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e caught up with DJ Paul of hip-hop duo Three 6 Mafia at Pharrell’s Qream launch event in Beverly Hills. The Oscar winner, who’s currently promoting his album Pray for Forgiveness and VH1 show “Famous Food,” shared some of his favorite MCs right now.

“I like Waka Flocka. Waka Flocka’s one of my favorites,” Paul told Rap-Up TV. When asked what he thought of Waka’s possible retirement, he responded, “I remember when I was his age. You’re having too much fun. He won’t do it.”

He also has a soft spot for one particular female hip-hop star. “I like Nicki Minaj. She is my favorite female rapper of all time,” he boldly declared, weighing in on the ongoing Nicki vs. Lil’ Kim feud. “There’s enough money out here for everybody. Just have some fun with it. Both of them are good.”

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