If you still think 50 Cent is just the guy behind “Power” and a master-level Instagram troll, you’re missing the bigger picture—and the bigger campus. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is going all in on Shreveport, Louisiana, laying the foundation for what could become one of America’s most unexpected production hubs. With a 30-year lease (plus 15-year extension) locked in, over 20 properties secured, and two iconic facilities under his belt—Millennium Studios and Stageworks—G-Unit Studios is more than just a flex. It’s a multi-phase plan to turn a post-industrial Southern city into a destination for world-class film, TV, sports, and live event production.

A Southern Empire in the Making

The Shreveport rollout began quietly two years ago, but make no mistake—this is a strategic empire build. G-Unit has already become one of the city’s largest private real estate holders, with local contractors actively renovating buildings throughout downtown. Behind the scenes is a tight-knit team led by Jackson, G-Unit Growth Advisor Orville Hall, and real estate partner Gerod Durden, all pushing toward the same goal: long-term, infrastructure-driven change.

“The timeline is now,” Hall said. And by now, they mean now. Inspections are underway. Buildings are being repurposed. Crews are getting hired. This isn’t speculation—it’s mobilization.

Stageworks: The Comeback Story

The jewel of this operation is Stageworks, a once-promising city-owned facility that had been mostly dormant since the Shreveport production boom of the early 2000s. Thanks to Jackson, it’s getting a second act—as a multi-use venue for concerts, MMA fights, basketball, TV tapings, auto shows, and more. And the kicker? G-Unit is leasing the space for just $200 a month, with the full cost of maintenance and operations on their shoulders. In a town looking for a win, Jackson is betting on himself and over-delivering by design.

Shifting Power in Black Hollywood

Jackson’s move positions him in elite company alongside Tyler Perry, Donald Glover, and Katt Williams—a new vanguard of Black creators rewriting the industry playbook. But where Perry built his studio city in Atlanta and Glover curated a creative utopia in Ojai, Jackson is building in Shreveport: a city with history, heart, and something to prove.

With G-Unit Studios already active and his G-Unit Film & Television slate in full swing, Jackson isn’t just creating content; he’s building the infrastructure to sustain it. It’s a page right out of the Perry playbook, with a distinctly 50 Cent twist: gritty, ambitious, and unapologetically big.

The Big Picture

The city’s leaders are all in. Mayor Tom Arceneaux has handed Jackson the key to the city. Council members speak of legacy, job creation, and revitalization. Locals have already seen signs of change—from revitalized buildings to major festivals like 50’s Humor and Harmony weekend lighting up the Red River District.

The project is a case study in what happens when vision, real estate, and cultural capital align. For studios looking to shoot in tax-friendly Louisiana, the offer is becoming more compelling by the day: state credits, big soundstages, and a name-brand studio operator who knows how to scale.

This is more than just another celebrity real estate play. It’s a serious investment in people, infrastructure, and narrative power. And if 50 Cent has his way, G-Unit Studios in Shreveport might just be the South’s next big production powerhouse—built from the ground up, with receipts to prove it.