World I want to introduce you to a very special young man. This is 16yr old Fernando. A junior at Coosa High School in Rome, GA. He was diagnosed with cancer in the 6th grade. That same year his left leg had to be amputated, and by his 9th grade year he had to remove a tumor due to cancer spreading. Oct 2015 his left arm was amputated due to a tumor found in his upper arm. On Feb 24th, 2016 Fernando got word that cancer had spread to his left lung and this would be his final fight. One of his final wishes was to meet me. We did just that this past Saturday, on my set. In Atlanta, GA. This kid's perspective on life knocked me off my feet. Smile on his face, funny as hell, sincere and calm. Easily one of the coolest kids I've ever met and a meeting I'll never forget. Finally got to bed that night 'bout 3am and thought about my meeting w/ Fernando. Thought what a powerful reminder to be as grateful as we can be, love the heck outta our family and friends and squeeze every bit out of life possible, 'cause we never know what's around the corner. Fernando had a special shirt made for me. On the front reads "Fernando's Fight. Strength, Courage, Determination" and on the back, "The People's Champ". He embodies every word on that shirt - especially The People's Champ. That's exactly what you are buddy, a Champion of the people, by inspiring all those around you. Including me. Stay strong and thank you for blessing me with your time. Your bud ~ DJ Ps.. tell your boys I had fun talkin' trash w/ em. Next time I see any of 'em I'm whuppin' that ass. Instagram ดารา @therock 151,232
Kaboom! Welcome the Queen of Latin Pop herself @belindapop to #BAYWATCH! Had a great day of rehearsals with her and tomorrow we'll be ready to rock and roll. She's already a massive music star who could easily "settle" with her success, but she's hungry and focused to expand, grow and succeed globally. I dig it! Aaaaaaaand this chick is very funny and is playing the perfect role in our movie. #OnSet #QueenOfLatinPop #BigDaddyGonnaSpeakSpanishInThisScene #BAYWATCH MAY 2017 Instagram ดารา @therock 35,549
Our movie #CentralIntelligence has it all: Action, comedy and big, brown, handsome, tattooed, talented 250lbs of brown eyed soul manliness. Then there's some cat named @KevinHart4Real who plays a very small cameo in the film. Maybe he says a line or two, but I'm not sure, nor do we give a shit. Here's an EXCLUSIVE look at our new trailer that drops TOMORROW. #CentralIntelligence #DJsMovie Instagram ดารา @therock 36,639
In 1996, Robbie Weirdicht was obese and physically and emotionally bullied in high school. He vowed revenge. After graduation, he worked out every day for 6hrs a day for the last 20 years - dropped 200lbs, joined the CIA, became one of the most lethal men on the planet and changed his name to "Bob Stone". In 2016 he returned for his 20 year high school reunion with his best friend @kevinhart4real to face those bullies one more time. Payback's a bitch. Especially for bullies. THIS JUNE bullies get knocked the f*ck out. 😇 @centralintelligence JUNE 17th. #DefeatYourEnemiesWithSuccess Instagram ดารา @therock 81,321
When I surprised Maleak at the Pediatric Specialty Ward in Savannah, he ran into my arms and gave me a huge hug. Now I'm not just talkin' about any kind of hug... this boy gave me a BEAR HUG. He's already stronger than I'll ever be, but physically he gave me the hug of all hugs. Trust me, I'm a hugger so I know. So good to spend some time with Maleak and his mama. Talked about everything from my movies, wrestling to how important it is that he eat all of his food. Let's get that appetite up buddy. I say it often and its true. I'm a lucky lucky dude to be able to do what I do and reactions and meetings like this one with Maleak will always be the best part of fame. You stay strong big man. Keep that smile on your face, keep giving out those bear hugs and make sure you're eatin' all your food! All of it;) 🏾🏾 Your bud ~ DJ Instagram ดารา @therock 159,082
So I asked my ace stylist @robertmatadesigns if I should take off my shirt to change into my next wardrobe outfit since we completed the scene. He said yes. So I did. And I ain't got time for buttons. Our squad @misssolow with the "Yup DJ's antics should surprise no one" look and @mercbeauty with the "Aww daaayum" 🏾 #OnSet #LongHours #GottaKeepItFun Instagram ดารา @therock 91,702
