Starz Greenlights Drama ‘Black Mafia Family’

Starz has ordered crime drama “Black Mafia Family” from producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The logline: “Black Mafia Family” is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in this country. Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory’s charismatic leadership, Terry “Southwest T” Flenory’s business acumen, and the fraternal partnership’s vision beyond the drug trade and into the world of hip-hop would render the brothers iconic on a global level. Their unwavering belief in family loyalty would be the cornerstone of their partnership and the crux of their eventual estrangement. This is a story about love, family, and capitalism in the pursuit of the American dream.

Jackson will executive produce the series alongside Randy Huggins (“Power”), who will also serve as writer. The series will be produced through Jackson’s G-Unit Film and Television in association with Starz and Lionsgate Television. Terri Kopp and Anthony Wilson also serve as executive producers on the series. Kathryn Tyus-Adair is the Starz executive overseeing “Black Mafia Family” on behalf of Starz.