Eminem, 50 Cent beef? Rapper leaving Shady/Aftermath/Interscope Records for new 'Animal Ambition' album release, 'MMLP2' star supports decision

Did 50 Cent just diss Eminem and Dr. Dre by leaving Universal Music Group's Interscope Records and Shady/Aftermath to become an independent rapper?

Nope.

In a statement released through HipHop-N-More, the Get Rich or Die Tryin' rapper reveals:

"I have had great success to date with Shady/Aftermath/Interscope and I'd like to thank Eminem and Dr. Dre for giving me an incredible opportunity. I've learned so much from them through the years. I am excited to enter this new era where I can carry out my creative vision."

50 Cent plans on releasing new music through Caroline, an Independent Services division of Capitol Music Group.

Caroline President Dominic Pandiscia said:

“We are thrilled to welcome 50 Cent and G-Unit to our family. 50 is simply one of the most accomplished and creative artists, and his plans for the future are as exciting and innovative as you can imagine. I deeply thank him for his belief in our team and what we can do to help support his creative vision in the years to come. I’d also like to thank everyone at Shady/Aftermath and Interscope, particularly Eminem and Dr. Dre, for offering their endorsement and support of our involvement with 50 Cent and G-Unit. They’ve done an incredible job these past 12 years, and we’ve got a great legacy of label partnership to build on.”

50 Cent's new album Animal Ambition officially hits stores on June 3.

And Shady isn't offended in the least, despite helping Fifty sell more than 30 million records (several of them Platinum) in the span of over 12 years. Eminem also released in a statement:

"Both myself and Shady Records are grateful to have had the chance to play a part in 50′s career. Shady simply would not be what it is without 50 Cent. I've developed a great friendship with 50 over the years, and that's not going to change. We know 50 will have success in his new situation, and we remain supporters of both him and G-Unit." 

And according to Steve Berman (Vice Chairman of Interscope/Geffen/A&M):

"50 Cent is, and always will be, a marquee artist for us at Interscope/Geffen/A&M. We respect his decision to pursue this new venture and the next chapter in his career, and wish him nothing but the best. He will always be a part of our family."