Kanye West Admits Beef With 50 Was A Publicity Stunt

Mz K · 11-21-2007, 10:47 AM

Did we really needed him to confirm? it was clear as it is already!

Kanye West has revealed his chart battle with rap rival 50 Cent was a publicity stunt he dreamed up to sell records. The pair went head to head in September (07) when both of their albums were released on the same day. West won after a frenzied media battle he now claims he created.

The multi-platinum hitmaker comes clean to GQ (December '07 issue) magazine, stating, "It was a complete publicity stunt. It was my idea. I knew it was going to take off as soon as we were going to come out on the same date. Think about it - you got the two biggest shit-talkers in rap history. There's no-one in rap history known for talking more shit than me and 50. That's something I will stand on." He adds of 50 Cent's vow to retire if he lost the battle: "Oh man, he sold so many more records by saying that. Man, 50 is really one of my favorite rappers, too. I almost feel bad (about beating him)." Although, West hammered 50 with sales in the U.S., it was 50 sold more albums worldwide than his play-play rival.

Also in the cover story, West, who GQ magazine has named as one of their 2007 Men of the Year, does not discuss the sudden tragic passing of his mother Donda in the article, but he does speak on his impending marriage to designer Alexis Phifer. “I’m just going to go and get married — I’m not going to make a big deal out of it. It’s not to prove anything to anyone — it’s for me, for stability in my life, and I’m so happy that I found someone that I really love, that challenges me, that keeps my life interesting, that’s just as crazy as I am.”

Mz.Anonymous · Mz.Anonymous

i never thought they had real beef but i am dissapointed that 50 and drop the mic yet

Mz. Bahamas · Mz. Bahamas

who thought dey had beef

K-Dappa · K-Dappa

I already know it was fake...cuz Fifty neva made any serious diss songs towards Kanye

StrawBerry · StrawBerry

ppl didn't buy that ish.

killa · killa

i hadda feelin' that it was a publicity stund

11-21-2007, 10:47 AM	#1
Kanye West Admits Beef With 50 Was A Publicity Stunt Did we really needed him to confirm? it was clear as it is already! Kanye West has revealed his chart battle with rap rival 50 Cent was a publicity stunt he dreamed up to sell records. The pair went head to head in September (07) when both of their albums were released on the same day. West won after a frenzied media battle he now claims he created. The multi-platinum hitmaker comes clean to GQ (December '07 issue) magazine, stating, "It was a complete publicity stunt. It was my idea. I knew it was going to take off as soon as we were going to come out on the same date. Think about it - you got the two biggest shit-talkers in rap history. There's no-one in rap history known for talking more shit than me and 50. That's something I will stand on." He adds of 50 Cent's vow to retire if he lost the battle: "Oh man, he sold so many more records by saying that. Man, 50 is really one of my favorite rappers, too. I almost feel bad (about beating him)." Although, West hammered 50 with sales in the U.S., it was 50 sold more albums worldwide than his play-play rival. Also in the cover story, West, who GQ magazine has named as one of their 2007 Men of the Year, does not discuss the sudden tragic passing of his mother Donda in the article, but he does speak on his impending marriage to designer Alexis Phifer. “I’m just going to go and get married — I’m not going to make a big deal out of it. It’s not to prove anything to anyone — it’s for me, for stability in my life, and I’m so happy that I found someone that I really love, that challenges me, that keeps my life interesting, that’s just as crazy as I am.” __________________	About Poster By: Mz K Join Date: Jul 2003 Networking Rating: None Add To Favorite Share Views: 381

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Mz.Anonymous	post #2 11-21-2007, 10:51 AM
Dhaz Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bk Street Cred : 1 Posts: 6,276 Dhaz Dollarz: 500 Gifts: 13	i never thought they had real beef but i am dissapointed that 50 and drop the mic yet

Mz. Bahamas	post #3 11-21-2007, 07:23 PM
Dhaz BattleDome HypeGirl Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Georgia Street Cred : 3 Posts: 14,166 Dhaz Dollarz: 500 Gifts: 31	who thought dey had beef

K-Dappa	post #4 11-21-2007, 07:45 PM
DHAZ D@p$t@r Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Venus....wid deh woman dem....to much man pon Mars Street Cred : 3 Posts: 3,168 Dhaz Dollarz: 500 Gifts: 2	I already know it was fake...cuz Fifty neva made any serious diss songs towards Kanye

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killa	post #6 11-21-2007, 08:22 PM
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