50 Cent has officially expanded his television empire by launching his G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana.
On Thursday, he unveiled the first look at the massive production compound, a grand expansion of his nearly 20-year-old media company. The New York rapper launched G-Unit Film & Television Inc. in 2005. Since then, the company has introduced the famous “Power” Universe and “BMF” series through its partnership with Starz. Now, 50 is ready to do even more with his empire.
Excited to announce the expansion of G-Unit Film & Television through the launch of my G-Unit Studios right here in Shreveport #allroadsleadtoshreveport pic.twitter.com/DAbkJf2AR8
— 50cent (@50cent) April 18, 2024
“Bringing G-Unit Studios to Shreveport is not just a business decision; it’s a commitment to fostering talent, creating opportunities, and building a community that thrives through creativity and innovation. We see Shreveport as a beacon of inspiration and creativity,” 50 shared with Billboard.
50 revealed in January 2024 that he’d recently sold another series, with details coming soon. Last year, he also landed a multi-year deal with FOX Entertainment to create new scripted dramas. While it’s unknown which undertakings will be announced first, we have a few stories in mind that we’d love to see G-Unit Film & Television Inc. bring to life.
The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
The adored novel, which first debuted in 1999, has become a cult classic amongst urban fiction readers. Its storyline is on brand with many of 50’s previous projects. It follows the story of Winter and her Brooklyn drug-dealing family. Winter is forced to step up when her family’s empire falls and goes through her own bumps in the road.
Hurricane Chris’s life story
The rapper has gone through a lot in his life before and after his rap career. In recent years, Chris has been in the news following a self-defense case where he was forced to use his women. He was ultimately acquitted of murder in 2023. He previously expressed to the Baller Alert Show that he wanted to work with 50 on a production about the ordeal and other parts of his life.
Magnolia Shorty biopic
The beloved New Orleans rapper was on the rise until she was tragically gunned down in 2010. Magnolia Shorty was close to many Cash Money Records artists, such as Lil Wayne and Birdman. She was known in the city for multiple bounce records such as “That’s My Juvie” and “Monkey on the D**k.” There are several YouTube documentaries about how her life was cut short amidst her growing popularity and was covered as part of 50’s “Hip-Hop Homicide” crime series.
Soulja Slim biopic
Another fallen New Orleans star is worthy of a biopic, and that would be Soulja Slim. Much like Magnolia Shorty, Slim’s life was cut short just as he was on the cusp of becoming one of hip-hop’s biggest acts. He was gunned down in November 2003, and his track with Juvenile, “Slow Motion,” was released in March 2004, achieving gold status and reaching No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Nipsey Hussle biopic
Nipsey Hussle’s life and career most certainly deserve a scripted series or feature film. Before he was tragically killed in March 2019 at age 33, he’d accomplished a lot in business, including his Marathon Clothing company and real estate endeavors. He famously released a $100 mixtape, which Jay-Z purchased 100 copies of.
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