50 Cent is doubling down on his assist for Terrence Howard after he spoke out about how little he was paid for his function in Hustle & Circulate.
The G-Unit founder took to Instagram with a clip of Howard claiming he obtained $12,000 for his function within the Oscar-winning film. He additionally obtained a Greatest Actor nomination for his portrayal of “Djay“ within the movie and appeared on the soundtrack. Nevertheless, he by no means obtained any royalty funds for his songs.
Howard explains the scenario in a November interview with WREG Information Channel 3.
“What Paramount did, as an alternative of placing my title as ‘Terrence Howard’ performing the songs, they put ‘carried out by Djay.’ Nicely, they owned Djay,” he defined. “So now I’ve gotta sue Paramount or ship them a letter to say, ‘Hey, you guys owe me about 20 years’ price of residuals and efficiency royalties.’”
In accordance with Howard, he was paid a mere $12,000 for his starring function. “Now I acquired to sue them or ship them a letter,” he acknowledged. “The enterprise don’t pay actors something — that’s why the strike is occurring. Actors are struggling.”
50 Cent Extends Affords To Terrence Howard And Taraji P. Henson
Sharing the video, 50 Cent mentioned it “damage my abdomen” to listen to Terrence Howard’s plight. “I want the perfect actors and I’m gonna pay them,” he added. “@tarajiphenson you cool with @therealmaryjblige ask her, she acquired a BIG FVCKIN BAG. My younger boy’s @michaelraineyjr, @themekaicurtis, @lilmeechbmf are all making thousands and thousands.”
Final month, 50 Cent provided to assist Terrence Howard get his cash after the acclaimed actor filed a lawsuit alleging his expertise company urged him to take a decrease wage for his Empire function.
He’s additionally publicly provided help to Howard’s Empire co-star Taraji P. Henson, on a number of events. He claimed he may assist Henson following her emotional viral interview concerning the pay hole between black actresses in Hollywood.