Big Gipp on the Soul of The Music Industry and Why The South Will Always Win

In this episode, Ray Daniels and Tamira Smith talk with Big Gipp about his experiences in the music industry. Big Gipp discusses being blackballed by MTV and mainstream media, as well as his roots in the industry and his issues with the systems created within it. Big Gipp also shares never-before-heard stories about Tupac and breaks down the energy in the room at the iconic '95 Source Awards. We weigh in on topics like NY vs the South, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, and Tupac vs Jay Z. Tune into The GAUDS Show for a candid conversation about the industry from a true veteran's perspective. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT GIPP N WORTH - TOTW    • Big Gipp & James Artissen - TOTW (Audio)   Quotable: "When you make what we do strictly about money that means that there ain't no soul in it - and if we're all just gon' play like we're in high school and we gotta do it just one way and only one way made it, then you're disrespecting those that created other lanes for others." - Big Gipp Show Time-Stamps 00:00:50 - Introduction 00:04:51 - Being Blackballed By MTV & Mainstream Media 00:08:22 - Big Gipp talks being at the iconic '95 Source Awards and breaks down the energy in the room 00:18:26 - "When you make what we do strictly about money that means that there ain't no soul in it - and if we're all just gon' play like we're in high school and we gotta do it just one way and only one way made it, then you're disrespecting those that created other lanes for others." - Big Gipp 00:20:01 - Gipp addresses his controversial statements ranking Tupac and 50 Cent above Jay-Z 00:24:16 - Why Ray doesn't think Eminem should be included in any Top 10 Rappers list 00:29:51 - Big Gipp and Ray talk about Atalanta's culture 00:35:17 - Big Gipp on his roots in the music industry 00:40:22 - What's Big Gipps biggest problem with the industry today? 00:42:58 - Big Gipp, Ray and Tamira weigh in on the NY vs the south 00:53:45 - Ray on why Cardi B and Nicki Minaj should be best friends 00:57:24 - Big Gipp on his issues within the systems created in the industry 01:06:23 - Big Gipp talks about never signing a publishing deal 01:12:40 - Big Gripp shares never before heard stories about Tupac and remembers the moment Tupac played "Hit Em Up" for him. 01:19:52 - Ray weighs in on Tupac vs Jay Z 01:21:55 - Big Gibbs Top 5 Rappers & Top 5 Stars in Rap 01:33:20 - Big Gibbs plays put your money where your mouth is 01:45:27 - James Worthy talks collaborating with Big Gibbs their new EP 01:52:38 - Big Gipp and James Worthy give their credit checks 01:57:47 - GOAT or Underdog?