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50 Cent Cuts Ties With Starz Over Network’s Diddy Interview Series

November 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent has done a lot for the Starz brand. He provided the network with one of its biggest shows to date, Power, and has provided them with various spinoffs as well. 50 knows how to concoct marketable television. Unfortunately for the network, the G-Unit mogul has decided to take his business elsewhere. He posted screenshot of a TV show announcement dating back to 2022, and proceeded to call out the network. The show in question involved Diddy. And as we all know, 50 Cent does not tolerate anything in relation to Diddy.

50’s screenshot features Diddy and Fat Joe. The Deadline article that accompanied the screenshot stated that the New York rappers were set to star in an interview show for Starz. The show didn’t have a title, but it did have star power. It also had the backing of LeBron James’ production company, SpringHill. It did not matter that the Starz deal was struck two years ago, though. 50 Cent was put off by the fact that the network hadn’t canceled the show on the heels of Diddy’s recent charges. “This is a sh*t head move for Starz,” 50 Cent wrote. “I have no idea why they wouldn’t clean this up but I’m not selling any new series to this network.”

50 Cent Called Starz’s Diddy Collab A ‘Sh*t Head Move’

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50 Cent then proceeded to tag Cognac and Fat Joe. “This is why I said I’ll wait to do the show,” he added. It’s a power move (pardon the pun) to severe ties with a TV network on principle. That said, 50 Cent already has some small screen alternatives cooking up on the side. The rapper inked a deal with the production company Lionsgate in August to launch a channel called 50 Cent Action. It will feature a mix of Lionsgate content and access to the entire Power library.

50 Cent also launched G-Unit Studios this year. The studio will serve to expand the film and television output of 50’s existing production company. It’s worth noting that the rapper ended his deal with Starz in 2023, citing unhappiness with the way the network promoted his shows. “This is me packing my stuff,” he wrote. “My deal is up over here I’m out. If I told you how much dumb sh*t I deal with over here.” The tension between 50 and Starz was already high, but it looks as though the Diddy connection was the last straw.

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50 Cent Reveals His Shockingly Low Earnings From The Early Seasons Of “Power”

October 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent recently reflected on the making of his hit Starz series, Power, during an interview with Steve Stoute at UnitedMasters’ SelectConNYC event. In doing so, he revealed that the network only paid him $17,000 per episode of the hit show.

“In the Power series, I was receiving $17,000 to be an executive producer, to be a reoccurring character, to be almost a music supervisor, to create the theme song for the show,” 50 Cent said, as caught by AllHipHop. “$17,000 per episode — I get paid more to go to the nightclub and wave.” From there, he discussed how he remained motivated to continue working on Power despite the low paychecks. “I just wanted them [STARZ] to get pregnant with the idea that we have to have this baby,” he said. “I wanted to make the show. No one in our culture has made any television and produced what they wanted to make.”

50 Cent Performs During “Power” Season 5 Premiere

NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 28: Curtis “50 cent” Jackson performs onstage during the Starz “Power” The Fifth Season NYC Red Carpet Premiere Event & After Party on June 28, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Starz Entertainment LLC)

Power ended up being extremely successful for Starz and has launched multiple spin-off shows including Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Power Book IV: Force. When United Masters shared 50’s comments on Instagram, fans of the show praised the legendary rapper for sticking with the idea. “SOMETIMES it makes sense when it doesn’t make cents,” one user wrote. Another added: “The things we do, when you believe in yourself!!! The didn’t believe!”

50 Cent Explains His Passion For “Power”

Check out the full comments on the early seasons of Power below. They come as 50 has begun working on his next project, a documentary for Netflix centered around the allegations Diddy has faced over the last year. Authorities arrested the Bad Boy mogul for charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering, last month. He’s already pleaded not guilty. Be on the lookout for further updates on 50 Cent on HotNewHipHop.

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STARZ Announces Premiere of ‘Fat Joe Talks’ with Method Man as Inaugural Guest

September 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

STARZ has revealed that its first weekly interview series, Fat Joe Talks, will debut on Friday, October 4. The premiere episode will feature award-winning artist and actor Method Man, star of Power Book II: Ghost, as the inaugural guest. Host Fat Joe will delve into Method Man’s NAACP Image Award-winning role as Davis MacLean, exploring his reflections on the character following the conclusion of the hit series.

The conversation between the two hip-hop legends also touches on their shared history from the 1990s, Wu-Tang Clan’s enduring influence, and Method Man’s ability to balance his public career with family life. Filmed in Staten Island, Method Man’s hometown, the episode will feature locations meaningful to his journey.

