Including to his enterprise portfolio, 50 Cent publicizes the launch of G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, LA. His well-established manufacturing firm, G-Unit Movie & Tv, hopes to carry extra alternatives to town because it continues to inform significant tales.
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Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent, has put away his mic in the meanwhile and stepped into the sneakers of a manufacturing firm CEO. The rapper based G-Unit Movie & Tv in 2003, bringing viewers a few of their favourite reveals. In collaboration with STARZ, the manufacturing firm has produced BMF, Energy, and Ghost. In keeping with TheGrio, the manufacturing firm will start to carry non-scripted tasks to TV screens in July 2024.
The rapper additionally acknowledged that constructing the studios in Shreveport was intentional. He goals to carry town extra jobs, alternatives, and financial development.
In an announcement to Billboard, 50 Cent acknowledged, “As somebody who has at all times believed within the transformative energy of music, movie, and tv, I’m past excited to introduce the enlargement of my G-Unit Movie & Tv by way of the launch of G-Unit Studios proper right here in Shreveport.” He continued, “Bringing G-Unit Studios to Shreveport is not only a enterprise choice; it’s a dedication to fostering expertise, creating alternatives, and constructing a group that thrives by way of creativity and innovation. We see Shreveport as a beacon of inspiration and creativity.”
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux fully supported the concept and acknowledged that town is the proper place to inform untold tales.
“We’re desperate to collaborate with Mr. Jackson and G-Unit Movie & Tv to carry charming motion pictures and leisure to Shreveport and Caddo Parish,” the mayor acknowledged.
X Customers Say 50 Cent Is Coming For Tyler Perry’s Gig!

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As soon as the information broke that fifty Cent was opening a big studio lot, followers naturally considered Tyler Perry. In 2015, Perry bought the previous land of Fort McPherson in Atlanta, GA, with plans to construct a city-like studio lot. The studios formally opened in 2019, making the playwright the primary Black particular person to personal a significant movie manufacturing studio. Very like the plans of G-Unit Studios, Tyler Perry Studios created plenty of jobs and alternatives for native Atlanta residents, stimulating financial development.
50 Cent seemingly follows Perry’s footsteps, inflicting viewers to check the 2 media moguls. One consumer went so far as to say that the rapper “is changing into the male Tyler Perry.” Fifty notoriously trolls fellow celebs, rappers, and even his child mamas on-line. Nevertheless, he refused to associate with followers referring to him as “male Tyler Perry.” He took to Instagram to make it clear that Perry is to not be performed with.
Just some hours later, the TV producer doubled down. He acknowledged that Perry might play a girl in motion pictures, however warned in opposition to underestimating him. He additionally mentioned that he has met the 54-year-old and has skilled firsthand that Perry is way from comfortable. Perry has but to reply or make a public assertion relating to the feedback or G-Unit Studios.
Outdoors of cracking jokes, X customers are additionally recognizing 50 Cent’s ascension from rapper to businessman and congratulating him on his new enterprise.