With his work in film production and his involvement with Cheetah Vision, Queens rapper 50 Cent now has 10 films and four television shows in the works. The G-Unit helmsman revealed the news during a recent interview with Atlanta-based radio station V-103.
Among the television shows 50 is set to release is one based off of a book he wrote about bullying. The animated show, which will take its cue from 50 Cent’s book “Playground,” was reportedly picked up by Fox.
“I’ve been working away from music,” 50 Cent said. “Like I just was watching the cycle of how things work. So, I moved away from it because I didn’t feel like I could make music that would cut through at that point. So, I started focusing on film production. I did 10 films through Cheetah Vision. Like I raised 250 million. We broke it into 10 pictures. I sold the domestic rights to Lionsgate. Then we sold all the international territories. And then I started doing [a] little television production. So, I got four television shows…I also did with Fox—I created a book…’Playground,’ it was a bullying book. And I realized that the animated stars are bullies. Like Bart Simpson, Dennis The Menace, and those different things…I got the show picked up on Fox. So, I have an animated show coming there.”
Due to 50 Cent’s interactions with other artists, specifically Ja Rule, the rapper was asked how he was able to write a book on bullying when he’s considered a bully himself. According to 50, “Playground,” which was inspired by his son, and his upcoming television show on Fox will take a look at bullying from the bully’s perspective. He says the show will feature characters similar to Bart Simpson and Dennis The Menace and will focus on the bully acknowledging their mistakes.
“He was telling me a scenario one time about something that was going on in his school. And I found myself trying to explain it,” he said. “And things that we do as kids—We understand the difference between right and wrong as adults. So, while I’m explaining it to him I’m like ‘oh.’ This is when I acknowledged that I was actually the bully in the school at that point. So, I wrote it from a more responsible perspective. I want you to like the bully like you liked him in the past in those actual shows. Like Dennis The Menace and Bart Simpson, those other characters. And then have him acknowledge his mistakes.”
The rapper later detailed his relationship with Steve Stoute, who he recently confronted at a New York Knicks game following comments the music entrepreneur made during an interview with Hot 97. 50 Cent says his relationship with Stoute got off to a rough start early on in his music career.
“Steve he actually did my first deal,” 50 Cent said. “When I signed to Columbia Records he was actually managing the Trackmasters and kinda brokered the deal…After I got shot he called me to his office. I came. I met with him. And I was like ‘Yo, I got some things I want to play for you.’ And things that I wanted to play for him—I had already had hit records playing at the time…I’m like ‘Yo, let me play.’ ‘Oh no, no, no. I don’t have to hear it. I already know what you can do. I know what you can do.’ He just wanted confirmation of what he thought happened with the shooting and everything else. The street stuff. So, I’m explaining it to him and then I was never able to get him on the phone again following that. When I called back or whenever.
“And then when Em flew me to Los Angeles to actually do the deal. Voila, he shows up in the actual lobby at the Mondrian,” he added. “And he’s like ‘Look, I’m out of the music business. My last thing is I wanna help you with this and that.’ And I’m looking and the lawyer that I traveled out with he was looking and he was like ‘What? Who told him we was here?’ Like how does he even know like—Because it was set up through the record company…He wanted credit.”
In addition to his current work in film production, 50 Cent is also slated to appear in a handful of upcoming films including The Prince, a crime film starring Bruce Willis and John Cusack.
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Dude has his hand in everything!
The best part about this is when the DJ recalls being there when 50 punched Ja Rule in the face at ATL.
50 plz stop winning.
Plus he got that show Power on Starz starting this summer.
The marketing dollars required to maintain the actual album, help provide me with a comfortable space, at that point. You see what um sayin? Without the actual marketing dollars I can’t make the best product that’s actually available. Once I get the actual marketing dollars, I can actually focus on creating aggressive content for the actual people who buy the record. Because I want the general public to consistently connect with the record and that lifestyle. You see what I’m saying? I’m in a space where I can’t get bigger at that point, it’s interesting to be in this position. You know what um sayin? Make sure you go pick up the new record in stores. It’s 50!
try harder.
How hard you want me to try? I’m in a space mentally where I don’t even see what they saying. I know my actual record is good and I have been consistent in portraying the harsh realities to the people out there. You see what I mean?
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lol
the haters are friggin mad as hell. i thought he was irrelevant.
It’s all about making these bitches want the dick
When does this nigga find time to sleep?
lmao!! word! hate keeps this niggah from sleeping, 50 stay working
The irony of 50 cent making a book and show about bullying.
Do you know what bullying is?????????????????
Young Buck refuses to watch a show about his time with Fif.
Young Buck can’t afford cable anyway.
I believe we should drink or toke for everytime we hear fif say actually. We can get real fucked up.
4.09 LOL THE GUY WAS THERE WHEN HE PUNCHED JA RULE IN THE FACE LOL THAT WAS FUNNY
that was funny. that dj must got some history.
its incredible and inspiring to know the nigga came from the bottom to become what he is now. i dont fuck with his music but i support all my brothers trying to make something of themselves.
Big deal, Ross had his own show years ago on ABC and CBS called Family Matters where he plays an overweight police officer with the Chicago Police Department.
Good one!
