50 Cent, possibly one of the most unique and best rap artists of all times, has finally released his newest album; Before I Self Destruct. This album was originally scheduled for a Christmas 2008 release, and the delay has had fans in anticipation for this fourth, and possibly the best album to date, by 50 Cent.

50 Cent has been criticized for his work being to similar to others within the genre, but to his true fans his unique style is more of a social commentary on the world. His music gets fans excited and is meant to evoke feelings. Although some say that his lyrics go past the point he is trying to make, others feel that it is an expression of freedom of speech and that the underlying message is what is important.

The bottom line is that the music, even if you must listen to the G rated versions is by far some of the best out there today. The much anticipated release of his newest album, Before I Self Destruct, has been put off for the past several months, and each time the scheduled release date gets close they put it off again. It is currently expected for release on June 30, 2009, however fans are at this point a little skeptical about even this date as it approaches.

When the original delay on the release occurred in November 2008, 50 Cent said it was because he wanted to get his singles into position and out there in the public forum, before releasing the album containing these singles; however there is some speculation that the delay has more to do with Eminem and Dr Dre as they both have pending albums as well that have progressively been leaking to the press, and they worked on much of their individual works on these albums as a combined effort.

Whether the delays were for legitimate reasons or for a publicity stunt, we will never know. What we do know is that fans are eagerly awaiting the June 30th release with high hopes that 50 Cent does not postpone the date again.