Jim Jones is a guest on an upcoming episode of Drink Champs and claims the only time he got COVID-19 was from an encounter with The Lox. The Dipset Capo revealed that while Dipset took the L on the VERZUZ stage, he also took a health L.
“I caught COVID after the Verzuz, that was the only time I caught COVID,” Jones said. “On top of everything that night they gave me Covid, I couldn’t win for shit.”
Curren$y has built a cult-like following over the years, with a fanbase that spans across the globe. However, his international base is unlikely to see him anytime soon. Curren$y made an appearance on the latest episode of Drink Champs, which premiered over the weekend on Saturday (August 5), where he explained why. According to the New Orleans native, touring outside the country really isn’t something he enjoys.
Curren$y admitted during his one (and perhaps only) overseas run that it wasn’t quite what he expected. According to the rapper, the atmosphere across the pond left him completely unimpressed. Curren$y was struck by how different everything was, even the condiments. He found that the ketchup didn’t quite taste the same as it did back home.
Curren$y Admits He Was Underwhelmed With His Overseas Experience
In addition to the ketchup, the rapper also complained that Europe’s Mary Jane wasn’t up to his standards: “I only went overseas on one run, bro,” Spitta began. “Yeah, one run and then we came back and we bought some cars and I was just like, ‘I’m straight.’ All the ketchup didn’t taste like ketchup. Everything was f*cking crazy.” He continued: “It was tough to be happy with weed. It was bad, bro. In every coffee shop I went in in Amsterdam, it was all just not good weed.”
Despite the fact that Curren$y may not enjoy turning up overseas, he loves his hometown of New Orleans dearly. Last month, the rapper performed on the Essence Festival Music stage in his native city. On the music side of things, back in June, Curren$y and New York producer Harry Fraud dropped their collaborative project, Vices. The nine-track album is barely over 22 minutes, but it’s packed with features. Benny The Butcher, Jim Jones, Tommy Wright III, Larry June, G.T., Rome Streetz, and Vico all appear in various songs. Back in April, he released another collection of tracks with legendary producer Jermaine Dupri titled,For Motivational Use Only, Vol. 1, which featured appearances by T.I. and 2 Chainz, and more. Stay tuned to HNHH for updates from the music world.
N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs podcast is one of the most watched and beloved hip-hop media series today- and that’s just when there’s one guest on the show. If you’re unfamiliar with it, the cohosts have long and vibrant conversations with some of the biggest rappers and rap figures in the game. However, it’s usually a one-by-one affair, but sometimes they can bring on multiple people at a time. Moreover, they recently upped the ante when it comes to how many people they invited on to have a chat. Curren$y, City Girls, and Fivio Foreign all pulled up to to kick it, drink, smoke, and have a great time.
First up was Spitta, who spoke a lot with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN about their cannabis preferences and notable stories with other MCs and media figures. Of course, that’s quite the common topic on a show called Drink Champs, but it always makes for more jovial, enlightening, yet casual convos. Elsewhere, Currensy also spoke on the respect he garnered as an MC throughout his prolific career. With bright energy and a lot of earnest reflection, he made for a funny interviewee and infected the room with his vibe.
Furthermore, then Yung Miami and JT sat down with the Drink Champs in their typically colorful and stylish fits. The City Girls spoke a lot about Miami as a whole, their personal experiences in it, and how much they represent the culture there. In fun fashion, the duo also addressed viral female rap hits and spoke on them being the new trendsetters in hip-hop. Given that they were among the artists that started this contemporary wave and are working hard on releasing new music right now, hearing them reflect on the journey was quite special.
Finally, Fivio Foreign wrapped up the show, speaking on drill music and his commitment to being a people’s champ. However, the New York MC also spoke to his versatility, particularly when it comes to what he’s learned from collaborations and his artistic mentors. Also, all these rap stars commented on the genre’s current state and journey as a whole, and that triple threat of perspectives was very compelling to compare. Check out the episode below and stay logged into HNHH for more on Drink Champs and these artists.
Yung Miami first rose to fame thanks to her work alongside JT in the City Girls. Since then, the Florida native has never been one to put herself in a box. Rather, she’s only further explored new avenues since reaching superstardom. Among them are acting in BMF and Netflix’s You People. In addition, she’s been hosting her own REVOLT podcast series, Caresha Please. Not everyone was impressed with her skills as an actress (that doesn’t mean she can’t improve with dedication and coaching). However, as a media personality, Miami has succeeded with flying colours.
Not only do the “Twerkulator” artist’s distinct voice and never-ending clever catchphrases keep us laughing, but she also has a knack for developing strong chemistry with guests. Among the most noteworthy interviews she’s done so far include Diddy, Megan Thee Stallion, and G Herbo. While she’s most comfortable asking the questions, it seems the mother of two will sit on the hot seat on another REVOLT series, Drink Champs, in the coming weeks. As TMZ reports, it remains unclear when we’ll hear the rap diva’s discussion with DJ EFN and NORE. Still, a brief snippet online proves that it’s sure to be full of comedy gold.
“I’m the Black Oprah,” Miami declares in the clip above, understandably causing confusion. She then quickly admits that she knows the renowned journalist has the same colour skin as her. Afterward, the 29-year-old seemingly suggests that because Oprah carries herself in a more “proper” manner, she may be perceived as less Black in the world’s eyes. When the full episode drops on YouTube, we’ll likely receive more clarity on the point the fashionista was trying to make.
