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50 Cent Announces Posthumous Collaboration with Eminem and 2Pac for *Street Fighter* Soundtrack
7/25/2026, 1:33:34 PM
Announcement of a Posthumous Collaboration for the *Street Fighter* Soundtrack
On July 24, 50 Cent revealed during an appearance on Today With Jenna and Sheinelle that he has recorded a new song featuring Eminem and the late Tupac Shakur for the upcoming *Street Fighter* movie soundtrack. He described the track as the film’s theme and said it will be released “shortly,” indicating a launch ahead of the movie’s theatrical debut.
Background and Prior Collaborations
The partnership builds on a history of collaborations between 50 Cent and Eminem, most recently on Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s “Missionary” album for the track “Gunz N Smoke” released in December 2024. While 50 Cent and Eminem have worked together on numerous songs since the early 2000s, this marks the first official pairing that includes Tupac Shakur, whose vocals have never previously appeared on a commercial release alongside Eminem.
Participants and Roles
- Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson – rapper, actor, and star of the live-action remake, portraying the boxer Balrog.
- Marshall “Eminem” Mathers – rapper and longtime collaborator of 50 Cent.
- Tupac Shakur (posthumous) – vocals sourced from unreleased recordings, authorized by his estate.
- Tupac Shakur Estate – granted permission for the use of Shakur’s voice and reportedly approved the final mix.
- ***Street Fighter* Film Production** – a live-action adaptation scheduled for U.S. release on October 16.
Official Statements and Estate Approval
50 Cent emphasized that Tupac’s contributions are not generated by artificial-intelligence technology; instead, they come directly from the rapper’s unreleased catalog. He added that the Shakur family and estate “loved” the resulting track, confirming their endorsement of the collaboration. No additional parties have contested the use of the posthumous vocals.
Release Timing and Film Context
The song is slated to arrive “shortly,” positioning it for release before the film’s October 16 theatrical opening. The *Street Fighter* movie features a star-studded cast that includes Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, country singer Orville Peck, and WWE superstar Roman Reigns (Joe Anoa’i). 50 Cent’s involvement both as a performer on the soundtrack and as an on-screen character underscores his dual contribution to the project’s promotion.
