After making a seismic mark on the music industry, 50 Cent has expanded his empire by lending his Midas touch to TV screens.
Indeed, the multihyphenate is responsible for bringing culture-shifting shows such as ‘Power’ and ‘BMF’ to the masses.
Now, as he sets sail on a new journey, the mogul has revealed that one of his next projects is centered around his friend and longtime collaborator Eminem.
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Speaking during an appearance on Big Boy In The Neighborhood, 50 shared that he’s turning Em’s 2002 big-screen biopic ‘8 Mile’ into a televised series.
Trumpeting the news, he said: “I’m gonna bring his ‘8 Mile’ to television.”
When quizzed about whether Slim Shady knows and how far along said plans are, 50 confirmed:
“He knows. It’s in motion. It’s gonna be big. I ain’t got no duds. I bat 100.”
Asked whether it’s needed and what the broader intent is for pressing ahead with the series, Fif replied:
“Yeah, I think it should be there for his legacy. It’s important to me that they understand it.”
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As widely documented, Eminem “discovered,” signed, and championed 50 in the early 2000s. Individually and collectively they reigned as two of Hip-Hop’s most successful heavyweights and left a mark that is forever imprinted in history and boast a narrative that is forever intertwined. Hence, it’s easy to see why this is a passion project for Curtis.
Still, with ‘8 Mile’ being the classic and box office smash it is (having drummed up more than $240 million globally on a $40 million budget), expectations will no doubt be tall.
In the here and now, we want to know: would you be checking for an ‘8 Mile’ TV show?