Cyrus Langhorne
G-Unit head 50 Cent is finally applauding Fox's hit "Empire" television series but gave some creative input to its overall presentation.
Despite being supportive of the new hip-hop-based show, 50 said the writers created an overly fast-paced storyline.
“I watch it, it’s like ‘Glee’ with a little hip-hop music in it,” 50 said when asked if he watches ‘Empire.’ “I feel like the storyline’s moving extremely fast. It’s jumping from doom-doom-doom-doom. Like, I didn’t show my [‘Power] character until episode four because I was in the pen, in jail – and Taraji [P Henson‘s character] came home in the first episode after 17 years. It’s like, ‘D*mn, what happened?’ … I’m happy that the show’s successful. I got a lot of friends working on that project. Timbaland is the music director of that show. Terrence Howard was in my first film with me, co-starred, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Taraji actually read for Get Rich or Die Tryin’ so I actually met her during that time period.” (MTV)
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In response to 50 comparing their show to his “Power” series, “Empire” star Terrence Howard recently joked about sharing a big role in his 2005 movie, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’.
“Fifty is my monster man. We served jail time together in his film, you know, we’ve been naked together. I love the fact that we’re both pushing the envelope with our shows and what it says about cinema and television, how the change has occurred to where black men can be on opposing levels, because we’re both telling a similar story,” he went on. “So it’s kinda great. I’m proud of him – very proud of him.” (The Wrap)
“Empire” actress Taraji P. Henson answered a fan’s question about being singled out by 50 on Twitter last month.
“@KiaSoFlawless: @TherealTaraji how do you feel about what 50cent said about you and Terrance Howard?”<~ I pay attention to $'s NOT cents?✌️
— Taraji P. Henson (@tarajiphenson) January 5, 2015
50 Cent initially relied on his Instagram page to take a few jabs at stars Howard and Henson for the show marketing itself like his own executive-produced “Power” series.
this nigga just loves to be a hater
Offering your opinion when asked is hatin’?
Offering your opinion when asked is hatin’?
Not hating when answering a question and he said he like the show. If you said it people would call you a hater because nobody cares enough to ask your opinion. Same goes for me b4 you go and get mad at me .
I think 50 is a bit mad that while he’s somewhat successful in his other ventures, it’s not like it was with his music career. Curtis would probably love to be a part of such a big project, but he’s probably excluded from that kind of circle. It’s not his fault but Hollywood has a hierarchy and 50 will never be up there. Unlike music, you really can’t hustle yourself into being a mega star.
That’s laughable.
His show is a success on a smaller network though.
That’s the whole point. His show is a success but on a smaller network. I am saying I don’t think he’ll ever be able to get into the major networks as far as being the head guy of a project.
u may be right simply because he a real nigga and not a gump. so the majors may fade back from him… but with slims grind i can see it happening eventually
Starz isn’t really considered a small network though. Especially whn everybody with cable tuned in & ratings for starz sky rocketed bc of it…
Starz is 100% small. You need like 2million viewers on starz for it to be a hit show you need 10million to be a hit on prime time basic cable channel.
But as of the last record of data in 2013 28.4 million ppl has been viewing starz and with shows like power and survivors remorse etc… Ppl have been tuned in more this past year since the wire on national television
His show is a success on a smaller network though.
His show is a success on a smaller network though.
100% agree,,but hey its network tv,,not cable,,they have to dumb it down and mainstream it, I really don’t see the comparison tho,,they really are two different types of shows,, way different,,comparing them just b/c they have majority black casts
i think that was 50 just schooling us in the promo game when he said that….fifty know its being talked about so he made a comment in turn now anyone who follows him or the show will now know about power…
“they have to dumb it down and mainstream it”= brainwashed. Who are they dumbing it down for? Are you THAT dumb? Are you NOT offended?
And the moral of the story is :
“The best way to keep people talking about you when you’re not relevant is to attach your name to something that is”
has the hottest show on cable is worth over 200 million sold a phenomal amount of records on an independant label and is mentioned everday on either sohh, worldstar or mediatakeout.. damn u right he really not relevant lol
True dat. Well, if he is that relevant, he does he feel the need to piggy back off of Empire’s success in a passive agressive way?
He has the hottest show on cable? I didn’t know that 50 is on or produces The Walking Dead, which is the hottest show on cable and television, period.
yea u right lol. u know what i mean though stop being petty lol.. He got one of the hottest shows on cable let me put it like that wit ya petty ass lol j/k
Don’t be a hater all ya life Curtis
Luv me sum 50 but it always ends up being anout him. They were in and auditioned for his first movie. He knows exactly what hes doing lol
Wack ass show,wack ass music & gay shit. Yall fall victim to that bullshit.
I like the show but Hakeem is still in the closet. The next age-relatable character just recently came out, and the older people are just full of drama, manipulation, and just all around dirt. More brainwashing for the masses. You better watch what your kids are watching before you find yourself in an old folks home sooner than you thought.