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50 Cent, R. Kelly and Eminem Team With B.I.G. For Duets

October 20, 2005 12:00 AM

Bad Boy Entertainment has just revealed that Diddy, 50 Cent, R. Kelly and Eminem will be appearing on The Notorious B.I.G.'s upcoming The Notorious B.I.G. Duets: The Final Chapter.

As previously reported by SOHH.com, the late Bob Marley is featured on Duets' first single, "Hold Ya Hand" featuring Clinton Sparks. Missy Elliot, Mary J Blige, Eve, Q-Tip, Ludacris, Boyz N Da Hood, T.I., Mobb Deep, Slim Thug, New Edition frontman Ralph Tresvant, Styles P, Snoop Dogg, Obie Trice and others are also scheduled to appear on the CD.

Duets marks Big's second posthumous album. Bad Boy released Born Again back in 1999. The album featured guest appearances by Snoop, Em, Busta Rhymes, Lil' Kim, Method Man, Redman, Craig Mack, G. Dep, Nas, K-Ci and Jo Jo, Ice Cube, Beanie Sigel, Black Rob, Too Short and Hot Boys.

Notorious B.I.G. Duets: The Final Chapter is due in stores Nov. 29 via Bad Boy Records.