XXL Magazine - 50 Cent - Jan./Feb 09

COVER STORY / FEATURE ARTICLE: The Power Of 50
"Evolution"

Coming off the losses of a crew member and a sales battle, 50 Cent has been through some growing pains. In hip-hop's favorite bad guy still a menace to society.
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