Flew to Atlanta to shoot a big surprise for you guys for the end of @CentralIntelligence. Thank you my ace director @rawsonthurber and my road dawg @kevinhart4real and a big THANK YOU to our hard working crew putting in those long hours over the weekend with us. Promise we'll make a movie to be proud of. Now back to Savannah to continue shooting #BAYWATCH. For the record I'm looking off camera 'cause I thought I saw a walking pizza which is my daily mirage while I'm on this bullshit hardcore diet. 🏾 Instagram ดารา @therock 113,307
So I called an audible and went to visit Christopher. Glad we did... While I was visiting the Pediatric Specialty Ward surprising the kids, I got word from my team that there was a mom who was pleading with our production staff, that I go upstairs to her son's room to give him a much needed big surprise. Since he's older he's in the main hospital and not in pediatric care. We were shooting #BAYWATCH scenes outside of the hospital, but instead of heading back to shoot I called the audible, put production on hold and went upstairs to see this young man. I walked in and his smile lit up the room! And I mean lit that room up!;) We talked for a while about his family, his school and how hard he's working to eventually graduate AND we talked about how COOL all his scars are from his multiple surgeries - from his head to his chest - those scars are badges of honor and the reminder of how beyond tough this kid is. Right before I left his mom looked at him and said, "Christopher I can't give you anything, but I'm so happy I could give you this today..." and she started to breakdown, which was captured in this pic. Made me think to give so much credit to these parents who would do anything to take their kid's pain away and ANYTHING to bring a smile to their faces. Glad this mom brought a smile to Christopher's face. And glad I got a chance to shake the hand of this very strong and inspiring young man. Stay strong Christopher and show them scars with pride. You're the man! ~ DJ Instagram ดารา @therock 53,043
To become a #BAYWATCH Lifeguard we created an unforgiving obstacle course that was inspired by American Ninja Warrior meets World's Strongest Man. Idea that you will be physically and mentally tested to the limits, all while staying focused and being as calm as possible in extremely stressful situations so you're always able to accomplish the most important thing - hit the water and make the save. All that said, it still begs one important question... Aaaaaand why in the blue hell am I carrying two massive sub zeros on my back. #WelcomeToOurFamily #WhereBadAssMeetsDysfunction #BAYWATCH MAY 2017. Instagram ดารา @therock 73,279
I surprised the children at Savannah's Pediatric Specialty Ward aaaaand look at the concentration on lil' Aiden's face!🏾. We shot #BAYWATCH scenes at Memorial Health Hospital and thought I'd pop up to the ward. Awesome experience and THANK YOU to all the hard working and caring staff who helped make this visit possible. To all the kids I met - you guys keep smiling and staying strong. All the mamas and daddy's I met, y'all stay strong too. Little things like this (may sound corny:), will always be the best part of my job. And good Lord I wish I had Aiden's concentration when I was in my high school math classes. I wouldn't have failed Algebra twice. 🏾🏾 Instagram ดารา @therock 260,696
This man @uppercrustlife rocks my NEW #ProjectRock #GBOAT (greatest bag of all time;) His caption below took me by surprise at the end. Congrats my friend. Greatest gift of all. LINK IS IN MY BIO ・・・ My boy @therock is a rather noteworthy source of inspiration for me. Yeah, he's a mega movie star, but that's not what impresses me about him. What does is his ability to bring relentless FOCUS to anything he chooses to do. Whether it's 4:00 am cardio workouts, starting new companies or helping brands elevate their profile, the guy is an absolute machine. Working hard and staying focused has a tendency to increase the likelihood of being successful in this world. That's an important mindset I plan on instilling into my son when he arrives soon. Ah, the bag...it's one of @therock 's latest collaborations with @underarmour He claims to have created the Greatest Bag Of All Time (GBOAT), so I figured I'd give it a whirl. Not gonna lie, it's pretty bad ass. Love how it's capable of being both a duffle bag AND backpack. Sure, it'll be used for the gym, but guess how it will likely be used first? That's right, it will be my overnight bag for our hospital delivery. Bet you didn't see that coming @therock 😎 #ProjectRock #UnderArmour #WorkHard #EmbraceTheSuck #TheRock #GBOAT Instagram ดารา @therock 892
