50 Cent has been tapped as a performer and special presenter at the upcoming Australian MTV Awards on April 26. According to The Age, the network announced that they had booked the superstar MC on Thursday (March 13). “50 Cent is an incredibly popular artist with MTV viewers,” said Dave Sibley, MTV Australia’s managing director. “We're committed to delivering high calibre artists to fans in Australia and will continue to work very hard to make 50 Cent's trip a roaring success.” 50’s appearance will coincide with a three-date G-Unit tour planned for the end of the month. Shows are currently scheduled for Sydney on April 23, Auckland on April 25 and Melbourne on April 27.

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