50 Cent has signed a non-exclusive broadcast direct deal with Fox Entertainment.
Yesterday (Feb. 14), the company announced that the Grammy and Emmy-winning rapper, actor, producer, director, and entrepreneur will “develop scripted dramas, live-action comedies, and animated series” through his G-Unit Film & Television production company.
“I am excited to formalize a partnership with Michael Thorn and Fox that will allow G-Unit Film & Television to focus on putting multiple series on Fox, a perfect broadcast destination for G-Unit Film & Television content while our premium, streaming, scripted and non-scripted slates continue to grow in all directions,” 50 Cent said in a statement obtained by Variety. He then went on Instagram to confirm the news to his followers. “How’s your day going, mines is going good. Happy Valentine’s Day GLG Green Light Gang i don’t miss FOX BOOM,” he wrote.
Fox Entertainment’s president of scripted programming, Michael Thorn, added, “Whether it’s music, film or television, Curtis always delivers premium entertainment that captivates millions of fans across the globe. He is the rare multi-hyphenate with a deft hand at storytelling, no matter the format or medium, and we’re looking forward to developing new and exciting series for Fox with him and his team.”