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Janice · 10-30-2005, 12:26 AM

Studio Takes Down Some 50 Cent Billboards

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Paramount Pictures is removing some billboards promoting the upcoming 50 Cent film "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" after community activists complained they promoted gun violence. The billboards depict the rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, holding a gun in his left hand and a microphone in his right. At least two were near schools.

A studio spokesman said Friday that Paramount was evaluating the locations of the billboards and taking some down. He declined further comment.

One of the signs was located in front of a charter school in Altadena and another sign was near a school in south Los Angeles, areas that have struggled with gang violence.

Activists in a south Los Angeles neighborhood staged a rally Tuesday to protest the signs. Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich sent a letter Wednesday to Paramount President Brad Grey calling for immediate removal of the billboards.

"The billboard conveys to students a disturbing message actively promoting gun violence, criminal behavior and gang affiliation," Antonovich wrote.

"Get Rich or Die Tryin'" stars Jackson as a drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his true passion - music. It is scheduled to open Nov. 9.

ABlairican Pie · 10-30-2005, 01:21 AM

Good call. Enough of this gun bravado BS.

Killing or maiming someone with gun violence is not cool. Sorry.

Steve M. · 11-05-2005, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain ABlairica

Good call. Enough of this gun bravado BS.

Killing or maiming someone with gun violence is not cool. Sorry.

I agree. Whatever happened to "peace and love?" 50 Cent
is not cool in what he's doing.

rusyd · 11-05-2005, 11:59 PM

I heard about that on the news. What kind of message are they trying to display here anyway?

Mr.Clairvoyant · 11-09-2005, 11:10 PM

Everyone needs to quit hatin on 50 he is doing his thing and making money there have been plenty of movies that portray actors with guns and drugs and violence. Damn I wish that people realize that this is a movie and most movies are based on fictional things

10-30-2005, 12:26 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Studio Takes Down Some 50 Cent Billboards Studio Takes Down Some 50 Cent Billboards LOS ANGELES (AP) - Paramount Pictures is removing some billboards promoting the upcoming 50 Cent film "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" after community activists complained they promoted gun violence. The billboards depict the rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, holding a gun in his left hand and a microphone in his right. At least two were near schools. A studio spokesman said Friday that Paramount was evaluating the locations of the billboards and taking some down. He declined further comment. One of the signs was located in front of a charter school in Altadena and another sign was near a school in south Los Angeles, areas that have struggled with gang violence. Activists in a south Los Angeles neighborhood staged a rally Tuesday to protest the signs. Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich sent a letter Wednesday to Paramount President Brad Grey calling for immediate removal of the billboards. "The billboard conveys to students a disturbing message actively promoting gun violence, criminal behavior and gang affiliation," Antonovich wrote. "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" stars Jackson as a drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his true passion - music. It is scheduled to open Nov. 9.

10-30-2005, 01:21 AM	#2
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Banning Fiddy Cent billboards Good call. Enough of this gun bravado BS. Killing or maiming someone with gun violence is not cool. Sorry.
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11-05-2005, 11:59 PM	#4
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	I heard about that on the news. What kind of message are they trying to display here anyway?

11-09-2005, 11:10 PM	#5
Mr.Clairvoyant Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 30, 2005 Posts: 139	Everyone needs to quit hatin on 50 he is doing his thing and making money there have been plenty of movies that portray actors with guns and drugs and violence. Damn I wish that people realize that this is a movie and most movies are based on fictional things