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How Grandmaster Flash Revolutionized Hip-Hop (S1, E7) | Origins of Hip-Hop | Full Ep. | Biography 0 (0)

Emerging from the South Bronx in the 1970s, Grandmaster Flash and his innovations helped create one of the most widespread movements in popular culture: hip-hop. Using a turntable as an instrument, Grandmaster Flash fast-tracked his career and notoriety before forming the legendary group the Furious Five, in Season 1, Episode 7, “Grandmaster Flash.” #Biography #OriginsOfHipHop Dive deeper into Biography on our site: http://www.biography.com Follow Biography for more surprising stories from fascinating lives: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Biography Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/biography Twitter – https://twitter.com/biography Biography highlights newsworthy personalities and events with compelling and surprising points-of-view, telling the true stories from some of the [See More…]

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The Story Behind Lil Jon (S1, E6) | Origins of Hip-Hop | Full Episode | Biography 0 (0)

Growing up in an upper-middle-class family in the suburbs of Atlanta, Jon Smith found his way into music at an early age. After rising to the top of the A&R world, forming his supergroup Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz, and making his mark across genres, Jon knows he was born to be a hitmaker. See more in Season 1, Episode 6, “Lil Jon.” #OriginsOfHipHop Dive deeper into Biography on our site: http://www.biography.com Follow Biography for more surprising stories from fascinating lives: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Biography Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/biography Twitter – https://twitter.com/biography Biography highlights newsworthy personalities and events with compelling [See More…]

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How Ice-T Became a Hip-Hop Legend (S1, E5) | Origins of Hip-Hop | Full Episode | Biography 0 (0)

Ice-T has built a career that has stood the test of time, spanning more than four decades. From “Cop Killer” to playing America’s favorite cop on television, his accomplishments have paved the way for artists to follow in his footsteps. See more in Season 1, Episode 5, “Ice-T.” #OriginsOfHipHop Dive deeper into Biography on our site: http://www.biography.com Follow Biography for more surprising stories from fascinating lives: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Biography Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/biography Twitter – https://twitter.com/biography Biography highlights newsworthy personalities and events with compelling and surprising points-of-view, telling the true stories from some of the most accomplished non-fiction storytellers of our [See More…]

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Eve’s Rise to Fame (S1, E4) | Origins of Hip-Hop | Full Episode | Biography 0 (0)

Eve’s rise to fame as one of rap’s most successful female artists is worth celebrating, but the path to get there was far from easy. See more in Season 1, Episode 4, “Eve.” #OriginsOfHipHop Dive deeper into Biography on our site: http://www.biography.com Follow Biography for more surprising stories from fascinating lives: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Biography Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/biography Twitter – https://twitter.com/biography Biography highlights newsworthy personalities and events with compelling and surprising points-of-view, telling the true stories from some of the most accomplished non-fiction storytellers of our time. Watch Biography highlights newsworthy personalities and events with compelling and surprising points-of-view…on SloppBoxx.Com.

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Bubba Sparxxx Talks Jimmy Iovine, Outkast, Miss New Booty, Opioid Rehab & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with hip hop pioneer Bubba Sparxxx. Bubba opens up about his rise with Jimmy Iovine and Timbaland, from Dark Days, Bright Nights to Deliverance. He breaks down the massive success of Ugly and Miss New Booty. He also shares stories about the pressures of major label fame, meeting Eminem, and his deep ties to the Dungeon Family. Bubba gets real about his battle with addiction, his road to recovery, and what it took to find peace. Take a seat and enjoy another classic episode. #BubbaSparxxx #DrinkChamps #NORE #DJEFN Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers [See More…]

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Ruff Ryders CEO Dee: Jay-Z Cleared DMX’s Debt, Paying Puff $3M For LOX & Suge Knight | Drink Champs 0 (0)

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with Ruff Ryders Darrin “Dee” Dean and he tells it all. Dee breaks down the night DMX rapped for Lyor Cohen with his jaw wired shut and how that one moment got him the deal. He talks about buying Irv Gotti his first drum machine, Suge Knight flying them out to Cali to try and sign X, and how the Ruff Ryders and Cash Money tour never had one fight. He also gets into paying Puff $3 million to free The LOX, Jay-Z wiping out X’s whole debt at Def Jam, and how he [See More…]

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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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Ras Kass On Living With Jay-Z, Golden State Lawsuit, Prodigy & Coast Contra | Drink Champs 0 (0)

Ras Kass sat down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN for a new episode of Drink Champs. He talked about having 36 albums out and what the music game is like now compared to when he first started. We got to hear some crazy stories about him living in the same apartment as Jay-Z and crashing with David Banner back in the day. He also shared his honest thoughts on ghostwriters in hip-hop and why he feels it is a completely different sport. The guys even got into his connections to the early days of the BMF movement and his advice [See More…]

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Fab 5 Freddy On Basquiat’s Art, MTV Raps Peak, 2Pac Talk, Nas Video & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#Fab5Freddy sits down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN to talk about his legendary run in hip hop. He breaks down the early days of #YoMTVRaps and how the hit show changed the game forever. Freddy shares wild stories about hanging out with Jean-Michel #Basquiat in the downtown scene. The guys also get into his time directing iconic music videos for artists like #Nas and Kool G Rap. Later, they discuss the real history behind the famous Harlem weed spot known as Branson.Don’t miss this one. Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our app for [See More…]

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LL COOL J On Rock The Bells, Scarface’s Early Story, Too $hort’s Longevity & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN host a legendary Rock The Bells takeover episode. LL COOL J breaks down his vision for the festival and talks about making hip hop timeless. Scarface shares wild stories about meeting LL as a kid in New York. Roxanne Shante gets her flowers as the First Lady of Rock The Bells. The whole crew reminisces about the Uptown Records era with Al B. Sure!, Donell Jones, and Jeff Redd. Coast Contra represents for the new generation while Too $hort drops gems at 59 years young. This is hip hop history in real time. Find REVOLT on [See More…]