50 Cent's Fear of Being a TV One-Hit Wonder Drives His Success

The Rapper Discusses His Latest Endeavor, 'The Oath' on Sony Crackle

50 Cent's Fear of Being a TV One-Hit Wonder Drives His Success

The Rapper Discusses His Latest Endeavor, 'The Oath' on Sony Crackle

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September 16, 2024
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Although 50 Cent doesn't seem like the type to show fear, he has admitted that there's one thing that terrifies him: being a one-hit-wonder.

In an interview with Forbes' Brian J. Roberts, the rapper behind "Many Men" opened up about his successful television career.

“Producing a hit is not enough for me,” he said. "When I have one, I’m cringing to get the next one. While Power is successful on its own, I go work on The Oath for Sony Crackle just to have something else."

“It’s just that I need something else there — if not, I become a one-hit wonder. I'm scared of that," he admitted. He even curiously compared the TV industry to pimping, saying, "The only reason why a pimp wants more than one hoe is that one hoe is so close to no hoes — even in that world, bro, like he wants more around because you're left with nothing."

50 Cent produced Power, a highly successful six-season television series that expanded into its own universe after ending in 2020. He also has The Oath on Sony Crackle, which reportedly was the highest-rated show upon the platform's launch. Additionally, he's working on a television adaptation of 8 Mile.

You can watch the full interview below.

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