

Drink Champs
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Legendary Queens rapper-turned show host N.O.R.E. teams up with Miami hip-hop pioneer DJ EFN for a night of boozy conversation and boisterous storytelling. The hosts and guests engage together in fun, light-hearted conversation - looking back at their paths to success, highlighting their lives, friendships, and iconic moments within their career. In this unfiltered series, drinks are flowing and jokes are rolling - take a seat at the table with N.O.R.E & EFN. You Gotta Relax!
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May 8, 2020 • 1h 13min
Episode 210 “Quarantine Champs Ep.1” w/ The Breakfast Club, Havoc, DMX, Swizz Beatz & Timbaland
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic affecting our daily lives, here at Drink Champs we are also practicing social distancing. But that’s not stopping us, the Quarantine Champs from having dope conversations and taking tiger bone shots!This episode is all about VERZUZ. The Verzuz platform was created by legendary producer Timbaland and Swizz Beatz (showtime!).We’re joined by The Breakfast Club, Havoc, DMX & Swizz and Timbaland to talk about some of their favorite VERZUZ battles, the future of the platform and much much more!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreaga--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2020 • 45min
Episode 209 “First Round 2020”
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we are toasting to a legendary first round of episodes. Giving our guests their flowers while they can smell them and drinks while they can drink them, we relive some of our favorite moments from this years 1st quarter of episodes.Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreaga--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 2020 • 1h 5min
Episode 208 w/ Antonio Brown
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode we chop it up with 7 time Pro Bowler, and 4x First-Team All Pro, Antonio Brown. Recently named to the NFL‘s 2010 All Decade Team, the current Free Agent Wide Receiver has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots.AB shares his football journey from growing up in Miami and being heavily involved in the city’s football programs. AB shares how he stays in elite shape, the responsibilities that come with being a mentor, working with Tom Brady and starting a career in music.AB and The Champs discuss topics such as CTE, concussions, thoughts on Stephen A Smith and potentially working with Lamar Jackson.Antonio Brown also shares how he controls the chaos while being on the field, showing accountability for his mistakes and much more!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreaga--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2020 • 3h 12min
Episode 207 w/ Math Hoffa
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode we chop it up with battle rap legend Math Hoffa! Host of the podcast My Expert Opinion, Hoffa and The Champs don't hold back as the trio bless the podcast mics!Hoffa shares with us what it takes to be a Battle Rapper, as he shares war stories of his iconic battles between Daylyt, Dizaster and Serius Jones to name a few. Math shares his journey as a battle rapper and how he's transitioned to becoming a podcaster.In this episode the guys talk about topics such as the JAY Z & Nas battle, classic hip hop albums, what separates legendary rappers from trendy rappers, unreleased Foxy Brown verses for C-N-N’s "Bang Bang" and Drake being a huge battle rap fan.Math also breaks down how he'd like to improve the business of battle rap, by providing artists publishing and royalties for their battles, medical insurance and more.Lots of gems and insight on the battle rap scene in this episode. Don't sleep!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreaga--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 2020 • 1h 26min
Episode 206 w/ Jim Jones and Alex Todd (Saucey Episode)
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode we’re getting #Saucey with Jim Jones and Alex Todd! The two sit down with The Champs to discuss everything from the roots of their hustle in Hip Hop & how they’re applying it to the Marijuana industry.Jim shares stories from The Dipset and Roc-A-Fella days, consulting for Def Jam and Kevin Liles to becoming the Director of A&R at Warner Music Group. N.O.R.E. and Jim relive their battle for the top spot on the billboard charts as they share stories of how “Oh Boy” by The Diplomats and N.O.R.E.’s “Nothin’” controlled the airwaves simultaneously.Alex Todd joins the conversation, originally starting his career in the jewelry business Alex switched careers to the marijuana industry where the grass is much greener. Alex shares how he developed Saucey Extracts and how Jim became part of the team.Jim Jones shares stories how Dipset and JAY Z raced to go platinum in the music industry, having a #1 record with “We Fly High”, discusses Love & Hip-Hop and potentially making a Diplomats film.Lots of great stories that you don’t want to miss!#DrinkChampsArmy make sure to tune in as we are proud to introduce the new single by N.O.R.E. "My City" from his new EP "Patio Furniture" featuring Raekwon, Dave East, Emanny, RL, Garren Edwards."Patio Furniture" produced entirely J.U.S.T.I.C.E. LEAGUE | Available NOW on all streaming platforms.Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreaga--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2020 • 3h 28min
