In an effort to make himself more “accessible” to the major film producers and movie studios here in Hollywood, we have just learned that 50 Cent has removed some of his more iconic tattoos. It’s no secret 50 has ramped up his film career (see Diddy career path) as his music side dwindles down and the tattoo removals are just the beginning of a 50 Cent the rapper¬†to Curtis Jackson the actor rebranding effort. 50 recently stated:

‚ÄúI took some of the tattoos off because on the movie set, if we got a six o‚Äôclock call time, I have to be there two o‚Äôclock the night before. I gotta go through four hours of make up before we go ahead and play the role. So, I just took it off my arm. My right arm.”

¬†Although the arm tats will be gone, 50 is not completley doing away with his old image as his signature ‚Äú50 Cent‚Äù and ‚ÄúSouthside‚Äù tattoos on his back will stay…for now.