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50 Cent Declares War on Verizon Over STARZ Blackout
1 Oct
Summary
- 50 Cent urged fans to ditch Verizon due to STARZ access loss.
- Verizon Fios customers lost STARZ programming amid dispute.
- Shows like 'Power' and 'Outlander' are affected by the blackout.
Rapper and producer 50 Cent has initiated a public conflict with Verizon, calling on his devoted "Power" fans to abandon the provider. This action stems from Verizon's Fios customers losing access to STARZ programming following a breakdown in distribution negotiations between the two companies.
The STARZ network stated that a new distribution deal could not be reached, leading to the current blackout. This loss of access extends beyond "Power" to include other popular series such as "Outlander," "P-Valley," and "S.W.A.T.: Exiles," as well as STARZ's extensive movie library.
50 Cent's involvement is personal, as his G-Unit Film & Television banner produces "Power" and its related shows, along with "BMF." These series have been instrumental in establishing STARZ as a significant platform for programming featuring Black stars. STARZ President Alison Hoffman echoed concerns, criticizing the blackout and its potential to restrict access to content serving women and underrepresented demographics.
