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Drink Champs: Steve Rifkind (Video)

Holy sh!t… The p*ssy there was ridiculous… I mean it was just ridiculous… I think I really wanna be in this record business!

Wow. Is N.O.R.E. gassing this dude? More so than the usual way he does during guest introductions… maybe. Definition of ‘C.E.O.’ (debatable, he might say) and Inventor of the ‘Street Team’ (since 1981, not up for debate, don’t come for him): It’s Steve Rifkind.

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are The Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with legendary Record Executive Steve Rifkind. Best known for being the founder and chairman of Loud Records and of SRC Records. Rifkind signed artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, Big Pun, Three 6 Mafia and more!

Steve is the inventor of the “Street Team” and in the 90’s / early 2000’s his methods and strategies helped revolutionize the way artists campaigns were marketed and promoted. Steve shares great stories about working with the legendary Quincy Jones and Jimmy Iovine.

As Johnathan Rifkind and Randy Ackerjoin the conversation, Steve Rifkind shares historic stories about legends such as Big Pun, ODB and Prodigy of Mobb Deep. Steve announces that DMX is working on a new album and the 25th Anniversary concert celebrating Loud Records; which was held at the Radio City Music Hall featuring legendary Loud Records artists.

Lots of great stories and valuable gems that you don’t want to miss.

– whoscrazy

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Drink Champs: Floyd Mayweather (Video)

Whether you pay to see me win, or pay to see me lose, you’re gonna pay.

Facts. And they do pay. Three quarters of a BILLION (and counting) says so. The winner… and still… the Olympian… Pretty BoyMoney… CHAMPION… in and out of the ring… in athletic and business circles… and then some… Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is chilling and clinking glasses with the Drink Champs. Bringing ’em all the smoke!

On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with legendary boxing champion Floyd Mayweather. The only boxer in the history of the sport with a record of 50-0, Floyd sits down with The Champs and talks about his boxing history and much more!

Stories of his battles with Connor McGregor, Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton, Oscar De La Hoya, Shane Mosley, Zab Judah, just to name a few, Money Mayweather beat them all! As he breaks down his battles inside the ring Floyd also talks about his battles outside the ropes.

In this episode Floyd opens up on how influential his Father has been to his career and how he evolved from “Pretty Boy” Floyd to “Money” Mayweather.

As we play another game of “Quick Time with Slime,” Floyd clears up rumors about T.I. and his relationship with 50 Cent. Money Mayweather gives us that mogul talk, discussing his business ventures with HBO and Showtime, and creating the ever popular shows “24/7” and “All Access”, respectively.

– REVOLT TV

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Drink Champs: Memphis Bleek (Video)

YES! I should’ve expected N.O.R.E. to go where I was thinking SOMEBODY should go… Like, HOW did Bleek become Jay-Z’s man like he is? I wasn’t mad or hating. I just didn’t know… until today.

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs welcome back legendary recording artist Memphis Bleek. Bleek shares lots of great Roc-a-Fella stories, creating Warehouse Music Group and helping develop the D’usse brand.

Bleek shares how he’s looked up to JAY Z since a very young age and how a personal conversation with Hov changed his whole life. Bleek shares stories about creating his classic debut album “Coming Of Age” and gives his opinion on what caused the end of Roc-a-Fella Records.

As the D’usse shots keep pouring N.O.R.E. and Bleek reflect back on receiving “Pimp” awards. The Champs and Bleek also discuss a variety of topics such as working with legendary producers, growing older in Hip-Hop and traveling the world.

Memphis Bleek shares stories about working on films such as “State Property” and “Paper Soldiers” alongside Kevin Hart. Bleek also admits to starting the legendary battle between Jay Z and Nas and much more!

– whoscrazy

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Drink Champs: Irv Gotti (Video)

It’s Murrrrderrrr… Actually, nah. It’s The HNIC of The INC aka Irv Gotti. Saying what he wanna say (under cover of ‘the influence’… blame it on the a-a-alcohol… HA!) to the Drink Champs!

