Music

50 Cent Slams Omari Hardwick’s Complaints, “What is He Talking About?”

50 Cent has responded to Omari Hardwick’s recent criticism of how Power ended, dismissing the actor’s complaints about his character’s demise. During a talk at the Tribeca Film Festival, Hardwick, who played the lead role of Ghost, expressed disappointment with the show’s conclusion, aligning himself with fans who felt let down. “The story wasn’t fitting for how it ended,” he remarked, suggesting that the narrative didn’t honor its audience.

In a fiery Instagram post, 50 Cent, who co-created the hit series with Courtney Kemp, voiced his frustration with Hardwick’s comments. “This [ninja emoji] is a strange bird [bird emoji],” he wrote. “What is he talking about? I always looked out for him. If he needed something, I gave it to him. Now, I understand that didn’t matter.”

While Hardwick mentioned that Starz approached him about returning to the Power universe, negotiations fell through when his terms weren’t met. “It would have to be the perfect thing,” he explained. “They asked me to come back, but they didn’t give me what I wanted. If they had, maybe things would be different.”

Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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