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What is up? 

Asks what another has his attention on. What is he thinking about or busy with? "Up" in this case is using a slang definition from around the 1930s meaning: occupied with, busy with.

This question is often used to start conversations with.
When I called my friend he didn't seem happy so I asked him "What is up?". He said he was having trouble with his girl.
What is up? by Scottmana September 29, 2007

What is up with that

What you say when you do not really know what to say.
Bill: "hey look at that"
Ted: "what is up with that"
What is up with that by nellaws September 24, 2003

what is up chappy?

Phrase often used by those alien to slang.
big earl:YO mofo
Harry: What is up chappy?

Hey What is up Guys It's Scarce Here 

The intro to youtuber Scarce's videos.

The phrase is sometimes used by hackers to make people think Scarce hacked someone.
"Hey What is Up Guys It's Scarce Here" has been said so much it has become a meme.

what is you up to 

An expression commonly mistaken with "what's the haps", What is you up to is the complete opposite. The expression simply means to wonder as to what activities another individual is partaking in at any given moment.
brotha:YO, what is you up to
hommie:just chillin with some peeps.
brotha: fly!