Episodes

Episode 224 w/ Nicky Jam #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up music superstar Nicky Jam! El Ganador shares his origin story, coming up in Puerto Rico and eventually making the move to Colombia, where he rejuvenated his career.

Nicky shares stories of being JAY Z’s tour guide in Puerto Rico, at the age of 12. Nicky talks about his professional relationship with Daddy Yankee and how he’s always looked up to him as a mentor. As Nicky talks about his passion for music and melody, he also discusses the challenges he faced early in his career and how his battle with drugs almost took his life.

Nicky shares how he rose to superstardom, his Netflix biographical series “Nicky Jame: El Ganador”, the impact of his music and his legendary performance at the FIFA World Cup, alongside the one and only Will Smith and others!

Episode 223 w/ Dave East #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with the ultra talented Dave East!

Dave shares his origin story, his come up and the story of how Nas heard his music for the first time! Dave East shares his Basketball journey, playing against future MVP’s Kevin Durant, James Harden, etc. Dave also talks acting, loyalty, music and much more.

Dave East & NORE also play “Who Can You Call?” as they call up legendary artists like Nas, Snoop, Mary J. Blige and more via FaceTime.

Lots of great stories in this episode that you don’t want to miss!

Episode 222 w/ Waka Flocka #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we light up the flame as The Champs chop it up with the one and only Waka Flocka.

Waka shares the story of his come up in the music industry and learning the business from his mother, Debra Antney who is the former manager of Nicki Minaj, French Montana & Gucci Mane. Waka shares origin stories of working with some of hip-hops heavyweights.

Waka talks his transition to his rap career, Frat Boy Tours and how 360 record contracts hindered his rap career. Waka shares his respect for Drake, his dealings with mental health and debates Donald Trump!

Waka Flocka drops serious gems on this episode that you don’t want to miss!

Episode 221 w/ 2nd Round 2020 #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we revisit some of our favorite conversations of 2020, so grab your drinks!

Listen as Tha Dogg Pound tell classic stories of working with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. We revisit our conversation with Math Hoffa about the current state of battle rap and how he’d like to create a league dedicated to benefit battle rappers.

DJ Envy predicts the future as he announces how he would like to see a VERZUZ battle between DMX & Snoop Dogg, weeks before it happening. Donnell Rawlings checks in with us and shares his legendary “I’m rich, biatch” story. We also check in with LL Cool J, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Charlamagne tha God and more!

DJ Khaled also stops by again and shares some motivational words for the DC Family!

Episode 220 w/ Family Episode – Another One 2020 #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we are joined by the rest of the DC Family! Recapping our legendary interview with DJ Khaled, the family shares their favorite moments about the episode.

In this episode the family talks about the recent entanglement between Jada and Will Smith, we also discuss sports with topics such as the NBA bubble, name change for the Washington Redskins and Michael Jordan’s The Last Dance documentary.

As the D.C. Family gets #JadaDrunk, the guys review their favorite moments of the Verzuz battle between Fabolous & Jadakiss, Kanye West running for President and much much more!


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Episode 219 w/ DJ Khaled #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. CLOTH TALK alert! In this episode we chop it up with the one and only DJ Khaled.

Khaled blesses the DC table as he shares his musical journey. Khaled shares stories from his underground radio days to co-hosting a radio show with Uncle Luke. He talks about his love for reggae and dance hall and how grateful he is to Beyoncé & JAY Z.

Khaled shares great stories about his friendship with Drake, and his evolution as a producer to a hit-maker! DJ EFN & DJ Khaled reminisce about the early days, coming up in Miami, recording freestyles for mixtapes and DJing clubs.

This episode is filled with lots of keys… major keys! Don’t miss out!


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Episode 218 w/ Tha Dogg Pound, Capone & Freddie Gibbs #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we are joined by legendary Hip-Hop duo’s Tha Dogg Pound & Capone-N-Noreaga (CNN) and Freddie Gibbs.

Tha Dogg Pound share lots of incredible stories about Eazy E, 2Pac, Suge Knight, Foxy Brown, Dr. Dre and more! The guys talk about their first rap names, iconic songs such as “New York, New York” and CNN’s “LA, LA”.

As Tha Dogg Pound share stories about their days on Death Row Records, and working with Snoop Dogg; Freddie Gibbs joins the conversation. Sharing stories about the creation of his new album “Alfredo” w/ The Alchemist, Freddie also shares stories about working with Jeezy and their past issues. Gibbs talks about giving flowers to raps OG’s and why it’s important to be authentic to oneself, instead of following trends.

As Capone & Daz are set to release a project together, Kurupt shares stories of how he first met N.O.R.E. Lots of great stories that you don’t want to miss!


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Episode 217 “Quarantine Champs Ep.8” w/ Marc Lamont Hill, Mysonne, Bun B & Talib Kweli (Part 2) #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the #QuarantineChamps continue the conversation with Marc Lamont Hill, Mysonne, Bun B & Talib Kweli.

We continue our conversation as the cultural commentators speak on social justice topics like racism, police reform, and the ongoing protests against police brutality.

Joined by Marc Lamont Hill, Mysonne, Bun B, and Talib Kweli, N.O.R.E. and company dive into the unjust killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Aubrey and countless of other Black people in the U.S. at the hands of law enforcement or excessive force.

They also discuss the importance of Black men needing to do a better job at protecting Black women.

Episode 216 “Quarantine Champs Ep.7” w/ Marc Lamont Hill, Mysonne, Bun B & Talib Kweli (Part 1) #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the #QuarantineChamps chop it up with Marc Lamont Hill, Mysonne, Bun B & Talib Kweli.

Host of BET News & Black Coffee & Temple University Professor Marc Lamont Hill joins us along with Activist & MC, The N.Y. General Mysonne! In our most political episode to date Marc Lamont Hill and Mysonne discuss Black Lives Matters and social injustice.

The Champs discuss topics such as “Copaganda”, the importance of protesting for your rights, Karenism / Amy Cooper Law and using your platform to spread awareness.

Bun B and Talib Kweli join the conversation; as we discuss the issues surrounding policing, the benefits of defunding the Police and using that money for other needs, 3rd party activation of Police body cameras and much more!


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Episode 215 “Quarantine Champs Ep.6” w/ D-Nice & Gillie Da Kid #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the #QuarantineChamps chop it up with D-Nice and Gillie Da Kid.

Drink Champs Alumni Gillie Da Kid joins The Champs for some drinks as he talks Major Figgas, shares his favorite MC’s coming out of Philly right now and shares the story of battling Mysonne in front of JAY Z.

Gillie also shares how he created his own podcast “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” and how it landed him a deal with Barstool Sports and more.

The Champs enter Club Quarantine and join D-Nice as he shares his origin story, producing early on for BDP (Boogie Down Productions) and how his friendship with Chris Lighty changed his life. D-Nice shares how he reinvented his career, expanding his brand and creating a photography and web development company.

D-Nice also shares stories of DJing at President Obama’s Inaugural Ball and how he created the popular Club Quarantine and the pressures that come with it.

Lots of great stories from Gillie Da Kid and D-Nice that you don’t want to miss!


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