50 Cent's New Energy Drink To Feed 1 Billion Kids In Africa (VIDEO)

Moved to action by a recent trip to famine-torn Africa, 50 cent has launched an energy drink whose profits will feed 1 billion kids in the region.

The rapper has teamed up with Pure Growth Partners to bring Street King, a new energy drink, to the market, PopCrush.com reports. Proceeds from every sale will go toward feeding 1 billion kids in Africa.

"I grew up without money, but I didn't grow up hungry," 50 Cent said in a video introducing the product. "It's our responsibility to come together and do things to create a solution."

Street King hit stores this week, in orange mango and grape flavors, and the rapper is encouraging fans to register at the energy drink's website.

"I need you to utilize your energy--your voice--to provide additional motivation for me at times," 50 Cent said.

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CORRECTION: This story originally stated that 50 Cent aimed to provide meals to 50 billion children in Africa. The rapper hopes to feed 1 billion kids in the region.

Comments

[RichardWalden]

04:50 PM on 09/24/2011

I'd like to feed a billion kids, too, but I'm not delusional. Here's one for you, Fiddy: set aside 25% of your net income from your touring and record sales and give it to nonprofits which really do try to feed a billion kids...don't let your entourage set it up...go online yourself and do your own research. Start with www.operationusa.org and then look at others, too. Peace Out.

[keezze]

11:12 PM on 09/12/2011

Start with 10.000

[Dross Cool]

07:47 AM on 09/08/2011

NOW I THATS WHAT THEY CALL A REAL DONATION , AND A REAL WINNER IN GODS EYES ,

[candyazzbb]

05:50 AM on 09/08/2011

wow very nice. hes very cool and compassionate for that.

[Teresa T]

03:59 AM on 09/08/2011

Good for you 50 cent! Gosh alot of ya sound like haters. I dont get it. The man is doing something that's very valuable. Trying to help kids so they dont starve to death. There are a lot of good folks out there that give closer to home. I wish i could, but im out of work and broke.

[candyazzbb]

05:54 AM on 09/08/2011

i agree theyre not just hungry theyre literally starving to death

[joker21779]

03:46 AM on 09/08/2011

let him do his thing...dont hate the player.....i leave my foot print and make money back workin with kiva .org. go to facebook im unchangeable.jkr under my links yr welcome to look at my portfolio ive helped to countrys click under kiva of coarse. im livin low income i still afford 25.00. a year. i plan to make it around the world even herein US. 50 cent a buisman tryin to inspire you. its up to you to make yr mark where ever it maybe in this world.

[simzillyjp]

03:23 AM on 09/08/2011

Let him feed American kids.

[freethinkingandlove]

05:58 AM on 09/08/2011

Kids are kids. If even one child doesn't go hungry or starve to death does it really matter where in the world they live. It's a child regardles of geography. Ethnocentric views that place one child's importance over another one baffles me.

[deezworld83]

04:21 PM on 09/08/2011

The poorest kids in America are better of than the starving kids in Africa. Instead of complaining about what he's doing, why not scratch out a check your damn self!

[willowowl22]

01:06 AM on 09/08/2011

Energy drinks aren't worth buying. Don't have any value or do any good for people who are starving. He just wants to look good and get rid of a bad product!

[deezworld83]

04:26 PM on 09/08/2011

Can you freakin read? The drink is being sold here! The profits are going to feed kids in Africa. Read first and you might not look stupid later!

[mikiebagles]

12:27 AM on 09/08/2011

dont fall for the hype. 20 cents on the dollor will go to the kids the rest is for expences..

[MikeBenj]

12:20 AM on 09/08/2011

He's a class act & I hope others follow his lead..I dont want to sound greedy or racey but I really wish he started feeding people in the United States before venturing over to Africa. I just dont understand why we spend billions & billions of dollars helping everyone all over the globe while we neglect the poor, homeless, veterans, disabled & elderly that truely need our help here. I wish I had an answer..

[deezworld83]

04:31 PM on 09/08/2011

I respect what you're saying, but if you've ever been outside of the United States and seen for yourself the kinds of conditions that people in other parts of the world live in. If not, you really should if you get a chance. Some of the worse conditions here don't even compare to those in Third World countries. Kids here are poor, kids there are literally dying.

[MikeBenj]

07:36 PM on 09/14/2011

Dee, your right man..Like you said, I've never really been to any of these places so I guess I am kind of looking at it one way. I couldn't imagine seeing children up close in that type of condition. It would break my heart. I do have to say one time I was on a cruise & we stopped in Mexico and rented mopeds & we ventured apon a poor section, obviously away from the resort, ya know? The kids were not in a grave state like they are in other places BUT it was hard to look at. People really dont understand it because we all in some way take for granted the little things in life that are so valuable & important. It's a tough world my friend..

[BonaFideVern]

11:56 PM on 09/07/2011

I wish him as much success as possible in his venture.
The man is putting his time and money where his mouth is, good for him.
Hopefully others will follow his example,
there are those on both sides of the asile,
who have the means at their disposal to start other worthwhile programs.

Way to go man, I hope your blessings are multiplied.

[bpd9227]

11:41 PM on 09/07/2011

Just what starving kids need...an energy drink.

[candyazzbb]

05:52 AM on 09/08/2011

hes not sending the drink hes sending the profits silly.lol

[ladyrosedeky]

10:25 PM on 09/07/2011

At least he is doing something good with his position as a rapper. Not totally self centered. Good luck 50 Cent!

[loufalce]

10:24 PM on 09/07/2011

I really don`t know tool much about rap music or 50 Cents, but at least hes doing something good to help people, which is more than you can say about most celebrities, including the Kardashians.

[FSMbaby]

09:48 PM on 09/07/2011

I can't believe people complain about helping those in other countries. I really don't see how a geographical border should dictate who gets help and who doesn't. If there were starving kids in Pennsylvania, should West Virginians complain if one of "their own" helped a Pennsylvanian child? Does that not seem stupid? We're all human beings, period!

[freethinkingandlove]

06:01 AM on 09/08/2011

F&F!!! Just said the same thing!