Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is making a significant investment in the entertainment industry with a commitment of $124 million to develop a new production campus in Shreveport, Louisiana. His company, G-Unit Film & Television, announced plans to create three venues in the northern Louisiana city, a move that is projected to generate an economic impact of nearly $19 billion and support over 6,000 jobs across the state.
The announcement, made public on Monday, details plans to renovate existing facilities previously owned by Stageworks and Millennium Studios, along with constructing a dome-like immersive venue and a new park. The Louisiana Economic Development office confirmed that the state is providing $50 million in performance-based funding to enhance infrastructure at these sites.
Transforming Shreveport into an Entertainment Hub
Jackson expressed his vision for the project, stating, “By reinvesting in downtown Shreveport and upgrading existing assets to create state-of-the-art entertainment and production facilities, we are creating jobs, inspiring hope, attracting new productions, and giving the entire entertainment industry a reason to build their futures right here.” He emphasized his goal to establish Northwest Louisiana as a premier destination for film, music, and live entertainment on a national scale, declaring, “All Roads Lead to Shreveport.”
This initiative follows Jackson’s earlier blueprints revealed about two years ago and the long-term lease agreement secured with the city last year. The rapper has been actively collaborating with local and state officials to promote economic growth and boost tourism, aiming to attract the entertainment sector to Louisiana.
G-Unit’s Expanding Influence in Entertainment
Founded in 2005, G-Unit Film & Television has produced a range of content for major platforms, including Netflix, ABC, BET+, and Hulu. Notable projects include the acclaimed Starz series “Power,” which Jackson produced, directed, and starred in, along with its various spinoffs. The company has also ventured into audio formats, including podcasting.
One of G-Unit’s recent successes is the docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” which explores the life of Sean “Diddy” Combs amid various controversies. This four-part series debuted at No. 1 on Netflix in over 50 countries and achieved 40 million views globally within its first two weeks. The rapper was found guilty of two counts of transportation for purposes of prostitution and is currently serving time in federal prison.
Currently, G-Unit is in production on the boxing drama “Fightland,” set to air on Starz, and is developing a Hulu series based on “Black Klansman” author Ron Stallworth’s non-fiction work, titled “Hip Hop Cop.” Jackson’s commitment to expanding his company’s footprint in the entertainment industry is evident as he seeks to foster opportunities within Louisiana.
