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T.I. to Play ‘Hip Hop Cop’ Derrick Parker in Drama Series in Development at CBS All Access, 50 Cent to Produce
Joe Otterson TV ReporterCBS All Access is developing a series about former NYPD detective Derrick Parker with Tip “T.I.” Harris attached to star and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson onboard as an executive producer, Variety has learned.The project is currently titled “Twenty Four Seven.” It is based on the book “Notorious C.O.P.: The Inside Story of the Tupac, Biggie, and Jam Master Jay Investigations from NYPD’s First ‘Hip-Hop Cop'” by Parker and Matt Diehl.During his time with the NYPD, Parker worked for the Bronx Narcotics Division, Brooklyn North Homicide Squad, Cold Case Squad, Homicide Squad, and the Intel Unit, per his bio.
