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Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is using his success for good. The mogul recently helped pay for slain Queen's teen funeral, and now Variety reports, Sundance Channel has picked up "Dream School", 50's and Jamie Oliver's unscripted uplifting reality series.
According to Variety, Sundance Channel signed on for six hour long episodes of the series which was formatted in the UK by Oliver. The show centers troubled teens, who are paired up with mentors from various professions including musicians, politicians, and more.
"The series of Dream School we did in the U.K. was one of the things I'm most proud of. We literally changed the lives of many of the kids for the better...Despite being told in school that they would never achieve anything, they were actually very gifted at art or acting and went on to achieve great things," Oliver Told Variety.
50 Cent and Oliver will co-produce the series, as Jackson will exec produce through his G-Unit Films and TV banner, and Oliver through his shingle Fresh One Prods, according to Variety.
"The importance of 'Dream School' is monumental. Helping to inspire these students to reach their potential is personally gratifying," 50 said.
Stay tuned for word on the series premiere. Will you be tuning in?
Check out the Trailer for "Jamie's Dream School" UK:
