50 Cent's "Before I Self Destruct" To Hit Stores December 9th

Fans of 50 Cent awaiting the release of the New York rapper's next LP, "Before I Self Destruct," can finally mark a date on their calenders.

According to the rapper himself, "Before I Self Destruct," which will be 50's last contractual album with Interscope records will be hitting store shelves on December 9th, 2008.

During a concert stop in Albany, New York, Fif took to the stage announcing the tentative release date as well as taking the time to mock Kanye West's latest effort, "Love Lockdown."

As most of you are aware, Fif and West went head to head in last years Soundscan Battle when the two released their albums on the same day. This year however, the albums will be released a week apart with Kanye's "808's & Heartbreak" scheduled to hit stores on December 16th, 2008.