50 Cent wants to star in a romantic comedy - to get a girlfriend.

The rapper-and-actor - who has a 12-year-old son Marquise with former partner Shaniqua Tompkins - wants to challenge himself with a new movie direction away from his previous outings in action adventures as he believes it would show off a softer side to his personality.

50 Cent spends $20,000 a week on security to protect himself.

The 'Candy Shop' rapper - who was shot at nine times during an incident in 2000 and has openly admitted to dealing drugs in the past - takes extreme measures both to protect himself and his property and also to ensure he doesn't get sued.

50 Cent makes violent records to please his fans.

The rapper said the public expect him to make certain records and he has accepted no matter how many albums he produces, he will have to reference his tough upbringing in New York.