50 CENT'S GMA FULL COURT PRESS ON HIS NEW CD DROP.

World-renowned Grammy Award winning rapper 50 Cent will release his fifth studio album, Animal Ambition, this Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

A special deluxe version of Animal Ambition featuring a lenticular album cover and music video DVD will be available exclusively at Best Buy starting June 3rd as well. On top of the 11 songs featured on the album, the deluxe version will include bonus tracks: "You Know," "Funeral" and "Flip On You" ft. Schoolboy Q.
"I was so ready to share my new album with my fans that I began releasing music from Animal Ambition in March. I am very happy that the full body of work will be available in its entirety for my fans to enjoy on June 3^rd," 50 Cent says.

On March 18^th the first two songs and videos from Animal Ambition were released and each week following an additional song and video have become available continuing through the album's release date.
In February 2014, 50 Cent transitioned to independent status with his music being released worldwide through G Unit Records, Inc. and distributed by Caroline/Capitol/UMG. Animal Ambition is 50 Cent's first album since this transition.
This morning 50 Cent performed on "Good Morning America" as part of their summer concert series to showcase Animal Ambition.
Currently, 50 Cent is gearing up to complete his next studio album, the highly anticipated Street King Immortal, which will be released later this year.

To purchase Animal Ambition please visit: http://smarturl.it/50_iTunes 
To purchase the deluxe version of Animal Ambition please visit: http://smarturl.it/50_AA_BBY

About 50 Cent: 50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor and actor from Queens, New York.  He rose to fame with the release of his 2003 album Get Rich or Die Tryin', which has sold more than 8 million copies.  The Grammy Award winner has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and has been awarded numerous accolades including 13 Billboard Music Awards, six World Music Awards, three American Music Awards and four BET Awards, to name a few.  He was ranked as the #1 rap artist and most successful Hot 100 Artist of the 2000s by Billboard Magazine, as well as that decade's sixth-best artist and fourth top male artists of that decade. 50 Cent's fifth studio album, Animal Ambition, features collaborations  with Trey Songz, Yo Gotti, Jadakiss, Styles P and more. On March 18, 2014, the first two songs and videos from Animal Ambition were released and each week following an additional song and video have become available continuing through the album's release date of June 3,2014. A special deluxe version of Animal Ambition featuring a lenticular album cover will be available exclusively at Best Buy on June 3rd as well. The highly anticipated Street King Immortal album will follow in fall 2014.

What began as music chart dominance for the rap music phenomenon quickly transformed to success in corporate America as a multi-tiered business mogul to be reckoned with. 50 Cent has also carved out a successful and acclaimed career as an actor, appearing in more than 21 films including "Frozen Ground" with Nicolas Cage and John Cusack and "The Tomb" starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. He recently wrapped filming on "The Prince" with Bruce Willis and John Cusack and has begun filming "Spy" with Melissa McCarthy and Jude Law. He is currently serving as executive producer and has a reoccurring role on the highly anticipated series "Power" set to air on Starz on June 7, 2014. Recognized as one of the most talented and prolific music artists of his time, 50 Cent has managed to leverage his star power into record breaking brand extensions encompassing a broad spectrum of businesses including artist management, film production, footwear and apparel, fragrance, video games, publishing, headphones and health drinks and supplements.

BILLIONAIRE.COM DECLARES- DR. DRE HAS THE BIGGEST D...EAL IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.

Billionaire.com, the lifestyle resource for high and ultra-high net worth individuals, based the ranking on data exclusively compiled by Wealth-X, the intelligence provider on the world's ultra wealthy (those with over US$30 million). After the sale to Apple, Andre Young, AKA Dr Dre, knocks Puff Daddy into second place.

Aside from making millions from album sales, record labels and side businesses such as fashion brands and film production, many of the top ten are also major philanthropists in their own right. The main givers are Jay Z, Puff Daddy and Eminem.

"Huge fan followings, vast wealth and eminent marketability mean that these high profile individuals make ideal philanthropists," said Tara Loader Wilkinson, editor-at-large of Billionaire. "Many are using their position to launch foundations and charities that they feel passionate about, and becoming philanthropic role models as well as hip-hop idols."

Here Billionaire.com unveils the richest hip-hop artists in the world:

1. Name: Andre Romelle Young A.K.A: Dr. Dre
Net Worth: US$790 million
Age: 49
Sideline Business: Co-founder of extremely valuable headphones company, Beats Electronics
Philanthropy: With business partner Jimmy Iovine, Young donated $70 million to establish The Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation at the University of Southern California.

2. Name: Sean John Combs  A.K.A: Puff Daddy, Diddy, Puffy
Net Worth: US$630 million
Age: 44
Sideline Business: Owns cable TV Network Revolt, owns lifestyle fashion brand Sean John, stakeholder in Ciroc Vodka
Philanthropy: He donated $250,000 to the Howard University's School of Business, he ran the New York City Marathon, raising $2 million for New York's public schools, children suffering from HIV and AIDS, and his own charity to promote social programs. Puff Daddy is on the board of the Hip Hop Summit Action Network, a nonprofit organization for education advocacy and youth empowerment.

3. Name: Shawn Corey Carter A.K.A: Jay-Z
Net Worth: US$500 million
Age: 44 Sideline Business: Owns sports bar chain 40/40 Club, is an investor in Israeli wireless tech company Duracell Powermat and a stakeholder in fragrance firm Perfumania. 
Philanthropy: Jay-Z is a prominent philanthropist and owns the Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund which has awarded scholarships worth $1.1 million to 750 students. He also pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross' relief effort post Hurricane Katrina; $5,000 each to six schools in New York and New Jersey, $5,000 to The 100 Mile Man Foundation and supports many other community and educational charities.

4. Name: Curtis James Jackson III A.K.A: 50 Cent
Net Worth: US$240 million
Age: 38
Sideline Business: Owns G-Unit Clothing, has released several PlayStation games and has appeared in films including the semi-autobiographical movie Get Rich or Die Tryin'.
Philanthropy: Is the founder of the G-Unity Foundation and supports Shriners Hospital for Children, the New York Restoration Project and Life BEAT.

5. Name: Bryan Williams A.K.A: Birdman
Net Worth: US$230 million
Age: 45
Sideline Business: Has signed a publishing venture, Cash Money Content, with Simon & Schuster to produce books, he claimed to have purchased an oil rig (though this was reportedly disproven) and has a clothing line called YMCMB (Young Money Cash Money Billionaires)
Philanthropy: Reportedly pledged to donate US$50,000 to Swizz Beatz' school charity last year after some pressure.

For the full Top 10 wealthiest list and accompanying images visit:
http://www.billionaire.com/wisdom/822/dr-dre-tops-list-of-worlds-richest-hip-hop-artists