I Smell Another Oscar: Fans React As 50 Cent Casts Rapper Eminem in His New Show Black Mafia Family
- US rapper Eminem is one of the cast members in 50 Cent's new drama show titled Black Mafia Family
- The award-winning musician will portray the role of White Boy Rick who got parole at the age of 50 after being sentenced to life imprisonment at 17
- 50 Cent shared that he is honoured to have his friend and music peer playing a role in his new show
50 Cent has cast his friend and music peer Eminem in his upcoming TV drama, Black Mafia Family. The rapper will portray the character of White Boy Rick in one episode of 50's new show, according to reports.
White Boy Rick was a gang member back in the days and was arrested at the age of 17 for being in possession of hard substance. He was given parole in June 2020 at the age of 50.
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Complex reports that 50 Cent said in a statement that he was honoured to have his friend Eminem supporting his new show. 50 also took to his Instagram page to share that he is bringing out industry heavyweights for the Starz's new drama series.
The superstar posted:
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"Oh yeah I’m bringing the big dogs out, I couldn’t do a show based in Detroit without incorporating the legend @eminem. Got him to play White Boy Rick in BMF, this sh*t is out of here."
Fans took to his comment section to share their thoughts on Eminem getting a role in the show. Check out some of the comments below:
@way2bored4dis:
"I smell another Oscar!"
@Janis1stBorn:
"Very interesting to see him play a character other than himself."
@RasaqFeranmi:
"Can't wait really!!!"
@SG9874MzLLC:
"Makes perfect sense."
50 Cent shares a throwback photo of himself at 15
American rapper 50 Cent reflected on his teen years online and he seemed proud of how far he has come. At the age of 15, the rapper found himself in juvenile prison and admitted that he made a lot of mistakes.
The rapper had quite a lot of muscle even at the age of 15 and social media users were stunned at how he hasn't really changed much.
50 Cent worked hard to do better and now has a successful career as a rapper, actor, and TV producer.
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