Q&A: 50 Cent gets back to gritty roots on new CD

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2009 file photo, musician Curtis Jackson, known as 50 Cent, poses for picture in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)

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Q&A: 50 Cent get... FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2009 file photo, musician Curtis Jackson, known as 50 Cent, poses for picture in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)
Michael Jackson ... In this publicity image released by OPUS Media Group, two pages from the picture book, "The Official Michael Jackson Opus," is shown. (AP Photo/OPUS Media Group, Harrison Funk/The Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson)
Hero pilot jokes... FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 file photo, Capt. Chesley B Sullenberger III waits to testify on Capitol Hill in Washington. Sullenberger jokes that his heroic handling of a disabled jetliner brought him "rock star sex" in an interview for "NBC's People of the Year" special. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Adam Lambert rea... Singer Adam Lambert poses for a portrait following his rehearsal for the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
To millions, Opr... In this image taken from video Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 and provided by Harpo Productions Inc., talk-show host Oprah Winfrey announces during a live broadcast of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in Chicago that her daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. (AP Photo/Harpo Productions, Inc.) MANDATORY CREDIT, NO SALES
Michael Jackson ... Jermaine Jackson accepts the award for best soul R&B favorite male artist on behalf of his late brother Michael Jackson at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Attorney: Jackso... FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2009 file photo, Dr. Conrad Murray, a physician for the late pop star Michael Jackson, appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court in Las Vegas. Edward Chernoff, a lawyer for Murray, says the doctor is returning to work at his Houston clinic on Monday Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, Pool, File)
'New Moon' wolf... Actress Kristen Stewart attends a special screening of 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' hosted by the The Cinema Society and D&G on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Rare Charles Dar... FILE - In this undated file photo, British scientist Charles Robert Darwin, founder of the theory for the evolution of life is seen at an unknown location. An auction house said Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 it is selling a rare first edition of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" found in a family's guest lavatory in southern England. (AP Photo, File)
Stars come out f... Actress Eva Mendes arrives at the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year ceremony Saturday night Nov. 21, 2009 in Hollywood, Calif. The CNN Hero of the Year was introduced by Mendes, among the many stars who took the stage to introduce the 10 honorees. (AP Photo/Greg DeGuire - PictureGroup)
International Em... FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 file photo, British broadcaster David Frost, arrives at the world premiere of Frost/Nixon, and the opening of the London Film Festival, in central London. British TV personality David Frost will be honored at the 37th Annual International Emmy Awards for a wide-ranging career that has taken him from pioneering political satire on television to conducting serious interviews with former President Richard Nixon and other newsmakers. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)
Motown caps 50th... Kid Rock and Stevie Wonder sing a duet during Motown Records 50th anniversary gala on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jerry S. Mendoza)
Losing Winfrey w... Linda Gerber, from Chicago, and a member of the live broadcast of The Oprah Winfrey Show, holds a copy of the Chicago Sun-Times as she departs Harpo Studios Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Chicago. Winfrey announced during the broadcast Friday, that her powerhouse daytime television show will end its 25-season run in 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Tween Justin Bie... FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2009 file photo, singer Justin Bieber appears on the NBC "Today" television program in New York. New York police shut down a mall appearance by teen pop singer Justin Bieber after thousands of young girls showed up and got a little too wild. Nassau County police say girls and adults in the crowd of nearly 3,000 started pushing and shoving as they waited for the 15-year-old sensation to arrive Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, N.Y. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Parker-Broderick... FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo actress Sarah Jessica Parker films a scene on location for "Sex and the City 2" in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)
Heidi Klum wows ... General Motors Corp. President and CEO Fritz Henderson speaks during a news conference at company headquarters in Detroit, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. General Motors Co. says it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than it has reported in previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around its business. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
