(NOTE TO EDITORS: The following episode of CSI: NY has been substituted for the one previously scheduled for Dec. 29.)

THE CSIs INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A HIP HOP ARTIST WHO WAS STABBED TO DEATH AFTER WINNING A DJ CONTEST, ON A REBROADCAST OF "CSI: NY," WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29

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 a rebroadcast of CSI: NY, Wednesday, Dec. 29 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Kevin Bray directed the episode written by Zachary Reiter. (Originally broadcast 10/27/04)

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.

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

RATING: TV14-DV