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50 Cent 'Doing Fine' After Car Smash

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50 Cent has been released from hospital after he was injured in a car crash. The rapper was admitted to A&E following his collision on the Long Island Expressway in New York on Monday night. His SUV was apparently struck by a truck. US sources claim the truck driver has confessed to losing control of his vehicle, which reportedly flipped 50 Cent’s 4x4 over in the smash. The hip-hop titan was treated for minor injuries to his back and neck before being discharged. He was stretchered into an ambulance at the scene and paramedics put his neck in a brace. A spokesperson for the star confirmed he’s now “doing fine”. 50 Cent – real name Curtis Jackson III – is no stranger to injury. He was shot nine times in 2000, suffering wounds to his hand, arm, hip, legs, chest and cheek. Recalling the horrific incident, he said: “I was scared the whole time. I was looking in the rear-view mirror like, 'Oh s***, somebody shot me in the face! It burns, burns, burns.’" The alleged ...

Richest Hip-hop artiste for 2012….guess who?

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The race amongst the top four hip-hop icons P Diddy, Jay-Z, Birdman, Dr Dre and 50cent on who is the richest is finally out. According to Forbes Magazine, Diddy is the closest to becoming a billionaire, leading the pack with a net worth of $550 million. The Bad Boy Records founder has remained in mainstream entertainment  for the last 15 years which span music, movies, reality television and clothing line with his knack for self-promotion. Lately, he’s been channeling that energy towards Diageo-backed Ciroc vodka. P Diddy is said to be receiving double-digit millions annually, as a share of profits as sales of the spirit rose to about 122% last year in the wake of strong demand for new flavor Ciroc Peach. He has also increased his stakes in his clothing line Sean John. It is estimated that the entertainment mogul is entitled to a nine-figure chunk of cash (billions)  if his empire is to be sold. Next to him on the prestigous list is Shawn Carter popularly ref...