Hobbs' first trip. He loved it. Loved it so much he floated his lethal "air biscuits" every 12 min.#HowWeRoll #DaddysBoy #HobbsTheBeast Instagram ดารา @therock 126,212
#BAYWATCH lifeguards are the fireman of the beach. I did 100 (over hand wide grip) pull ups in a row and @zacefron did 99. Valiant effort from the kid, but the OG pulled thru. For now, until he dusts me in the speed round. We take our jobs extremely serious and we're the best of the best. We're also slightly f*cked up and dysfunctional. #IGot99Problems #ButPullUpsAintOne #OnSet #BaywatchGauntlet #BAYWATCH MAY 2017. Instagram ดารา @therock 157,555
Pedro Perez Sulbaran is fighting bravely for his life and wished to meet me. Without getting into too much detail, he was only allowed to bring one parent to the US to receive his extensive bone marrow treatment. When I met Pedro and his father - they spoke no english, but his dad had joyful tears welling up and this kid's smile lit up our entire room. Sometimes there are moments in life where no words are needed. This was one of those moments. Stay strong Pedro, much love to you and your family and thank you for visiting me on set. Oh and btw, the pretty actresses I introduced you to said you're very handsome!🏾 Your bud ~ DJ #OnSet #BAYWATCH #PedroTheRealChampion Instagram ดารา @therock 53,608
*LINK IS IN MY BIO. #ProjectRock is a commitment to embracing the idea that we're all a project and we're all a work in progress. We get knocked down, get back up and chase our greatness even stronger. First tool from #ProjectRock to chase your greatness... the greatest bags (duffle and backpack) of all time. (or #GBOAT for the gangstas;) After only one week you've made the official launch of the bags a HUGE success and its great to see everyone gettin' after it and chasin' their greatness. Thank you to our great @underarmour & @droga5 partners. And most importantly THANK YOU to the people. This is only the beginning of some cool and motivating product being designed that's coming your way. #ProjectRock #BloodSweatAndRespect #FirstTwoYouGive #LastOneYouEarn Instagram ดารา @therock 161,368
Our RATED R, raunchy, edgy action comedy #BAYWATCH is the coolest set on the planet to visit.. so its our honor to host 96yr old Jeanne Shinefield an her lovely squad. Jeanne is the grandmother of our lead producer Beau Flynn @flynnpictureco and after all these years she FINALLY got the chance to visit her grandson on set for the first time and watch him work. It was so cool to see how proud she was of her grandson, Beau. I know it may sound corny, but it made me wish I could bring my grandma to set for the first time too. Somewhere though I'm sure she's looking down and proud. And laughing at my dumb jokes. #OnSet #JeanneAndHerBiddieGangstas #AnHonor #BAYWATCH Instagram ดารา @therock 119,788
Like having two Lamborghinis and covering them up with paper mache. Me and my co-host @kevinhart4real say #FuckATux #MTVMovieAwards APRIL 10th! Instagram ดารา @therock 24,611
She takes #BAYWATCH to another level.. World fell in love with @alexannadaddario in #SanAndreas and I was so impressed by her chops and presence every day, that I had to have her "rep the squad" in our film. Just wait til you see her - and all our girls - kick ass and protect the bay. #GameOver #BaywatchBabes #CoverYourEyesBoys #BAYWATCH SUMMER 2017. Instagram ดารา @therock 136,765
Not only are me and @kevinhart4real hosting this year's @MTV #MovieAwards, but we both have multiple nominations (but between us all HIS votes are rigged like a motherf*cker). Vote now! #RockHart #MTVMovieAwards Instagram ดารา @therock 57,076
On this strict diet about every 3-4 days we have to implement "DJ Heaven".. #LateNightCarbUp #SteakAndWholeEggs #ChocolateChipBananaPancakes Destroying begins in 3...2... Instagram ดารา @therock 156,930
