Stat Quo Speaks on 50 Cent's Departure From Shady-Aftermath

Sta Quo was the only other rapper, asides from 50 Cent who was signed to joint deal between Eminem and Dr. Dre (Shady-Aftermath). He left the roaster in 2008, and he is now co-founder of The Firm Records, which he and Game started in 2012 (it was called Rolex Records at the time). In a recent interview with HipHopDX, Quo said 50 Cent made a wise decision departing his old label, and going the independent route.





“50 Cent is who he is, so what he’s doing is very intelligent because that brand is solidified.  Eventually it’s just a natural progression. He’s as big as he’s going to get under that situation. At this time, it’s time to do something else with his career. It’s the thing that I say about Game—it’s the natural evolution. All these guys that are coming out that people love now, Game had the opportunity to sign a lot of these guys. He just wasn’t in that mindset at the time to be nurturing careers. But now he’s there now. It’s about evolution. It’s about evolving as a man, as a human being. And 50 Cent, how long is he going to stay up under Eminem and Dr. Dre? At a certain point it’s, ‘I’m my own boss.’ Which he’s been his own boss for a long time, but truly your own shit. He’s looking at Jay Z and Diddy and is like, ‘Yo, I make just as much money as them.’ Why would I not put my own shit out?”



True...very true. It's no use sharing your money with three middle men when you can get it all. There is really nothing more Interscope, or Eminem and Dre can do for 50 cent at this point. He has his fame, national and global fans, so all he got to do is to continue to serve the fans music when due.