50 CENT: Refuse 2 Die. Revealing Unofficial Autobiography on DVD Nov 8th!

FROM THE STREETS TO THE STAGE NEW LINE HOME ENTERTAINMENT DELIVERS AN ALL-ACCESS PASS INTO THE LIFE OF HIP-HOP IDOL 50 CENT IN THE PROVOCATIVE DOCUMENTARY 50 CENT: REFUSE 2 DIE AVAILABLE ON DVD NOVEMBER 8

Featuring Revealing Footage with 50 CENT’s Grandfather, Treach, DJ Skribble, DMC As Well As All-New Music from TOMMY COSTER, Co-Writer of EMINEM’s Mega-Hit “Slim Shady”.
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 27, 2005) – Hip-hop’s biggest superstar, 50 Cent, shocked the world by defying outrageous odds to become one of the music industry’s most successful crossover artists of all time. The unauthorized documentary, 50 Cent: Refuse to Die, available on DVD on November 8 from New Line Home Entertainment, chronicles his inspirational journey from the streets to the stage and his unprecedented acceptance into the heart of mainstream culture. The DVD features interviews with 50 Cent’s grandfather and DMC from the legendary RUN-DMC, as well as 3-D animated segments and behind-the-scenes footage. The DVD will be available at a $19.97 SRP.

After thriving for several years in the hip-hop underground, 50 Cent’s hip-hop anthem "In Da Club” propelled him to instant stardom. Despite his infamous past and headline grabbing run-ins with the law, fans of all ages and races embraced 50 Cent as Get Rich or Die Tryin’ flew off the shelves, instantly becoming a number one album on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. His current album, The Massacre, was number one on the charts for six weeks straight, the longest streak for 2005. With over four million albums sold and four top 10 hits, The Massacre has gone four times platinum, securing 50 Cent’s place in music history. From multi-platinum selling albums to his G-Unit clothing line and starring roles in television and film, 50 Cent has made an undisputed impact on the music scene and the world at large.

SYNOPSIS
50 Cent: Refuse 2 Die is the inspirational journey of the hottest artist in hip-hop, Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent). Adored by fans of all ages and races and the face of hip-hop for both the hardcore and mainstream fan, this gritty documentary tells the tale of 50 Cent’s life and the obstacles he overcame to become an icon of the hip-hop generation. From a life of crime to the recognition of the world at large, the East Coast rapper defied the odds to enter the celebrity lifestyle without losing his street credibility. Including interviews with his closest family members and influential figures who guided his career (such as members of RUN-DMC), this raw documentary presents 50 Cent as he has never been seen before.

DID YOU KNOW...
- 50 Cent’s mother was 1 of 10 children. When she became pregnant with 50 at 15, she hid the pregnancy from her father, telling him she had a tumor.
- 50 Cent started selling drugs when he was just 12. At 15, he was expelled when school officials found crack in his shoes.
- 50 Cent dropped out of school and sold drugs full time with his girlfriend until they got busted twice in 3 weeks. 50 used to say his girlfriend had "Magic Draws". She hid the crack cocaine in her underwear and delivered it to 50s customers after a signal.
- 50 Cent lifted weights and earned his GED while incarcerated for selling drugs. He also wrote rhymes and learned to box. His boxing name was BooBoo.

You’ll have to check the DVD for more on Hip Hop's rap star...

Check out the Refuse2Die website. Here is the trailer.