50 Cent Reveals He Made $17K per Episode on ‘Power’ Early On

50 Cent revealed in a surprising way that he earned only $17,000 per episode for his work on the hit Starz series Power, despite wearing multiple hats as an actor.

The position of executive producer and music supervisor. The admission highlights the sacrifices he made to launch the show, which ended up becoming one of the most successful crime dramas of the past decade.

Power, which ran from 2014 to 2020, was a groundbreaking project for 50 Cent, who is known as Curtis Jackson. He played the role of Kanan Stark, a character who was ruthlessly involved in crime and drug trafficking. He was more than just an actor; he was also a driving force behind the scenes. In addition to being the show’s executive producer, 50 Cent was also responsible for overseeing the soundtrack, which helped shape the gritty and evocative soundscape that became synonymous with Power’s atmosphere.

Despite having a lot of responsibilities and playing a crucial role in Power’s success, 50 Cent’s early earnings were modest. His pay of $17,000 per episode was revealed to be much lower than what would be expected for someone involved at every level of the show’s production. He saw the experience as an investment in his long-term success.

“At the start, I knew the show had potential, and sometimes, you have to put in the work to show the value,” he explained. “The $17K wasn’t where I wanted to be, but it was a step in building something big.”

The gamble was successful. Starz’s place as a go-to network for high-stakes drama grew as Power became more popular, attracting millions of viewers and spawning multiple spin-offs. 50 Cent used the momentum of the show as leverage to negotiate a more lucrative deal that matched his integral contributions due to the success of the show. He received a significant pay increase in the new deal, as well as more creative freedom and control over the Power universe.

His influence and reach in television have been increased by spin-offs like Power Book II: Ghost and Power Book III: Raising Kanan.

Beyond financial gains, Power cemented 50 Cent’s reputation as a savvy entertainment executive, proving that he could bring his business acumen from music to television with equal success.

“What people don’t see is the grind behind the scenes. It’s one thing to have a vision, but to build it, you sometimes have to take a cut to make it happen,” he shared.

50 Cent is still producing new television projects and signed a multi-series deal with Starz in 2018. After that, he expanded his business ventures into various entertainment sectors. Power may have started as a project with uncertain financial gains, but it became a franchise that defines his legacy in television. A legacy built on persistence, strategic risk-taking, and the willingness to bet on himself.

The power of vision and determination in entertainment can be seen through 50 Cent’s journey with Power. His story is a reminder to fans and aspiring creators that sometimes the biggest rewards come from the most daring actions.