A bold thief tried to jack 50 Cent's chain in Africa recently, but 50 jumped into the crowd to fight for his property. He's gonna get his chain or die tryin'!
In the video, you can see a crazy concert-goer jump on stage during Fiddy's set and yank his chain right off his neck. A G-Unit insider tells TMZ that what folks couldn't see was 50 actually jumped off the stage to follow the thief -- and punched the man who tried to jack him.
When asked what the end result of the scuffle was, our source replied, "The chain is around 50's neck right now."
50's on the warpath again -- where's Ja Rule when you need him?! Fiddy is blasting Alicia Keys for saying, "Gangsta rap was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other." 50 Cent now responds, "I don't like people who don't like me ... that statement changes my perception of Alicia Keys totally. It's just not really a bright comment ..." Apparently, it takes being shot nine times to gain that kind of wisdom!
For her part, Keys now says the comment was taken out of context. A little scared, Alicia?
50 tells Showbuzz that in his eyes, Keys is now in the same category as Oprah. As in what -- filthy rich and all-powerful?
Victory is in the air for Fiddy once again as he wins another battle, but this time it ain't on the mic -- it's in court.
50 has won in his eviction case against his ex-girlfriend/baby mama. Even though they split up years ago, Shaniqua Tompkins, thought she had the "right" to stay in a house that 50 Cent purchased -- without consent! Reports revealed the judge presiding over the case ruled in favor of 50, denying Tompkins motion to stay in the house and granting Fiddy 9,000 bucks in court fees -- which Tompkins has to pay.
Also being kicked to the curb along with his ex is 50 Cent's 10-year-old son. Don't feel too bad for Shaniqua -- she gets a whopping $6,700 a month in child support payments. 50's ex is gonna get rich -- or die tryin'!
50 Cent's baby mama thinks she has the "right" to stay in a house that he bought -- even though they split up years ago, and she's takin' his coin every month anyway.
Radar reports Shaniqua Tompkins wants to stay in her $2.4 million Dix Hills, Long Island mansion, and, in a new lawsuit, she's whining that the rapper is trying to kick her and their 10-year-old son to the curb. Tompkins already gets court-ordered child support every month from the rapper.
Shaniqua wants the court to "declare" that she has a "right" to live in the house. Fitty's reps didn't have any comment.
There is a report that 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean and Tyler Perry have all been named in a steroid trafficking scandal that may involve tens of thousands of people. The shots heard 'round the world! The Times Union of Albany cites information from "several cooperating witnesses" in the investigation, saying, "Blige and other stars were shipped prescribed human growth hormone or steroids -- sometimes under fictitious names -- at hotels, productions studios, private residences, an upscale Manhattan fitness club and through the Long Island office of Michael Diamond, a chiropractor affiliated with the celebrities." Pump it up!
But the article also states, "Law enforcement officials have said they have no evidence in their sprawling multi-state probe that customers, including Blige or other entertainers, violated any laws."
Reps for Tyler Perry had no comment. No other reps have responded.
The Resistance, a Christian media watchdog group, is demanding that 50 Cent retire. The group that once called Fiddy a satanist is now urging him to hang up his rapper bling and call it a day -- after losing his record-selling bet against Kanye West. Mark Dice, the group's public voice, explained, "It is time for 50 Cent to be a man of his word, and retire. The world will be a better place when this satanic piece of filth retires and stops making music." Well, no un-Jesuslike judgment there! The group is also asking people to flood Cent's MySpace with comments encouraging the rap superstar to permanently call it a day.
At time of publication, not one comment had been posted.
Rap star 50 Cent said he would retire if he didn't outsell Kanye West. But he doesn't plan on retiring, even though he did lose to Kanye -- at least in the United States. Don't be so geocentric, people!
"[My album] was No. 1 internationally the week it came out," he told Gatecrasher. "It was the No. 1 European album!" Yeah, that's every rap star's dream -- to be big in Belgium.
But technically, Fiddy is right; he did have the #1 album and single on the Billboard European Hot 100. His family must be proud.
McConaughey Out of the RV, Into an Actual Home
After living in a 28-foot, $65,000 Airstream RV in Malibu (and then buying two more), Matthew McConaughey has decided to upgrade. 'Bout time!
The shirtless wonder will now call a 3,500 square foot, $10 million dollar house his new home, according to Hot Property. The four-bedroom, three bath house sits on more than an acre of land and was built in 1949.
Considering Matt doesn't seem to own a shirt, there isn't much need for closet space.
Writers, Producers Meet One Last Time Before Strike ... Morrissey Plans His Next Move ... Denzel, Russell Knock the Honey Out of "Bee Movie"
The countdown is on! The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers are set to head back to the bargaining table this morning at 10:00 AM, with a planned strike scheduled for midnight on Monday. Can't we all just get along ... and share the royalties? ... Still winding down his latest tour, Morrissey already has plans for the next one. His manager tells Rolling Stone he plans on a new studio album and an accompanying tour for '08 ... "American Gangster" took home $16 million on Friday, besting Jerry Seinfeld's "Bee Movie" by a cool $6 mil. It's the biggest opening day ever for Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.
Seven years ago, Fifty Cent (right) was shot nine times and left for dead. Today, the musclebound Fifty drops his latest album, "Curtis." To push sales, the mogul hired ice cream trucks in L.A. and NYC! Fitty will also be on Jimmy Kimmel tonight -- the man knows how to get his music to the masses!
Fiddy has become a major music mogul and creative entrepreneur -- hence his publicty stunt feud with Kanye West (on tippytoes, left), in which he originally promised to quit hip-hop if he weren't number one in sales -- he's since thought better of that proposal and reneged.
