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Lyor Cohen On Building Def Jam, Untold Stories, 300 Ent, DMX’s Rise, AI Music & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

Legendary music executive #LyorCohen joins N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN on #DrinkChamps for an insightful dive into his pioneering career and big visions for the future. He goes in-depth on discovering DMX’s genius and building Def Jam into a hip hop empire in the 80s/90s golden era. Lyor also discusses his entrepreneurial success with 300 Entertainment, passion for fighting cancer in the black community, and responsible preparation for AI’s impact on music. With plenty of never-before-heard stories spanning from Run DMC to Jay-Z, he provides a rare insider history of hip hop’s evolution from subculture to global phenomenon. Lyor offers hard-earned [See More…]

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Irv Gotti On BIG, Diddy, Jay-Z, Nas Beefs, YSL Case, New Artists & Supreme Team Film | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#IrvGotti opens up about his relationships with hip hop legends like Jay-Z, Nas, DMX, and The Notorious B.I.G during this revealing #DrinkChamps interview. He takes us back to his early days coming up in Queens, founding Murder Inc. Records, and working with artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti. Irv shares stories about navigating hip hop beefs, his friendships with moguls like Diddy and Jay-Z turning sour, and the Federal investigation that eventually led to Murder Inc’s demise. Looking forward, he discusses his plans for a new record label focused on hot new talent and upcoming projects like a film about [See More…]