50 Cent sued by ex-drug lord?

Reportedly, the Power producer is about to have to face mediation with a former kingpin (ironically) by the name of Corey “Ghost” Holland. The $1 billion lawsuit alleges that 50 Cent and fellow executive producer Courtney Kemp stole the idea for their hit Starz series, Power, from Holland’s actual life. Holland claims that his relationship with Kemp’s father goes back to the 1990s and that they remained in touch until 2007 when Holland allegedly mailed a CD he made for at-risk youth to Kemp’s father.

According to AllHipHop, 50 Cent and Holland are scheduled to appear at a mediation conference in May. Holland has also accused 50 cent and his associates of bullying and making threats to his life. He claims that 50 Cent has thrown “a lot of subliminal shots” at him since the lawsuit was filed.

50 Cent Sued By Ex-Drug Lord for $1B Over “Power” & Has to Face Mediation

Holland has said that he wants to keep the fight in court but is not afraid of any kind of confrontation. However, he has also filed a motion to legally protect his interests and his family if violence becomes necessary to protect them. Holland made accusations that 50 Cent visited his house on two occasions to intimidate him and that his entourage was armed.

Despite the lawsuit, Power has seen much success, with numerous spin-offs, including the infamous Power Book II: Ghost and Raising Kanan. The entire Power universe has been heralded by many, but the lawsuit filed by Holland has cast a shadow over the series. Stay tuned for more updates as the mediation conference approaches.

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