BAYWATCH - HASSELHOFF TO BECOME A RAP STAR

BAYWATCH actor DAVID HASSELHOFF is being transformed into a rap superstar - by pal ICE-T.

The two men have formed a close friendship after becoming neighbours in Los Angeles, and Ice-T is determined to show the world there's more to Hasselhof than meets the eye.

Ice-T enthuses, "The man is a legend.

"And we are going to show a whole new side of him."

The masterplan to turn Hasselhoff, 51, into the new EMINEM will begin later this year (04) when Ice-T produces the singer/actor's new record.

Ice-T continues, "He's gonna come out as HASSLE THE HOFF - I promise you.

"The Hoff will surprise people with his rap skills and humour."