Omari Hardwick, best known for his role as James “Ghost” St. Patrick in the hit series Power, recently found himself in an uncomfortable situation during an interview with Citizen TV Kenya. The actor firmly addressed an interviewer who appeared to misquote him in an attempt to stir up tension between Hardwick and Power producer 50 Cent.
Full stop. Omari was also super dope in a movie called Army of the Dead. Spoiler alert: He was the bridge to a potential sequel and killed it, pun intended.
Back to the drama or near drama. When asked about comments he allegedly made regarding his relationship with 50 Cent, Hardwick was quick to set the record straight. “I’ve never said some things. Where did I say some things?” he asked, visibly frustrated as he pressed the interviewer for evidence of these supposed remarks. The interviewer struggled to respond, prompting Hardwick to issue a stern warning.
“Don’t ever do that, bro,” the actor said, clearly displeased with the attempt to put words in his mouth. “Don’t ever do that. Who said some things? No, who said some things? I didn’t say some things.”
Check out the clip, and shout out to Art of Dialogue for posting this one:
Actor Omari Hardwick checks a reporter for misquoting him by falsely claiming he said things about 50 Cent in an attempt to stir up beef between them.
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) March 19, 2025
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Get this, Hardwick emphasized that he holds no ill will toward 50 Cent or anyone else, suggesting that the media have fabricated any perceived conflict between them. “I don’t really rock like that, do I?” he asked, referencing his reputation for avoiding public feuds. “You know my brand. I don’t say much, I just feed with love, and 50 only gave me love. He might have gave some other people some things, story wise, and then they take those things and then they make whatever story they want to. I lead with love and I stop with love, I don’t go to a new exit.”
Moreover, the conversation then shifted to Hardwick’s iconic role as Ghost, with the actor reflecting on what inspired him to take on the character. He cited legendary actors like Idris Elba, Wood Harris, Tom Hardy, and James Gandolfini as influences. “I always looked at Ghost and I thought ‘I will say yes to this character because Tom Hardy from London could play him,’” Hardwick shared. “Idris Elba could and kind of did as Stringer Bell. Avon Barksdale, one of my favorite human beings God created, is Wood Harris. He’s one of my dearest friends. Wood played Avon, Omari played Ghost. The graduation of all of those characters is Ghost, for sure.”
Hardwick also touched on broader issues in Hollywood, specifically the potential impact of declining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. While he didn’t delve deeply into the topic, his comments hinted at concerns about how such changes could affect the industry’s progress.
Throughout the interview, Hardwick remained composed and articulate, reinforcing his reputation as a thoughtful and principled figure in the entertainment world. By shutting down the attempt to create drama, he made it clear that he values authenticity and integrity over sensationalism.