Hulu To Release 50 Cent Docuseries.

Hulu to Pay $75M to 50 Cent to Release Docuseries About His Life

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What many dismissed as an elaborate April Fool’s Day prank has been confirmed as a massive reality for 50 Cent. On April 1, the legendary rapper teased that Hulu had secured a $75 million deal for his new documentary, reportedly outbidding heavyweights like Netflix, Starz, and Apple. While the eye-popping price tag initially sparked skepticism, industry sources have now confirmed that the Disney-owned streamer has officially greenlit the three-part series.

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The untitled project promises to be the definitive chronicle of Jackson’s life, tracing his journey from the streets of South Jamaica, Queens, to his status as a global media mogul. The documentary will cover his early survival—including the infamous 2000 shooting where he was struck by nine bullets—his meteoric rise with the 2003 classic Get Rich or Die Tryin’, and his successful transition into the worlds of film, television, and business.

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Behind the scenes, the production features a veteran creative team. The series is being directed by Mandon Lovett, known for his work on Rap Caviar Presents, with Patrick Altema (Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street) serving as showrunner. The project is a collaboration between The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) and Jackson’s own G-Unit Film & Television, which has already built a formidable reputation through the Power universe on Starz.

This announcement follows 50 Cent’s recent success in the documentary space, including executive producing Netflix’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning. By securing this deal, Jackson continues to prove his knack for high-stakes business moves, turning a social media troll into one of the most significant documentary partnerships in recent years. The series is expected to offer an intimate look at how he has consistently transformed adversity into a lasting cultural and commercial empire.

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