Kanye poised for victory over 50 Cent (AP)

Kanye poised for victory over 50 Cent (AP) - AP - It's not like Kanye West needed an ego boost, but here it comes: His "Graduation" album trounced 50 Cent's "Curtis" in the much-hyped rap sales showdown with nearly 1 million copies sold the first week, the best debut of the year for the struggling music industry.

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