Curtis “50 CENT” Jackson announces Global "The Final Lap Tour 2023" to celebrate 20th Anniversary of Get Rich Or Die Tryin' - New Zealand show confirmed for December 2023
AUCKLAND, NZ (Wednesday May 31, 2023) – Today, EMMY® and GRAMMY® award-winning multi hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson announces New Zealand dates as part of a global tour in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of his game-changing debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
Produced by Live Nation, The Final Lap Tour comes to Spark Arena for one night only on December 14.
One NZ customers can be among the first to secure tickets during an exclusive 48 hour presale, starts Friday 2 June, 11am. Head to one.nz/music
For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information, go to livenation.co.nz
The Final Lap Tour will feature the rap icon performing dozens of fan-favourite and chart-topping hits along with select tracks that have not been performed live in decades.
Recognised as one of the most talented and prolific music artists of his time, 50 Cent rose to fame with his record-shattering debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Since then, he has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and has been awarded the most prestigious accolades. Jackson has leveraged his star power to achieve unparalleled success as an entrepreneur, actor, director, and executive producer. From Get Rich or Die Tryin’ being one of the fastest-selling albums in history to creating one of the most influential deals in hip-hop with the sale of Vitaminwater, Jackson continues to break records. Currently, he holds the record for the highest rated premiere of a series ever on Starz with “Power Book II: Ghost.”
CURTIS “50 CENT” JACKSON
“THE FINAL LAP TOUR 2023” – NEW ZEALAND
SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND - THURSDAY DECEMBER 14
One NZ Presale: 11am Friday June 2 - 11am Tuesday June 6
Live Nation Presale: 1pm Tuesday June 6 – 1pm Thursday June 8
General public on sale: 2pm Thursday June 8
For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information, go to livenation.co.nz
About 50 Cent
50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, is an award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor and producer from Queens, New York. Recognized as one of the most talented and prolific music artists of his time, the Grammy Award winner rose to fame with his record-shattering debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” and has since sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and been awarded numerous prestigious accolades. Jackson has leveraged his star power to cross over with unparalleled success as an entrepreneur, actor and producer. From “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” being one of the fastest selling albums in history to creating one of the most influential deals in hip-hop with the sale of Vitaminwater, Jackson continues to break records. He currently has the biggest premiere of a series ever on Starz with “Power Book II: Ghost.”
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has carved out a thriving television and film career as both a best-in-class producer and star. In 2005, he founded G-Unit Film & Television, Inc. which has produced a wide variety of content across numerous platforms and sold a myriad of shows to various networks. Among these is the critically acclaimed #1 show on Starz, “Power,” in which he not only co-starred but also served as executive producer and director. He has successfully focused on expanding the “Power” universe with spin-offs ‘’Power Book II: Ghost,’’ “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and “Power Book IV: Force.” G-Unit Film & Television also produced the ABC hit, “For Life,” which is currently in production on season three, “Black Mafia Family” for Starz and recently released the “Black Mafia Family” Docuseries.
In 2023, Jackson announced a non-exclusive multi-project development deal with FOX. G-Unit is also in development on scripted series “Fightland” and “Queen Nzinga” at Starz, “Trill League” at BET+, “Untitled” at Paramount+ with Chad Stahelski attached to direct and a Nicki Minaj starring vehicle, “Lady Danger,” at Freevee. “Hip Hop Homicides” was recently released from G-Unit Film & Television at WeTV. Jackson is also expanding into the podcast space through his new G-Unit Audio banner with the debut of “Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down a Drug Lord” in partnership with iHeartMedia and Lionsgate Sound. The company is also building out its feature slate, starting with a three-picture horror deal as a collaboration with horror phenom Eli Roth and “3BlackDot” and “Expendables 4” upcoming with Millennium and Lionsgate.
The exceptional businessman has served as CEO of G-Unit Records since its inception in 2003 and has since signed a host of multi-platinum artists. Jackson also continues to widen his brand, and in 2016, launched luxury wine and spirits company, Sire Spirits, that owns Le Chemin du Roi Champagne and Branson Cognac. In April 2020, Jackson released his second New York Times Best Selling self-help book “Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter.” Additionally, in January 2020, Jackson received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as was awarded a NAACP award for Best Director in a Drama Series.
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