50 Cent Breaks Ground on G-Dome, Reveals AI Investment Made Him Rich

G-Unit Studios officially launched its headquarters in Shreveport in April 2026. Prior to this, Mayor Tom Arceneaux honored Jackson with a key to the city and proclaimed April 18 as "50 Cent Day" during a ceremony at Government Plaza on April 18, 2024. In January 2026, G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC, formalized plans to invest over $124 million across three entertainment venues in Northwest Louisiana. Louisiana Economic Development committed up to $50 million in performance-based funding for eligible infrastructure, with Jackson pledging $74 million. The Shreveport City Council further solidified the partnership on May 13, 2026, by unanimously extending the G-Unit Studios lease from 30 years to an impressive 99 years. This extended agreement also includes G-Unit's control of the Empowering People in Careers Center, slated for career training. As of June 10, 2026, the G-Stage Arena was reported to be 20-25% complete, G-Unit Studio about 10% done, and the G-Dome 15-20% complete.

This ambitious project positions G-Unit Studios as the second-largest Black-owned entertainment hub in the country. The company has already acquired 13 downtown properties. The initiative is projected to deliver an economic impact of $18.8 billion and support more than 6,000 jobs statewide, with an estimated $300 million in wages over the next two decades. To foster local talent and create opportunities, G-Unit Studios has partnered with the City of Shreveport Community Development Department, hosting job registration events for positions in film production and the entertainment industry. These efforts include workforce training programs in areas like set design, production management, and post-production, with plans to collaborate with local schools and universities. A 24-hour temporary workforce registration event was held at the Shreveport Convention Center from July 9 to 10, 2024.

Speaking on the extensive production pipeline, Temple Williams, an entertainment executive and spokesman for G-Unit, emphasized that G-Unit's more than 40 projects across 12 networks aim to create a "world of production" in Shreveport, attracting "world class artists and technicians." Wade Marshall of the Shreveport-Bossier Film and Entertainment Commission and G-Unit Growth Advisor Orville Hall are also key figures in this undertaking, alongside Steven Savva, the attorney overseeing Jackson's business ventures.

For Shreveport, this venture carries immense significance. The city, once known as "Hollywood South," saw its film industry decline after the early 2000s, culminating in the closure of Millennium Studios in 2016. The city acquired Millennium Studios for $3.8 million in 2022, setting the stage for its revitalization. Jackson's history of successful business ventures, including a lucrative Vitaminwater partnership, G-Unit Records, G-Unit Clothing Company, SMS Audio, Sire Spirits, and a rediscovered Bitcoin investment, underscores his entrepreneurial acumen. His extensive television career, including executive-producing and starring in the "Power" series and its spin-offs, as well as "BMF" and "Hip Hop Homicides," further demonstrates his industry influence. He also curated the "Humor & Harmony Festival" in Shreveport, which boosted the local economy, with a temporary G-Dome utilized for after-parties during the 2025 event.

With the G-Dome now officially underway and a massive investment in the city's future, 50 Cent’s vision for Shreveport is taking concrete shape. The project promises to re-establish the city's reputation as an entertainment hub, generating substantial economic growth and creating numerous opportunities for its residents.