of pain and betrayal that all too often destroys their lives and, most times, finds them dead or in jail. Volume one of The Infamous TimesTM has already shipped platinum to major retail outlets throughout the U.S. and is on pace to quickly become one of the best selling urban DVD s to date. Running 120 minutes, the main feature of this landmark series tells the true story of Kelvin 50 Cent Martin, a cold-blooded crook who, armed with an arsenal of weapons, robbed, killed and extorted many of Brooklyn s biggest hustlers at the height of New York s brutal crack cocaine epidemic and from whom the multi-platinum rap superstar, Curtis 50 Cent Jackson, borrowed his moniker. This is the true story of the le...  (less)

The plot, though based on Jackson's life, is standard--a gangster breaks from his youthful life of crime to triumph as a rapper--but there's vitality in the details: Jackson's girlfriend helps him pull free the wires holding his jaw shut when he's recovered from being shot in the face; a startling, brutal fight by naked men in a prison shower. Jackson even has his comic-book moment of transformation when a razor blade is thrown into his cell, encouraging him to kill himself; instead, he uses it to carve his rhymes into the walls. Unfortunately, as an actor Jackson only has two sides, gangster hard or oddly childlike and vulnerable. This second aspect falls away from the movie as Jackson assumes power, leaving only the cold, impassive face of a tough guy. That's ...  (less)

The plot, though based on Jackson's life, is standard--a gangster breaks from his youthful life of crime to triumph as a rapper--but there's vitality in the details: Jackson's girlfriend helps him pull free the wires holding his jaw shut when he's recovered from being shot in the face; a startling, brutal fight by naked men in a prison shower. Jackson even has his comic-book moment of transformation when a razor blade is thrown into his cell, encouraging him to kill himself; instead, he uses it to carve his rhymes into the walls. Unfortunately, as an actor Jackson only has two sides, gangster hard or oddly childlike and vulnerable. This second aspect falls away from the movie as Jackson assumes power, leaving only the cold, impassive face of a tough guy. That's ...  (less)

Rhyme and Reason, learn from the biggest MCs of our time exactly how they achieved success. They share their approach to live performances and how they put together a demo tape, got signed and dealt with labels as well as their hard-won behind-the-scenes knowledge about how the industry really works. Includes interviews with Kanye West, 50 Cent, Common, Raekwon, Nas, Rakim, KRS-One, Jay-Z, Slick Rick, Jadakiss, Talib Kweli, Twista, Lil Scrappy, Ghostface Killah, Russell Simmons, The RZA, Hieroglyphics, Dilated Peoples, The Clipse, Q-Tip, Redman, Guru, MC Lyte, Killer Mike, Soup of Jurassic 5, Big Daddy Kane and Kool Moe Dee. Plus: exclusive archival footage of Tupac, Biggie, Nas, Snoop Dogg, NWA, LL Cool J, Ice Cube, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool DJ Herc, Lau...  (less)

the way they flow and how they fought their way to the top. Watch hip-hop#s most famous MCs perform live - writing songs and freestyling - and go behind the scenes as they deal with record labels, money and fame.áEnter the thrilling world of the hottest MCs in the game. Get to know your favorite artists like never before, including Rakim, KRS-One, Jay-Z, Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee, Redman, Slick Rick, Common, Guru, MC Lyte, Method Man, 50 Cent, Jadakiss, Talib Kweli, Twista, Kanye West, Raekwon, Killer Mike, The Rza, Hieroglyphics, Dilated Peoples, Mike Soup of Jurassic 5, The Clipse and Ghostface Killah. See exclusive archival footage of LL Cool J, Tupac, Biggie, Nas, Snoop Dogg, N.W.A, Ice Cube, A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Kool Herc, the Wu T...  (less)

the line that divides the Earth in two - it's also a line of life and a powerful force of nature, where the pace of evolution quickens. The equator covers only five per cent of the Earth's surface, but is home to 50 per cent of its animal and plant species. The equator is a species factory. Equatorial animals live constantly in warm, humid surroundings. Life is good; they can breed all year round. But the downside of such abundance is that these creatures must compete and fight for survival with half of all the species on Earth. Equator explores exactly how and why animals and plants grow faster, bigger - and stranger - here than anywhere else. Just as humanity evolved under the glare of the equatorial sun on the East African savannah, it's no acciden...  (less)

the line that divides the Earth in two - it's also a line of life and a powerful force of nature, where the pace of evolution quickens. The equator covers only five per cent of the Earth's surface, but is home to 50 per cent of its animal and plant species. The equator is a species factory. Equatorial animals live constantly in warm, humid surroundings. Life is good; they can breed all year round. But the downside of such abundance is that these creatures must compete and fight for survival with half of all the species on Earth. Equator explores exactly how and why animals and plants grow faster, bigger - and stranger - here than anywhere else. Just as humanity evolved under the glare of the equatorial sun on the East African savannah, it's no acciden...  (less)

detective with a viciously brutal past, his new partner with a dark secret, and a department shrink who knows the city’s vices all too well, crime and corruption are about to go to all new levels of depravity, the likes of which The Big Easy has never known . In a town struggling to put the pieces back together, can anyone stop the barrage of dirty cops and the obscenely brutal drug wars that threatens it all? Get to Know the Cast From Streets of Blood 50 Cent (Stan) Val Kilmer (Andy) Sharon Stone (Nina) Stills from Streets of Blood (Click for larger image)  (less)

Fights Vol. 4 promises to be bigger, more graphic, more exciting, and more lucrative than the original, which achieved multi-platinum status via word of mouth. Many rappers (including Lil' Wayne, Lil Jon, 50 Cent, Method Man, and XZibit) have already embraced this product and have used footage in their music videos and at their live performances. As Raw As It Gets! --Rolling Stone Magazine Pimp beatings, gang warfare, backyard brawls and female slug outs, all caught on tape. --Fox News A shocking DVD! --Esquire Magazine  (less)

the investigation of the unsolved murder of Jam Master Jay, RUN- DMC's groundbreaking DJ and producer, deftly revealing the history of hip-hop and mainstream rap along the way. Exclusive, candid interviews with 50 Cent, Ja Rule, Russell Simmons, RUN-DMC, LL Cool J, The Game, and more offer insight into Jam Master Jay's life - including information that could finally help police solve the murder that shook the music world to its core. Stills from 2 Turntables and a Microphone (Click for larger image)  (less)

attacks became less and less about the music. From the Wax to the Streets, Beef brought those underground and sometimes violent beefs to your living room. Beef II continues that tradition of thoughtful, unbiased and entertaining Hip Hop journalism by bringing the new beefs in the game as artists call out the real gangstas in hip hop. From labels and lawyers to managers and media. Beef II captures the battles that often rage behind the scenes in the music business. The increasing popularity, profitability and commercialization of rap music has irrevocably changed the tradition of battling within Hip Hop culture. The true Hip Hop battle is no longer a fight to prove one's skills, but a fight to survive in this Billion Dollar Hip Hop Industry. Beef II features i...  (less)

just plain common sense. The inimitable Hip-Hop comedy bad boy has performed for sold-out crowds opening for stars including Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Kid Rock, Keyshia Cole, Lil Wayne and Nelly. Check out TK's raw style on his first-ever DVD - and if you're easily offended, please back away now. ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS? No? Good.  (less)

Love It" video featuring 50 Cent Special appearances by: Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Lloyd Bank$, Young Buck, and many more BONUS CD: Features a previously unrelease track The DVD/CD combo release also includes a 40 page bound Compton picture book, special packaging, and never-before-seen photos!  (less)