50 Cent posted astounding photos of his 54 pound weight loss on Facebook. The rapper and actor said he dropped the weight for his role in “Things Fall Apart,” a film he wrote in honor of a friend who died from cancer. The movie’s about a cancer-stricken college football player.

According to 50, he dropped 54 pounds in nine weeks – dropping from 214 to 160 – by sticking to a liquid diet and walking on the treadmill for three hours a day. 50 stars in the film alongside Ray Liotta and Mario Van Peebles, who also directs the movie. 50 also had his tattoos removed for the role. He’s showing some hardcore work ethic and an intense commitment to the role. Could he be trying for an Oscar?

50 Cent’s on tour now and promises he’s putting the weight back on. Apparently the thing he’s been craving is Chili’s baby back ribs. At this point he can probably eat them three times a day for a few weeks without a problem.