LONDON – 50 Cent insists he has no intention of quitting the music industry but admits he will have to change if he wants to continue to be one of the world’s biggest rappers.

The rapper says he will always be involved in the hip-hop scene but realises he may have to adapt to fit in with the ever-changing industry.

“I don’t think I’ll retire. I think you should look forward to me going behind the scenes more. I still have passion for music. And the music business itself has changed. If you can’t figure out how to develop the brand extension and opportunities that allow you to build up the marketing dollar, I don’t see how you can continue to be a superstar,” the G-Unit general said.

In recent news, 50 Cent has revealed it was his friend Eminem who inspired him to want to become an internationally successful rapper.

The hip-hop star was determined to become a huge star all over the world after seeing the phenomenal sales the ‘Slim Shady‘ rapper achieved with his third album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP‘ in 2000.

He said: “I remember looking at Eminem’s plaque for ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’, and it had 35 countries on it where the record went gold or platinum, and I looked at that and thought, ‘I want one of those.’ “

50 Cent believes he has been able to match Eminem’s success because of his commitment to touring.

“I think at this point, most artists would dream of having the ability to travel from the United States to different territories and actually be wanted, and have people already knowing their material,” Fifty said. “I’m excited to be going on tour right now. A lot of music that I hear coming from new artists, I mean, some of it’s good and some of it I’ll completely pass on. And I think a lot of people out there feel the same way, and it’s just a shift in the actual climate of the music business itself.”

Here we go with more “Relapse 2” news! According to The Boombox, Just Blaze was in Detroit putting the final touches on the much-anticipated record. While there’s still no concrete release date, recent verses by Eminem could easily lead you to believe that a true monster is on the way.

“I was just sitting with Em in the other room,” Just Blaze told The Boombox. “I’m out in Detroit and we’re wrapping that ['Relapse 2'] up now.”

Producer and artist Pete G recently tweeted that he’s in the studio with Cashis and Shady Records‘ producer Rikanatti. They are currently working on Eminem’s record and also on their solo projects.

“At another studio session with Cashis and Rikanatti, workin’ on album material for Eminem and our solo projects. Bogish,” Pete G says.

Update: DaShadySpot.com along with Cashis.de teamed up with Pete G for a little interview. We talked about Cashis‘ debut, new music from the Capo and more!

First of all, Cashis‘ “The Art Of Dying” record is coming this year! No doubt. Pete, Cashis and Rikanatti recently were recording new material for the debut at Universal Records. It’ll be a single disc album. Right now they are in New York, working hard in the studio and have lots of new material! “This new Cashis record caused the Cali earthquake,” Rikanatti says. “Wonda had to turn down tha bass.”

Currently, there are no tracks confirmed yet for “The Art Of Dying“, but a new banger is coming out which features Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Jay-Z. Songs for Eminem’s highly anticipated “Relapse 2” are recorded – the work just don’t stop!!

There were also rumors going around Slim Da Mobster releasing a new mixtape – Pete G confirmed us that Cashis will be featured on it. The “Euthanasia” LP is coming soon, several mixtapes are on the way, coming along with DJ Kay Slay and DJ Green Lantern.

While in Bergen, Norway, 50 Cent says he was influenced by the uptempo club sound that he heard in the nightclub while partying after his show. He says he went into the studio with his live band and made a whole new track and finished 2 others for his upcoming album Black Magic. According to him, fans should expect the “unexpected” on the new project.

One of 50 Cent’s bodyguards has been arrested after brutally assaulting a group of photographers who were waiting outside the rapper’s Copenhagen hotel.

The shutterbugs were attacked while waiting for Fifty to leave the Skt. Petri Hotel ahead of his performance in the Danish capital.

“I feared for my life,” photographer Nikoloj Vraar told RadarOnline.

“One of 50 Cent’s bodyguards came out and told us to leave. The next thing I knew, he grabs my throat and tried to strangle me.”

“He cut off my airway, and I couldn’t breathe,” he added. “He took my camera and deleted photos.”

Danish police did not released the bodyguard’s name but confirmed he worked for the bad boy rapper and has been charged with assaulting two photographers.

“The bodyguard was arrested,” said Vraar, who is editor-in-chief for MSN Star Lounge.

He was taken to Copenhagen hospital to be checked out by doctors and said his next stop would be the police precinct. “I will be going straight to the police station and complete whatever paperwork is necessary.”

(NY Daily News)

Bizarre will be back with his new album, Friday Night At St. Andrews, on May 11th. “Believer,” which features Tech N9ne, is the first single. The video is coming soon.

Download: Bizarre feat. Tech N9ne – Believer

Here’s a new track from Cashis called “Best On The West.” This is from the HHiH mixtape which can be downloaded here.

Download: Cashis – Best On The West

Here is the first volume of the HHiH: If It’s Hip Hop, It’s Here mixtape series. Vol. 1 is hosted by Shady Records‘ rapper Cashis. The mixtape consist of exclusive Cashis tracks and hot music from other rappers. Download it for free below and check it out for yourself. And please feel free to post this everywhere.

Download: HHiH: If It’s Hip Hop, It’s Here Vol. 1 (Hosted By Cashis)

Atilla is currently working on his album, Awaken, which will be available soon. He is also featured on the HHiH: If It’s Hip Hop, It’s Here Vol. 1 mixtape that is hosted by Cashis. Atilla has got three tracks on the mixtape – “Going Crazy,” “Something Wrong” and “Tell Me Why.”

For more information about Atilla and to listen to his music, please use the links below.

Download: Atilla – Going Crazy
Download: Atilla – Something Wrong

Website: www.atillamusic.com

For all the Proof fans.. According to Jason we can look forward to not one but TWO new projects coming soon. “LOTS OF PROOF STUFF COMING SOON ! 2 HUGE PROJECTS!,” he wrote on his Twitter this morning adding “Listening to “Time A Tell” (Proofs 24 Hour Mixtape)” (so, I’m assuming thats one).

He later added “a little birdie told me we be adding shows to the july euro trip (eminem/jay-z tour).” So, thats even more good news!

You guys should really follow Jason @dertyjason or http://twitter.com/dertyjason