If you could pick the best reddit username made today, whose would you pick?

urs iz dope

Who went platinum with one video?

i did!!!! #blessed

I remember how frustrated I was that I couldn't get your braids on my custom character in Def Jam: Fight for NY. Sup with that? You call for a braid monopoly?

lol idk but that game was dope as hell

What's going on Flip? I don't know if you remember we did a track called Don't Let It Make You about a year ago, and shot the video. I just wanted to say we appreciated you and your verse came out super dope. We getting ready to put it on a project we dropping later this year. We ended up not using the video we shot out there and it crossed my mind to ask, how you'd feel on coming out to Cali, to reshoot the video and perhaps work on some other things?

man thank you... yea just hit me up and we will figure it all out.

Who they want?

FLIP!! FLIP!!1 FLIP!!! #GAMEOVER

How different was DJ screw when he was sober versus when he was drankin? (Hope you don't mind me asking in an ama about you, I figured it would fit in the thread)

Honestly he was the same person no matter what.

I'm a female producer from/living in Houston, can I send u beats?

[email protected]

Who was the fine VP at Jive Records that you wanted to smash?

hmmmmm... i plead the 5th!!! lol

Is this the first AMA from a Rolls Royce?

https://twitter.com/KinglifeFamily/status/842480611487076353

TRUUUU #KINGLIFEFAMILY #CLOVERGLAFAMILIA

What kind of "flip" is your namesake derived from? Front? Back? The bird?

Basically it is fuck living in poverty

Why'd you decide to go into DJ'ing? Sunshine was my jam fool.

I still do music im doing dub step, edm and rap. i been touring with marshmellow and crichy crich. i manage mma fighters and boxers as well. i appreciate everything though! Sunshine was my biggest record.

Damn, you accomplished a lot. Much respect. I'm surprised you went that route musically. Can't wait to hear the new album, don't know what to expect!

yeah bro i love doing festivals and frat parties the energy be super dope. i also have a jewelry store in austin called TJ JEWELRY & CO. YEAH THE NEW ALBUM will be super dope.

• Who is the most underrated rapper to you?

• Do you feel that Houston gets enough props in terms of being a force in hiphop?

Swing by /r/hiphopheads after this AMA and say wassup to the people there too!

i feel i am the most underated but that will soon change. i have many visuals and epic movies coming soon that showcase my word play. i feel like joey bad ass is underated. he super dope. as far as houston goes i feel plenty people steal our culture and slang but dont give us props. but we all know who started the diamond platinum grills and double cups!! ME thats who.. #yadig

Did you and T.i. ever squash your beef?

How influential were video games to your music?

If I send you my copy of U Gotta Feel Me will you sign it? Edit* I bought this album when it came out in 2004

yea we sat down and ironed everything out like grown men. video games are influential to my life yes i will sign it for you...

Who was the coldest freestyler (besides you, the freestyle king) at those sessions in Screw's house?

Fat Pat, Big Pokey, Big Hawk, Big Moe.

You and Chamillionaire still talk much?

Like once every three months. He is a smart dude he fuckin' with Mark Zuckerberg.

Is Southside and Southeast still holding??

damn right

What more can you say about the art over drugs movement and it's impact?

we teach kids how to paint, act or how to play instruments. we want kids and the youth to use art as an outlet to make money instead of selling drugs. theaartoverdrugsmovement.com

How did the Clover G'z & Dipset "Super Ball Weekend" mixtape come together?

man i was doing so much music and shows with dipset we just get in the studio and work and we choose what we go use the song for later.

How badly did the legal issues surrounding the song "Game Over" affect your career? Word on the street was Namco came after you pretty hard...

it didnt affect anything, the label paid them not me.

What's your favorite food and is it better with rice?

Shrimp but i dont like fried shrimp with rice just grilled shrimp with rice.... i never tried fried shrimp with rice though so ima try that shit.

Any chance of a vinyl reissue of The Leprechaun? Would love to have it in my collection.

hmmmmmm thats a good question. that may be possible.

