By TONY TAGLAVORE, Journal Services

Curtis Jackson has added his 50 cents to last week’s Shreveport-Bossier Journal story, regarding promises the rapper turned television and film producer has made to transform Shreveport—in particular, downtown.

Friday, Jackson, better known to his fans as “50 Cent”, posted to Instagram, where he has more than 32 million followers.

“Not only am I gonna do what I said Tony, but the title wave of interest is gonna send people to invest.”

Jackson has signed a 30-year lease with the city for the former Millennium Studios, which is now G-Unit Film & Television Studios. The Queens, New York native, is also in the process leasing Stageworks of Louisiana, a former entertainment production facility which was being converted to host sporting events. Jackson is also in the process of buying several buildings and pieces of property, and is looking for a home to buy.

The Journal story referenced that, according to Mayor Tom Arceneaux, the City has not offered, and Jackson has not asked for, any money.

“I’m not looking for capital, just support,” Jackson’s post read. “The plan is to create a community that thrives through creativity and innovation.”

Along a similar path, actor Tyler Perry has a production studio in Atlanta, Georgia.

“I talk to Tyler,” Jackson’s post continued. “Technology is changing film and television production fast, so we have to change faster to stay ahead of the curve.”

Within a few hours, Jackson’s post had close to 6,000 reactions and more than 200 comments.

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