Celebs changing their appearance in preparation for a role is not new. Like when Renee Zellweger doubled her weight for Bridget Jones or when Christian Bale looked emaciated in The Machinist. Or Gwyneth Paltrow on Shallow Hal. Oh wait, that was a fat suit.

But it was still shocking to see the severe changes in 50 Cent when he dropped from 214 pounds to 160 in only a matter of  nine weeks! See what he looked like after adopting a liquid diet and working out three hours every day. He even got his tattooes removed!

The reason for this incredible weight loss is a movie where 50 Cent played a college football player who’s battling cancer. Looking at the pictures, he does look the part.

The movie will be co-produced by the rapper with Randall Emmett, his partner in Cheetah Vision Films.

50 Cent is currently doing his national Invitation tour and he is getting back into his usual bulkier shape.

(story & images from Huffington Post)