“I’ve been preparing all my life for the moment to host my own show and it’s finally here,” Fat Joe said. “We are going to make history and I’m grateful to STARZ, Embassy Row and SpringHill for believing in the vision. I’m looking forward to showing another side of my personality and having compelling conversations with some of the world’s most influential leaders and entertainers. Get your popcorn ready.”

New episodes of Fat Joe Talks will air every Friday at midnight on the STARZ app and 9 PM ET/PT on STARZ in the U.S. Guests include Mary J. Blige, Hakeem Jeffries, T.I., Babyface, Latto, Buju Banton, and Remy Ma.

Fat Joe, the series’ host and executive producer, brings his charismatic approach to interviewing high-profile celebrities, diving into untold stories and cultural moments that shaped their lives.

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‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Season 4, Part 2: A New Trailer And Everything Else To Know About The Final Episodes

August 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

'Power Book II: Ghost' season 4/ Tariq — STARZ

(WARNING: Spoilers for Power Book II: Ghost season 4 will be found below.)

In just a few weeks, Power Book II: Ghost season four will return to air the last episodes in what will be the series’ final season. This season of Power Book II: Ghost is lining up to be its most dramatic yet, as big surprises like Diana being pregnant and Tariq being the father, Cane and Noma’s new partnership, Detective Carter’s threatening presence thanks to his work in the NYPD, Tariq’s new romance with Anya, Noma’s daughter, and much more. Though Power Book II: Ghost season four, part one was a dramatic one, the crew can definitely up the ante in the next five episodes.

With a little less than a month to go until Power Book II: Ghost returns, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the new episodes.

Release Date

The second half of Power Book II: Ghost season 4 will premiere on September 6 with the sixth episode of the season debuting on the STARZ app and website at midnight EST/PST. The episode will later make its on-air debut on the STARZ TV channel on Friday at 8pm ET/PT. This will conclude a two-month mid-season break that Power Book II: Ghost began back in July for its highly anticipated final season.

Cast

Season four, part one of Power Book II: Ghost a pair of fairly major deaths. Obi was shot and killed by Noma after she learned that he lied to her about how he got green cards for his family, which Tariq helped facilitate. Salim was also sot and killed by Tariq during a struggle in the latter’s home after Tariq arrived to inquire about Diana’s whereabouts.

Aside from those two, the list of major characters is expected to remain the same as we head into the second half of the season. This includes new season four additions like Golden Brooks as Janet (Monet’s cousin), Michael Ealy as Detective Don Carter, Aaron Dean Eisenberg as Detective Nico Calder, Alison Luff as Detective Felicia Lewis, Talia Robinson as Elle (Brayden’s new love interest), and Sydney Winbush as Anya Covington (Noma’s daughter).

Here’s the full list of confirmed and expected cast members for Power Book II: Ghost season four, part two:

Main:

Michael Rainey Jr. as Tariq St. Patrick
Giani Paolo as Brayden Weston
Woody McClain as Lorenzo “Cane” Tejada Jr.
LaToya Tonodeo as Diana Tejada
Lovell Adams-Gray as Dru Tejada
Method Man as Davis MacLean
Mary J. Blige as Monet Stewart Tejada
Caroline Chikezie as Noma
Lightskin Keisha as BruShandria Carmichael
Michael Ealy as Detective Don Carter (new)
Golden Brooks as Janet Stewart (new)
Mattea Confroti as Elisa Marie Proctor (new)
Sydney Winbush as Anya Convington (new)
Aaron Dean Eisenberg as Detective Nico Calder (new)
Alison Luff as Detective Felicia Lewis (new)
Talia Robinson as Elle (new)

Recurring:

Larenz Tate as Councilman Rashad Tate
Naturi Naughton as Tasha St. Patrick
Stephanie Suganami as Perla Tanaka
Elizabeth Rodriguez as Paz Valdes
Cory Jeacoma as Trace Weston
Michael J. Ferguson as 2-Bit
Jeff Aeur as Robert Weston
Pha’rez Lass as Zion
Wesley Han as Pinky

Plot

STARZ shared an official synopsis for the season half of Power Book II: Ghost season 4 earlier this month. You can read it below:

Tariq finds himself in an eerily similar situation, just like his late father, Ghost, stuck between a rock and a hard place, with the choice to leave the game or take over. Entrapped by Detective Carter, the Tejada family realizes their safety is not guaranteed. Monet fiercely fights for her family to become whole again, but is it too late? Noma is working her way to the top of the food chain. Meanwhile, her daughter, Anya, gets too close to the game, forcing Noma to think twice about her actions.

Trailer

STARZ shared an official trailer for the final Power Book II: Ghost season 4 episodes earlier this month, you can watch that below.

Power Book II: Ghost Season 4, Part 2 Schedule

Here is the expected release schedule for the final five episodes in Power Book II: Ghost season 4.

