50 Cent has sparked fresh excitement across hip-hop and gaming circles after publicly calling on Eminem to contribute new music to the upcoming Street Fighter movie soundtrack, reigniting speculation about a possible reunion between the longtime collaborators.
The rapper and media executive, who plays Balrog in the forthcoming film adaptation of the iconic video game franchise, made the comments amid online chatter surrounding his appearance in the movie. While some fans have expressed skepticism about the project, 50 Cent appears eager to shift the conversation toward what could become one of the film’s most anticipated elements: its music.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, December 13, the G-Unit founder hinted that Eminem could be involved in shaping the soundtrack, writing, “I’m gonna get @eminem on deck to make some music for this movie Street Fighter. New Music on the way!” The post stopped short of confirming Eminem’s participation, but it was enough to energize fans familiar with the duo’s extensive collaborative history.
Although 50 Cent has been relatively quiet on the solo music front in recent years, Eminem remains creatively active. The Detroit rapper has continued recording, whether through recent releases tied to The Death Of Slim Shady era or other soundtrack-related projects. That ongoing momentum has fueled optimism that the Street Fighter film could serve as another high-profile outlet for new material.
Scheduled for release on October 16, 2026, Street Fighter still has ample time for its creative pieces to come together. That window leaves room for several possibilities, ranging from entirely new recordings to the strategic licensing of existing tracks that fit the film’s tone and characters — particularly Balrog’s on-screen presence.
The soundtrack conversation also arrives during a busy period for 50 Cent beyond music and film. His executive production role on Netflix’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning has generated widespread attention, praise, and controversy, adding to an already eventful media run. Despite legal threats and public debate surrounding the docuseries, 50 Cent has openly welcomed the attention and viewership.
For Eminem, involvement in Street Fighter would mark another crossover between hip-hop and gaming culture. He recently appeared in a Slim Shady-themed mission within the Hitman video game series, but for many fans, the prospect of new music remains far more compelling. If the collaboration materializes, it could become one of the film’s strongest selling points well before its theatrical debut.
