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50 Cent Reveals Omari Hardwick’s “Power” Character Originally Had A Much Different Ending

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50 Cent discussed his relationship with Power star Omari Hardwick and his controversial comments about working on the show during a recent interview with Gillie Da Kid. 50 began by explaining that Hardwick’s comments about feeling underpaid weren’t directed at him. He revealed that the actor hit him up in the DMs after the story broke, claiming that his quotes were misleading. He continued: “At the end of the day, Ghost was supposed to die when I died. I extended it… The problem with working with 50 Cent is, it’s 50 Cent’s show.”

When The Neighborhood Talk shared 50’s comments on Instagram, fans jumped in the comments section to share their opinions on the situation. “I hate how slow yall are. He not saying he didn’t wanna pay him clearly Starz didn’t & instead of killing him off when they initially wanted to, he extended until Season 5. Simple,” one user wrote. Another had a different take, writing: “But he was the FACEEEEEEEEEEEEEE of the show and network. That’s different than being some regular character. When you thought of the show you automatically pictured him!”

Read More: 50 Cent Dismisses Omari Hardwick’s Complaints About How “Power” Ended

50 Cent & Omari Hardwick Attend “Power” Season 5 Premiere

NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 28: Omari Hardwick (L) and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attend the “Power” Season 5 Premiere at Radio City Music Hall on June 28, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/FilmMagic)

As for Hardwick’s criticism, he complained about the finale of Power while speaking at a panel during the TriBeca Film Festival. “I’m with y’all in this sense, I’m with you in the sense that the way the story was sold and told to me is not befitting of the way it ended, guys. So y’all have every right to be like, ‘It didn’t end right,’” he said. “And because we don’t honor our fans enough, and I know me, Matt, and Trey are different. We honor y’all, we honor our fans, man. We often forget that the fans are being sold and told a story that has a genesis, and that it has to end the way that it was sold.”

50 Cent Speaks On Omari Hardwick

50 previously addressed Hardwick’s complaints in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “This [ninja emoji] is a strange bird,” 50 said at the time. “The f*ck is he talking about? I never done nothing but look out for him. If he needed something I gave it to him. I understand now, that shit didn’t matter at all.” Check out his latest remarks below. Be on the lookout for further updates on 50 Cent and Omari Hardwick on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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Read More: Omari Hardwick Only Made $150K Per Episode On “Power,” Owed 50 Cent Money

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50 Cent Wins $1 Billion “Power” Lawsuit From Former Drug Kingpin

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50 Cent has won the $1 billion lawsuit brought by a former drug kingpin over his hit series, Power, according to AllHipHop. Cory “Ghost” Holland alleged that 50 stole his life story for the plot of the STARZ show. He first filed the billion-dollar lawsuit back in 2021, naming co-creator Courtney Kemp, STARZ, and Lionsgate, in addition to 50 Cent. Holland argued that he detailed his life story in a 2007 CD titled Blasphemy, which he sent to Kemp’s father. He had hoped it would help him find a way to legitimately earn a living and get out of the drug trade.

Judge Analisa Torres ended up siding with 50 and ruled that the show never directly refers to Holland, as required for a defamation claim. ​She also said other similarities boil down to mere coincidences. In another lawsuit, Holland further accused 50 Cent and his associates of harassing and threatening him by showing up and playing a song near his home.

Read More: 50 Cent’s Attempt To Dismiss Former Drug Dealer’s Lawsuit Fails

50 Cent Speaks During “Power Book II: Ghost” Season 4 Premiere

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson speaks onstage during the “Power Book II: Ghost” Season 4 New York City Premiere on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for STARZ)

After the alleged incident, AllHipHop obtained a letter from Holland warning 50 not to threaten him again. It reads: “If a motherf**ker gets killed because your motherf**king client threaten me and my family, file a motherf**king motion for that. I ain’t playing with your motherf**king client no more, next time he or anyone he sends pull up, f**k the litigation.”

Holland ended up losing that case as well with Torres ruling: “There is no indication that this conduct constituted a threat, much less an ‘imminent threat of harmful contact’ as required for an assault claim.” Be on the lookout for further updates on 50 Cent and his other legal trouble on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: 50 Cent Claims “Power” Lawsuit Drug Dealer “Waited Too Long” To File Assault Charges

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STARZ Unveils Trailer and Key Art for Final Season of ‘Power Book II: Ghost’

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STARZ Unveils Trailer and Key Art for Final Season of 'Power Book II: Ghost'

STARZ has dropped the trailer and key art for the highly anticipated fourth season of Power Book II: Ghost, teasing a suspenseful and intense final chapter for the drama series. Part one of the season is set to premiere on Friday, June 7, coinciding with the 10th Anniversary of Power’s debut on STARZ.

