09/18/07 - Kanye Poised for Victory Over 50 Cent

Mr Xclusive · 09-18-2007, 07:54 PM

It's not like Kanye West needed an ego boost, but here it comes: Sales figures appear to confirm his "Graduation" album outsold 50 Cent's "Curtis" in the much-hyped rap sales showdown.

Although Nielsen SoundScan figures for the albums' first-week sales were to be released Tuesday night, West's label was already proclaiming victory — although Def Jam president Jay-Z was careful not to rub it in.

"We're not gloating," Jay-Z told The Associated Press. "He's celebrating his win. ... in his mind, he believed he could win the whole time."

Both albums appeared to have sold well over 500,000 copies since being released Sept. 11, but 50's performance was still a considerable letdown. His last album, 2005's "The Massacre," sold 1.1 million in its first week.

Last month, 50 didn't think of West as much of a competitor: "It's great marketing on Def Jam's part, by putting us out there at the same time and make like we can actually be compared on some level," he told The Associated Press. In another interview, he said he would retire if West outsold him.

But while West is enjoying a No. 2 position on the charts with his hit "Stronger," 50 has struggled to connect with radio. None of his songs have matched past smashes like "In Da Club"; even his single "Ayo Technology," featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland, is languishing at No. 19.

50's album was originally due to be released in June on Interscope Records, a division of Universal Music Group, but was pushed back to Sept. 11. Soon after, Kanye West, whose album was supposed to come out sometime in late summer, pushed his date to Sept. 11 as well. But Antonio "L.A." Reid, chairman of Island Def Jam, also a division of Universal, says it wasn't initially intended to be a jab at 50.

"The decision was really driven by the (MTV Video Music Awards), because the VMAs were on Sept. 9 ... we wanted to use it as a launching pad again for this album," he said.

Once they realized 50 was scheduled to release his album on Sept. 11 as well, Reid asked West if he wanted to push his album so it wouldn't compete. But West was up for the challenge.

"Only after that did it become a competitive thing," he said. "It was never intended to be a gimmick."

It ended up the music industry version of Ali-Frazier, with the avalanche of pre-fight hype to match. 50 routinely trash-talked West, but it seemed to be in good fun: The pair appeared on the MTV Video Music Awards and BET's "106 & Park" together, and on the cover or Rolling Stone. Both admitted the battle was a great marketing tool.

"The rivalry helped both of them" said Jay-Z. "It was definitely one of those moments in the game that was exciting, everybody could pick a side and weigh in on and have an opinion ... it garnered a lot of attention."

50 Cent didn't immediately release a statement about his apparent loss. Whether he would make good on his threat to retire was unclear; Reid said he hoped he wouldn't.

"I would like to think that nothing could be further from the truth," he said. "I'd like to see him making music for the next 25 years, he's that talented."

Jay-Z, who is featured on a new 50 Cent remix of his hit "I Get Money," said this setback could actually benefit 50 in the long run.

"The worst thing about success is it makes you complacent. I think when you face any type of adversity it makes you dig deep ... everyone goes through it, all the greats go through it," he said. "In his music, he hadn't gone through any type of adversity. ... he'll come back and make great music."

If so, 50 may end up being a thorn in Def Jam's side. In a recent interview, a miffed 50 threatened to release projects whenever Def Jam had a high-priority release.

In light of West's victory, Jay-Z considered that threat a good thing.

"We would really appreciate that," he quipped. "If he can do that, I will fax over our release dates effective immediately."

SOURCE:

chitown420 · 09-18-2007, 07:57 PM

homo........

ShortyRoc · 09-18-2007, 08:00 PM

LOL... I don't know why Kanye is celebrating... it aint over yet... fif sits on the charts for atleast 6 to 9 weeks... good luck west... you've won the battle not the war...

ImmortalTechnique · 09-18-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Xclusive

If so, 50 may end up being a thorn in Def Jam's side. In a recent interview, a miffed 50 threatened to release projects whenever Def Jam had a high-priority release.

In light of West's victory, Jay-Z considered that threat a good thing.

"We would really appreciate that," he quipped. "If he can do that, I will fax over our release dates effective immediately."

SOURCE:

bahahahaha... jay's clowning 50

NEWSKULL · 09-18-2007, 08:07 PM

"We would really appreciate that," he quipped. "If he can do that, I will fax over our release dates effective immediately."

50 =

skimaskway · 09-18-2007, 08:10 PM

50 cent is still no# 1

skimaskway · 09-18-2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEWSKULL

"We would really appreciate that," he quipped. "If he can do that, I will fax over our release dates effective immediately."

