50 Cent, 'Before I Self Destruct' (Aftermath/Interscope)

It's not the G-Unit leader's birthday anymore.

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson said his long-delayed fourth album would be "like a prequel" to his blockbuster 2003 debut Get Rich or Die Tryin' -- in other words, a back-to-basics return to the rapper-mogul's more aggressive roots.

New Albums from 50 Cent, Norah Jones & 4 More!

Get SPIN's take on the best and worst releases of the week!
50-Cent / Norah Jones

Here's a rundown of the essential albums available online and in record stores today:

Da Dreads: Shakira on TV, George Clinton in Court

PLUS: Kanye is gay friendly, Mick Fleetwood battles swine flu, and soccer stars play guitar hero -- with their balls!
Shakira / George Clinton

Here are some of the weirdest stories we've seen on the web this week:

Soccer stars use their balls to riff on Kasabian song in giant version of Guitar Hero called Football Hero! [Creative Review]

Alice in Chains' Prison Rape, Amy Winehouse's Rap Career

Plus: Neil Diamond covers Adam Sandler, Depeche Mode's face-licking vid, and more Web Weirdness!
Alice in Chains drummer Sean Kinney / Amy Winehouse

Here are some of the weirdest web stories of the week:

Neil Diamond covers Adam Sandler's "Chanukah Song" on his upcoming Christmas album. Let's pray "Lunchlady Land" is the B-side. [Spinner]

LISTEN: 50 Cent's Baby-Making Jam

Ne-Yo joins in on smooth-talking new song. Plus: Mr. Five Dimes gets dressed up, addresses college students. Watch the video!

Listen up, ladies. 50 Cent is generously offering a "Baby By Me" in his latest song.

New Season of VH1's 'Behind the Music' Debuts with Lil Wayne!

The biographical show returns after a seven-year hiatus with Weezy telling all about his violent childhood and rise to the top. Watch an exclusive clip!
Lil Wayne / Photo By: Jeff Gratis

Behind the Music is back with an entirely new season, and will give viewers the chance to get to know the personal side of artists including Lil Wayne, Pink, Bobby Brown, Bret Michaels, T.I., and 50 Cent. Get more information about the new season here!

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