Entertainment
50 Cent Movies, TV Shows, Acting Roles and Hollywood Pedigree

50 Cent, an American rapper, actor, television producer, and businessman continues expanding his multifaceted career into film and television.
Known for his gritty portrayal of urban life in his music, 50 Cent has also made significant strides in Hollywood.
Recently, he sold a provocative documentary to Netflix, delving into sexual assault allegations against fellow industry mogul Diddy and further intensifying their long-standing feud.
This article explores the highlights of 50 Cent’s dynamic contributions to movies and TV shows, showcasing his evolution from rapper to influential media powerhouse.
50 Cent Movies and TV Shows
50 Cent is not just a prolific rapper, he’s also been in a bunch of movies and TV shows. Here’s a list of some of his most notable acting roles:
Movies
- Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2005): This semi-autobiographical film tells the story of 50 Cent’s rise to fame, from his rough childhood in Queens to his success in the rap game.
- Righteous Kill (2008): 50 Cent stars alongside Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in this crime thriller about two veteran NYPD detectives who may be corrupt.
- Escape Plan (2013): Sylvester Stallone stars as a security expert who is framed for a crime and sent to a prison he helped design. 50 Cent plays a fellow inmate.
- Southpaw (2015): Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a boxer who loses everything due to his own self-destructive behavior. 50 Cent plays his loyal trainer.
- Den of Thieves (2018): Gerard Butler leads a crew of ex-military men who attempt a daring heist at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. 50 Cent plays a rival crime boss.
- The Expendables 4 (2023): Sylvester Stallone returns to lead a team of aging mercenaries on a new mission. 50 Cent is one of the new recruits.
TV Shows
- Power (2014-2020): 50 Cent created and executive produced this drama series about a nightclub owner who is also a major drug dealer. He also played a recurring role in the series.
- BMF (2021-present): This drama series tells the story of the Black Mafia Family, a real-life drug trafficking organization. 50 Cent is an executive producer and has also directed some episodes.
- Power Book II: Ghost (2020-present): This spin-off of Power follows Tariq St. Patrick and Monet Tejada as they navigate the drug trade after James “Ghost” St. Patrick’s death. 50 Cent is an executive producer.
- Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021-present): This prequel to Power follows Kanan Stark as a teenager in the 1990s. 50 Cent is an executive producer.
- Power Book IV: Force (2022-present): This spin-off of Power follows Tommy Egan as he builds a new life in Chicago. 50 Cent is an executive producer.
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