January 06, 2009 @ 1:10 pm

50 Cent Loses His ‘Money and Power’ At MTV

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Network pulls the plug on his reality series after only six episodes

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Our shows are going to focus less on loud and silly hooks and more on young people proving themselves

Donald Trump’s bold taunt that 50 Cent’s MTV reality series “The Money and the Power” will fail initially seemed cruel. But now it seems like Trump was speaking prophetically.

Recently, MTV cancelled the “Apprentice”-esque show after only six episodes due to poor ratings. “Power” centered around 14 kids competing in goofy tasks to win 50’s affection, $100,000, and a shot at becoming a mogul.

In November, Trump scoffed at the idea of the entire show. “It was a copy of ‘The Apprentice,” Trump said. “It will fail because he's not Trump.”

50, never the one to back down from lightweight beef, replied, “What's the matter with Donald?' He's got a little age on him. He must be getting senile.” Apparently not.

MTV has said that just because they showed 50 the door, doesn’t mean they’re going to give up on new reality shows with a similar theme.

"Our new shows will feature themes of affirmation and accomplishment," Brian Graden, MTV Networks' vice president of entertainment, told the New York Post. "Our shows are going to focus less on loud and silly hooks and more on young people proving themselves."

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Gimme a break! LOL. 50 is such a fake! Holy shit the man is a joke. He bought some good beats, and now he's taking some bad ones. Had to happen. The real sauce is Biggie. Is, was, will be, until another giant come along to even try to fill those beautiful shoes. I just saw Nororious and man, it took my breath away.

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cocoa49 says:

what are you people talking about....i been watching the episodes each week

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aibekwe says:

"Affirmation and accomplishment"??? That's a joke. They just debuted some silly show so a bunch of overprivileged kids can try to become BFFs with Brody Jenner. That is some real QUALITY entertainment - not "loud and silly" at all.

Where's the MTV of yesteryear?

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Immaculate_1 says:

MTV is a joke I don't like watchin them any more. Music Television my ass haha...50 you still the man pimp