50 Cent Acquires Paid in Full Rights, Taps Cam’ron for TV Reboot
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has officially acquired the rights to the 2002 film Paid in Full and announced plans to develop it into a premium television series. The announcement was made on September 9, 2025, via his personal social media channels.
In a full-circle move, Cam’ron is now set to co-executive produce the reboot alongside 50 Cent. His involvement adds authenticity and cultural weight to the project, bridging the legacy of the original with a new generation of storytelling.The original film, released in 2002, is considered a cornerstone of hip-hop cinema. It dramatized the rise of Harlem street legends in the 1980s and featured standout performances from
Wood Harris, Mekhi Phifer, and Cam’ron—
who portrayed the infamous character Rico.
The series is currently in development, with casting and production details to follow. Industry watchers expect a high-impact rollout, blending historical grit with modern resonance—positioning Paid in Full not just as a reboot, but as a reintroduction of Harlem’s mythos to premium television.