Watch CBS News

Pauly D signs a record deal with 50 Cent

50 Cent, poses with Pauly D? at the G-Unit Offices, Dec. 1, 2011, in New York. Brad Barket

(CBS/AP) "Jersey Shore" star Pauly D has a record deal. He officially signed on to 50 Cent's G-Note label this week.

Pictures: "Jersey Shore"

Both 50 Cent and Pauly D confirmed the news on Twitter. "Big Big Things In The Works @50cent And @DJPaulyD !!!!!" Pauly D wrote. Rapper 50 Cent posted a photo of the two of them together, along with the tweet: "This me and my boy @djpaulyd G NOTES newest addition good times."

Pauly D has 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.

The new season of MTV's "Jersey Shore," meanwhile, will begin in January.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.