As rapper 50 Cent, has lost 50 pounds in preparation for his new movie “Things Fall Apart.” Jackson wrote, produced and financed the screen play himself. This movie will star himself, Mario Van Peebles, Ray Liotta, and Lynn Whitfield.

Jackson will play a Heisman who strives to make in the league but ends up being hit with an illness. Jackson was motivated to write the screenplay after witnessing his friend experience cancer. Jackson took the emotions from his friend and was able to replicate them in his new film.

Music is still plays a big part of Jackson’s live, but he feels that acting is a great outlet for him to take a break from the music business. Jackson, also known as 50 Cent, has recently returned to the music scene with the launch of his new US tour, “Invitation Tour.”