past 12 months - almost twice what Jay made.

Here is the complete list:

1. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson: $150 million
2. Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter: $82 million
3. Sean "Diddy"Combs: $35 million
4. Kanye West: $30 million
5. Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley: $22 million
6. Pharrell Williams: $20 million
7. Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean: $17 million
8. Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus: $16 million
9. André “Dr. Dre” Young: $15 million
10. Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges: $14 million
11. Clifford “T.I.” Harris: $13 million
11. Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter: $13 million
12. Marshall “Eminem” Mathers: $12 million
12. Lonnie “Common” Lynn Jr.: $12 million

12. Aliaune “Akon” Thiam: $12 million
13. Jermaine Dupri: $11 million
13. Jonathan “Lil Jon” Smith: $11 million (He's still alive???)
14. OutKast: $10 million
14. Hakeem “Chamillionaire” Seriki: $10 million (REALLY?!)
14. Jayceon “The Game” Taylor: $10 million

'Suspicious' Fire Burns Down 50 Cent's L.I. Home

50 CENT's ex-girlfriend and 10-year-old son have been rescued from a burning house in New York. The fire at the house - owned by 50 Cent and occupied by his former lover Shaniqua Tompkins and their son Marquise - broke out at 5am this morning (May 30, 08) . An off-duty officer in Dix Hills, Long Island was on hand to rescue four other victims. They were taken to hospital and treated for smoke inhalation. Authorities believe the cause of the inferno is "highly suspicious" and have sent sniffer dogs to search the rubble for a substance that may have been used as an igniter. 50, however is not being treated as a suspect, reports TMZ.com. Despite the his bitter dispute with Tomkins over the home.. Last month, a judge ruled that Tompkins and Marquise must leave the hip-hop star's mansion by the end of 2008.The couple split in 2003.

Report: 50 Cent to Sign a $300 Million Deal with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp???

Reports have circulated claiming that rapper 50 Cent is set to sign a new deal with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. said to be worth $300 Million. 5o Cent is reportedly in final negotiations with Murdoch's firm - which owns Fox and networking site MySpace - for a large stake in all aspects of the 50 Cent brand, including music, concerts, books as well as his label G-Unit Records.

If the agreement goes forth, G-Unit Records and its roster of artists will move under News Corp's MySpace Records umbrella.

According to reports, half of the $300 million deal will be in stock, potentially making 50 Cent one of the biggest News Corp shareholders.

However, the deal is not expected to be finalised until next year - which allows 50 to fulfil all of his contractual obligations with current label, Interscope Records.