Starz Loses $53 Million After Letting 50 Cent Walk Away — The Power Creator Is Having the Last Laugh
Media Take Out has learned that premium cable network Starz just reported a staggering $53 million loss — barely a year after failing to renew its contract with entertainment mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
A Costly Breakup
According to financial reports, the network’s earnings took a major dip following the end of its long-term partnership with the rapper-turned-TV-producer, who helped build Starz into a must-watch network through his hit shows Power, BMF, and multiple spin-offs.
Industry insiders say Starz and 50 Cent couldn’t come to terms on a new deal after years of collaboration. The result? Starz lost its biggest creative engine — and now, its profits are showing it.
50 Cent’s Empire Keeps Growing
While Starz is taking financial hits, 50 Cent’s business moves are stronger than ever. After leaving the network, the Queens-born mogul inked multiple development deals with major platforms including Amazon, FOX, and Netflix.
He’s also been expanding his production company, G-Unit Film & Television, and recently broke ground on a massive headquarters and studio complex in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — complete with state-of-the-art facilities designed to rival Hollywood’s best.
Insiders tell Media Take Out that 50 is “enjoying every minute” of his former network’s struggles. One source said, “He tried to make things work, but when they couldn’t meet his value, he took his vision elsewhere. Now look what happened.”
The Power of 50
It’s no secret that 50 Cent’s shows transformed Starz’s reputation. Before Power debuted in 2014, the network struggled to compete with heavyweights like HBO and Showtime. But 50’s creative direction brought massive viewership, younger audiences, and viral online buzz — the kind of cultural footprint that money can’t easily buy.
When he walked away, so did much of that audience.
A Lesson in Knowing Your Worth
Now, as Starz navigates declining profits and uncertain leadership, 50 Cent stands as the ultimate example of betting on yourself. Between hit shows in development, touring, and a growing production empire, he’s proving once again that his instincts — and his hustle — are unmatched.
As one insider told Media Take Out, “50 built Starz, and now he’s building something bigger.”