Overview of 'Drink Champs' Season 1

Episode 1 - w/ Fat Joe

Release Date: 2016-03-25

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN drink it up with hip hop legend Fat Joe. The guys talk about Fat Joe’s new collaborative project with Remy Ma, and the process he underwent in making the album. Fat Joe also goes into various untold hip hop stories.

Episode 2 - w/ Ja Rule & Jadakiss

Release Date: 2016-04-01

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN drink up with legendary rapper’s Jadakiss and Ja Rule and cover topics from touring with DMX, to their early beginnings before they hit it big. The conversation takes several twists and turns as the legendary MC’s drink it up and talk as if the mics weren’t on.

Episode 3 - w/ DMX

Release Date: 2016-04-08

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN drink it up with Dark Man X aka DMX. It was no easy task finding and pinning DMX down to talk to the guys and the audio of this show proves that but the guys managed to hit record and catch a very unfiltered DMX. X talks about battling Jay Z, being compared to 2Pac, and even prayed for the Drink Champs.

Episode 4 - w/ Gunplay and Capone

Release Date: 2016-04-15

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN drink it up with Maybach Music / Def Jam recording artist Gunplay and legendary Queens Bridge rapper Capone of Capone-n-Noreaga. The guys drink it up and discuss everything from Prison, to the Meek and Drake beef, issues with Mobb Deep and more.

Episode 5 - w/ KRS-ONE

Release Date: 2016-04-22

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN drink it up with the legendary KRS-ONE and discuss everything from his legendary battle with MC Shan to his thoughts on the Drake and Meek battle and a lot more.

Episode 6 - w/ Memphis Bleek

Release Date: 2016-04-29

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN drink it up with Brooklyn’s own Memphis Bleek. The guys drink it up and discuss everything from Rocafella records, Jay-Z, Dame Dash, podcasting, D’usse cognac brand and a lot more!

Episode 7 - w/ 2Chainz

Release Date: 2016-05-05

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN drink it up with ATL’s own 2 Chainz. The guys Drink it up and talk about his DTP beginnings, being an entrepreneur, Lean and a lot more!

Episode 8 - w/ Curren$y

Release Date: 2016-05-13

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN drink it up with smoke champ Curren$y. The guys talk about Curren$y’s New Orleans roots, working with No Limit Records, Cash Money Records, Dame Dash, and why smoking blunts is bad for your health.

Episode 9 - w/ Too $hort

Release Date: 2016-05-20

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN present the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys drink it up with West Coast pioneer, Too $hort. They discuss Too $horts Los Angeles roots, then his Bay Area beginnings, pimp culture, staying relevant all these years and a lot more.

Episode 10 - w/ Benzino & Dave Mays

Release Date: 2016-05-27

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. Drink Champs is a weekly podcast and in episode 10 the guys drink it up with Benzino and Dave Mays formerly of The Source Magazine. The guys drink it up and discuss the history of the Source magazine, the Source awards, Almighty RSO, Love & hip hop tv show, hip hop weekly magazine, and a lot more.

Episode 11 - w/ the Drink Champs Family

Release Date: 2016-05-31

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN drink it up with some friends and family in this bonus Drink Champs episode. Aside from the regular Drink Champs associates they are also joined by DJ/producer Scram Jones and celebrity promoter Mr. Lee. WARNING: Don’t listen to this episode (or any of them for that matter) with your kids!

Episode 12 - w/ Talib Kweli

Release Date: 2016-06-03

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN drink it up with activist/rapper Talib Kweli. The guys drink it up and discuss everything from growing up in Brooklyn, working with Mos Def, meeting Prince, early Kanye West as well as recent confrontation with CNN’s Don Lemon during the Micheal Brown protests and a whole lot more!

Episode 13 - w/ Tha Dogg Pound, Tony Yayo, & Dru Hill

Release Date: 2016-06-10

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. This week the Drink Champs travel to Las Vegas for a after party podcast with Daz, Kurupt (Tha Dogg Pound), and G-Unit’s Tony Yayo. If that wasn’t enough R&B group Dru Hill drop in to say some words. Drinks flowed and microphones broke but like always the Drink Champs deliver their unique brand of drunken debauchery.

Episode 14 - w/ Charlamagne Tha God & Taxstone

Release Date: 2016-06-15

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN drink it up with Charlamagne Tha God and Taxstone in this bonus Drink Champs episode. The fellow podcasters discuss various topics all the while proving Drink Champs is not meant for the professional studio environment.