When do you evolve into Big Flip?

prob never the lil flip is already branded

Who makes your favorite grillz?

a lady did mine

you still got twenty inch spinners on ya drop?

and if you had to create a Houston supergroup consisting of 3 producers and 6 rappers to make the next H-town anthem who would you pick

I got rid of em.

Mike Dean Havok Sean Solo

Me Z-Ro Fat Pat Scarface Devin the Dude Big Pokey

Was there ever a time you felt like you wouldn't make it big, is there anything about ur hustle or personality that you think helped you the most to get onto the big spotlight?

i never doubted myself

Can you tell the people on here that don't know about u calling in on freestyle Friday on 979 the box in Houston before everything?

i use to battle as well them was the good ole days

Do you still live in Houston permanently? Favorite rapper from back in the day fa sho. Attitude and Sunny Day was my favorite songs from back then.

im still in htown but i live on the road!!!

Can you teach me how to ball? Please?

sure, my advice is to always try to make the money you spend right back. thats what i do. and i also always save money.

If you could go back in time and redo anything, would you ?

hmmmmmmmm i wish i did more tapes with dj screw

damn dude youve been answering questions for six hours? you're the man, really appreciate you responding to all your fans.

I appreciate y'all.

Do you write and/or produce your own music?

I write 30% of my lyrics and the rest i freestyle with no pen and pad. i also play piano, drums and the guitar. i help make the beats most of the times as wells. it just depends on the vibe i'm in!

Just one question, WHO DEY WANT??

FLIP!

You got any plans on collabing with Maxo Kream ? Cause you should

I haven't heard his stuff yet but that's possible.

do you still make DVDs light up in your coupe or have you moved on to blu-rays / streaming?

ps. htine hol it dine!

I dunno man I still use DVDs.

I know you! You're that guy with baguettes and princess cuts all around his roll E! Right?

i am!!!

What's the origin of your name? Also, I think you're the only person ever to come out with a soundtrack to a book. Truly transcending, how did that come about?

Fuck Living In Poverty F.L.I.P i just like to be ahead of the curve, im a mastermind.

What's your favorite in studio or out of studio memory of Pimp C?

When he first got out of jail we was in the studio doing verses for people. We had done six back to back and he kept telling me how proud he was of me.

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I didn't know that! I left him a comment. If he ever need me for anything just let me know!

Favorite Kanye album?

Hands down Graduation.

Is there really a video of Black Al Capone knocking out T.I. and will it ever be released?

I plead the 5th. All that is over with. We focused on positive energy only

I already own a lot of your stuff but I want to complete the collection, what is the best way to buy classic flip albums in high quality MP3 format? is this something that I can email you about, or should I just go through i-tunes?

Do you get a reasonable amount of $$ when we buy from amazon or itunes?

I do get paid every time you do iTunes or amazon and that's good.

How's life treating ya Flip?

Man shit I treat life.

Favorite Chappelle Show skit?

The dinosaur egg, and then also the one where everyone thought he got rich.

Would you rather have a dorsal fin on your back, or a blow hole on the top of your head that periodically spews water 18 feet into the air?

I take option number two.

How does it feel knowing you were basically the soundtrack to every sports videogame I ever played? Do you get to pick the songs that make it on the soundtrack?

thats dope . i get to make the type of music i want

I remember back in 2007 you released that Virginia Tech tribute song and I thought it was a good look and good song. Do you think more rappers should speak on tragedies or stay quiet and continue what they do?

I really feel like everybody got they own purpose you know. I just feel like that is something i gotta do. Some people are too scared to speak on political shit i dont know what other rappers should do i just feel that is something i should do.

Would you rather fight 100 Bushwick Bill sized Biggies or 1 Biggie sized Bushwick Bill?

The latter one

What inspired you to start making music?

my whole family does music and movies. so it was a family tradition

What are your craziest Kappa beach party memories? Much respect from Ft. Worth!

man i remember the one when i filmed i can do dat music video. and my fav was when kanye west and scarface was there

Who did you most enjoy collaborating with-creatively?

man me and zro have a super dope energy in the studio and me and bizzy bone had a blast as well.

Who dey want??!! Been a fan since Leprechaun and purchased several bottles of Lucky Nites! What up and coming artists in Houston do you recommend I listen to?

