50 Cent Responds After 'Destruct' Leak

Date: 11/04/09 | Newsroom
Filed under: Hip Hop News, 50 Cent

50 Cent 50 Cent has responded to the leak of his anticipated album "Before I Self Destruct" with a new release date.

According to Interscope Records, 50 Cent's "Before I Self Destruct" will now be released Monday, November 16.

"In an effort to combat widespread piracy, the album will now be available in stores on November 16th," Interscope said in a statement. "The album is currently available for digital pre-order exclusively on iTunes (www.itunes.com). Pre-order consumers will receive the exclusive track "Man's World" in addition to what post-release date iTunes consumers will receive--the "Baby By Me" single; the bonus track "Flight 187"; the gritty coming-of-age Before I Self Destruct film written, directed and starring Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent); the "Two Turntables And A Microphone: The Life And Death Of Jam Master Jay" documentary about 50 Cent's late mentor and friend, hip-hop pioneer Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC; exclusive photos; animated package artwork and other surprises."

A limited edition physical copy of "Before I Self Destruct" (1CD/2DVD package) offered in stores will include the Before I Self Destruct film and Jam Master Jay documentary.

"Before I Self Destruct" features the currently charting Jovan Dais and Ne-Yo featured single "Baby By Me".