'Jersey Shore' star Pauly D teams up with 50 Cent

[December 02, 2011]  NEW YORK (AP) -- He's talked about it, but now Pauly D is officially a member of 50 Cent's music group.

The "Jersey Shore" star officially signed to the rapper's G-Note label Thursday. The label focuses on dance and pop music -- a good fit for Pauly D, since he's known as a DJ as well as a reality star.

He's been working in music since he was 16 and parlayed his success on the MTV hit series into becoming an in-demand DJ. Pauly D even joined Britney Spears for a few dates on her recent "Femme Fatal" tour as an opening act.

A few months ago Pauly D confirmed that he and the rapper were working together.

50 Cent said Pauly D was a "great addition to G-Note and G-Unit family" and called him smart and creative.

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[Associated Press; By ALICIA QUARLES]

Alicia Quarles is the AP's global entertainment editor. Follow her at http://twitter.com/aliciaquarles.

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