September 6: Episode 6
September 13: Episode 7
September 20: Episode 8
September 27: Episode 9
October 4: Episode 10

How To Watch Power Book II: Ghost Season 4

New episodes in Power Book II: Ghost season 4, part 2 will be available weekly on the STARZ app on Fridays at 12am ET/PT. The new episodes will also air weekly on-air on the STARZ TV channel on Fridays at 8pm ET/PT.

Power Book II: Ghost’ season four, part two premieres on September 6. Seasons 1-4, part one are available to stream now on STARZ.

50 Cent’s $1 Billion ‘Power’ Lawsuit Has Reportedly Been Dismissed By A Judge

August 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent’s reputation as hip-hop’s Teflon Don in the courtroom lives on. While the musician-turned-mogul is supposedly involved in several ongoing cases (allegedly including a defamation lawsuit against his youngest son’s mother), the weight from one massive legal matter has reportedly been removed from his back.

According to AllHipHop, the “In Da Club” rapper $1 billion lawsuit surrounding his hit television show, Power, has been dismissed.

In the report, the outlet claimed that the preceding judge declared the similarities of the show’s characters and plot, Cory “Ghost” Holland argued were from his life, did not amount to anything beyond “mere coincidences.”

Yesterday (August 3), 50 Cent wasted no time boasting about the victory in court. On Instagram, 50 Cent posted a screenshot of HotNewHipHop‘s coverage captioned: “Fool thought he was GHOST da f*ck wrong with these n****s man LOL.”

50 Cent wasn’t the only party named in the lawsuit, originally filled in 2021. Power‘s co-creator Courtney Kemp, the Starz network, and Lionsgate were also named in the case. Although the likeness lawsuit has seemingly been dismissed, 50 Cent isn’t done fighting with Cory “Ghost” Holland in court.

Holland has also filed a $300 million lawsuit where he accused 50 Cent of intentionally inflicted emotional distress upon him and allegedly attempting to have him physically assaulted. Holland also claimed Lionsgate Entertainment didn’t make any effort to stop the harassment. This case is still pending.

Media Mogul 50 Cent Is Getting His Own TV Channel As He Inks A New Deal With Lionsgate

August 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent’s vow to get rich and die trying continues to pay off. The “I Get Money” rapper turned television mogul is padding his resume yet again.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, 50 Cent, by way of G-Unit Film And Television and G-Unit Studios, has signed a deal with Lionsgate to catapult its latest network.

The free channel, 50 Cent Action, is said to be an ad-supported offering of the company’s already plentiful film catalog including The Expendables, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, and Rambo. But if you’re a fan of 50 Cent’s television or film work in front of or behind the camera, you’re in luck. More than a dozen films in which he starred as well as the original Power series will be made available on the network.

In a statement, Jim Packer, Lionsgate’s president of worldwide television distribution, shared his excitement about the venture. “50 Cent’s movies and television series are synonymous with non-stop action,” he said. “And we’re thrilled to extend our longstanding partnership into the FAST space.”

50 Cent also spoke out regarding the venture to THR. “I’ll make sure the quality of everything is there,” he said. “The platform has to be able to fit my original material. Give me one year, and I’ll be ranked the highest FAST channel.”

Some would consider this to be a rather bold claim, but after he declared he was the only person from hip-hop culture to produce quality projects, the public shouldn’t expect anything milder from 50 Cent.

Fat Joe Is Ready To ‘Talk His Sh*t’ On The New ‘Provocative’ Starz Show Executive Produced By LeBron James

July 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fat Joe hasn’t quite leaned all the way back from music. On July 12, he reunited with longtime friend and collaborator Remy Ma for the song, “Outta Control.” But that’s not the only new work he announced.

In an exclusive report from Deadline, details surrounding the “All The Way Up” rapper’s upcoming show were revealed.

According to the outlet, Fat Joe has inked a deal with Starz to produce an interview series, Fat Joe Talks. As the host, Fat Joe is set to travel across the country to “conduct conversations with cultural icons.”

Details about when it is expected to air and featured guest have not yet been revealed. However, in a statement, Kathryn Busby, the President of Original Programming for Starz, expressed her support of the network’s forthcoming show.

“‘Fat Joe Talks’ is an exciting foray into talk,” she said. “And who better than Joe—a legend in and of himself—to drive provocative conversations that tap into the zeitgeist and matter to our audience. We are thrilled to be working with Joe and our partners at SpringHill and Embassy Row to launch this incredible show, offering authentic, backstage, rare access to these cultural icons.”

In addition to Embassy Row, the other confirmed production team includes LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Philip Byron, and Jamal Henderson, who will all serve as executive produces (for SpringHill). For Embassy Row, Michael Davies take on that responsibility.

