The “Get Wealthy or Die Tryin'” rapper has huge plans for Shreveport.
On Friday, Oct. 10, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson posted on Fb an image of himself with the caption:
“This Shreveport thought is getting greater and larger, I am gonna flip this metropolis all the way in which up.”
The publish garnered greater than 17,000 likes and a couple of,700 feedback with 710 shares.
This publish comes a yr after Jackson bought a number of properties throughout Shreveport’s downtown and entered into lease agreements with the town on two downtown buildings.
In April 2024, Jackson entered into an settlement with the Metropolis of Shreveport to lease the city-owned manufacturing studio Millennium Studios for 30 years at a yearly fee of $2,400.
In April 2025, Jackson’s G-Unit Movies entered a lease settlement on the previous soundstage for $2,400 for 30 years with an choice to renew for a further 15 years.
On Sept. 23, 2025, the Shreveport Metropolis Council permitted the institution of an financial improvement district in downtown Shreveport. A 2% native gross sales tax throughout the district will fund redevelopment initiatives.
Jackson mentioned on Instagram, “Constructive vibes all roads result in SHREVEPORT artwork, leisure, music movie&Tv.”
Extra: 50 Cent reacts to Shreveport Metropolis Council’s approval of financial improvement district
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Instances. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.
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