*EURweb was on the scene at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood to witness the newest piece of Black cinema at the “Moses the Black” movie premiere, executive produced by hip-hop icon and mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Also in attendance were Power series stars Kris Lofton and Kay Eye, as well as Omar Epps, Chukwudi Iwuji, Wiz Khalifa, Quavo, Skilla Baby, and The Office star Leslie David Baker, all of whom arrived to show support for 50 Cent’s latest feature film — a mix of faith and Chicago street culture.
The energy in the atmosphere was unmatched. Black Hollywood illuminated the premiere with undeniable style, substance, and soul, turning the night into a celebration of storytelling, culture, and collective power.
The red carpet interviews struck every note — powerful, heartfelt, and often hilarious. These kings brought an energy that shifted between snaps of agreement and emotional moments. When we connected with the ever-magnetic Chukwudi Iwuji, he shared reflections on roles ranging from portraying villains to biblical apostles.
“I think it goes into a really personal place that I’ve never been before. Because I come from a family that’s very steeped in faith and always questions spiritually with me. So playing a character that goes through that route is very important to me; he was also a gangster on that side of it. My presence in the film is very impactful when it happens, so I wanted to make sure I delivered what this guy represented every chance I had.”
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Staying poised as ever, Iwuji revealed what about Sinners makes Hollywood uncomfortable.
“I think it’s wonderful cuz as you say, black cinema doesn’t just tell one kind of story. Whether it’s about vampires, musicians, or classical music, we all have that too. What’s beautiful about Sinners is that we’re gonna take one of the most popular genres and say it doesn’t just belong to one demographic; we can do it and make it work. And that’s what was beautiful about it, I love vampires, and I love horror, so when that happened I was like about time, about bloody time.”
Power acting sensation Kris Lofton spoke about the importance of seeing Black stories told in theaters.
“Because it shows people that we do have a voice and we can make people show up and show out. We can kill the box office, too. It just shows that up-and-coming creators, those filmmakers, those actors continue to push forward with those stories because they will and can be told.”
When asked which person and character from Moses the Black he would choose as his right-hand man on Power, Lofton didn’t hesitate, saying Omar. When asked why, Lofton explained:
“Because he’s a legend, and J Reed, his character from In Too Deep, is the perfect selection for his show.”
Power newcomer Kay Eye was asked about the music influencers on set and who kept the energy high.
“To keep it honest with you and keep it 100, Wiz was the one who had the control over the soundtrack and playlist. I haven’t gotten the chance to listen to it yet, but if I know Wiz, I know it’s fire!”
The Chicago actor was also asked about the discourse surrounding the Oscar-nominated hit film Sinners and why it’s important to keep Black TV shows and films relevant in today’s film culture — and why this movie makes sense at this moment.
“I think it’s important because black cinema is what really controls the narrative if you break it down. If you go historically over film, the film industry has always pulled from our stories, to make a difference, to draw people in, and its no different from this film. If you’re talking about spiritually, you’re talking about the culture of our people. And that’s true spiritually, and that’s what this film is.”
Acting icon Omar Epps shared what young talent often doesn’t realize about longevity in the industry.
“Longevity takes patience. That’s really the key, patience. You want to build. I don’t want to use the old metaphor, but it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. And I think that when we’re young, were so ambitious we thought we could do it all, but look at it like tending to a garden, it takes time to cultivate a beautiful garden. Flowers don’t grow overnight; it takes time. So you gotta look at whatever endeavor you do, take the time to cultivate it.”
When asked what it would take for him to produce a Love & Basketball series, Epps responded:
“I don’t know, that’s not my call, I mean, if you can get a few Brinks full of money now. I’m just joking. It’s such a blessing to have been a part of Love and Basketball, and I’ve spoken with Gina Prince, who obviously wrote and directed the film. It’s just kind of one of those things that we made something really special, so let’s just leave it alone.”
The evening became more than a film premiere — it was a powerful reminder of the magic that unfolds when Black men in Hollywood come together to support and uplift one another. As the Moses the Black red carpet came to a close, the energy left by these trailblazers — breaking barriers while holding the door open for the next generation — still lingered in the air.
Moses the Black opens this Friday, January 30 (2026). Find out more info here.
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