Harlem rapper turned talk-show host Mase kicked off season five of his “What It Is” show with a viral freestyle and a youthful new look after reportedly losing 70lbs. 

During the Monday (September 2) premiere of the online sports talk show, co-host Cam’ron kicked off the show by showering Mase with praise, especially noting how sharp the 49-year-old rapper looked, from his fresh haircut to his impressive 70-pound weight loss. 

Killa Cam didn’t hesitate to dig for details on how his co-host managed to shed the pounds—and whether he might have had a little extra help.

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“You took the needle,” Cam'ron teased, referring to the popular weight loss drug Ozempic. "Nah," Mase replied with a grin, "That's the hate I want. That's the hate I needed."

However, the “Feel So Good” emcee quickly shared that his transformation was due to a change in his diet. “I signed up with this coach named Ricky Moore, that's a professional bodybuilder, and he just put me on the alkaline diet,” Mase explained. “I’m only eating fruit, vegetables, and water for now.”

During the episode, Mase proved that his rap skills are just as fresh as his youthful appearance, delivering a 2-minute freestyle over Common and Kanye West’s 2005 track, “The Corner.”