The trailer sets the stage for a gripping conclusion as Tariq St. Patrick, portrayed by series star Michael Rainey Jr., finds himself with targets on his back from all sides. Facing the decision to embrace the St. Patrick name, Tariq navigates a dangerous game of revenge where every character’s motivations drive them deeper into the conflict.

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As power dynamics and family tensions reach a boiling point, viewers can expect high-adrenaline twists and turns, leaving them guessing who will emerge victorious, if anyone.

Rainey Jr. expressed his excitement for fans to experience the epic finale, highlighting the cast and crew’s dedication throughout the series’ run.

Season four of Power Book II: Ghost features a stellar cast, including Mary J. Blige, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Gianni Paolo, and more. The series, part of the expanded “Power” Universe franchise, is executive produced by Courtney A. Kemp, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Mark Canton.

Don’t miss the electrifying final season of Power Book II: Ghost, delivering suspense, drama, and unforgettable moments as the series comes to a thrilling conclusion.

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FLEE Drops Deluxe Edition of Acclaimed Project ‘GHOST’

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FLEE Drops Deluxe Edition of Acclaimed Project 'GHOST'

Fresh from his notable appearance on Brent Faiyaz’s surprise album, Larger Than Life, FLEE, the Queens, New York representative, unveils the deluxe edition of his acclaimed project, GHOST. This deluxe release features eight additional tracks, building on the success of the original 16-track project produced by Surf Gang’s Evil Giane, Snapz, MexikoDro, and NatCarlos.

GHOST (DELUXE EDITION) further solidifies FLEE’s impact on the rapidly growing underground rap scene. His distinctive flow harmonizes seamlessly with the lively production, a trademark of his frequent collaborator, established producer/artist Cash Cobain. The project highlights their unique sound that originated as a NYC secret but has now found its way into the mainstream, with Cobain securing a placement on Drake’s record-breaking album, “For All The Dogs.”

Notable tracks like “BUBBLE GREEN” and “LAST 4OUR” contribute to the expansion of the foundation laid by the original project. FLEE reaches new heights with the single “FTS,” complemented by a video featuring King Combs. FLEE’s infectious hooks and Instagram-caption-worthy lyrics further solidify his position as a key player in New York’s resurgence to reclaim the throne as the epicenter of hip-hop.

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Summrs Displays Insane Flows On New Album “Ghost”

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When it comes to the underground hip-hop world, there are plenty of great artists out right now. Overall, it almost feels like it is almost impossible to know where to start. However, Summrs is certainly a great artist to get into if you like the pluggnb sound. In fact, many say that Summrs is a pioneer within that space. Although mainstream audiences have yet to hear his music, it seems like he has a propensity for going viral. Moreover, he has some truly incredible producers behind him, which certainly helps his case.

For instance, Summrs frequently works with BNYX who is the producer behind some of Yeat’s biggest hits. As it stands, Yeat is one of the biggest artists in the underground and is on the precipice of becoming a household name. Subsequently, you can probably guess what kind of sound Summrs possesses. He is known for melodies, wild flows, and some great vibes. All of which he brings to his latest project, Ghost.

Summrs Delivers 21 New Songs

On this project, Summrs provides fans with 21 new songs and about 50 minutes worth of music. What makes this especially impressive as he mostly handles this project by himself. There are only two songs here with features, and they are both the same artist, Desire. Overall, Summrs sounds great on the album as his flows and melodies are perfect for these rage-type beats. His sound is fully realized here, and fans who are into this movement will love what they hear.

If you have never listened to Summrs before, Ghost definitely serves as a very solid introduction to what he can do. Let us know what you think of this brand-new album, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world. We will always bring you the best releases from the biggest artists in hip-hop.

Tracklist:

  1. Devil On My Back
  2. Like Woah
  3. Shake It
  4. Eye 4 Eye
  5. Rich N Turnt (ft. Desire)
  6. Real Goat
  7. Prayer
  8. No Really
  9. Ball 4 Ball (ft. Desire)
  10. Got Dat Muneh
  11. Free Body
  12. Like BK
  13. I’m Paid
  14. NVR Losing
  15. God Like
  16. Goty
  17. Meet You There
  18. Munchkin
  19. Slowflow
  20. It Get Krazy
  21. RIP Virgil

The Museum Of Graffiti To Exhibit ‘GHOST: Bits and Pieces’

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The Museum of Graffiti is pleased to announce Bits and Pieces, a solo exhibition of new works by GHOST, the New York graffiti artist. The exhibition opens on May 19, 2022 and will be on view through mid-July 2022. 

