The last time we got a new album from 50 Cent was in 2014 with Animal Ambition. He’ll come out with a new song now and then, like 2022’s “ Power Powder Respect ” with Jeremih and Lil Durk. Mostly, though, 50 is inactive these days when it comes to new music.

"If you listen to the music that's out right now, I have to tap into my stupid," the Queens rapper & film producer said when asked why he doesn't rap as often as he used to.

Fans awaiting new music from 50 Cent might have to hold out a little longer. The New York rapper shared his take on the state of the industry and why most of his new, creative endeavors have been outside of the recording booth and on the screen.

Cent says the lack of intelligence in today's rap music is the main reason why he decided to step away from the recording booth. During an interview with Earn Your Leisure at their recent Invest Fest,

This summer, 50 Cent told The Hollywood Reporter that he’s “ the only one from hip-hop culture that’s produced quality projects .” You’ll notice none of that has to do with music. The iconic rapper has a reason for that.

Cent revealed the lengths, or lack thereof, he would need to go to write songs that would be up to par with today's standard of hip-hop music. "If you listen to the music that's out right now, I have to tap into my stupid,

In the early aughts, 50 Cent made a strong name for himself in the Northeast's tri-state area with some well-received mixtapes. Then by the time 2003 rolled aro