50 Cent to Produce Definitive Documentary on His Life and Rap Career

The three-part series will chronicle the hip-hop icon's journey from the streets of Queens to global stardom.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:37pm

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An extreme abstract close-up photograph featuring shattered glass, shimmering sequins, and cracked leather textures in high-contrast studio lighting, conveying the gritty yet glamorous rise of a hip-hop icon.A conceptual close-up captures the glitz and grit of 50 Cent's journey from the streets of Queens to global rap stardom.Queens Today

Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson, is working with Hulu on a new documentary series that will provide an intimate portrait of his life and rise to fame. The three-part docu-series will detail 50 Cent's evolution from his humble beginnings in Queens, New York to becoming one of the best-selling rap artists in hip-hop history.

Why it matters

As one of the most influential and successful rappers of the 2000s, 50 Cent's story provides a unique window into the challenges and triumphs of making it in the music industry. The documentary will offer fans a definitive look at how 50 Cent overcame adversity to create a lasting impact on hip-hop culture.

The details

The untitled documentary series is being produced for Hulu and will be directed by Mandon Lovett, who has previously worked on projects like Paramount+'s For Khadija: The French Montana Story and Hulu's Rap Caviar Presents. 50 Cent will serve as an executive producer under his G-Unit Film & Television imprint, along with production company The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC).

  • On April 8, 2026, 50 Cent confirmed on Instagram that he is working on the new documentary series about his life.

The players

50 Cent

A Grammy-winning rapper, actor, and entrepreneur who rose to fame in the early 2000s with hit albums like Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre.

Mandon Lovett

A filmmaker who has directed documentaries like Paramount+'s For Khadija: The French Montana Story and Hulu's Rap Caviar Presents, and has been tapped to helm the 50 Cent documentary series.

G-Unit Film & Television

50 Cent's production company, which will serve as an executive producer on the documentary series.

The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC)

The production company behind projects like Hulu's Rap Caviar Presents, which is co-producing the 50 Cent documentary.

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What they’re saying

“Positive vibes [money bag emoji] focus on the win QGTM [face with raised eyebrow emoji].”

— 50 Cent, Rapper

What’s next

There is no word yet on when the 50 Cent documentary series will premiere on Hulu.

The takeaway

This new documentary series will provide fans with an unprecedented look into 50 Cent's life and career, highlighting how he overcame adversity to become a global hip-hop icon. By telling his story in his own words, 50 Cent aims to cement his legacy as one of the most influential and successful rappers of his generation.