Release date for 50 Cent CD moved up

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The release date for U.S. rapper 50 Cent's fourth studio album "Before I Self Destruct" is being moved up after it was leaked on the Internet.

"In an effort to combat widespread piracy, the album will now be available in stores on Nov. 16," Interscope Records announced Wednesday. "The album is currently available for digital pre-order exclusively on iTunes. Pre-order consumers will receive the exclusive track 'Man's World' in addition to what post-release date iTunes consumers will receive -- the 'Baby By Me' single; the bonus track 'Flight 187;' the gritty coming-of-age 'Before I Self Destruct' film written, directed and starring Curtis Jackson, a.k.a. 50 Cent; the 'Two Turntables and a Microphone: The Life And Death Of Jam Master Jay' documentary about 50 Cent's late mentor and friend, hip-hop pioneer Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC; exclusive photos; animated package artwork and other surprises."

The CD/DVD package was initially set for release Nov. 23, but the date was moved up after the album leaked on the Internet nearly a month early.