50 Cent became a business mogul first and a rapper second. He has distinguished himself in every business endeavor in which he has engaged, and his dealings with Shreveport were no exception. 50 With the recent opening of G-Unit Film and Television Studios in the small Louisiana town, citizens are giving the rapper his own vacation. On April 18, Mayor Tom Arceneaux presented keys to the city to 50 people in an event attended by more than 1,000 Shreveport citizens. The rapper assured viewers that he will give back to the city, with production on the project set to begin as soon as July.
50 had nothing but good things to say about Shreveport, but he remained focused on his business plan during his acceptance speech. “As someone who has always believed in the transformative power of music, film and television,” he told the audience. “I’m excited to showcase the expansion of film and television through G-Unit Studios in Shreveport.” The arrival of G-Unit Film and Television Studios comes at a perfect time for the city, as the production The company will attract talent to the region, create jobs for locals and stimulate economic growth. received questions from the audience.
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50 Cent pledges to create jobs in Shreveport
The rapper claimed it would take Shreveport less than five years to benefit. “It won’t take ten years, maybe three years,” he asserted. “I’ve experienced it in other opportunities where people will be attracted and involved and do other things around it. So you’ll see it move faster. Not everything will be me, but it will happen because they see Got something and asked[ed]Those numbers may seem ambitious, but the 50-year-old knows what he’s doing.
50 kept things professional, but he couldn’t help but poke fun at Diddy on Instagram after the ceremony. He posted a photo of a woman holding a sign that read, “Ratchet, but without Dee Dee!” and claimed it made him love Shreveport even more. “That’s the vibe in Shreveport,” he wrote in the caption. “Louisiana mentality.” Don’t worry, I guess, rapper 50 Cent is still very much alive. In February, he wished Dr. Dre a happy birthday on Instagram and confirmed that the two were working on new music.
One thing’s for sure: Shreveport will be playing the new 50 at full volume when it drops.
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