50 Cent has revealed his ambition to create a new sitcom that channels the spirit of The Cosby Show, a groundbreaking series that provided a positive portrayal of Black family life. In a recent Instagram post, the rapper and TV mogul expressed his admiration for Phylicia Rashad, who famously played Claire Huxtable on the iconic show.
“I’ve had a crush on @phyliciarashad forever,” 50 Cent wrote. “I don’t know, she can talk with her eyes. She was just it. I think The Cosby Show was the only representation of Black love on TV. I gotta make us a new one.”
50 Cent’s desire to create a show that reflects the warmth and positivity of The Cosby Show comes as no surprise, given his growing influence in the TV industry. As the creator and executive producer of the hit Starz crime drama Power, he’s proven his ability to bring compelling, successful series to the small screen. The Power universe has expanded with multiple spin-offs, including Power Book II: Ghost and Power Book III: Raising Kanan, a prequel focusing on the early life of Kanan Stark, the character 50 Cent originally portrayed in Power.
Aside from his own work, 50 Cent has also been vocal about supporting other actors. He recently praised Geoffrey Owens, who made headlines after working at Trader Joe’s following his role on The Cosby Show. 50 reshared a post celebrating Owens’ return to TV in Power Book II: Ghost, where he plays the executor of the St. Patrick Family Estate, writing, “Yeah, the underdog back on top @iamgeoffreyowens.”
In other news, 50 Cent teased the upcoming release of Power Book IV: Force, the latest spin-off in the Power franchise. Fans of the show can look forward to more drama and action, continuing the legacy of the Power series.
On a different note, 50 Cent also weighed in on the Verzuz battle series, revealing he’s no longer interested in participating. “A Verzuz battle? Probably not,” he said. “We back outside. That was something that happened during the pandemic when we was stuck in the house. Now that we’re back outside, there’s other things to do. We’re supposed to be creating new history, not being back there.”
With his eye on the future and a growing roster of TV projects, 50 Cent is clearly ready to make his mark on the next generation of television—and if his dream sitcom becomes a reality, it could be a game-changer for Black representation on screen.
