Pictures of 50 Cent looking like cracked out cancer patient hit the Internet yesterday and caused a sensation, until it came out that his emaciated appearance was helped along with Photoshop and stage makeup.

Two days ago Curtis was seen with his aunt in S. Carolina where he’s shooting a Roots special for VH1. In the documentary, he traces his family tree (I don’t know why his family tree requires a TV special unless it turns out he’s related to 2Pac or something).

Photo: RR