US rapper 50 Cent is to front a new reality TV show that has been inspired by his rise from the streets to commercial and business stardom, MTV broadcasters have revealed.

The show, which has yet to be titled, will see 16 contestants compete in a series of business challenges.

Each week the rapper will whittle down the contestants with the eventual winner securing a scholarship on a business program, reports Billboard.

MTV is turning to a number of hip-hop stars for hits summer programming schedule, with rapper’s T.I. and P Diddy also due to front shows.

(by Jason Gregory)