50 Cent Is The Latest Celebrity To Take His Movie Company Out Of Hollywood And Into The Heartland

Rapper Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent, is opening a new film studio, but it won’t be located in Hollywood.

Instead, he’s doing it in Shreveport, Louisiana. This makes him the latest star to take his acting business outside of the traditional Los Angeles.

Shreveport Over Hollywood

Jackson told Fox News, “As someone who has always believed in the transformative power of music, film, and television, I’m beyond excited to introduce the expansion of my G-Unit Film & Television through the launch of G-Unit Studios right here in Shreveport.”

“From the gritty narratives of the streets to the compelling stories that define our era, G-Unit has always been more than just entertainment; it’s a platform for voices that need to be heard, stories that need to be told,” he added.

Jackson went on to say that bringing the film studio to Shreveport isn’t “just a business decision” but also “a commitment to fostering talent, creating opportunities, and building a community that thrives through creativity and innovation.”

“We see Shreveport as a beacon of inspiration and creativity,” he continued.

Jackson created his G-Unit Film & Television production company in 2003. His productions so far have included a documentary called “50 Cent: The New Breed,” and the rapper partnered with Starz to produce the show “Power,” in which he also starred.

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux said that his city is “thrilled” to be the home of 50 Cent’s new studio.

“This city’s rich culture and talent provides the perfect backdrop for this endeavor,” he said. “We are eager to collaborate with Mr. Jackson and G-Unit Film & Television to bring captivating movies and entertainment to Shreveport and Caddo Parish.”

Other Stars Flee Hollywood

Jackson is not alone among stars leaving Hollywood.

Last year, actor/producer Mark Wahlberg moved his family out of Los Angeles to Las Vegas.

“We’re looking to create 10,000 jobs on the studio alone,” Wahlberg said at the time. “The average salary would be $100,000 more than what it is now. We want to train people both in front of and behind the camera, create jobs, most importantly, first and foremost, for locals.”

Related: Mark Wahlberg Doesn’t Regret Moving Family From LA To Las Vegas – ‘Everybody Is Thriving Here’

Tyler Perry opened his own studio in Atlanta in 2019, saying, “I clearly believe that I’m ignored in Hollywood, for sure, and that’s fine. I get it.”

“My audience and the stories that I tell are African-American stories specific to a certain audience, specific to a certain group of people that I know, that I grew up, and we speak a language,” Perry continued. “Hollywood doesn’t necessarily speak the language. A lot of critics don’t speak that language. So, to them, it’s like, ‘What is this?’”

Full House actress Candace Cameron has fled California for Austin, Texas.

Happy Days’ Scott Baio has ran off to Florida.

Related: Scott Baio Reveals He’s Moved To Florida After Watching California Turn Into A ‘Third-World Country’

Moving Out

The Wonder Years alumni Danica McKellar moved to Tennessee.

“My husband and I have been wanting more nature for a long time,” McKellar said. “We were kind of ready to not be in a city anymore.”

And actor Rob Schneider had a message to all his fellow celebrities leaving California to other parts of the country.

“Please don’t vote the same way!”

Only time will tell how many more stars will choose to leave California in the search of a better life, but it seems likely that 50 Cent won’t be the last!