Shermo , Da Original AJ & FREON ICY COLD they super dope

What did you have the most fun doing?

painting actually shooting pool and bowling..

What has been your favorite music video to shoot?

game over sunshine and knockin doors down with pimp c

If you could choose 3 artists to create a band, which 3 would you choose, and what genre would you make the band play?

j cole me and jadakiss would be dope. it would be rap and dub step and edm

When will the next Houston Rap Festival be and will you be attending the next one?

idk yet

Who were your biggest inspirations and helped/inspired you get into DJing?

dj screw dj red alert funk flex dj clue dj kay slay ed lover

84's or Blades?

hmmm depends on the whip

Who would win out of a freestyle battle. You or Cassidy? And also what is the longest you've ever freestyled?

that would be dope i freestyled like 12 hours

What are your life goals?

And where do you see yourself in 10 years?

to get a billion

What's your favorite cartoon show? Also, if you could work with any artist dead or alive, who would it be?

thundercats

If you could go back and spit a new verse on one old song of yours, what song would you choose?

That is a hard one. Just for the simple fact i love all my versions but there are certain tracks that i hear and im like damn i could have slowed down on that word or i rushed that word. So there are a few records where i feel i coulda done better in a few words. Sometimes i write three or four versions of one track or one verse. That is just the competitive spirit in me.

Who is the most humble dude (or dudette) from the Houston rap scene? Have a great day my man.

Devin the Dude.

What's your favorite Nas song?

It's like three. Rewind, Mastermind, A favor for a favor.

FLIP FLIP FLIP

What's your most favorite restaurant in Houston?

I stay in the H I'll hit it up

Pappadeaux.

What is your favorite album of 2016? Doesn't have to be rap/hip hop

J. Cole 4 Your Eyes Only.

What do you prefer, regular or super poke 84s?

Regular regular.

What car so you refuse to put texanwirewheels on? Or you rollin wheels on everything

Rolls royces.

What rapper are you inspired by the most? In terms of style, flow, lyrics, whatever. Who is it?

Jadakiss, Fabolous, Beanie Sigel.

Yo Flip Gates! I spoke to you on instagram before and you hooked me up with your dubstep album. Ive always wanted to know where youre getting your logo put on your double cups? #WhiteCupGang

Man we do em ourselves.

If you could only listen to 3 albums, what would they be?

50 Cent Get Rich or Die Tryin', Lil' Wayne Lights Out, Sade The Best Collection.

You still got 30k around yo neck? Thatd be nice but the only ice i need is a WHITE GOLD GRILL!

It just depends what day of the week.

Can you tell how the joint "Like A Pimp" came together? any story from that era?

Man that was me and David's like 4th song we did together and so he had came to Houston and been like i got this joint with him drinking his hennesey and we got on it.

James Harden or Hakeem??

DAAAAAAAAAAAAMN thats a kinda hard one but I gotta go with Hakeem.

From a co-worker: Do you have a family? What keeps you grounded?

From me: What do you think of the shift from rappers mostly writing raps to mostly freestyling raps? Is is better for the culture and the advancement of the form?

Yep i have family and my family keeps me grounded.

If youre good at it it is if youre not good at it then i would recommend not doing that.

When r u coming out with some new music? Last tape was dope

Me and Killroy got a project called no feelins and we got another one coming around soon. The single came out on V DAY.

who is the craziest person you met in the industry?

Hell 90% of us entertainers are crazy.

I seen you been doing a lot of painting ltely. What was your favorite piece to paint?

You the real Underground Legend! Respect from KC

The Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, all the nintendo shit.

if you had not been an Artist, what would you be doing ?

Playin pro basketball. I was the three point and the free throw champion two years in a row.

Flip, what do you believe happens after we die?

I think people appreciate you more.

Who is your favorite member of the Screwed Up Click?

DJ Screw

@lilflip Are you ganna follow tradition and drop a bday mixtape for ur bday?

I broke it this year. I dropped a video instead. Me and Da Original AJ dropped a video called street doctor. It is time for me to do different shit and I am in a different chapter of my life so that reflects that.