50, let’s start with the NASCAR deal. If we were playing a name association game where somebody says “NASCAR,” I’d never in a million years utter “50 Cent.” How did this venture come about?
[Laughs] Well, it’s collaboration between SMS and Swan Racing. I attended the Daytona 500 last year and there was so much publicity — and an awkward moment: I was saying hi to [reporter] Erin Andrews and she turned around right at the same time, and I almost kissed her. It got 10 million views online. And I enjoyed myself [at the race] and I became open to the idea. I watched it a lot on TV and hung out with [drivers] at parties, but that was the first race I actually attended.
What is it about the sport that appeals to you?
I liked NASCAR before I knew what it was. I had toy cars as a kid. I developed a fetish. Listen, parents paint the room pink for a girl, blue for a boy, and if they’re buying a toy for a boy, it’d be a car. I’d actually cry if I didn’t have my cars. So I already had that fascination.
Say no more — I loved my Hot Wheels.
They did it to you, too. [Laughs] I love those little cars that you roll and you make the noise.
I’m picturing Little 50 making engine noises for his toy cars.
[Laughs.] Yup, just manual car movement back then.
What was it about Swan Racing that made them a good fit for SMS?
It’s a young company, and they got really good drivers with something to prove. The Seahawks showed us in the Super Bowl that a young team can make things happen. We got two drivers that SMS will be connected to: Colt Whitt and Parker Kligerman. They’re both in the running for rookie of The year. They’re hungry. You want to be attached to that. Sometimes, people in a good spot become complacent. You won’t outwork these guys. I’m conscious of that.
I’d imagine few things in this world scare you. Is racing around a NASCAR track one of them?
For people who haven’t been to a race, I urge them to get out there. I thought I knew what it was, watching it on TV. But when you go there, you can feel the car moving around the track. It gives you a new perspective. I have a car collection myself.
What’s the fastest car you’ve got?
Right now, I got a Lamborghini. I don’t actually race it. But the Porsche [911] Turbo is fast. I’d rather race the Porsche Turbo on an actual track.
What’s the fastest you’ve ever driven?
You mean on the highway? Like 120 mph.
I won’t tell anybody.
Naw, it was late night! I ain’t got no ticket — how you gonna confirm it? [Laughs.] You know I entertain people. Well, I was doing that for entertainment.
When can we expect your next album?
Now that I have everything cleared up, I’m ready to release music, and I’m really excited about it. I got a project coming out: “Animal Ambition” will be out before the first quarter ends. It’s about the untamed desire to win. read more from
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[Laughs] Well, it’s collaboration between SMS and Swan Racing. I attended the Daytona 500 last year and there was so much publicity — and an awkward moment: I was saying hi to [reporter] Erin Andrews and she turned around right at the same time, and I almost kissed her. It got 10 million views online. And I enjoyed myself [at the race] and I became open to the idea. I watched it a lot on TV and hung out with [drivers] at parties, but that was the first race I actually attended.
What is it about the sport that appeals to you?
I liked NASCAR before I knew what it was. I had toy cars as a kid. I developed a fetish. Listen, parents paint the room pink for a girl, blue for a boy, and if they’re buying a toy for a boy, it’d be a car. I’d actually cry if I didn’t have my cars. So I already had that fascination.
Say no more — I loved my Hot Wheels.
They did it to you, too. [Laughs] I love those little cars that you roll and you make the noise.
I’m picturing Little 50 making engine noises for his toy cars.
[Laughs.] Yup, just manual car movement back then.
What was it about Swan Racing that made them a good fit for SMS?
It’s a young company, and they got really good drivers with something to prove. The Seahawks showed us in the Super Bowl that a young team can make things happen. We got two drivers that SMS will be connected to: Colt Whitt and Parker Kligerman. They’re both in the running for rookie of The year. They’re hungry. You want to be attached to that. Sometimes, people in a good spot become complacent. You won’t outwork these guys. I’m conscious of that.
I’d imagine few things in this world scare you. Is racing around a NASCAR track one of them?
For people who haven’t been to a race, I urge them to get out there. I thought I knew what it was, watching it on TV. But when you go there, you can feel the car moving around the track. It gives you a new perspective. I have a car collection myself.
What’s the fastest car you’ve got?
Right now, I got a Lamborghini. I don’t actually race it. But the Porsche [911] Turbo is fast. I’d rather race the Porsche Turbo on an actual track.
What’s the fastest you’ve ever driven?
You mean on the highway? Like 120 mph.
I won’t tell anybody.
Naw, it was late night! I ain’t got no ticket — how you gonna confirm it? [Laughs.] You know I entertain people. Well, I was doing that for entertainment.
When can we expect your next album?
Now that I have everything cleared up, I’m ready to release music, and I’m really excited about it. I got a project coming out: “Animal Ambition” will be out before the first quarter ends. It’s about the untamed desire to win. read more from
source http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/50-cent-partners-with-swan-racing-s-nascar-team-news.9203.html?utm_source=crowdignite.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=crowdignite.com
