Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson is among the biggest stars in the global music scene. Now, the rap icon has conquered the television business as well as the Executive Producer of several new TV series including Power which was renewed for a second season immediately after its premiere on Starz. Jackson shared his excitement about Power with Georgi R. Chakarov in an exclusive interview for the June 2014 edition of TVBIZZ Russia.

Curtis, you are among the biggest rap stars in the world, what provoked you to enter the TV business?

50: I think TV has changed and evolved greatly in recent years, the quality is similar to the level in movies now. The networks and production companies are now spending the money to have the artistic creativity you see in films on TV.

Tell us more about Power and how did you decide to back it?

50: I was driven to tell the story of Power based on my own personal experiences. Overall it is an outline of what a lot of people are trying to accomplish. It's showing a person at the point where they have made it to the top and are struggling between creating a new direction or staying with a different type of lifestyle.

I think a lot of people will be able to relate to the narrative and themes of Power. It is a multi-faceted romantic tragedy set in NY's club scene, it can be viewed in many different ways and the characters all portray roles that many can associate with.

Is the story related in any way to your personal life and experiences? What music will we hear on the show?

50: Ghost, the main character of the show, is someone that is in one lifestyle and would like to be in another, he has a legitimate business while doing things on the illegal side. There was a point in my life where I could definitely identify with some aspects of him.

I provided the music supervision for Power and the audience will hear music from my upcoming album, Animal Ambition, including the show's theme song, Big Rich Town. I wanted to let the musical component speak to the audience as they are watching the show.

You are becoming more and more active on the TV scene. What new projects are you looking into or have in development?

50: I Executive Produce Dream School on SundanceTV, which will be back for a second season in Fall 2014, the show creates a place for troubled teens to turn their lives around in a place of learning where the educators are prominent achievers and leaders. This show is really important to me and I am so honored to be able to help offer these kids a chance to change their lives around.

You have also hosted and produced a couple of reality shows. Are you going to continue to invest in such projects?

50: I love all types of TV shows and am always looking at every type of potential project to see if it is the right next show for me.

How would you compare TV and film business to rap business? Which one is easier?

50: I don't necessarily think one is easier than the other, they're both just different processes. I take all projects very seriously and put my all into the preparation for them.

You've had many life-changing experiences in your life which one has given you the biggest inspiration? What is the Power that keeps you going?

50: The power that keeps me going is being able to create.

What was the first thing you did after signing your first million-dollar deal with Aftermath?

50: It wasn't the first thing I did but the best thing I ever did after that deal was buying a house for my grandparents who raised me.

What does a 'normal' day look like for 50 Cent today?

50: There is really no such thing as a normal day for me but everyday involves me working and putting my all into whichever projects I may be working on on that particular day. That will never change.

What kind of music do you like besides rap?

50: I really like Justin Timberlake, I would love to work with him again. And Drake and Rihanna are on top of their game right now.