MCN Original Videos '10-for-10 -- Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson & Courtney Kemp

When Starz launched its gritty, urban drama series Power in 2014, it was unclear whether viewers would embrace the exploits of a drug kingpin turned nightclub owner.

Fast forward to today, and Power -- the brainchild of producer Courtney Kemp and rapper/entrepreneur Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson -- has gone on to become Starz's most-viewed series, and the most watched series on premium cable among African-Americans.

In this 2016 interview. Kemp and Jackson discuss their hopes and vision for Power's future.

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.

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