Bits and Pieces is Ghost’s first solo show at the Museum of Graffiti. The new works are an explosion of colors and imagery that melt into his rounded his unique graffiti letterforms. Ghost’s work contains hundreds of elements from his fantastic imagination where viewers are transported into a psychedelic world where letters come to life. “One of the highest compliments I get is that people say they feel like they took acid without taking acid. I like to take people on a trip. The more they look into the art, the more they discover my world,” states Ghost. His paintings are like eye candy to the artist who unlike many of the graffiti artists working in the streets wants his work to be accessible to the public. He adds, “I want people to get drawn in. Layers and depth are important for me to create a situation where people can spend time with my pieces. People want to walk into them and get into the art. To me that’s what makes my painting successful – when people want to walk into it. I don’t intend to do this but it just happens that way. For the most part it has been accidental discoveries during the process of painting and challenging myself.” 

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The new paintings include works that are reminiscent of the 1980s when he was adorning New York City’s subway trains with his original and improvised style of graffiti lettering and characters. Ghost was one of the last kings of the New York City train graffiti era. Today, he approaches his paintings with the same zest and casual grace as he does his train work, with bold explosions of colors and wild cartoons.  

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Justin Bieber Returns To The MTV VMAs To Perform ‘Stay’ With The Kid Laroi And ‘Ghost’

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The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber delivered one of the year’s biggest hit songs with their second overall collaboration, “Stay.” The track is one that appeared on a recent deluxe reissue of Laroi’s F*ck Love project, one that recently topped the Billboard album charts. As for “Stay,” the track itself as also found success on the charts as it spent four consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. With these achievements, it’s only right that the singers brought the song to the 2021 MTV VMAs stage and that’s exactly what they did on Sunday night.

Laroi and Bieber delivered what appeared to be a space-themed performance for their No. 1 song as they stood atop a larger makeshift boulder that stood in front of a bright backdrop filled with neon colors. In addition to “Stay,” Bieber would take control of the stage to perform “Ghost” from his sixth album Justice. The project spent two non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the albums chart and “Ghost” is looking to be the singer’s next popular cut from the album.

When Laroi’s “Stay” reached No. 1 on the singles chart, it became the first song by an Australian-born solo male artist to top the Hot 100 in 40 years, following Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl.” He’s also the first Australian-born artist to reach No. 1 with a song since Sia did it with her and Sean Paul’s “Cheap Thrills” back in 2016. As for Bieber, he recently announced his Our World documentary which will recount his “intense and exciting” return to music.

You can watch Bieber and Laroi’s performance in the video above.

Justin Bieber Returns To The MTV VMAs To Perform ‘Stay’ With The Kid Laroi And ‘Ghost’

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Getty Image

The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber delivered one of the year’s biggest hit songs with their second overall collaboration, “Stay.” The track is one that appeared on a recent deluxe reissue of Laroi’s F*ck Love project, one that recently topped the Billboard album charts. As for “Stay,” the track itself as also found success on the charts as it spent four consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. With these achievements, it’s only right that the singers brought the song to the 2021 MTV VMAs stage and that’s exactly what they did on Sunday night.

Laroi and Bieber delivered what appeared to be a space-themed performance for their No. 1 song as they stood atop a larger makeshift boulder that stood in front of a bright backdrop filled with neon colors. In addition to “Stay,” Bieber would take control of the stage to perform “Ghost” from his sixth album Justice. The project spent two non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the albums chart and “Ghost” is looking to be the singer’s next popular cut from the album.

When Laroi’s “Stay” reached No. 1 on the singles chart, it became the first song by an Australian-born solo male artist to top the Hot 100 in 40 years, following Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl.” He’s also the first Australian-born artist to reach No. 1 with a song since Sia did it with her and Sean Paul’s “Cheap Thrills” back in 2016. As for Bieber, he recently announced his Our World documentary which will recount his “intense and exciting” return to music.

You can watch Bieber and Laroi’s performance in the video above.

Omari Hardwick “Ghost” kisses Beyoncé in the mouth while Jay-Z watches

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As you may or not know.. the NAACP awards took place over the weekend. The biggest news from the night involves Omari Hardwick aka Ghost from the hit show Power, Beyoncé and her Husband Jay-Z. A video surfaced online which sent the Beyhove into an uproar. The video clearly shows Omari Hardwick kissing Beyoncé twice.. …

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