Rapper 50 Cent has said that he would "happily" sign One Direction's Zayn Malik to his record label.
Speaking to The Irish Sun, the 39-year-old said: "If Zayn wants a rap career, just because of who he is, he is going to sell records.
"But if he wants to be credible, he has to be with the right people."
He continued: "I'd happily sign him up to my label, mentor him and have him working with the biggest rappers on the planet.
"I have always wanted to work with Simon [Cowell] so this could be a joint venture."
50 Cent added: "There is no doubt that members of One Direction are going to launch solo careers, and sometimes the bravest go on to be the biggest. Look at Justin Timberlake."
