Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson's new drama show Black Mafia Family has received a series order from Starz network.
Jackson, who created the critically-acclaimed show Power for the network, will serve as executive producer for the new series, reported Variety.
Black Mafia Family is part of rapper-turned-actor's mega overall deal at Starz with G-Unit Film and Television banner.
Randy Huggins,who is also aboard as executive producer, will write the script.
It will follow the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980's and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in this country.
"Demetrius Big Meech Flenory's charismatic leadership, combined with Terry Southwest T Flenory's business acumen allows and the duo to take their vision beyond the drug trade and into the world of Hip Hop," read the official synopsis.
Starz and Lionsgate Television will produce in collaboration with G-Unit. Terri Kopp and Anthony Wilson also serve as executive producers on the series.
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