Hit-making rapper Mase returns with 'Welcome Back' album.

AMERICAN RAPPER Mase, who caused considerable controversy five years ago when he turned his back on a successful hip-hop career, became a pastor and denounced all rap music as of the Devil, has re-entered the mainstream with his third album 'Welcome Back'. Despite his long break, Mase insists his music hasn't changed. "Back then, I brought fun and style," he says. "I'm doing the same thing now." He deflects questions about reconciling his rap return with his ministry, declaring only that "Mase was never a filthy artist. I was never saying, 'You B's and hos.' So I don't know why people keep asking me about using curse words. All great artists have some spiritual backing. Before this, I was empty with riches on the outside. Now I'm rich on the inside and the outside."