Is Zayn Malik about to sign with 50 Cent’s record label for solo career?

It’s only been a matter of weeks since Simon Cowell said he’d be happy for his beloved One Direction boys to go off and do their own thing.

But some pretty big names in the music industry are already lining up to work with them.

Rapper 50 Cent has said he happily sign Zayn Malik to his record label if he wants to launch a massive solo career.

He told The Sun on Sunday: “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.”

The star is even happy to work with Zayn’s current boss Simon on any new projects, so with his experience and Si’s genius brains, Zayn could have some exciting times ahead.

Fiddy added: “I have always wanted to work with Simon, so this could be a joint venture.

“There is no doubt the members of One Direction are going to launch solo careers, and sometimes the bravest go on to be the biggest. Look at Justin Timberlake.”

Zayn, as a rapper? Hmmm, the new Justin Timberlake, maybe...

GALLERY: Zayn Malik with kittens, puppies and babies