Rap-Up

Rap-Up

The summer 2008 issue of Rap-Up—which featured Teyana Taylor, Keri Hilson and Solange Knowles on the cover—was redesigned to cater for the aging demographic.
Editor-in-Chief	Devin Lazerine
Categories	Music
Frequency	Quarterly
Publisher	Devin Lazerine
First issue	July 2001
Country	United States
Language	English
Website	www.rap-up.com
ISSN	1943-4006

Rap-Up is a magazine launched in 2001 by founder Devin Lazerine. The publication was originally a website devoted to hip hop, until Lazerine decided to pitch the possibility of a magazine to several publishers. The magazine is focused on the hip hop and R&B aspect of the music industry, and predominantly features interviews with artists, actors and other entertainers. Issued quarterly, the magazine's target audience was the 14 to 28 demographic, although the demographic has become older over time.

The magazine's first two issues were one time deals, although Lazerine and his brother Cameron received attention for their age and white background. The magazine restarted publication in 2005, when it managed to sell enough copies to ensure future releases. The magazine is sold in more than 20 countries, and a separate handbook has been released, chronicling the history of hip hop. The magazine has been nominated for two awards, and is often referenced by other magazines.^{[citation needed]}