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50 Cent sort of plays a villainous role in the hip-hop world as a big-time troll on social media. However, he could actually be taking a real part in the upcoming Street Fighter movie. Thanks to reports from AllHipHop and Nexus Point News, the multi-hyphenate is rumored to be in talks to play Balrog from the video game franchise.
For those who aren't familiar, Balrog is known as a disgraced fighter in the Street Fighter world. As Nexus Point News writes, "Hailing from the slums of Las Vegas, Nevada, he rose through the ranks as a ruthless prizefighter that clawed his way to fame with sheer brutality and determination. However, Balrog's sadistic nature ultimately led him down a dark path of cheating and dirty tactics in the ring."
Their description continues, "[They] led to severe injuries and even death among his opponents, along with a steadfast ban from the world of professional boxing. This fall from grace made him a perfect recruit for the villainous terrorist organization Shadaloo... He became the brutal enforcer of its leader, M. Bison."
Balrog made his first appearance in the franchise in Street Fighter II: The World Warrior.
As it stands, the project is still really in its development. So, there's a decent chance that 50 Cent doesn't even land this gig. But still, he is fueling the rumors on his Instagram. In his post that includes the Nexus Point News article, he writes, "No Days off, Let’s work all roads lead to Shreveport [bomb emoji] Boom [dashing away emoji]."
This would be a fun role for Fif, and we hope that does pan out for him. So far, we know that Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) is set to direct the film. Moreover, the latest draft was written by Dalan Musson (Captain America: Brave New World). Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji will portray Ken and Ryu. Additionally, Jason Momoa is going to be Blanka, Roman Reigns will be Akuma, and Orville Peck is set to play Vega.
10cc drummer Paul Burgess has announced that he is leaving the band because the demands of touring have become too much for him.
The 75-year-old musician, who also spent time performing with Jethro Tull, Camel, Magna Carta, and The Icicle Works, has chosen to walk away from the legendary rock group after more than five decades.
He shared: “After so many wonderful years with 10cc, I must admit that the rigours of touring are no longer manageable for me as I get older, and I feel it’s time to let go of the long hours in airports and endless travel on buses.
“I’m not planning to stop playing altogether. I will still perform but at a pace that feels right, working alongside old friends and a new group of fellow musicians called The Guilty Men.”
Frontman Graham Gouldman confessed that it will feel unusual to perform without his “longest-running musical associate.”
He explained: “When Paul and I first joined forces in 10cc, we never could have imagined that we’d still be at it after 30 years, let alone 52.
“Paul has been my longest musical partner and it will feel different to turn around and see another drummer, but I completely understand why he no longer wants to sit on a plane for 14 hours or wake up in a new hotel every day for weeks at a time.”
Ben Stone, who has previously played with Mike and The Mechanics and Bonnie Tyler, will be taking over on drums.
Paul, who had several runs with 10cc after joining in 1973, performed his final show with the I’m Not In Love band in Alexandria, Virginia this past September.
The group is set to continue their And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour in the UK next year.
