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The Night Tupac Shot Two Cops: The True Story They Don’t Tell You 0 (0)

Tupac Shakur’s name has been tied to one of hip-hop’s wildest headlines: the night he shot two off-duty cops. But what really happened in Atlanta on Halloween weekend, 1993? The true story is told with facts and context about the surprising moment. Discover how a celebration after Tupac’s Clark Atlanta University performance turned into a confrontation involving drunk off-duty officers, a beaten motorist, and a split-second decision that changed part of his life. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com Connect with us on socials! https://twitter.com/XXL https://instagram.com/XXL https://facebook.com/XXLmag #xxl Hip-Hop [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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Havoc On New Mobb Deep Album, Jay-Z Beef History, Prodigy’s Last Days & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN chop it up with the legendary #Havoc of #MobbDeep. Havoc announces the brand new Mobb Deep album and talks about using unreleased verses from #Prodigy. He gets into the history, sharing stories about the origins of the beef with Jay-Z and how the Tupac situation went down. Havoc also breaks down making classic records like “Shook Ones” and their time with 50 Cent and G-Unit. He discusses what could have been if all the Queens legends stuck together back in the day. This episode is full of hip hop history, so pour up and watch! Find [See More…]

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Onyx On Shooting Up Source Awards, 2Pac HOB Show, DMX, Wu-Tang, Michael Jordan & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with hip hop legends #StickyFingaz and #FredroStarr from #Onyx. They get into how #MichaelJordan cutting his hair might’ve been inspired by Onyx’s bald head movement. The guys share wild stories about meeting #JamMasterJay in traffic and how that changed everything. They break down their legendary stage performances and why nobody can perform after them. Sticky and Fredro also talk about their barber days in Queens, the time they accidentally shot up the Source Awards, and seeing Tupac at their show during the East Coast-West Coast beef. Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected [See More…]

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Keyshia Cole On Roasting Tupac, Death Row Secrets, Biggie, Reality TV Truth & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#KeyshiaCole pulls up to #DrinkChamps and drops some crazy stories you’ve never heard before. She talks about meeting #2Pac when she was just 13 and actually telling him his feet probably stink 😂. She breaks down how MC Hammer connected her to #DeathRowRecords and how her label didn’t even want “Let It Go” so she had to pay for it herself. Keyshia gets real about her reality show and how it messed up her family, plus why she thinks the #Kardashians basically copied what she did first. N.O.R.E. calls her the queen of R&B right now and she talks about [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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Ron Browz & DJ Webstar On Making Nas’ Ether, Jay-Z’s DOA Diss, 2Pac Stories & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this hilarious Drink Champs episode, Ron Browz and DJ Webstar sit down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN to unpack their legendary contributions to hip hop. They dive into the creation of smashes like “Pop Champagne” and “Chicken Noodle Soup,” explaining how these tracks defined New York summers and sparked global trends. Ron Browz shares the wild story of producing Nas’ “Ether” and Jay-Z almost getting the beat first, while DJ Webstar drops a story about Tupac giving him his name. The duo gets real about the auto-tune backlash from Jay-Z’s “Death of Auto-Tune,” with a tense Summer Jam moment, [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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Uncle Luke On 2 Live Crew Battles, Strip Clubs, 2Pac Friendship, Jay-Z Drama & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this episode of #DrinkChamps, legendary Miami hip hop pioneer #UncleLuke opens up about his wild career and legal battles. He discusses the origins of Miami’s strip club culture, his unexpected collaboration with Bruce Springsteen, and discovering Pitbull. Luke shares stories about his friendship with 2Pac and his controversial Jay-Z video appearance. He also weighs in on Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance and his support for Sexyy Red. From his fight to get his music catalog back to his upcoming biopic, Uncle Luke tells it all. -Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our app [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…]