Shady Records
Shady Records is mentioned in the source only as a joint venture partner with Aftermath Entertainment. In 2002, rapper 50 Cent signed to Aftermath through a joint venture with Eminem's Shady Records for $1 million. The label is also referenced in 2008 when Stat Quo was released from both Aftermath and Shady Records after five years. No founding date, founder, or other roster details are provided in the source.
- character
- Shady Records
- role
- Record label and collective
- affiliation
- Eminem, 50 Cent, Stat Quo
Lore & Background
The source provides limited information about Shady Records. It first appears in 2002 when 50 Cent signed to Aftermath through a joint venture with Shady Records for $1 million. Later, in 2008, Stat Quo, a rapper from Atlanta, was released from Aftermath and Shady Records after being part of the joint deal for five years, citing differences over whether to release his debut album, 'Statlanta'. No other artists, releases, or creative details about Shady Records are mentioned.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide a narrative or story about Shady Records. It only notes two events: the 2002 signing of 50 Cent through a joint venture with Shady Records, and the 2008 release of Stat Quo from both Aftermath and Shady Records.
Reader's Guide
The source only mentions Shady Records in passing as part of joint ventures with Aftermath Entertainment. No details about its operations, roster, or conflicts with Nas are present.
Did You Know?
- Shady Records is only mentioned in the source as a joint venture partner with Aftermath Entertainment.
- 50 Cent signed to Aftermath through a joint venture with Shady Records in 2002 for $1 million.
- Stat Quo was released from both Aftermath and Shady Records in 2008 after five years.
- The source does not provide a founding date or founder for Shady Records.
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