Recording artist and media mogul, Curtis β50 Centβ Jackson, has played a significant role in the PowerΒ Universe since the flagship show debuted in 2014. 50 Cent has been an executive producer and also portrayed one of the main characters, Kanan Stark. Airing on Starz, the Power saga continues with Power Book lll: Raising Kanan which travels back to 1991 to chronicle the early years of Kanan Stark in South Jamaica, Queens.
The Knockturnal spoke exclusively with 50 Cent to discuss the moral values he learned from his upbringing, the major role Power Universe plays in Television, and advice on being successful in life.
The βGet Rich or Die Tryinβ artist has no shame speaking on his past. βI do attribute that to my ability to not crack while Iβm under pressure,β were the words 50 Cent said when discussing the good and the bad life situations he experienced before the fame. 50 Cent learned from a young age that you reap the seeds you sow. It also turns out, Power Book lll: Raising Kanan first season theme is, βreaping and sowing.β As Some of the series is based on 50 Centβs childhood, we get to see a teenage Kanan portrayed by Mekai Curtis, learn the unwritten rules of the streets with his family drug business in Queens.
The drama series’ impact on Starz has changed the game of Television. 50 Cents believes when viewers watch Power, they have similar topics on other shows like Snowfall and Empire. βAfter we hit the target audience of African Americans and Latinos [Latinx], [and then is Starzβs] leading show for it; those other networks are saying this is our βPowerβ.β
50 Cent also gives advice to people who find him inspiring. βThere ain’t no excuses,β 50 Cent said when responding about how to be successful. The mogul believes the only thing that separates people from their goal is their passion and love for it.
Check out the full interview with Curtis β50 Centβ Jackson above and you can watch Power Book lll: Raising Kanan on Starz every Sunday at 8 pm PT/11 pm ET.
EPISODE 106 – βLEVEL UPβ
Airdate: August 29, 2021
Written by: Dylan C. Brown
Directed by: Kieron Hawkes
Logline:Β Louβs new artist showcase becomes the nexus of the rivalry between Raq and Unique. At the same time, Kanan cooks up a drug-selling scheme with Marvin.
