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50 Cent Taps Eminem for New Music in Upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ Film
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is making major waves in the entertainment industry, not only with his recent casting in the highly anticipated Street Fighter film but also with an exciting announcement for music fans. The multi-talented artist revealed he’s bringing legendary rapper Eminem on board to create new music for the movie, further intertwining his impressive work in film, music, and production.
The news broke shortly after buzz surrounding Jackson’s role as Balrog in the video game adaptation. Taking to Instagram, 50 Cent shared the update directly with his followers, writing, “I’m gonna get @eminem on deck to make some music for this movie Street Fighter. New Music on the way!”
This revelation quickly ignited social media, with fans expressing enthusiastic anticipation for new material from the long-standing collaborators. Comments poured in, with one fan noting, “‘Imma get Eminem to do a song’ that’s the best flex you can have lowkey,” while another remarked, “50 cent got so much momentum right now it’s crazy,” accompanied by fire emojis. The dedication to his role and the potential for new Eminem tracks were frequently highlighted, with one fan stating, “This Movie is looking good already and to put some New Eminem music to go along with it will make it even more epic make it happen 50.”
The announcement follows the 2025 Game Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on December 11, where the cast and filmmakers offered a first look at the Street Fighter movie. Directed by Kitao Sakurai and set in 1993, the film’s official synopsis teases a thrilling plot: “Estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate and fury.”
The synopsis further warns of a “deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!”
Jackson joins an impressive ensemble cast that includes Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai as Akuma, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim, Eric André as Don Sauvage, and Jason Momoa as Blanka.
Other notable cast members are Orville Peck as Vega, Olivier Richters as Zangief, Hirooki Goto as E. Honda, Rayna Vallandingham as Juli, Alexander Volkanovski as Joe, Kyle Mooney as Marvin, and Mel Jarnson as Cammy.
This latest venture for 50 Cent comes on the heels of his recent public commentary and media projects related to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Sean “P Diddy” Combs.
Street Fighter is slated for a theatrical release on October 16, 2026.