The Root 100 honoree Curtis β50 Centβ Jackson saw a monkey wrench thrown in his burgeoning film empire in Shreveport, La. The Louisiana House of Representatives decided to eliminate its $150 million tax incentive for TV and film production, eliminating much of the benefit that Fif hoped for when he established the G-Unit Film Studios in Shreveport.
Despite the barrage of negative reactions to the news, 50 Cent urged everyone to be patient, writing on Instagram, βThis doesnβt feel good but it could be great for Louisiana, patience letβs see how it plays out.β
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In another post, he added, βI know people in Shreveport are sick right now, stay positive everything happens for a reason. I want to thank you for supporting me with Humor Harmony having zero violent crimes for 16 days, believe it or not that made that event one of my biggest accomplishments.β
With that in mind, this felt like the perfect time to revisit all the moves the G-Unit boss has made this year and list out why he is on the 2024 The Root 100.
50 Cent ended his 103-city international tour in March, reminding the world that heβs one of the most popular and successful hip-hop artists of all time. According to Billboard, it became only the third rap tour in history to gross more than $100 million, joining the likes of Drake and Kendrick Lamar. This means Fifβs reach has not diminished much since he last released a studio album in 2014.
In April, the Queens rapper announced the launch of his G-Unit Film Studio in Shreveport, which he went in-depth on during his interview with Hot 97 two weeks ago.Β
His business relationship with the city began in November 2023, when the Shreveport City Council agreed to introduce legislation that would allow 50 Centβs G-Unit Film & Television Inc. to lease Millennium Movie Studio as a base for his company, according to KSLA.
Although the move to house his film studio in Shreveport is meant to grow his entertainment empire, heβs also doing it to help the Shreveport community. Orville Hall, the Growth Advisor for G-Unit Film Studios, has also shared that they have plans to help families get mortgages and create media programs for high schools in the area.
In September, decided to express his creative side in the form of a book titled, βThe Accomplice.β This novel tells the story of a Black female Texas Ranger, Nia Adams, who is investigating the crimes of Desmond Bell, who was once a Vietnam vet who has turned to a life of crime.
In October, the Queens native announced that he would be joining the likes of many other beloved Black artists by having his own Las Vegas residency. Titled, βIn Da Club,β the G-Unit boss isnβt doing this residency just for charity, heβll be getting a nice paycheck for his services.
According to TMZ, 50 Cent will be paid $15 million for the six-show residency at the PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. In a press release, he explained, βI always bring the energy, and Las Vegas is the perfect spot to create an unforgettable experience for my fans,β he wrote. βWeβre talking big production, surprises, and the ultimate New Yearβs Eve party for my Vegas residency.β
The hip-hop mogul announced several TV and film projects that will almost assuredly have his fans glued to screens across the country. This year alone he announced a series based on Eminemβs 2002 film, β8 Mile.β Infamously, Fif has been teasing a Netflix documentary about Sean βDiddyβ Combs and his alleged crimes.
In a statement, 50 Cent and the director, Alexandra Stapleton, said, βThis is a story with significant human impact. It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far. We remain steadfast in our commitment to give a voice to the voiceless and to present authentic and nuanced perspectives.β
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