On today’s episode Drink Champs chop it up with legendary record executive, C.E.O. and co-founder of Murder Inc., Irv Gotti. A fellow DC Alumni, we welcome back Irv Gotti as he shares classic Hip-Hop stories, of his personal Hip-Hop journey.

Irv takes us on a ride through hip-hop history as he shares stories of working with a young JAY Z, being introduced to the Ruff Ryders, working with Ja Rule and forming the group Murder Inc., a super group composed of Ja Rule, DMX & JAY Z.

As Irv expresses his displeasure, with the disconnection in Hip-Hop between the young and older generation, Irv Gotti and The Champs discuss establishing a Hip-Hop union. And Irv shares the story of how a Hip-Hop union was almost created between J. Prince, Suge Knight and himself.

An episode filled with lots of Hip-Hop history and gems from an icon in the game, Irv Gotti also shares his vision behind his hit television show “Tales” and much more!

– REVOLT TV

Oh. And bet money, real money out of your real pockets, that you will NOT regret hanging in there through the loud talk to get to Irv’s real talk about Ashanti (about an hour-and-a-half in). Serious.

@ojones1

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Drink Champs: Fabolous (Video)

Yup. The F-A-B-O came through for the chop up, smoke up, and plastic cup drink up with DJ E-F-N and N-O-R-E! Score points for Revolt TV.

@ojones1

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Drink Champs: Marlon Wayans (Video)

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN and Jack Thriller… already a pack of fools… and you’re gonna add Marlon Wayans to the mix? MAYHEM!!!!

In this episode, Marlon Wayans the cast of #DrinkChamps talk about his new movie SEXTUPLETS and his love for Comedy. We also discuss topics regarding Comedians making a comeback, Bill Cosby, R. Kelly & much more!
– REVOLT TV

Been on before. Back again!

@ojones1

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Drink Champs: Nas (Video)

The G.O.D.M.C. Nasir sits for the chit-chat while letting the glasses go clink-clack with the Drink Champs. Gotta talk up the “Lost Tapes 2” project he’s pushing, but there’s sooooo much more in here!

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with the legendary Nas for an iconic episode as they discuss the release of his new album, putting Queens back on the map, and the one person who said no to being a feature on a song.
– REVOLT TV

NAS – THE LOST TAPES 2 (ALBUM)

– @ojones1

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Drink Champs: Freeway Rick Ross (Video)

Yeah, Drink Champs is talking to THE ‘Freeway’ Rick Ross, not any namesakes. Get some smoke and some liquor into the legend and let the stories & wild sh!t talk begin. MAKE SOME NOISE!

The legendary Freeway Ricky Ross talks how he made close to a billion dollars selling crack cocaine in the 80s in South Central Los Angeles.
– REVOLT TV

The first ‘crack millionaire’ though. Wow.

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Drink Champs: Birdman (Video)

It’s Birdman, woadie! Good get by the Drink Champs for the show.

Birdman sits with the #DrinkChamps N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN to talk all about taking over for the 99’s and the 2000’s, his relationship with Lil Wayne, his gift of discovering stars like Drake and Nicki Minaj & more.

@ojones1

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Drink Champs: DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)

The man who had The Fresh Prince’s back way before ‘Bel-Air’… The Drink Champs talk to [arguably] the world’s greatest DJ… Jazzy Jeff! The title LEGEND definitely fits.

Wow. Great talk. Jeff’s story goes back BEFORE Hip-Hop. Watch!

@ojones1

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Drink Champs: Xzibit (Video)

Yeah. I remember that WYSIWYG video was the wildest back in the day! Respek on the name of X-to-the-Z waaay for the work he put in on the mic, waaaay before he was pimping rides on MTV.

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with Xzibit to talk about how his iconic music video helped start his career, working with legends like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, and he gives an insider’s perspective as the previous host of the hit show “Pimp My Ride.”
– Revolt TV

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Drink Champs: De La Soul (Exclusive Segment) [Video]

De La Soul means ‘from the soul’ as they have said, and that’s how they are shooting it, during this sit-down with EFN and N.O.R.E.

