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50 Cent’s Life Story Comes to Hulu in a New Docuseries
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s life has been marked by multiple public controversies that have drawn industry attention. From surviving violence in Queens to building a multimedia empire, his life story has been widely mythologized. That journey is the focus of a new three part Hulu docuseries which aims to present the most detailed account of his rise.
Hulu launched the project after what was described as a competitive bidding war among major streaming platforms. It will be directed by Mandon Lovett and produced by 50 Cent. On his X page, he tweeted,
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“HULU wins in a bidding war against STARZ, NETFLIX, and APPLE for my new doc”
The series will cover his transition from Curtis Jackson, a young man from South Jamaica, Queens, into one of hip hop’s most successful figures.
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The docuseries explore key moments in his career, including the 2000 shooting in which Jackson survived multiple gunshot wounds. The project will examine how survival, trauma, and street credibility are central to rise in the music industry. This series will revisit the explosive early 2000s era when his debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ made him into a dominant force in hip hop.
In the last couple of years, he built G Unit Film, producing titles such as, Freelancers (2012), Fire with Fire (2012), The Frozen Ground (2013) and Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025). The Hulu project is being produced alongside The Intellectual Property Corporation, with Jackson serving as executive producer.
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On April 1, 50 Cent teased about a huge Hulu deal on social media which was initially met with skepticism. Days later, the deal turned out to be real, showing his ability to combine marketing with humor.
As executive producer of the Power franchise and several documentary projects like Sean Combs: The Reckoning, he has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. This Hulu collaboration shows the growing interest of streaming platforms’ for popular artists. The series will explore the business decisions that transformed him into an entrepreneur and entertainer.
Hulu explores hip hop’s evolution, using one of its controversial personalities. It traces his role within hip hop, focusing on his influence as a high-profile figure in the genre. The project documents his transition from rapper to a successful entrepreneur in a competitive entertainment industry.
Shekhinah has announced that she is now a mother. She shared the news through a series of maternity photographs online.
The Suited hitmaker posted images from a beachside maternity shoot. She wore a beaded white two-piece outfit with a lace veil while looking in the ocean at sunset. The photographs were credited to “Aunty Bebe.”
Shekhinah also shared a message dedicated to her daughter. She described her child as a blessing.
“We are so lucky to have you with us, baby girl. I am leaving these pictures here as a forever reminder of the magic that is pregnancy and a time stamp to when life changed forever for the better. By God’s grace, you are here and more precious@ than we could have asked for… happy three months to our favourite girl,”
Photo: Instagram/@Shekinahd
The announcement came three months after the birth, meaning Shekhinah kept her pregnancy secret. The child’s father’s name was not mentioned.
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Her decision to share the news after the birth follows how private she is. While Shekhinah has a successful career in music, she has kept family matters to herself.
The maternity photographs attracted reactions from Bonang Matheba, Boity Thulo, DJ Zinhle, Natasha Thahane, Ayanda Thabethe and Lungile Thabethe.
Photo: Instagram/@Shekinahd
Her appearance on Idols SA made her popular. She established herself as a singer and songwriter with songs including “Suited,” “Please Mr.” and “Different.”
Her debut album, Rose Gold, became a multi platinum release in South Africa. Her second album, Trouble in Paradise earned Gold certification.
The singer’s motherhood announcement comes as a new chapter in her personal life. By choosing to reveal the news through selected maternity photographs, she has shown the world she can be open when need be.
Zoë Modiga and producer Thembinkosi Banda, popularly known as BandaBanda, are at loggerheads. The disagreement is about the release of a new remix of “Thula”, a song originally released by BandaBanda featuring Modiga in June 2025.
The latest version, “Thula (Culoe De Song Remix)”, was released on September 4, 2026. It is credited to Culoe De Song and BandaBanda, featuring Zoë Modiga, and on streaming platforms.
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Modiga said the release came out without her approval.
In a statement issued by her team, Modiga said she had no knowledge of the remix.
““I want to make it clear that I had no prior knowledge of, involvement in, or approval of the release in question,” Modiga said.
“I was neither consulted about nor did I give my approval for the release,”
According to Modiga, the dispute is bigger than the song. She said there are unresolved questions involving the rights, ownership and commercial arrangements.
Photo: Instagram/@BandaBandanow
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She instructed her legal representatives to address the matter. Modiga said she does not want the issue to become a public argument.
BandaBanda has given a different account.
In his response, he said the original “Thula” was released on June 12, 2025, and was later re-recorded live in 2026 as part of his ISIKHATHI project. He said the music was shared with Modiga before the remix came out and that the communications form part of the documented record.
BandaBanda also said there had been attempts over several months to resolve outstanding matters. He claimed that meetings were arranged and follow-ups were made.
Photo: Instagram/@BandaBandanow
The dispute is serious because Modiga and BandaBanda have a long professional history. BandaBanda has been involved in Modiga’s music over the years, including her 2020 album Inganekwane. Their relationship was both a romantic and creative one. BandaBanda has described “Thula” as a song about peace and quietness.
The two sides have placed very different versions of events on record. Modiga maintains that she did not approve the remix and has taken the matter to her legal representatives, while BandaBanda says there was communication and that attempts were made to resolve the wider professional issues.
The remix remains available on streaming services. But there are questions around approval, ownership, rights and commercial arrangements. Everyone is waiting for the courts to decide the case.
Beyoncé is celebrating 20 years of B’Day with an anniversary edition of the album. B’Day will be released on September 4, 2026.
B’Day was Beyoncé’s second solo studio album and followed her 2003 debut, Dangerously in Love. The album featured some of her best tracks. The edition has 27 tracks which has the original album with B-sides, rare recordings, and Spanish-language versions.
Image: @beyonce/Instagram
The full tracklist for the deluxe edition includes:
- Déjà Vu
- Get Me Bodied
- Suga Mama
- Upgrade U
- Ring the Alarm
- Kitty Kat
- Freakum Dress
- Green Light
- Irreplaceable
- Check on It
- Beautiful Liar
- Flaws and All
- Resentment
- Listen
- Morning Dew (Donk)
- My First Time
- Can I Watch You
- Welcome to Hollywood
- Lost Yo Mind
- Creole
- Back Up
- Get Me Bodied (Extended Mix)
- Irreplaceable (Irreemplazable)
- Amor Gitano
- Listen (Oye)
- Beautiful Liar(Bello Embustero)
- Get Me Bodied(Mueve el Cuerpo
The physical release is for collectors. The four-LP deluxe edition comes on 180-gram Bayou Blue vinyl and includes a 60-page booklet and two art prints.
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Beyoncé will make the anniversary project available in two-LP editions and a CD. These give fans options depending on their needs.
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The original B’Day remains an important album in Beyoncé’s career. She has worked with Pharrell Williams, Ryan Tedder and The Dream who are top producers.
This anniversary gives fans an opportunity to to enjoy some of Beyoncé’s old songs. It also shows how much material surrounded the making of B’Day.
Twenty years after its original release, B’Day is returning in a much larger package. The anniversary edition combines familiar hits, lesser-known recordings, Spanish-language versions and newer material into one 27-track collection.
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