`Twilight' hunks... An FBI agent takes measurements outside the home of Anthony Sowell, 50, in Cleveland on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Authorities are investigating whether Sowell, whose home and yard harbored the remains of at least 11 people, is connected to any killings in places he lived while in the military, including Japan, California and the Carolinas. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Sotomayor poses ... This undated photo released by Latina magazine shows Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the cover of the December-January double issue of Latina. (AP Photo/Platon)
Review: The end ... In this film publicity image released by Columbia Pictures/Sony, a scene is shown from "2012." (AP Photo/Columbia Pictures/Sony)
Group urges CW s... FILE - In this image released by The CW, a controversial print advertisement for the second season of "Gossip Girl," is shown. (AP Photo/The CW, file)
Jude Law's 'Haml... FILE - In this undated theater publicity image originally released by Boneau Bryan Brown, Jude Law is shown in a scene from the Donmar Warehouse production of "Hamlet," by William Shakespeare, in London. (AP Photo/Boneau bryan Brown, Johan Persson)
Brad Pitt lookin... U.S. actor Brad Pitt, top, walks unnoticed by people upon his arrival at Narita International Airport in Narita near Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Pitt was in Japan to attend the Japan premiere of his latest film "Inglourious Basterds" in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
Tom Hanks-produc... Luis Betancourt puts a door in the restaurant called The American Sector while workers hurry to finish the Victory Theater in New Orleans Tuesday, NOv. 3, 2009 in time to show "Beyond All Boundaries,'' a war film produced by Tom Hanks opening on Friday. The theater is part of a $300 million expansion of the National WWII Museum. (AP Photo/Cheryl Gerber)
HBO filmmakers g... In this publicity image released by HBO, a scene is shown from the documentary film, "By the People: The Election of Barack Obama," premiering Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 on HBO. (AP Photo/HBO)
No trick: 2,000 ... President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hand out Halloween candy at the White House, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Brad Pitt's prod... Actor Brad Pitt poses for photographers during a red carpet event at the Japan premiere of the movie "Inglourious Basterds" in Tokyo
Smash "Twilight"... Actors Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner pose during a photocall to promote their latest film "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" in Madrid
Taylor Swift win... Taylor Swift reacts on satellite television picture after winning artist of the year at the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles
Michael Jackson'... Nakashima looks at sequined glove that once belonged to the late pop star at the MJ46 Japan Tour in Tokyo
Singer Robbie Wi... British singer Robbie Williams thanks the audience after his free concert in Berlin
LA attorneys dis... Polish-born film director Polanski awaits a public talk in Potsdam
Michael Jackson'... A preview of the Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" is seen at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York
Britney Spears' ... Spears' boyfriend Ghalib stands outside an SUV carrying Spears before leaving the Los Angeles County courthouse
Driver dies in M... Singer Miley Cyrus arrives for the VH1 Divas show in New York
Taylor Swift's d... Singer Taylor Swift performs "Forever and Always" at the 43rd annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville
"New Moon" rise... Actors Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner pose during a photocall to promote their latest film "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" in Madrid
Actress Audrey H... Dresses worn by actress Audrey Hepburn are displayed at a press preview of the Tanja Star-Busman collection of Hepburn memorabilia at Sotheby's in New York
Oprah Winfrey sa... Handout image of Oprah Winfrey on her show announcing end of production in 2011
Montreux unveils... Artist Romero Britto poses for a portrait in New York
Polanski will no... Polish-born film director Polanski awaits a public talk in Potsdam
"Project Runway... Project Runway judges Nina Garcia, designer Michael Kors and model Heidi Klum watch models present creations during the Project Runway Fall 2009 fashion show at New York Fashion Week
Susan Boyle aims... File photo of Susan Boyle gesturing to onlookers in Blackburn in West Lothian
Kris Allen fine ... 'American Idol' winner Kris Allen performs on NBC's 'Today' show in New York
Susan Boyle albu... Photographers take pictures of "Britain's Got Talent" contestant Susan Boyle as she returns home in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Model Kate Moss ... Kate Moss arrives at Topshop fashion show in London
Werner Herzog to... Director Herzog gestures during the news conference for film "Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans" at 34Th Toronto International Film Festival
Will Ferrell is ... U.S. actor Will Ferrell arrives at the world premiere of his new film 'Land of the Lost' in central Sydney
A Minute With: M... Singer Miley Cyrus performs on NBC's "Today'"show in New York
Composer Lloyd W... Composer Webber talks to media before start of "The Phantom of the Opera" in New York
"New Moon" star... Actress Stewart poses at the premiere of the new film "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" in Los Angeles