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50 Cent provides a first look at Eminem as White Boy Rick in STARZ's 'Black Mafia Family' series amid the episode being leaked by the network.

50 Cent has shared a first look at Eminemas White Boy Rick in his Black Mafia Family series before the episode airs on Sunday (November 14). Em plays the role of the famed FBI informant who was sentenced to life in prison at the age 17 for possession of cocaine. As well as executive producing BMF,50 Cent also directed season ones seventh episode starring Eminem, although things didnt completely go to plan. Episode 7 of BMF is the best work i have done directing to date, he wrote on Instagram alongside the photos. Im disappointed that STARZ handled this so poorly. I used my personal relationships to make things happen they couldnt have made happen. @eminem thank you for doing this for me. I love you bro, you know im rolling wit you till the wheels fall off. A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) STARZ accidentally released the episode on Sunday (November 7) before taking it down hours later, with 50 Cent voicing his anger at the television network on Instagram. Starz is a shit show, they better sell it fast, he said. They put the fucking BMF show on, then took it down. what network does that? They just ruined the anticipation of The episode i directed, I WORKED HARD ON THIS. I cant work with these people anymore. A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) Eminem received support from the real White Boy Rickin August, with Richard Wershe Jr. revealing how excited he was about being played by Slim Shady. Hes a professional, he said at the time. Everything he does, he does very well. His music speaks for itself. Hes an icon, hes a legend. This for him will be a small thing. I think hell kill it whatever he does, man. Im a fan. Its an honor to have him do it. Hes a Detroit legend, I have a huge name here. So, from one Detroiter to another, just kill it. Read more