AZ On Co-Starring W/ Ray J in “Envy”, “The Movie Was Sort Of A Spur Of The Moment”

Written By S. Samuel

New York rapper AZ recently hit up SOHH to discuss how his starring role in the new movie Envy and  his on-screen chemistry with the film's co-star, Ray J.

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According to AZ, he was initially cast to play a minor character in the film.

“Actually, the movie was sort of a spur of the moment type of thing,” AZ told SOHH. “I think for me and for him. I don’t remember, we shot that like three years ago. Actually, five or six years ago. But when I first initially went, I was told that they wanted me to be the club owner but when I got there, it was like ‘Yo, we like your style, we want you to be one of the leading characters.’ So I did it and they brought Ray J aboard and we just kinda clicked. It was some street sh*t, so there wasn’t too much to put into it.” (SOHH)

AZ’s latest film will feature him portraying a family relative of Ray J.

The film Envy follows the lives of two cousins trying to survive on the crime ridden, drug infested streets of Detroit. Alvin Clawson, ‘AJ’ (Ray J), grows up idolizing the lifestyle of his older cousin Charles Clawson, ‘Caesar’ (AZ). AJ has always been attracted to the streets despite his positive upbringing. As AJ gets older, he quickly finds himself playing a major role in Caesar’s illegal operation. Federal indictments, murders, and betrayal are raging in this world. When Caesar’s position is challenged, a message has to be sent. Caesar comes up with a plan to teach his rivals a lesson. What he doesn’t anticipate is the overwhelming power of greed and jealousy. (Hip Hop Press)

The movie features appearances by established actresses including Lisaraye.

E1 Entertainment announces the release of the action film “Envy,” starring R&B superstar Ray J. The movie is loaded with stars such as AZ (“Belly”), Lisaraye (“Beauty Shop,” “The Player’s Club”), and Maia Campbell (“In The House,” “Poetic Justice”) and is Executive Produced by Dez Walker and Ray J. (Market Wire)

To promote the film, AZ will be hitting the New York City stage for a mini-reunion with Foxy Brown.

Former Firm members Foxy Brown and AZ will reunite in New York City for a rare performance together. Brown and AZ will hit the stage to perform during the DVD release of the movie Envy at New York City night club S.O.B.’s on Thursday December 10th. Foxy Brown and AZ will be joined by DJ Absolut, who will work the turntable during the evening, which will also includes surprise performances. Tickets for the show are on sale now and are priced at $20 for a limited time. (All Hip Hop)

Check out a trailer for the film below:

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Written by S. Samuel

Steven Samuel is the co-founder of SOHH.com.

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  1. Bitch wtf?! Now she gon be an activist? The crime was wrong its truly fucked, God rest his soul. But the mom buggin, she must want a book deal or something. Thats foul smh

    • Fuck you nigga. Dont comment on shit, keep that shit to yoself. Kuz if it was in that situation you wouldnt want yo moms to do that to you, so stfu. Him losing his life was a major enough. Eat a dick.

    • So if somebody killed your uncle, would you still be upset if the killers mother made him confess? You probably the type of nigga that be like “Free my nigga ____” after he killed somebody. Like I said, niggas like you….

  2. It’s fucked up for mom’s to rat you out but she did the right thing. I got four kids and I know as a parent it’s some things that they have to own up to and face whatever consequences may come. No matter how bad it may be you do the crime do the time your man enough to kill someone man up and go to jail

    • Well because she ratted him out and he’s still 17, there is a chance he may not get too much time. Especially seeing that he can turn his life around with a mother who is outspoken about raising him right.

    • I was thinking that to but it said he getting trialed as a adult. But the mother turning him in might look good for him

  3. Niggas always turning to twitter for shit. Alot of shit isnt people business, even if you a celeb

  4. “I raised him to be a respectable young man in the community.” yeah that’s not gonna happen now he’s going to prison for murder…

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