50 =

young buck " buck thw world" still will not go platinum

painislove · 09-18-2007, 08:15 PM

iI WILL FAX OVER OUR RELEASE DATE TO HIM. GOOD 1 JAY I LIKE THAT.HAHAAH

PresideNt Jay · 09-18-2007, 08:17 PM

My b0y Jigga bought abouT 200,000 GraduatioNs...

omar-23 · 09-18-2007, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PresideNt Jay

My b0y Jigga bought abouT 200,000 GraduatioNs...

that nigga knows Kanye didn't win fair....

painislove · 09-18-2007, 08:27 PM

get Over This Bullshit Jigga Did Not Buy Shit, 50 Lost Big Time.

skimaskway · 09-18-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by painislove

get Over This Bullshit Jigga Did Not Buy Shit, 50 Lost Big Time.

you are right 50 cent lost but 659,000 is still decent numbers but i am waiting for billboard official numbers and fifty still might get him worldwide

dirry dyce · 09-18-2007, 08:31 PM

jigga bought 100,000 graduations, diddy 20,000, fat joe 10,000, camron 20,000, jadakiss 5,000, jarule 20,000, styles 500, master p 1000, game 8,000..all ama say iz 50 iz #no 1, he d best n all u faggots knw dat for a fact... i i i i i get it!!!!!

JEarly · 09-18-2007, 08:31 PM

lmao rainbow coaltion rap rein supreme fucking homos.

adversary · 09-18-2007, 08:34 PM

Stfu Mr Xclusive Get Ur Ass Bacc Into Da Closet And Cryin Cuz Ur Bf Doja Flopped

skimaskway · 09-18-2007, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Xclusive

It's not like Kanye West needed an ego boost, but here it comes: Sales figures appear to confirm his "Graduation" album outsold 50 Cent's "Curtis" in the much-hyped rap sales showdown.

Although Nielsen SoundScan figures for the albums' first-week sales were to be released Tuesday night, West's label was already proclaiming victory — although Def Jam president Jay-Z was careful not to rub it in.

"We're not gloating," Jay-Z told The Associated Press. "He's celebrating his win. ... in his mind, he believed he could win the whole time."

Both albums appeared to have sold well over 500,000 copies since being released Sept. 11, but 50's performance was still a considerable letdown. His last album, 2005's "The Massacre," sold 1.1 million in its first week.

Last month, 50 didn't think of West as much of a competitor: "It's great marketing on Def Jam's part, by putting us out there at the same time and make like we can actually be compared on some level," he told The Associated Press. In another interview, he said he would retire if West outsold him.

But while West is enjoying a No. 2 position on the charts with his hit "Stronger," 50 has struggled to connect with radio. None of his songs have matched past smashes like "In Da Club"; even his single "Ayo Technology," featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland, is languishing at No. 19.

50's album was originally due to be released in June on Interscope Records, a division of Universal Music Group, but was pushed back to Sept. 11. Soon after, Kanye West, whose album was supposed to come out sometime in late summer, pushed his date to Sept. 11 as well. But Antonio "L.A." Reid, chairman of Island Def Jam, also a division of Universal, says it wasn't initially intended to be a jab at 50.

"The decision was really driven by the (MTV Video Music Awards), because the VMAs were on Sept. 9 ... we wanted to use it as a launching pad again for this album," he said.

Once they realized 50 was scheduled to release his album on Sept. 11 as well, Reid asked West if he wanted to push his album so it wouldn't compete. But West was up for the challenge.

"Only after that did it become a competitive thing," he said. "It was never intended to be a gimmick."

It ended up the music industry version of Ali-Frazier, with the avalanche of pre-fight hype to match. 50 routinely trash-talked West, but it seemed to be in good fun: The pair appeared on the MTV Video Music Awards and BET's "106 & Park" together, and on the cover or Rolling Stone. Both admitted the battle was a great marketing tool.

"The rivalry helped both of them" said Jay-Z. "It was definitely one of those moments in the game that was exciting, everybody could pick a side and weigh in on and have an opinion ... it garnered a lot of attention."

50 Cent didn't immediately release a statement about his apparent loss. Whether he would make good on his threat to retire was unclear; Reid said he hoped he wouldn't.

"I would like to think that nothing could be further from the truth," he said. "I'd like to see him making music for the next 25 years, he's that talented."

Jay-Z, who is featured on a new 50 Cent remix of his hit "I Get Money," said this setback could actually benefit 50 in the long run.

"The worst thing about success is it makes you complacent. I think when you face any type of adversity it makes you dig deep ... everyone goes through it, all the greats go through it," he said. "In his music, he hadn't gone through any type of adversity. ... he'll come back and make great music."

If so, 50 may end up being a thorn in Def Jam's side. In a recent interview, a miffed 50 threatened to release projects whenever Def Jam had a high-priority release.

In light of West's victory, Jay-Z considered that threat a good thing.

