Tag: hip hop history

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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…]

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B.G. On Cash Money, 13-Yr Prison Bid, Soulja Slim Friendship, Hot Boys Legacy & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this epic #DrinkChamps episode, B.G. opens up about his journey from #CashMoney’s early days to his 12.5-year prison sentence and return to music. The New Orleans legend details his relationship with #Birdman, creating a diss record that was forgiven, and tells the untold story of his unreleased album with the late #SouljaSlim. B.G. talks the Cash Money/No Limit dynamics, breaks down Southern hip hop’s struggle for recognition, and reflects on the historic Cash Money/Ruff Ryders tour with DMX. Watch! Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our app for more exclusive content! https://revolt.onelink.me/7Lb8/e6zon0g1 + [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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CL Smooth On Pete Rock Drama, Heavy D’s Mentorship, 2Pac’s Weed, DMX’s Dogs & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#CLSmooth, one half of the legendary hip hop duo Pete Rock & CL Smooth, sits down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN for an unforgettable episode of #DrinkChamps. The Mount Vernon native opens up about his early days in hip hop, his complicated relationship with #PeteRock, and the impact of mentors like Heavy D. CL shares stories about Tupac, DMX, and the golden era of hip hop, while giving his insights into the music industry and his experiences with record labels. Watch! -Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our app for more exclusive content! https://revolt.onelink.me/7Lb8/e6zon0g1 [See More…]

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Young MC On Writing ‘Wild Thing’, Missed MJ Collab, Working with Dr. Dre & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

Hip-hop legend #YoungMC joins #DrinkChamps to discuss his iconic career and impact on the genre. He shares stories about writing hits for Tone Loc, his relationship with Dr. Dre and Tupac, and the creation of “Bust a Move.” Young MC opens up about his Jamaican roots, his role in the “All in the Same Gang” collaboration, and his thoughts on hip hop’s evolution. He also speaks on current artists like Drake and Kendrick Lamar, reflects on missed opportunities with Michael Jackson, and reveals his dream collaborations. Watch! -Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our [See More…]

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DJ Quik & Jason Martin On Kendrick & Drake, West Coast Unity, Tupac, Jay-Z & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#DJQuik and Jason Martin aka #Problem join N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN on #DrinkChamps for an legendary conversation about West Coast hip hop. The legendary duo share stories about working with Jay-Z and Tupac, and give insight into Compton’s music scene. They also dive into topics like the recent Kendrick Lamar vs Drake beef, the importance of owning masters, and the historic Super Bowl Halftime Show featuring Dr. Dre. Quik and Problem reflect on gang culture’s influence on hip hop while emphasizing the current unity in LA’s music scene. -Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download [See More…]