50 Cent's bid to conquer romantic comedies

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Nov 9, 2009, 12:01 GMT

50 Cent wants to star in a romantic comedy - to get a girlfriend. $1.040,000 per annum on security? US rapper Curtis '50 Cent' 50 Cent wants to become a romantic lead. EPA/DANIEL DEME

$1.040,000 per annum on security? US rapper Curtis '50 Cent' 50 Cent wants to become a romantic lead. EPA/DANIEL DEMEThe 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.He explained: "It would be interesting for people to see that side of me. It would be a challenge, but I've seen artists like Ice Cube transition and challenge themselves. "It's easier if a woman accepts you as a manly man. But a softer moment works, too, because then she'll suddenly see you as a romantic!" The 'Before I Self Destruct' star recently admitted to having a vulnerable side, revealing he spends tens of thousands of dollars protecting himself.He said: "I spend $20,000 a week on security. My home is surrounded by cameras."I need surveillance not only to look out for me but also to protect me. You get all these crazy lawsuits and I need cameras to check on things."