50 Cent Launches G-Unit Books
On January 4th, literary-minded hip hop magnate, 50 Cent, will launch a new imprint called G-Unit Books, in New York. Mr. Cent has several books ready for release including Baby Brother, Solider 7 and The Ski Mask Way. NME ran the following quote from the man himself:
“Last year, my memoirs, From Pieces To Weight marked the beginning. Now, I’m rounding up some of the top writers, same way I rounded up some of the top rappers in the game, to form G-Unit and take this series to the top of the literary world.
20 Responses to “50 Cent Launches G-Unit Books”
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On 01/3/07 1:34 PM, Brian Gaiser said:
I’m sorry to stereotype but I highly doubt that G-Unit fans are characterized by their formidable literary skills, on the same token, I doubt these books will be substantial reading material haha.
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On 01/3/07 1:35 PM, Jay DiNitto said:
I wonder how popular hip hop would be without the drug money to support it.
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On 01/3/07 1:42 PM, Matt said:
tom clancy better watch his back!
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On 01/3/07 2:54 PM, Steve-o said:
This is right up there with the Gangsta Rap coloring book my brother got me for Christmas.
Oh, and I’m not joking about the coloring book, it’s real.
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On 01/3/07 2:56 PM, Brian Gaiser said:
yeah I saw that in a novelty shop! Definately absurd.
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On 01/3/07 3:35 PM, joey B. said:
This will be the biggest waste of the rain forrest, since britney spears poem book.
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On 01/3/07 3:45 PM, Rob said:
G-G-G-G-Go back to school.
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On 01/4/07 4:47 PM, caleb said:
hey, i’d be all for the translation of the iliad and the odyssey to ebonics.
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On 01/6/07 12:06 PM, Pap00se said:
hey,
Un-educated Crtics of the Internet world…Im a big fan of hip-hop (not really 50), but also literary-minded and am glad to see that their just might be a chance for “studio gangsta’s” and the fans that worship them to pick up a book and become more educated.
The books is not written soley by 50, therefore leaves you no room to predict its going to be substantial reading material.
If people havent already noticed,..
50’s fan base mostly consists of :
suburban area white kids = formidable literary skills (maybe except for Americans)Evryone on the internet should step back and give ppl the chance to educate themselves, even if its something YOU will never read, at least somone might pick up their very first book and enjoy it..
“Knowledge is power, Knowledge is King, as well as being the founder of everything in existance… ”
Steryotyping is wrong, and inevitable but should never be considered apprpoeriate, no matter HOW right you may think YOU are…
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On 01/6/07 8:14 PM, Alisha said:
In response to Brian, I take slight offense to that. I am intelligent and literate and I can get down to some G-Unit with my “grillz” and whatnot.
Poor attempt, but hey I encourage any artist that writes a book and tries to attract a new medium. Nicole Richie pulled it off surprisingly.
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On 01/8/07 9:43 PM, the masked bandit said:
perhaps the “rap set” brings the stereotypes on themselves. look at the book titles, along with the movies they are in. they are almost always the exact same thing.
certain rappers break the mold, but it seems as though 50 is stuck in the same rut he’s always been in.
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On 01/14/07 9:18 AM, Relentless Aaron said:
“WORKIN’ WITH A BUCK FITTY”
by Relentless Aaron the next G-Unit Author (forthcoming book/this summer: Derelict)
I think this is amazing for a popular artist to drive the concept straight into the belly of pop culture. I’m an author of 32 novels, all of them written over the past ten years, and I’ve made some headway in the local, regional, and mainstream press. I’ve sold over 200,000 copies since November 2003 (when I came home from that 7-pack they put on me), Been on the cover of the A&L section on the New York Times, TIME magazine, as well as the The New York Daily News, The Hollywood Reporter, Publisher’s Weekly, The Library Journal, NPR and ABC World News. There are more relevant and positive remarks about my books on the web than negative and sensational. And, overall, the critics who are substantial, with substantial backgrounds and real jobs have accepted and praised my work. I did all of this (mostly) myself by being out there in the streets, selling these novels like my life depended on it. I’ve even hired an army of young women to go out there with and without me to do the same. I’ve wrapped trucks, hoisted moving billboards, hired street teams, and marched outside of sold out concerts. However, nothing makes reading popular like this, and nothing will quite match the mob of followers that 50 Cent can call upon at any time or place. Regardless of all the work I’ve done to create and grow a brand, NEVER have I enjoyed the fanfare, book sales and press that 50 Cent received in ONE DAY, on January 4th at Borders. It sort of makes my climb feel like a waste of time! But, there’s a catch 22; because I don’t think I would have been recognized by this partnership if I didn’t do all I’ve done.
It’s great that 50 & his partnered agents and publishers at Pocket Books, Simon & Schuster and MTV have acknowledged my craft, and that I can now enjoy some of that popularity that has been missing from my archive of accomplishments. At the end of the day, this man has mined the very best writer and he’s coupled it with his own power and money. Now, all those who have never heard of me ultimately WILL hear of me, but in a loud and relevant, and even important way. Can anyone hate on a man who’s encouraging young people to read? And do you think for a minute that any of the stuff he publishes will be redundant or without some ethics and moral grounds embedded in the stories? People, if you look at a good story (or, even a good rap song) there is a beginning, a middle and an end. Nobody (50 Cent, included) is gonna waver from a concept that has been working for generations.
And, it’s not just books folks. I already have two and three movie projects in the works, before the 50 Cent deal. And yet, the work I do with him will also be made into movies; likely more powerful budgets, and marketing. So, I’m working at the top and the bottom of the literary book and movie chains. Wow.
So, when it comes to feeding the kids, putting them through school, and putting clothes on their backs, I gotta do the smartest thing possible with my time. Thanks to 50 Cent, I will not only have my previous books read, but, I’ll be able to write WAY into the future, so that my GREAT grandchildren (as well as the world of literature) can enjoy the fruit of my labors.Now, that I’ve said that, how about reading a little of my new work (copywritten, but unpublished, except for here, of course.
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On 01/14/07 11:30 AM, matulich said:
Bukowski is a writer.
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On 01/14/07 6:22 PM, matulich said:
“In reality, all writers think they are great but their not.” - Charles Bukowski
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On 01/14/07 6:41 PM, the masked bandit said:
will the books cost 50 cent?
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On 01/15/07 7:43 PM, Chris said:
Gangstas read? How do find time dealin’ wit all tha shorties?
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On 02/14/07 9:29 AM, Haj said:
I’ve a manuscript of poems ready for publishing, how can I be part of the wrting group for G-unit Books
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On 08/9/08 9:47 AM, Julii said:
Ok first off the masked bandit, stevo-o, brian, and Joey - you guys are nuthin but grade “A” - top notch asses. You guys need to scroll down and read what papoose wrote about 75 times until you get the point. If you guys are that closed minded maybe you are really just as ignorant as I thought. Just cause you may like Tim Mc’graw or Stephen King dont mean every one else will. There are billions who will read and enjoy the works of curtis jackson so go you know what ya self while you wait for another madonna or billey joel album to come out. Ha!
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On 08/9/08 11:27 AM, Maija said:
Ganstas are very smaart people they do love Charles Bukowski, Hemingway, and Oh Big Daddy Won’t You Smack A Bitch.
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On 08/10/08 4:34 PM, Pimp dude said:
please tell me tis is a joke
