Friday night was an all-around good time.  Chip Tha Ripper came through to Fitzgerald's for his Gift Raps tour and Hood Socialite was able to get up close and personal for an amazing photo-op and a brief interview.  The quality of the show was everything that I had expected and more, I was both surprised and very pleased with the following that he has here in Houston.  Like I said, the conversation was very quick, but we discussed his travels, what he likes about Texas, what to expect from him in the near future, and the zodiac.

HoodSocialite: How is Texas treating you?

Chip: Good, very good... I love the weather here.

HoodSocialite: How was College Station last night?

Chip: It was dope, we were right across the street from the campus and the turnout was very good.

HoodSocialite: What have you been listening to while on tour?

Chip: Everything; I usually just put my iPod on shuffle.

HoodSocialite: When is your birthday?

Chip: October 20th...

HoodSocialite: Libra?

Chip: Yup

HoodSocialite: Lil' Wayne is also a Libra, as well as Eminem, John Lennon, Gandhi... don't ask me how I know this...

Chip: Really? No way..

HoodSocialite: So, what bullshit-free advice would you give to someone following their dreams?  In the entertainment industry specifically?

Chip: When you feel like losing hope, when people doubt you, kick that shit into 3rd gear.

HoodSocialite: What can we expect from you in the near future?

Chip: Gift Raps.  Coming soon.

HoodSocialite: And what can we expect to hear on Gift Raps?

Chip: Fat raps.  Just fat raps.

More pictures after the jump.