Kanye West, who today released his album, "Graduation," has had his own drama -- vowing to boycott MTV after not winning any awards at the VMAs. These two fellas have almost as much drama as "Madea's Family Reunion!"
Some heavy Hollywood freight has made its way to Vegas for tonight's VMA's, and the first stop: Hard Rock's Body English and Mirage's Jet Nightclub. Among celebs partying in the neon city: Rappers Diddy and 50 Cent. And what accessory does every rap star need for such a momentous event? A hot mess sidekick! Diddy strutted around Vegas with BritBrit. But Fifty went upscale and hung out with super-luscious-looking international humanitarian, Paris Hilton.
TMZ has learned that 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson, is suing an Internet advertising company for over $1 million for creating a "game" that allowed players to "shoot" at a character based on his likeness. Nine times is enough! According to the complaint filed in New York County Supreme Court, an online game called "Shoot the Rapper" was created by the Traffix corporation and featured a cartoon image of Fiddy accompanied by the line, " 'Shoot' the Rapper and you will WIN $5000 or 5 Ringtones Guaranteed." Go shorty! In 2000, Fitty was attacked and shot nine times in Queens, New York ... but unless you've been living in a cave, you knew that already.
The multi-platinum-selling artist is suing for negligent and intentional emotional distress, defamation -- and is claiming he is owed money due to Traffix's "unlawful use" of his portrait/image. Besides the million bucks, Fiddy is also asking for punitive and exemplary damages, as well as reimbursement for any costs and fees incurred in bringing the complaint to court.
While rumors have been swirling that 50 Cent and gorgeous R+B singer Ciara are dating, TMZ has learned that last week, the musical duo enjoyed a romantic dinner of goodies -- with Fiddy's burly security and entourage in tow! Go shorty! Sources tell TMZ that 50, Ciara and the posse of ten rolled up to upscale Westside haunt Brentwood Restaurant and Lounge in a fleet of cars, including a Lamborghini that 50 was driving. We're told 50, who is eleven years older than Ciara, 21, canoodled in a booth -- while the rest of the group stood guard at one large table across from them. Nice and private! 50's crew single-handedly turned Brentwood into Brenthood!
Besides dinner, the couple have also collaborated professionally; 50 Cent appears on Ciara's song "Can't Leave 'Em Alone." A line that Fiddy's boys obviously live by!
50 Cent went in 'da court all surly, but came out lookin' like it was his birthday.
The rapper arrived at Suffolk County Family Court for a child support hearing with his baby mama Shaniqua Tompkins, and growled at a cameraman, "Get the f**k out of my face" on his way in.
But a couple hours later, it was a completely different story. Fitty strutted his way out all smiles, stopping to soak in the love of fans who had waited outside a courthouse to get a glimpse of his Centness. Of course, he wouldn't deign to give an autograph to a young fan, because, as he put it, "If i give you one, I have to give 'em all one." Because he might be detained for five minutes or so, you know?
Lawyers for both sides were tight-lipped about what happened in court, but by the looks of Shaniqua's sullen, heavily-protected exit, it didn't seem like she was on her way to sip Bacardi.
There are two things rappers love: sweet whips ... and not getting shot. Rolls Royce is offering an armored version of their famous Phantom luxury vehicle. The swank British car can withstand armor-piercing bullets and underbody grenade explosions. How very bangin'.
With all the extra protection, current Phantom owner 50 Cent is sure to be in the market for the plate-upgraded ride.
You can't be too safe on your way to the candy shop.
A Florida judge has ordered that Anna Nicole Smith's body not be released until a DNA test can be performed, as requested by Anna's potential baby daddy, Larry Birkhead.
This decision echoed a a previous ruling by a Los Angeles judge last week, ordering Florida authorities to keep Smith's body for 10 days. Both Howard K. Stern and Smith's mother, Virgie Arthur, argued the decision, claiming that if the body is not embalmed soon, it will not be suitable for viewing or funeral purposes. Birkhead's camp argued that accurate DNA testing would not be possible if the body were released and moved out of state.
Meanwhile, Anna's mother is pulling out all the legal stops to ensure that Stern does not get custody of 5-month-old Dannielynn. This morning, Arthur petitioned a Bahamian court to name her the legal guardian of her granddaughter, and asked the judge for an order that forbids the baby to leave the country.
50 Cent was pulled over by police in Harlem yesterday, but this traffic stop went much more smoothly than the one he had earlier this year. A crowd gathered as police ticketed 50 Cent, aka Curtis Jackson, for making a wrong turn. The cop, shown giving 50 a handshake, simply cited the rapper -- skipping handcuffs and an arrest like last time.
Back in September, 50 Cent was pulled over in a Lamborghini in New York City for making an unsafe lane change, and was also cited for driving with an expired license. Looks like 50 caught a break this time.
Victory is in the air for Fiddy once again as he wins another battle, but this time it ain't on the mic -- it's in court. 
50 Cent's baby mama thinks she has the "right" to stay in a house that he bought -- even though they split up years ago, and she's takin' his coin every month anyway.
Rap star 50 Cent said he would retire if he didn't outsell Kanye West. But he doesn't plan on retiring, even though he did lose to Kanye -- at least in the United States. Don't be so geocentric, people!
After living in a 28-foot, $65,000 Airstream RV in Malibu (and then buying two more), Matthew McConaughey has decided to upgrade. 'Bout time!
Seven years ago, Fifty Cent (right) was shot nine times and left for dead. Today, the musclebound Fifty drops his latest album, "Curtis." To push sales, the mogul hired ice cream trucks in L.A. and NYC! Fitty will also be on 