Episode 205 w/ Rizza Islam & Nikko London
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with Activist, Humanitarian & F.O.I. Solider Rizza Islam. Growing up in Compton, California Rizza shares how he found Knowledge of Self through The Nation of Islam.In this episode we discuss religion, spiritual gang banging, world politics and G.O.D. (Gold Oil and Drugs). Rizza explains his issue with Oprah, the Super Bowl and his views on Kanye West and Nipsey Hussle’s legacy. Rizza explains the Fruit of Islam (F.O.I.) and the realities of “prescription drugs” and government misconduct.Rizza also breaks down COINTELPRO and the FBI’s illegal conduct between Malcolm X and The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad.CEO, Music Producer, Influencer Nikko London also joins the conversation as the the group discuss how media controls published content, how the Civil Rights Movement and Leaders inspired Comic Book Icon Stan Lee and Marvel Comics.Lots of GEMS in this episode that you don’t want to miss!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreaga--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 2020 • 2h 48min
Episode 204 w/ Lamar Odom
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with 2-time NBA Champion, Lamar Odom. The former NBA Sixth Man of the Year of the Los Angeles Lakers shares a lot.Lamar shares stories of his close friendship with the late Kobe Bryant, playing for the LA Clippers during the Donald Sterling era and what really happened at that Nevada brothel.Sharing stories from the time he was married to media personality Khloe Kardashian, the former NBA Star has evolved as an entrepreneur, introducing The Champs to his new virtual reality company and much more!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreaga--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2020 • 2min
Drink Champs: THE HANGOVER (Recap of Ep. 203 w/ Jaz-O)
Drink Champs: THE HANGOVER - In this edition of The Hangover our special guest Jaz-O joins The Hangover Crew! This week we try to recap the conversation had on Drink Champs.Check out as Hazardis Soundz, Mr. Lee, Boris aka BeatsNdaHood, Sunny D BET, along with Jaz-O as they share some of their favorite moments from this weeks episode!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodprod...N.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreagaBoris aka BeatsNdaHoodhttp://www.instagram.com/borischpSunny Dhttp://www.instagram.com/sunnydbetMr. Leehttp://www.instagram.com/starrockentHazardis Soundzhttp://www.instagram.com/hazardissoundz--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 2020 • 1h 11min
Episode 203 w/ Jaz-O
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with Jaz-O. The first rapper ever signed to EMI, Jaz released his debut album Word to the Jaz in 1989. The album featured a young JAY Z on the classic titled “Hawaiian Sophie”.In this episode Jaz-O shares stories of mentoring JAY Z at the beginning of his career. Jaz shares how the two would go from battling rappers all around NYC to recording Jaz‘ debut album in London.Jaz shares lots of classic stories like once forming a super group with JAY Z, being accused of giving Nas information in the legendary feud with Hov and much much more!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreagaLendingClub: Go to LendingClub.com/DRINKCHAMPS to check your rate in minutes and borrow up to $40,000.Boost: Visit BoostMobile.com or your nearest retailer for offer details.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2020 • 2h 37min
Episode 202 w/ Royce da 5'9" & Mr. Porter
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with DC Alumni, Royce da 5’9”. Recently, Royce released his latest album “The Allegory” a collection of 22 songs entirely self produced by Royce himself. We are also joined at the DC table by legendary producer, the talented Mr. Porter.In this episode The Champs along with Royce and Mr. Porter discuss a lot. With topics such as beef in Detroit's Hip-Hop scene, Proof & D12, to stories about their personal Hip-Hop journey. The guys also discuss Hip-Hop's younger artists, the importance of accountability and how social media has changed the industry.As Royce shares the stories of writing for Dr. Dre & Diddy, he also talks about the importance of artists creating self defining albums and shares how he was dropped from Tommy Boy Records. Royce also tells the story of the rap battle between himself, Eminem and Pharrell and how they all eventually record music together that was never released!Royce also shares how him and Eminem talk about a variety of topics, but that “perspective” is a major topic in their conversations. The way they see things and the way they think other people see things.In this episode Royce opens up and shares how alcohol led to his downfall and how hitting rock bottom affected his life.Drink Champs Army, help us celebrate and congratulate Royce on 8 years of sobriety. An incredible achievement that should be recognized!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreaga--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.