Episode 15 - w/ Styles P and Sheek Louch

Release Date: 2016-06-17

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys drink it up at D-Block Studio’s with Styles P and Sheek Louch of The Lox. The guys talk about the origins of The Lox, their time with Bad Boy, missed opportunities, where they are now and more.

Episode 16 - w/ David Banner

Release Date: 2016-06-24

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys drink it up at Mississippi’s own David Banner. The guys speak about Banner’s recent run in with the law, the state of hip hop, activism and his vast career. As an added bonus Daz of DPG pops in to surprise the guys.

Episode 17 - w/ Havoc (of Mobb Deep)

Release Date: 2016-07-01

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys drink it up with Havoc of the legendary Queensbridge duo; Mobb Deep. They talk about past misunderstandings between Mobb Deep and CNN, a possible Queens tour, Prince, working with Kanye West and more.

Episode 18 - w/ Kenny Anderson

Release Date: 2016-07-04

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys drink it up with basketball legend Kenny Anderson. Kenny, who’s also from N.O.R.E.’s neighborhood of Lefrak City Queens, tells stories about a young N.O.R.E., being one of the first basketball players that proudly represented hip hop, and his vast career going back to his college days.

Episode 19 - w/ Maino and Uncle Murda

Release Date: 2016-07-06

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys drink it up with Maino and Uncle Murda. The guys discuss getting a bad rep, the tragic shooting involving Troy Ave, gun laws, and current projects they are working on.

Episode 20 - w/ Raekwon The Chef

Release Date: 2016-07-08

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys drink it up with Wu-Tang Clans own Raekwon The Chef. The guys discuss early Wu-tang, the current state and future of the Wu, The Purple Tape, ODB, Michael Jackson, and a lot more!

Episode 21 - w/ 50 Cent (pt.1)

Release Date: 2016-07-15

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys drink it up with 50 Cent. In part one of this lengthy and entertaining conversation, the guys talk about Drink Champs success, N.O.R.E. and 50’s past, EFN’s pettiness, Effen Vodka, Donald Trump, Kanye West for president and a lot more. If that wasn’t enough the guys get a surprise visit from Akinyele!

Episode 22 - w/ 50 Cent (pt.2)

Release Date: 2016-07-22

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys drink it up with 50 Cent. In part two of this lengthy and entertaining conversation, the guys, joined by Akinyele talk about Drink Champs success, Power, Effen Vodka, 50’s relationships and a lot more.

Episode 23 - w/ Snoop Dogg (Part 1)

Release Date: 2016-07-29

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys drink it up with the West Coast legend Snoop Dogg. The guys talk 2 Pac, Death Row, No Limit Records, and a lot more. Make Some noise for another Drink Champs / Smoke Champs collaboration!

Episode 24 - w/ Cormega and Cory Gunz

Release Date: 2016-08-01

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this bonus episode the guys sit with Cormega and Cory Gunz after a recent show in Miami. The guys talk about Cormega’s career, Queensbridge history, the Firm, lyricism in hip hop and a lot more.

Episode 25 - w/ Thirstin Howl The 3rd & The Drink Champs family

Release Date: 2016-08-03

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys drink it up with Lo Life general Thirstin Howl the 3rd and the extended Drink Champs family. The guys talk about Thirstin’s history with Eminem, the founding of the Lo Life’s, and a lot more.

Episode 285 - w/ Wale

Release Date: 2021-10-29

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with Wale! The D.C. Legend shares his journey, reflects on the times when he was a new artist and his evolution. Wale talks Go-go music, working with Jerry Seinfeld, J. Cole, new album and more!

Episode 286 - w/ Ye

Release Date: 2021-11-05

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West! One of music’s most iconic artists, Ye sits down with the champs to tell some stories and shares some laughs. Ye talks about his evolution from “The College Dropout” to becoming a Billionaire. Ye shares stories of American history… that he’s created himself! Ye talks about his Yeezy brand, GAP, Adidas and more. Ye also talks about his political views, cancel culture and so much more!

Episode 287 - w/ Ye & Larry Hoover Jr.

Release Date: 2021-11-12

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we pick up where we left off, as we continue our conversation with Ye. The artist formerly known as Kanye West joins us once again, along with Larry Hoover Jr. The guys talk about prison reform, Larry Hoover Sr. legal situation, DONDA orphanages, and much more!