Curtis “50 Cent” Johnson Jackson recently announced that he won’t be renewing his contract with Starz, the home of shows like Power, and fans are excited about the potential for new opportunities for the rapper, American actor and producer. Others questioned the continuation of the Power series. On September 16, 50 Cent announced his departure from Starz via social media. His message is,
“I want to thank BET for giving me the Hustler of the Year Award. No one from the music industry has achieved success in television production. I currently have 25 shows and have made some significant deals outside of television. My contract with STARZ expires tomorrow.”
According to Deadline Hollywood, he is reviewing proposals from other studios and streaming services for his G-Unit Film & Television, which is currently working on 25 projects. This marks the end of 50 Cent’s ten-year relationship with Starz.
While the Power series, in which the rapper starred as well as executive producer, ended in 2020, it was extended into three sequels. Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Power Book IV: Force put him in the role of executive producer. The third installment of Power Book II: Ghost and Power Book III: Raising Kanan have been renewed. Power Book IV: The Force has also been renewed for a second season. With 50 Cent leaving the ship, fans worry about the fate of said series. Keep reading to see how fans reacted when he announced his departure from the Lionsgate-owned US cable network.
How did fans react when 50 Cent announced his departure from Starz?
Fans on Twitter and Instagram have reacted positively to the news that 50 Cent will be leaving Starz to start his own company. While many recognize the inevitable blow Starz could face, others worry about the future of popular shows like the Power spin-off. Other fans suggested the names of potential streaming services that 50 Cent’s G-Unit Film & Television will collaborate with in the near future. Another fan pointed out that viewers who only watch cable TV won’t be able to watch any episodes. Lionsgate Entertainment owns the Starz cable television network.
According to Deadline Hollywood, Power creator Courtney Kemp did not renew her contract with Starz in 2021 and moved to Netflix on a four-year contract. Kemp, on the other hand, remains an executive producer of the Power franchise.
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