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Layzie Bone Talks Eazy-E’s Death, Wu-Tang Fight, Biggie’s Verse, Phil Collins & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

Layzie Bone pulls up to Drink Champs and talks about the whole Bone Thugs journey from day one. He talks about being homeless in LA trying to link with Eazy-E, calling his office thousands of times until they finally got through. He breaks down the Wu-Tang fight at Russell Simmons’ Christmas party, recording with Biggie and never hearing his verse until after he passed, and smoking weed with Phil Collins at a castle in Sweden. Layzie also gets into the business side of things. He talks going independent, selling music direct to consumers, and why he thinks ownership is everything. [See More…]

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Kwamé on Confronting Biggie, Will Smith’s Secret Help & Wild NWA Tour Stories | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#Kwamé pulls up to #DrinkChamps and gets real about everything. He breaks down that whole #Biggie polka dot situation and how they almost threw hands at the club. He tells the wild story about his grandfather helping #MalcolmX’s family after the firebombing. We get into his crazy transition from rapper to mega producer, working with #LLCoolJ and #MaryJBlige. Kwamé drops knowledge about why artists shouldn’t take publishing deals and shares stories from the road with NWA, Too Short, and Poison Clan. Watch! Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our app for more exclusive content! [See More…]

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DJ Enuff Exposes Hot 97 Drama, Biggie Stories, Funk Flex Beef, Pun Memories & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#DJEnuff pulls up to the #DrinkChamps table. He talks about his legendary career and what he’s seen over the years. Enuff shares some classic stories about being the tour DJ for The Notorious B.I.G.. He also breaks down how he first linked up with #KanyeWest and helped him early on. Things get heavier when he discusses all the recent drama at Hot 97 and how it went down. He also explains why he started the Heavy Hitters DJ crew after getting turned down by Funkmaster Flex . DJ Camilo even joins the conversation to set the record straight on a [See More…]

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RZA On Wu-Tang Forever, ODB’s Freedom, Nas Tour Stories, The $4M Album, Biggie & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#RZA sits down with N.O.R.E and DJ EFN for an epic #DrinkChamps episode where he breaks down #WuTang’s legendary journey. The Abbott gets deep about ODB’s struggles after jail and how freedom was taken from him. He talks about the controversial Martin Shkreli album deal and what really happened behind the scenes. RZA also reveals stories about Ghost and Raekwon going at Biggie, the early days with Prince Paul on Gravediggaz, and why Method Man almost didn’t get that classic Biggie feature. Plus he discusses Wu-Tang’s final chamber tour and his new movie “One Spoon of Chocolate” premiering at Tribeca [See More…]

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9th Wonder & Smif-N-Wessun On ‘Infinity’ Album, Grammys, Sean Price, MJB Hit & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

Legendary producer #9thWonder and iconic duo #SmifNWessun join N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN for a can’t miss #DrinkChamps episode. They dive into the making of their new album, “Infinity,” discussing the “futuristic nostalgia” sound they aimed for and the process of working together in North Carolina. The trio shares stories about Boot Camp Clik history, linking up back in the day, and navigating the music industry, including owning masters and the importance of staying true to their sound. They also reminisce about late legends Sean Price and Prodigy, discuss influences like Pete Rock and Tribe Called Quest, and share their thoughts [See More…]

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Ed Lover On Kanye’s Early Days, Jay-Z’s Evolution, BIG’s Death, Diddy Parties & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this episode of #DrinkChamps, hip hop legend #EdLover sits down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN to dive deep into the golden era of hip hop. Ed shares behind the scenes stories from his iconic days hosting Yo! MTV Raps, including his first encounter with Wu-Tang Clan and the impact of the show on global hip hop culture. He tells a raw, firsthand account of the East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry, including his experiences during the tragic losses of 2Pac and Biggie. Ed also speaks on the genius of DMX, the evolution of Jay-Z, and the early days of [See More…]

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Common & Pete Rock On Nas vs Biggie, Ye’s Genius, Drake & Kendrick, New Album & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this episode of #DrinkChamps, hip hop legends #Common and #PeteRock sit down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN to discuss their new collaborative album and the importance of celebrating the culture. They dive into their creative process, bringing the energy of the 90s into the present day, and share stories about battling in hip hop. Common speaks on Ice Cube dissing him, while also addressing Drake sending subliminal shots his way. Pete Rock opens up about his falloff with CL Smooth. The duo also weighs in on the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake and Nas vs. Biggie debates, while reflecting on [See More…]

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Erick Sermon On EPMD’s Legacy, Nas Regrets, Addiction, Hit Squad, Dr. Dre & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this episode of #DrinkChamps, hip-hop legend #ErickSermon sits down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN to discuss his wild career. From the legacy of #EPMD and the impact of the Hit Squad to his struggles with addiction and solo success, Sermon opens up like never before. He also talks about missed opportunities with Nas, his dealings with Def Jam, and the misunderstandings with Keith Murray. Erick Sermon proves why he’s one of the most respected and underrated figures in hip hop history. Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our app for more exclusive content! [See More…]

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#LilCease wanted to respond to #HitEmUp, but #Biggie was built different #Tupac 0 (0)

In this clip from People’s Party, Talib Kweli talked with Lil’ Cease about Biggie’s response to Tupac releasing “Hit ‘Em Up.” WATCH LIL’ CEASE’S FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/AgDBtEJd9Pc?si=CGTqY9YzbE68G5uO 🔔 Subscribe to UPROXX Video and ring the bell to turn on notifications: https://uproxx.it/5rzazsh 🎙 New Episodes of People’s Party with Talib Kweli every Monday 9AMet/6AMpt. Watch all the episodes here: https://uproxx.it/avxtjgf 🎧 Audio Podcast — Listen, Subscribe and Review! Apple: https://applepodcasts.com/peoplesparty Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72bYFZB… Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/peoplesparty The UPROXX Family 🎧 UPROXX Music youtube.com/uproxxmusic 🎥 UPROXX Studio youtube.com/uproxx FOLLOW UPROXX ✚ UPROXX.com: https://uproxx.com ✚ Instagram: https://instagram.com/uproxx ✚ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uproxx ✚ Facebook: https://facebook.com/uproxx FOLLOW LIL’ [See More…]

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Smif-N-Wessun Talk Losing Biggie, Recording With Tupac, Changing Their Name & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with legendary hip-hop duo Smif-N-Wessun, made up of Tek and Steele. In this episode of #DrinkChamps, they discuss coming up in Brooklyn, getting a cease and desist from the Smith & Wesson gun company over their name, squashing beef with Biggie, working with Tupac in the studio, and why they ultimately changed their name to Cocoa Brovaz. They also talk about their iconic collaborations like “I Love You” with Mary J. Blige, maintaining their legacy after 25+ years in the game, and the idea of ghostwriting rhymes for each other as an artistic experiment. [See More…]