Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter

50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, is an award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor and producer from Queens, New York. Recognized as one of the most talented and prolific music artists of his time, the Grammy Award winner rose to fame with his record-shattering debut album “ Get Rich or Die  Tryin'” and has since sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and been awarded numerous prestigious accolades. Jackson has leveraged his star power to cross over with unparalleled success as an entrepreneur, actor and producer. From “ Get Rich or Die  Tryin'” being one of the fastest selling albums in history to creating one of the most influential deals in hip-hop with the sale of  Vitaminwater,   Jackson continues to break records. He currently has the  biggest premiere of a  series  ever  on Starz  with  “ Power Book II: Ghost. ”

Jackson has carved out a thriving television and film career as both a best in class producer and star.   In 2005, he founded G-Unit Film & Television Inc. , which has produced a wide range of content across numerous platforms and sold a myriad of shows to various networks.   Among these is the critically-acclaimed #1 show on Starz,   Power, in which he not only co-starred but also served as executive producer and director.   He has successfully focused on the expansion of the  Power  universe with spinoffs  Power Book II: Ghost,   Power Book III: Raising Kanan  and  Power Book IV: Force.   G-Unit Film & Television also produced ABC's  For Life, is currently in production on season three of the hit series,   Black Mafia Family, for Starz and recently released the  Black Mafia Family  docuseries. In 2023, Jackson announced a non-exclusive multi-project development deal with FOX.   G-Unit Film & Television is also in development on the scripted series  Fightland  and  Queen Nzinga  for Starz as well as  Trill League  at BET+.   Untitled is in development for Paramount+ with Chad Stahelski attached to direct.   Lady Danger  starring Nicki Minaj is set at Freevee. G-Unit Film & Television recently released  Hip Hop Homicides  on WeTV. Jackson is also expanding into the podcast space through his new G-Unit Audio banner with the return of  Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down a Drug Lord  in partnership with iHeart Media and Lionsgate Sound. The company is also building out its feature slate, starting with a three picture horror deal as a collaboration with horror phenom Eli Roth  and 3BlackDot and  Expendables 4  upcoming with Millennium and Lionsgate.

  The exceptional businessman has served as CEO of G-Unit Records since its inception in 2003 and has since signed a host of multi-platinum artists. In 2003 Jackson launched the G-Unity Foundation to support programs that foster social and leadership skills in young people living in cities nationwide. Jackson also continues to widen his brand, and in 2016, launched luxury wine and spirits company, Sire Spirits, that owns Le  Chemin  du Roi Champagne and Branson Cognac. Jackson is the author of seven novels, which includes three New York Times Best Sellers: “ From Pieces to Weight, ” “ The 50th Law with Robert Greene” and “ Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. ”

Additionally, in January 2020, Jackson received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as was awarded a NAACP award for Best Director in a Drama Series. In 2023 Jackson embarked on a global tour “ The Final Lap Tour” with over  103 shows across 35 Countries which kicked off in North America and  continued through  Europe, and Australia with over 1 Million tickets sold.