And another person confirms that Fiddy punched out Ja Rule in Atlanta.
when did 50 cent purchase HHDX?
why put news of an irrelevent flopping turd like 50 cent. Post some news about the face of rap drake because he is the only rapper that matters right now. Every other rapper is irrelevent.
Drake aint never sold records like Fiddy did.
50 fell off drakes the king now get used to it
Drake isn’t a rapper, your an idiot.
Drake is a good R&B artist. Him and 50 aren’t even close those. 50s done more for music then Drake ever will. 50s done more a a business man then Drake ever will. Think before you post stupid ass comments kid.
then why does everyone call him a rapper why is he on every hiphop site and chart you’re so dellusional like the rest of the g unit groupie nerds. Drake even raps more than 50
Wrong, Drake groupie.
Your name says it all. You think Drake runs rap? He’s not even close. He was raised as a rich Jew kid growing up. No struggle, no gangbangin, no drug dealing. He’s not rap. He’s a R&B artist.
You your a fag…
Godfather 50 for life!
Last time I checked his albums and singles are in the hip hop sections of stores and on Itunes.
No, they ain’t.
“Drake aint never sold records like Fiddy did”
At least he’s relevant.
how is he not relevant if you’re commenting on a new article about him
50 sings almost as much as Drake does but Drake grew up with a mother so he has actual respect for women whereas 50 just beats on women and calls them bitches.
all the greatest rappers beat women, check the books
Bullshit, just because Biggie and Pun did it doesent make it right, Nas and JayZ are gentlemen who caress women and refuse to beat them.
can someone please remind these g unit groupies its 2014 not 2004. In 2014 50 cent is a washed up hasbin. Drake on the other hand is topping all the charts doing big numbers and has a massive fan base.
guess who’s headlining Summer Jam?
LiL Wayne and Nicki Minaj are headlining Summer Jam except on HHDX and Thisis50 were delusional people think 50 Cent is.
Uhh, no. 50’s headlining Summer Jam.
Rapradar says 50 is headlining, the official posters say 50 is headlining
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I wonder if Steve Stoute is coming to Summer Jam?
“So, I started focusing on film production. I did 10 films through Cheetah Vision. Like I raised 250 million. We broke it into 10 pictures. I sold the domestic rights to Lionsgate”
Don’t lie Curtis. Emmit/Furla raised that money through foreign investors based largely on the fact Millenium had big name actors agreeing to be in them.
“how is he not relevant if you’re commenting on a new article about him”
Why do you assume commenting on someone suddenly makes them popular again? 97-100 people comment because they’re making fun of him not cause they think he’s a great entertainer.
It’s only one person making fun of him miserably.
I won’t be surprised if i see 50 cent shits as ur news hhdx
nah nigga ur last album sold 160, 000 first week. none of ur albums went diamond pussy GRODT sold 6 mill. the massacre sold 7 million. liar!!!
grodt sold 8 mill in usa and about 13 world wide
massacre sold about 11 world wide
HATER!! How many records u sold?? lol
DAT NIGGA CHUNKY AS FUCK LOL FAGGOT!!
Stay judging rapper’s on their looks…
Lost ALL respect for fiddy after he got that ugly ass asian bitch pregnant.
i just googled daphne joy and she looks pretty good
she’s dog fucking ugly bro, are you high right now?
looks hot to me, you gay?
manly ass jaw and massive cellulite, that shit’s a turn off
“It’s only one person making fun of him miserably”
Well you need to open your eyes then Stevie Wonder cause there are a lot of people shitting on 50 on here.
Fuck you for using Steve wonder’s name in vain
Who? It’s just you.
Quite possibly the best businessman in hip-hop. Up there with Puff, Jay, Dre’s lucky ass with Beats.
This clown is trying so hard to jump start his dead career that its almost funny his music is just too shitty and his fans cant afford to support his music because they are still in High School without jobs.
How can you NOT be inspired by this guy?? He’s not even 40yrs old yet wtf??!?!
Inspired by 50? For what? This nigga is a childish clown who can only speak bad about other people. He should better lets his music speak for him but as a rapper he is very limited, only teenagers listen to him.
Let me ask you, how come you are not inspired by Ross yet? He’s down to earth and is relatable, more than 50.
“Inspired by 50? For what? This nigga is a childish clown who can only speak bad about other people. He should better lets his music speak for him but as a rapper he is very limited, only teenagers listen to him.”
I’m still trying to figure out what you’re doing on a 50 cent article but you’re probably just lonely.
“Let me ask you, how come you are not inspired by Ross yet? He’s down to earth and is relatable, more than 50.”
This has to be a joke. Ross thinks he’s a a drug kingpin, that ain’t down to earth or relateable.
“He(Curtis Jackson) puts his hand on my head and says, ‘I love you, man.'”
-DJ Who Kid April 2014
whoa? a man loves his friend? thats so friggin gay i bet they cross swords.
yeaaa my boy 50 makign moves, he has this and another show premering onStars called Power this month plus new album coming finally the boy is back on track fuck the haters..
Most people don’t even have Starz. Not impressed. Try CBS, or ABC.
most people have computers though. i dont have HBO, Showtime or FX but I watch all their new shows.
Attention all laptop owners. 50 Cent is coming to Starz.
you dont got internet on your flat screen tv?