50 Cent Documentary Series Lands at Hulu After Viral April Fool's Post

The three-part series will trace the rapper's rise from Queens to global fame.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:22pm

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An abstract close-up photograph featuring shattered glass and glittering sequins in dramatic high-contrast lighting, conceptually representing the gritty rise and global success of a musical icon.The definitive documentary on 50 Cent's journey from the streets of Queens to global cultural dominance will explore his relentless reinvention across music, business, and film.Queens Today

A 50 Cent documentary series that was initially teased as an April Fool's joke has now been officially greenlit by Hulu. The three-part series will chronicle the rapper's journey from the streets of Queens to becoming a global superstar, exploring how he reinvented himself across music, business, and film while redefining the rules of power, influence, and success.

Why it matters

The 50 Cent documentary series represents Hulu's continued focus on music-driven storytelling, building on its success with other high-profile music documentaries. The project also showcases 50 Cent's growing footprint as a producer, having previously worked on the Netflix documentary 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning'.

The details

What started as a viral April Fool's joke about Hulu paying $75 million for a 50 Cent documentary has now become a reality. Deadline exclusively reported that Hulu has officially greenlit the three-part series, which will trace the rapper's rise from the streets of Queens to global fame. The definitive documentary will chronicle 50 Cent's evolution, exploring how he relentlessly reinvented himself across music, business, and film while redefining the rules of power, influence, and success.

  • On April 1, 50 Cent teased that Hulu was paying $75 million for a doc about his life.
  • Deadline exclusively reported the deal is now official, with Hulu greenlighting the three-part series.

The players

50 Cent

An American rapper, actor, and producer who rose to fame with his debut album 'Get Rich or Die Tryin'' in 2003 and has since expanded into television and film production.

Hulu

A popular American subscription video on-demand service that is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.

Mandon Lovett

The director of the 50 Cent documentary series.

G-Unit Film & Television

The production company behind the 50 Cent documentary series.

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The takeaway

The 50 Cent documentary series on Hulu represents the continued growth of music-driven storytelling on streaming platforms, as well as 50 Cent's expanding influence as a producer in the entertainment industry.