If you are well-versed in the hip-hop world, then you must be familiar with 50 Cent, who is one of the most well-known and respected American rappers who has made an influence on the hip-hop globe.

The 46-year-old rapper achieved the unfathomable in 2011 when he shed around 54 pounds in order to be able to convincingly portray a cancer patient. He (50 Cent) archived this by going on a liquid diet and jogging on a thread mill for several weeks.

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50 Cent played the role of Deon, a collegiate football player who was diagnosed with cancer.

During the course of the film, the plot revolves around Deon, a football player who finds himself in serious danger after being diagnosed with cancer while at the peak of his football career.

As luck would have it for 50 Cent, the film was an instant hit when it was released in 2011.

This just go on to show the kind of dedication actors and actresses put into their work in order to make some of our favourite movies look as realistic as possible.