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50 Cent thinks Zayn Malik could be the next Justin Timberlake

50 Cent thinks Zayn Malik's career progression could be like Justin Timberlake's.

The Brit left boyband One Direction in March to live a more normal life.

Rapper 50 Cent previously revealed his desire to work with Malik, who has also collaborated with Naughty Boy.

Speaking to MTV, the US star likened Malik to Timberlake, who formed a successful solo career after the demise of N'Sync.

50 Cent said: "His vision on his own is always different from what it is in the group. Like Justin Timberlake, as Justin Timberlake, away from the group – it’s a lot of potential."

The rap man meanwhile said in March about the prospect of working with Malik:

"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.

"I'd happily sign him up to my label, mentor him and have him working with the biggest rappers on the planet."

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