De La Soul sits with the #DrinkChamps N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN and discusses everything wrong with their deal with Tommy Boy Records. Be sure to watch the full episode’s TV premiere with De La Soul on 3/28 at 10pm EST and the digital premiere on 3/29 at 1pm EST.
– REVOLT TV

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Trick Daddy Speaks On New Florida Artists, The State Of The Industry In General, And Shares Some Stories (Video)

The man, and yes, the LEGEND, Trick Daddy! If ever there was someone who had some sh!t talk and stories for this drink-and-tell format, it’s the President, CEO & Founder of Eat-A-Booty Gang!

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with Trick Daddy to talk about what rappers influenced him the most and who really is the best female rapper of all time; “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” co-star Veronica Vega joins to discuss life on reality TV.
– Revolt TV

And Trick Daddy is now registered to vote. Don’t get any more woke than that! Gotta watch!

@ojones1

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Drink Champs: Redman (Video)

Can’t believe it took this long to get the Funk Doctor Spock aka Mr. MTV Cribs (Ha!) aka Redman on here. MAKE SOME NOOOOOIIISEEEE!!!

Drink Champs is all about biggin’ up the culture. The legendary Redman talks with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN about meeting Method Man, how his rap career began, working with LL Cool J, How High, being on MTV Cribs & more.
– Revolt TV

@ojones1

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Drink Champs: David Banner (Video)

Rare appearance and rare swag given to go with it for the occasion. Raptivist David Banner on with the Drink Champs!

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with David Banner to talk about being a conscious rapper in today’s social-political environment, his life as an independent artist, streaming, and how he empowers and influences others.
– Revolt TV

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Drink Champs: Talib Kweli x Dead Prez (Video)

Talib Kweli AND Dead P-r-e-z on Drink Champs… MAKE SOME NOISE! They have been making noise in the political discourse and conscious rap lanes.

Talib Kweli & Dead Prez came through for Happy Hour with the #DrinkChamps N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN. During this 2 hour session, they discuss “conscious rap,” Hip-Hop going corporate, Mos Def being deported, the state of their longtime friend Kanye West, book trading & more.
– Revolt TV

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Drink Champs: Akon (Video)

Akon. Been getting some buzz about the man… that he’s got his own island, that he’s partnering with China to bing up a billion-dollar power grid in Africa… It’s all out there. But in here, there is DRINKING (and sh!t talk). Pretty much in that order. Haha!

Akon discusses how he went from being locked up to signing Lady Gaga. He talks growing up and being more financially responsible, he shares some advice on investing, and also the economic influence of Africa.
– REVOLT TV

Ohhh, and Akon is into cryptocurrency. We’re on that wave (you’ve seen the posts on here).

@ojones1

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Drink Champs: Fat Joe (Video)

It’s official! Now that the unofficial third host of ‘Drink Champs’ is hopping onto the intro, that is. Hahaaa!

Fat Joe talks being in jail, trying to bring Ja Rule and 50 Cent together, Puerto Rico, shifts in the music industry and more.
– REVOLT TV

Good times. Good chat. Real stuff. Give it an hour.

@ojones1

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Drink Champs: Faith Evans (Video)

Daaaayumm! Faith is rough, rugged and RAW! Wow. Way down in the interview, they get down to EATING AZZ??? Bwaaahahaa! But then they swing right back around to serious food for thought: Maybe we should not celebrate March 9th. Let’s celebrate the birthday and LIFE of B.I.G. instead. Great talk!

The legendary Faith Evans talks with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN about her journey to being signed to Bad Boy, meeting The Notorious B.I.G., sustaining success in the music industry, and more. #DrinkChamps
– REVOLT TV

@ojones1

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Drink Champs: Pusha T (Video)

Current online speak would be that we ‘get the tea’ from Push in this sit-down… but ain’t no tea on the table man. None! Good talk with G.O.O.D. Music’s main man (not named Ye at least).

Pusha shares some of his inspiration behind DAYTONA, working in Wyoming with Kanye, how beef started with Lil Wayne, exchanging disses with Drake, J. Prince’s comments, and more.
– Revolt TV

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