February 20th 2024.
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, a talented artist from Queens, New York, has been making waves in the entertainment industry. Not only is he a successful recording artist, but he has also turned to television production and has been using his platform to advocate for actors who are not being fairly compensated.
Recently, 50 Cent hired actress Mo'Nique, who had spoken out against the industry for blackballing her. He also supported Taraji P. Henson, who spoke out about the income disparity between herself and white actresses. And now, he has vowed to help Henson's co-star, Terrence Howard.
Howard, known for his role in "Hustle & Flow," has been vocal about being paid less as a Black actor in Hollywood. In an interview last year, he revealed that he was only paid $12,000 for his lead role in the film. 50 Cent shared a clip of the interview on his social media, where Howard also mentioned not receiving any money for the songs he recorded for the film.
It's disheartening to hear Howard's struggles and 50 Cent was not having it. He made it clear that he values talent and will make sure to pay his actors appropriately. In fact, he has a track record of doing so, as seen with his successful projects and the actors he has worked with.
In 2020, Howard also filed a lawsuit against 20th Century Fox for using his likeness from "Hustle & Flow" to promote the TV series "Empire," where he starred for six seasons. 50 Cent is determined to make sure Howard gets the compensation he deserves for his hard work and talent. And based on his past successes, it's safe to say that he will get the job done.
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