"We would really appreciate that," he quipped. "If he can do that, I will fax over our release dates effective immediately."

SOURCE:

doja still aint platinum

anseny · 09-18-2007, 08:39 PM

that last jab at 50 was a lil bit too much from old jay-z ...

Rock20488 · 09-18-2007, 08:40 PM

I still can't believe 50 lost. I like kanye's music but he's an arrogant prick

martin03 · 09-18-2007, 08:41 PM

..................................................

Hakaroodi · 09-18-2007, 08:46 PM

i'ma stay quiet until i see the second week sales.. if Kanye really did that... then propz 2 him man...

but 50 630k? i mean u meant to shine man... but i guess if 50 gets that much then realistically Kanye should be around that region.. cause hip hop record sales are dyin' man.. it's very hard to believe Kanye got 930,000 fans who copped his album in the US... when 50 sells 600k+..

MIG · 09-18-2007, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skimaskway

doja still aint platinum

typical g-unit stan, 50 lost but 50 makes more money then game, so fuckin what? game makes more money than yayo banks and buck cause they all sold less on their first album then game did on his first and they all sold less on their second then game did on his second and im sorry Gayme is a Queer but you have to admit it now, ur boy 50 lost cause Kanye the so called "back-packin" "sweater knitting queer" just sold more his first week than 50 did even with all of 50's self promotional shit talking. HAHAHAHAHA

DaRapGame · 09-18-2007, 08:56 PM

I like both albums but it aint over and 50 will def go Platinum... i just dont know what to think right now, seems a lil odd but congrats to him if he really did sell that much, i aint dissapointed bc numbers are going down in hip hop even if you dont want to admit it... props to both

Zhiwai · 09-18-2007, 09:04 PM

Props on this

adversary · 09-18-2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIG

typical g-unit stan, 50 lost but 50 makes more money then game, so fuckin what? game makes more money than yayo banks and buck cause they all sold less on their first album then game did on his first and they all sold less on their second then game did on his second and im sorry Gayme is a Queer but you have to admit it now, ur boy 50 lost cause Kanye the so called "back-packin" "sweater knitting queer" just sold more his first week than 50 did even with all of 50's self promotional shit talking. HAHAHAHAHA

typical doja stan

MIG · 09-18-2007, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-UgiOh

typical doja stan

I'm a stan? why cause im speakin the truth? 50 lost against Kanye cause its only a matter of time til the actual numbers are out tomorrow, at least im not makin up numbers like in ur sig lol.

09-18-2007, 07:54 PM	#1
Mr Xclusive Xclusive Newz All Day Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,119 Repped: 3 Repped 1,165 Times in 119 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	09/18/07 - Kanye Poised for Victory Over 50 Cent 09/18/07 - Kanye Poised for Victory Over 50 Cent It's not like Kanye West needed an ego boost, but here it comes: Sales figures appear to confirm his "Graduation" album outsold 50 Cent's "Curtis" in the much-hyped rap sales showdown. Although Nielsen SoundScan figures for the albums' first-week sales were to be released Tuesday night, West's label was already proclaiming victory — although Def Jam president Jay-Z was careful not to rub it in. "We're not gloating," Jay-Z told The Associated Press. "He's celebrating his win. ... in his mind, he believed he could win the whole time." Both albums appeared to have sold well over 500,000 copies since being released Sept. 11, but 50's performance was still a considerable letdown. His last album, 2005's "The Massacre," sold 1.1 million in its first week. Last month, 50 didn't think of West as much of a competitor: "It's great marketing on Def Jam's part, by putting us out there at the same time and make like we can actually be compared on some level," he told The Associated Press. In another interview, he said he would retire if West outsold him. But while West is enjoying a No. 2 position on the charts with his hit "Stronger," 50 has struggled to connect with radio. None of his songs have matched past smashes like "In Da Club"; even his single "Ayo Technology," featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland, is languishing at No. 19. 50's album was originally due to be released in June on Interscope Records, a division of Universal Music Group, but was pushed back to Sept. 11. Soon after, Kanye West, whose album was supposed to come out sometime in late summer, pushed his date to Sept. 11 as well. But Antonio "L.A." Reid, chairman of Island Def Jam, also a division of Universal, says it wasn't initially intended to be a jab at 50. "The decision was really driven by the (MTV Video Music Awards), because the VMAs were on Sept. 9 ... we wanted to use it as a launching pad again for this album," he said. Once they realized 50 was scheduled to release his album on Sept. 11 as well, Reid asked West if he wanted to push his album so it wouldn't compete. But West was up for the challenge. "Only after that did it become a competitive thing," he said. "It was never intended to be a gimmick." It ended up the music industry version of Ali-Frazier, with the avalanche of pre-fight hype to match. 50 routinely trash-talked West, but it seemed to be in good fun: The pair appeared on the MTV Video Music Awards and BET's "106 & Park" together, and on the cover or Rolling Stone. Both admitted the battle was a great marketing tool. "The rivalry helped both of them" said Jay-Z. "It was definitely one of those moments in the game that was exciting, everybody could pick a side and weigh in on and have an opinion ... it garnered a lot of attention." 50 Cent didn't immediately release a statement about his apparent loss. Whether he would make good on his threat to retire was unclear; Reid said he hoped he wouldn't. "I would like to think that nothing could be further from the truth," he said. "I'd like to see him making music for the next 25 years, he's that talented." Jay-Z, who is featured on a new 50 Cent remix of his hit "I Get Money," said this setback could actually benefit 50 in the long run. "The worst thing about success is it makes you complacent. I think when you face any type of adversity it makes you dig deep ... everyone goes through it, all the greats go through it," he said. "In his music, he hadn't gone through any type of adversity. ... he'll come back and make great music." If so, 50 may end up being a thorn in Def Jam's side. In a recent interview, a miffed 50 threatened to release projects whenever Def Jam had a high-priority release. In light of West's victory, Jay-Z considered that threat a good thing. "We would really appreciate that," he quipped. "If he can do that, I will fax over our release dates effective immediately." SOURCE:

