Sunday, September 09, 2007

50 Cent One Ups Kanye With Paris and Britney

Kanye West and 50 Cent are battling it out this coming week to see who can produce the most sales with their new records, respectively. These two heavyweights in the world of hip-hop are making the unusual move of coming out with an album on the same day.

As if this hype was not enough in itself, Kanye and Fifty both had lavish release parties last night. Round one of the title fight goes to Fifty for having the girls. Kanye drew the likes of Pamela Anderson at his event, but 50 Cent came over the top and double-teamed Kanye with Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. Combining Spears and Hilton together is a one-two-punch that even gives Mother Nature a run for her money.

There is little doubt amongst industry insiders that both records will go platinum within a short timeframe. The second round of the fight will continue at MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMA).

If one of these rappers can manage to pick up an award or two, that will most likely stick in the minds of people as they go make their purchase at the store or on iTunes. Regardless of the outcome, both will cash in at the bank.

Enjoy the pictures from 50 and Kanye’s album release parties (September 8).