50 Cent Boycott

10/26/05
. (Contact Music) 50 CENT's upcoming movie GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN' has sparked outrage among Los Angeles community leaders, who are repulsed by the gun theme in advertisements for the film.

Billboards, posters and other ads for the movie depict the rapper brandishing two handguns as a promotion for the movie, which is based loosely on the star's real-life rise to musical success from the streets of New York City.

Website AllHipHop.com reports the campaign has led to a call for a boycott from a number of organisations.[see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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