09-18-2007, 08:00 PM	#3
ShortyRoc The Black Rocky Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,024 Repped: 174 Repped 227 Times in 29 Posts Neg Reps: 6 Neg Repped at 9 Times in 7 Posts	LOL... I don't know why Kanye is celebrating... it aint over yet... fif sits on the charts for atleast 6 to 9 weeks... good luck west... you've won the battle not the war... __________________ www. GDEMagazine.net www. myspace.com/theblackrocky

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NEWSKULL PORN ADDICT Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 14,621 Repped: 1,718 Repped 2,687 Times in 197 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 3 Posts	"We would really appreciate that," he quipped. "If he can do that, I will fax over our release dates effective immediately." 50 = __________________ DAVID BROWN CLOTHING

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skimaskway Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 496 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	gunittttttttttttt 50 cent is still no# 1

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PresideNt Jay Go play somewhere im busy Join Date: May 2006 Location: Your Mothers Bed... Posts: 1,355 Repped: 59 Repped 530 Times in 178 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 10 Times in 10 Posts	My b0y Jigga bought abouT 200,000 GraduatioNs... __________________

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chitown420 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 27 Repped: 1 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	homo........

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painislove Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 613 Repped: 0 Repped 1 Time in 1 Post Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	iI WILL FAX OVER OUR RELEASE DATE TO HIM. GOOD 1 JAY I LIKE THAT.HAHAAH

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painislove Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 613 Repped: 0 Repped 1 Time in 1 Post Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	get Over This Bullshit Jigga Did Not Buy Shit, 50 Lost Big Time.

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dirry dyce Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 24 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	jigga bought 100,000 graduations, diddy 20,000, fat joe 10,000, camron 20,000, jadakiss 5,000, jarule 20,000, styles 500, master p 1000, game 8,000..all ama say iz 50 iz #no 1, he d best n all u faggots knw dat for a fact... i i i i i get it!!!!!

09-18-2007, 08:31 PM	#14
JEarly Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Hood and Proud Bitch From Zone 4 Atl To East Sel To Flatbush hoe Posts: 1,838 Repped: 542 Repped 126 Times in 21 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	lmao rainbow coaltion rap rein supreme fucking homos.

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anseny Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: antwerp belgium Posts: 2,268 Repped: 489 Repped 145 Times in 17 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	that last jab at 50 was a lil bit too much from old jay-z ...

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Rock20488 The Last of the Best Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 317 Repped: 93 Repped 258 Times in 29 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I still can't believe 50 lost. I like kanye's music but he's an arrogant prick __________________

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Hakaroodi G-UNIT SOLDIER Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 30,524 Repped: 14,432 Repped 952 Times in 224 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 49 Times in 45 Posts	i'ma stay quiet until i see the second week sales.. if Kanye really did that... then propz 2 him man... but 50 630k? i mean u meant to shine man... but i guess if 50 gets that much then realistically Kanye should be around that region.. cause hip hop record sales are dyin' man.. it's very hard to believe Kanye got 930,000 fans who copped his album in the US... when 50 sells 600k+..

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DaRapGame Tha Infamous Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,224 Repped: 548 Repped 64 Times in 31 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	I like both albums but it aint over and 50 will def go Platinum... i just dont know what to think right now, seems a lil odd but congrats to him if he really did sell that much, i aint dissapointed bc numbers are going down in hip hop even if you dont want to admit it... props to both

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