Last year, we saw a much different N.O.R.E. when he surfaced with quite a bit of extra weight on him. However, he's changing that by getting healthy, and as reportedly lost over 65 pounds.

Via his new blog, 57thAve, the rapper said that via a vegan diet and exercise, he's been able to shed a few pounds, which he's been documenting in a 12-part vlog.

Despite the weight-loss, it's still the same old N.O.R.E. though.

"We are switching it up from the Hang Hang Hood Chicken blogs, to the Hang Hang Hood Vegan blogs. Same N.O.R.E., same hood talk," he said.

The rapper has begun running, and in September started a hardcore workout, thanks to a weight loss competition with fellow rapper Busta Rhymes.

N.O.R.E. admits that his health turnaround is all part of his New Year's resolution. And, to top it all off, he's given up drinking as well.

"Still haven't had a drink," he confessed.

Stay up to date with N.O.R.E. at 57thAve.WordPress.com.