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Giggs Talks Jay-Z Shoutout, Banned From US, London Drill Origins, Diddy Track & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#Giggs pulls up to #DrinkChamps and breaks down his wild career from London streets to international fame. He talks about getting that legendary #JayZ shoutout and how it felt hearing Hov say he reminded him of himself. He explains being banned from America for 10 years and finally getting his visa back during the lockdown. Giggs also drops knowledge about #UKdrill vs Chicago drill and explains the difference between grime and hip hop. He shares stories about working with #Drake on “More Life” and linking up with artists like 21 Savage and Slick Rick. Plus he gets into some controversial [See More…]

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Steve Rifkind & DJ Cassidy On Signing Wu-Tang, Beyoncé’s Wedding, Loud Records & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

Legendary music executive Steve Rifkind and world-renowned DJ Cassidy join Drink Champs for an epic conversation. They discuss Rifkind’s iconic Loud Records, signing Wu-Tang Clan, and almost signing Jay-Z. DJ Cassidy shares stories about DJing Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s wedding, performing at the White House, and creating his “Pass The Mic” series. The duo also talks about Cassidy’s upcoming Las Vegas residency, their favorite hip-hop albums, and memorable celebrity parties. This episode is packed with insider stories and insights into the music industry from two of its most influential figures. Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: [See More…]

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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…]

Music UPROXX

Jadakiss Goes Crazy For His Fresh Pair Of Custom Sneakers Honoring DMX, Biggie, Verzuz, Lox & More 0 (0)

In episode one of FRESH PAIR — a brand new show from Uproxx — Jadakiss reacts for the first time to a pair of custom sneakers, created by hip-hop icon Just Blaze and sneaker customizer-to-the-stars, Katty Customs. The shoes celebrate his life, his art, and his journey through the creativity of the shoe design. In Jada’s own words: “I’m not sure if you’re gonna be able to top these.” 🔔 Subscribe to UPROXX Video and ring the bell to turn on notifications for new episodes of Fresh Pair! https://uproxx.it/42sadao 👟 New Episodes of Fresh Pair every Wednesday at 3pmET / [See More…]