Rapper Papoose Talks 'Bars on Wheels: A Journey to Save Hip Hop'

Papoose says he’s using his new music film, “Bars on Wheels: A Journey to Save Hip Hop,” to help preserve hip-hop’s roots. The Atlanta premiere drew a slate of well-known guests, including Floyd Mayweather, Claressa Shields, and Lil Scrappy. The project is now on the first-round ballot for the 2027 GRAMMY Awards, according to the ATL Live segment. In the interview, Papoose discusses what he sees as the film’s core message and why protecting lyricism, storytelling, and hip-hop culture matters for the next generation. The report focuses on the film’s push into awards consideration and the community it showcased at launch.