THE CSIs INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A HIP HOP ARTIST WHO WAS STABBED TO DEATH AFTER WINNING A DJ CONTEST, ON "CSI: NY," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27

Famed Hip Hop Impresario Master P Guest Stars

"Grand Master" -- Mac and Aiden investigate the murder of an up-and-coming hip-hop artist who was stabbed to death shortly after being crowned the winner of a DJ contest and days after signing on with a new label, on CSI: NY, Wednesday, Oct. 27 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Kevin Bray directed the episode written by Zachary Reiter. (Previously scheduled for an earlier date).

Famed Hip Hop Impresario Master P guest stars as mogul Kevin Vick.

As the CSIs track down clues surrounding the murder of DJ Banner, they learn that he signed a record contract a few days before his death with hip-hop mogul Kevin Vick, who they question. Meanwhile, Stella and Danny investigate the death of a fashion designer who was found in her penthouse pool. The case leads them to a sushi restaurant that specializes in food served on nude models.

Regarded as one of music�s most successful entrepreneurs, Master P (born Percy Miller) has enjoyed national success as a best-selling hip-hop artist, actor, producer, director, professional basketball player (having played for the Toronto Raptors and the Charlotte Hornets) and clothing designer. His self-owned No Limit Records has sold more than 50 million albums. He has produced eight films, written and directed more than six and starred in over a dozen studio releases as well as several notable television appearances including �Romeo!,� a Nickelodeon comedy in which he costars with his son, teen rapper/actor, Lil� Romeo.

Det. Mack "Mac" Taylor: Gary Sinise
Det. Stella Bonasera: Melina Kanakaredes
Danny Messer: Carmine Giovinazzo
Aiden Burn: Vanessa Ferlito
Dr. Sheldon Hawkes: Hill Harper
Det. Don Flack: Eddie Cahill
Kevin Vick: Master P
Jayden Prince: Dorian Missick
George Thomas: Billy Brown
Disco Placid: Ricky Harris
Madison Haynes: Olivia Burnette
Samir Persaud: Chayton Arvin
Mitchiko Muzawa: Shi Ne Nielson
Mitsuo Katsui: Long Nguyen
DJ Banner: Ruel
DJ Francais: Matias Masucci
Monique: Maya Rubin
Deborah Gayle: Symba Smith

RATING: TV14-DV