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50 Vs. Kanye

50 Vs. Kanye English, baby! Video Lesson

Date: Nov 26 2007

Themes: Music

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It’s been a while since there was a good rap rivalry. Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. tragically died because of their rivalry, but their distaste for one another pushed them and added to their fame.

Recently, rappers Kanye West and 50 Cent released their albums on the same day. The weeks before the release date saw a lot of trash talking between them. Some people believed they were the next great rap rivalry.

But others thought it was just guerrilla marketing. Nothing creates interest like conflict. With CD sales dropping, a healthy rivalry might be a good business decision. Listen to Devan and Beren talk about it.

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Dialog

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Devan

Devan

Beren

Beren

Devan:  So are on team 50 or team Kanye?

Beren:  Dude, I’m totally on…team Kanye! I hate to admit it. The dude is a little arrogant...

Devan:  He’s so arrogant! But 50 Cent, how arrogant was that saying that if Kanye outsells him he’s going to retire? Has he made a public statement yet now that Kanye outsold him?

Beren:  No, they totally had a face off. Did you hear about the battle? It was at the MTV Video Awards? They came head to head and they talked about it. They both got on stage. It’s just basically a publicity stunt for both of them.

Devan:  Alright.

Beren:  I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re, like, guest rapping on each other’s albums.

Devan:  So they’re like buddies drinking a bottle of champagne.

Beren:  Exactly. 50’s not gonna retire. Kanye’s never gonna retire. Even though some wish he would…

Devan:  So do you think that helped Kanye sell more albums by all the poeple that wanted 50 Cent to retire or do you think it was just genuine Kanye fans.

Beren:  Genuine Kanye fans. My mom’s a Kanye fan.

Devan:  Your mom’s a Kanye fan?

Beren:  Yeah, totally!

 

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Discussion

Devan asks Beren which side she’s on, 50’s or Kanye’s. She hesitates and then admits she’s on Kanye’s side even though he’s a little hard to like sometimes.

But Devan points out that 50 is just as arrogant. He said he’d retire if Kanye’s album sold more copies.

It did. He didn’t.

Beren notes that the rivalry has been good for both artists. Although she believes that Kanye actually has more fans.

Do you think 50 and Kanye are actually rivals? Can you think of a time when rivalry pushed you to succeed?

 

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elaboy

Ethiopia

victory for kanya

04:30 PM Nov 27 2007 |

*I Do*

*I Do*

China

whoever to be succeed that could  conside the rival as the  buddy ,it's a important condition…
we must take the advice..

09:20 AM Nov 27 2007 |

puppys2black

Philippines

they both are excellent,nomore quarrel.do there own way to be more on popular and its like a bussiness to make there own way.yes,i think  the real revalry can push us to succed!Cool

03:04 AM Nov 27 2007 |

puppys2black

Philippines

they both are great,mind there own bussiness.right!

02:55 AM Nov 27 2007 |

edith_zhao

edith_zhao

China

I don't like hip-hop music so much.But i think they are both great rapeprs!The revalry i'ts good for them to keep going and try to make better music for their fans.That is  the point!

12:07 AM Nov 27 2007 |

Jhorllany

Jhorllany

Colombia

I like Kanye….....competition is a part of life

11:07 PM Nov 26 2007 |

Jhorllany

Jhorllany

Colombia

I like kanye…..I like him so much

11:06 PM Nov 26 2007 |

gaoussou

Mali

life is so much better day .none of us know the future ok, why don't we like to make a peace and love each other insaid of making fight. the white people will laugh at us if we are fighting i swear , peace my dear brothers ok both of them are my guy let's give them the advice to stop that…...

09:01 PM Nov 26 2007 |

gaoussou

Mali

i don’t like the both of to fight they are all the grow person is the kid who like making fight please peace ok gaoussou628@yahoo.com thanks

08:55 PM Nov 26 2007 |

dt.mucu

dt.mucu

Turkey

İ don't like listening rap music so i don't know them well only i have heart. Apparently they are really rivalry. İf they were not rivalry maybe they wouldn't be very popular in the world. İ think rivalry is benefit thing to push to be succeed.

08:33 PM Nov 26 2007 |

Allusik

Allusik

Russian Federation

I think it`s a good idea to support each other this way. it`ll help them to make more money and be more popular))) and …I think – 50 cent is very hot!!!

07:43 PM Nov 26 2007 |

rami_speed

Egypt

hi i would like to improve my english

  i would like to anyone help me

 

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06:23 PM Nov 26 2007 |

Baffour-Awuah

Ghana

s.g learn your english well. where are you from

06:01 PM Nov 26 2007 |

Baffour-Awuah

Ghana

I think 50 talks alot

05:59 PM Nov 26 2007 |

s.g

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

hi

i have a question that how i can use of video?

im waite for your answer

sincery  s.g

05:55 PM Nov 26 2007 |

Sinorita

Sinorita

Russian Federation

Hip-Hop 4ever!
$C.R.E.A.M.$

04:55 PM Nov 26 2007 |

Sinorita

Sinorita

Russian Federation

Best rappers alive! They will be famous and won’t be forget even in 100 years. This tricks on public is just one more way to show themselves, though they know very well that they are indulgence.
And I think, that the last songs by 50 are not really good…He was awesome, when he started to rap, he became world-wide famous when he was produced by Scott Storch and now…I don’t know, but his works don’t touch me anymore

04:50 PM Nov 26 2007 |

mulee

mulee

Ethiopia

I’m totally on the team of kenywest.the dude really working hard and I’m fun of him.that doesn’t mean I didn’t like 50cent.but this time the dude is totally arrogant.

04:18 PM Nov 26 2007 |

Rene820821

Rene820821

China

i dont pay attention to frigent music, and never heard these singer. are their song wonderful? recommend me some ones, i will try.

but the created idea of the lesson is good and interesting.

good rivaller is good partner.

02:51 PM Nov 26 2007 |

hayaletgitar

China

true ..onlet advertisement

02:30 PM Nov 26 2007 |

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