STARZ Announces Early Preview of New Docu-Series ‘Down in the Valley’

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

STARZ has announced an “Early Preview” of its new docu-series Down in the Valley, a six-episode series offering a poignant and joyful exploration of the multifaceted Deep South. Hosted by Nicco Annan, renowned for his role as “Uncle Clifford” on STARZ’s acclaimed drama series “P-Valley,” the series promises a captivating journey through the region’s rich culture and history.

The premiere episode, “Diamonds of Memphis,” will be available a week early on the STARZ app, starting Friday, June 28 at midnight ET. For those watching on linear TV, the episode will air on STARZ as scheduled, followed by the second episode, “Saints & Sinners,” on July 5 at 9:00 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and 10:00 PM ET in Canada.

Down in the Valley immerses Annan, and viewers, in the Deep South’s diverse tapestry, featuring everything from strip clubs and sex workshops to rap performances and ancient hoodoo rituals. The series aims to confront uncomfortable truths, challenge societal norms, and advocate for a more inclusive future.

Produced by Zero Point Zero for STARZ, the series boasts an impressive lineup of executive producers, including Pulitzer Prize winner and “P-Valley” creator Katori Hall, Emmy and Peabody award-winner Shoshana Guy as showrunner, and Emmy and Peabody award-winners Lydia Tenaglia and Chris Collins. Emmy award winner Jared Andrukanis also serves as co-executive producer.

Nicco Annan, who has garnered multiple accolades including the NAACP Best Actor Award and The Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema & Television’s Actor Award, brings his dynamic presence to the series, ensuring a compelling and insightful viewing experience.

For more information, visit the STARZ app or the official STARZ website.

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When Does ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Season 4, Episode 3 Drop?

June 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

'Power Book II: Ghost' 403 w/ Brayden & Tariq — STARZ

(WARNING: Spoilers for Power Book II: Ghost will be found below.)

So, where did we leave off in episode two of Power Book II: Ghost season four? “To Thine Own Self” concluded with a bit of a reality check for Tariq and Brayden as they realized that a life outside of the drug game is not one for them. Despite Noma’s demands for them to stay out of it, the duo opts to come up with a plan to get back in and make some money for themselves. Monet continues her search for her killer while Dru and Diana hope that she never finds an answer. Cane and Noma seem to be forming a new relationship and Effie made some big moves to keep the operation. Now that you’re up to speed, here’s what to expect for this week’s episode.

When Will Power Book II: Ghost Season 4, Episode 3 Come Out?

The third episode of Power Book II: Ghost season four, titled “Birthright,” will arrive on June 21. The episode will be available on Friday, 6/21 on the STARZ app starting at midnight EST/PST. The episode will later air on the STARZ TV channel at 8 pm ET/PT. A synopsis for “Birthright” can be found below:

Tariq and Brayden must find an in with a vicious new connect. Noma tasks Cane with handling a competitor operating on her turf.

You can also watch a pair of teasers for Power Book II: Ghost season four, episode three below:

New episodes of ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ season four are available on the STARZ app on Fridays at 12:00 am ET/PT and on the STARZ TV channel at 8:00 pm ET/PT.

When Does ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Season 4, Episode 2 Come Out?

June 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

'Power Book II: Ghost' 402 Michael Rainey Jr. as Tariq — STARZ

(WARNING: Spoilers for Power Book II: Ghost will be found below.)

Tariq and Brayden barely made it out alive in the season four premiere episode of Power Book II: Ghost. “I Don’t Die Easy” lived up to its name as the duo barely escaped the grasp of Noma who desperately sought to kill Tariq and Brayden. Luckily, they were both found away to escape death, but it came at a hefty price. Tariq and Brayden can no longer sell drugs as Noma warned the worst would happen to them if she caught them doing so. In episode two, we see how Tariq and Brayden move forward. Additionally, Monet is out of her coma which will only bring more drama to the show.

When Will Power Book II: Ghost Season 4, Episode 2 Come Out?

The second episode of Power Book II: Ghost season four, titled “To Thine Own Self,” will arrive on June 14. The episode will be available on Friday, 6/14 on the STARZ app starting at midnight EST/PST. The episode will later air on the STARZ TV channel at 8 pm ET/PT. A synopsis for “To Thine Own Self” can be found below:

Tariq and Brayden struggle to adjust to life as normal, broke college students; Monet wants back into the game and answers about who took shots at her; Noma seeks out an opportunity to expand with the Russians.

You can also watch a pair of teasers for Power Book II: Ghost season four, episode two below:

New episodes of ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ season four are available on the STARZ app on Fridays at 12:00 am ET/PT and on the STARZ TV channel at 8:00 pm ET/PT.