Elsewhere in the news, Miami received backlash earlier this month after a video of her son at Rolling Loud surfaced. While some internet users expressed concern about the 10-year-old throwing money at dancers, the City Girl made it clear she doesn’t play when it comes to her children. Read what Caresha had to say at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Rolling Loud Miami’s premier sponsor, D’USSÉ Cognac curated a unique mobile podcast studio in collaboration with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs Podcast for an exclusive live taping at the event. The dynamic duo engaged in insightful discussions with headlining performers like City Girls, Fivio Foreign, Curren$y, Elliot Wilson from Rap Radar, and media personality Nems while enjoying D’USSÉ cocktails.
The event also saw appearances from athlete turned artist Antonio Brown, 2Rare, Robb Banks, CJ, and media personality YesJulz, who were spotted sipping on D’USSÉ at the backstage sample activation.
“Drink Champs partnering with the D’USSÉ family is always an exciting opportunity.” said N.O.R.E. “After our first podcast pop up last year for Art Basel we had to keep that energy going at Rolling Loud Miami. We’ve got a great episode coming up!”
D’USSÉ’s exciting festival activations continue to make waves nationwide. Following their successful partnership with The NEW Rory and Mal Podcast at Made in America last year, fans can expect more thrilling content throughout the festival season. Additionally, festival-goers had the chance to create custom vinyl and win free festival survival gear at D’USSÉ’s custom vending machine. Stay tuned for the full Rolling Loud Miami episode on Drink Champs Podcast on all streaming platforms in the coming weeks.
On Drink Champs, Tony Yayo provided a hilarious account of what went on that day. He explained that dancers and extras on the set began panicking as they yelled, “Suge is coming!” He detailed a chaotic environment as pieces of the set and cameras fell to the ground while crew members fled. “Look, Suge came but this is why I always respected Eminem, 50 Cent and n***as that was with us,” he said. Yayo explained that he was startled by the individuals rolling with Suge due to their face tattoos. Still, he was ready for war, explaining, “If we don’t pop now, it’s back to the hood.”
While Eminem, 50 Cent, and their crew were ready to fight against Suge Knight and his crew of alleged Blood members, Yayo explained that the Death Row CEO was largely waiting to see what happened before he acted. “This the sh*t about Suge. He’ll light the cigar – he trying to see what you’re going to do,” he said. “Eminem, 50, everyone outside. [Suge] lights his cigar. I was buggin’ ‘cause I seen – this is when I knew Eminem was real. He was like, ‘I don’t give a f*ck, man,’” Yayo said in his best Eminem impression. “I was like, ‘Damn, Eminem is a real n***a.’”
Yayo continued, “50’s n***as outside, [like], ‘Wassup?!’ and then the n***a Suge just walked away. Mexican n***as looked kind of confused like they didn’t know what was going on. Eminem came outside 100%.” Again, Yayo reiterated that Eminem stated, “I don’t give a f**k, man!’” and explained that Proof previously had a run-in with Suge Knight where he accused the music mogul of murdering Tupac. Check the clip above.
Ice Cube has responded after Tony Yayo argued that The Notorious B.I.G. is a better storyteller than him during an appearance on Drink Champs. Speaking with DJ Whoo Kid on Tuesday, the N.W.A. rapper admitted that everyone has their own opinion and Biggie is also great.
“It’s subjective,” Cube said. “Everybody got they favorites. I put my stories up against anybody and I have a bigger sample size. But at the end of the day, everybody is going to have their different opinion. I love Biggie, I’m a fan of Biggie.”
IRVINE, CA – OCTOBER 14: Rapper Ice Cube performs onstage at How The West Was Won at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre on October 14, 2016 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)
Cube further said: “I’ve wrote records for Eazy and N.W.A. And look, when we talking about storytelling, are we talking about rhyming? Because I write movies too, so I’m a hell of a storyteller. I can tell a damn story. So are we just talking about rap? That’s only a portion of what I do. Look, to be in that conversation, I’m winning already.”
As for Yayo’s original comments, the G-Unit rapper was responding to DJ EFN picking Cube in the conversation. The Drink Champs host cited Cube’s 1991 diss record, “No Vaseline” from Death Certificate as being better than Biggie’s 1997 track, “N****s Bleed,” off of Life After Death. Yayo vehemently disagreed with the opinion. “This is why I hate this industry shit,” Yayo said. “So you telling me Ice Cube is a better storyteller than Biggie? You fucking buggin! You lost your fucking mind! Ice Cube is better than Biggie as a storyteller? You fucking buggin n***a! You lost your fucking mind!”
Ice Cube Responds To Tony Yayo
Elsewhere in the interview, Cube discussed the success of his BIG 3 basketball league and the NBA’s backlash to its rise. Check out the full conversation with DJ Whoo Kid above.
Akon is an artist who dazzled music listeners with a plethora of amazing hits. If you lived through the 2000s, then you probably remember a lot of these songs. Overall, they remain iconic in the hip-hop landscape. Simply put, Akon has classics, and there is nothing you can say that will change that. However, over the last decade, the artist has taken on various other endeavors. From bringing electricity to towns in Africa to even trying to create his own city, the man is a legend.
Although, there is one story that has plagued him throughout his career. The story involves none other than French Montana, and a fake watch. As French Montana explains it, Akon once gifted him a fake Hublot watch. Subsequently, the “Locked Up” crooner has been subjected to clowning over this gift. However, during a recent appearance on Drink Champs he was given the platform to set the record straight. As you will see, it was all just a very honest mistake.
N.O.R.E. posed the question to Akon, who was actually pretty eager to get off his answer. Essentially, he bought fake watches for himself, and French Montana. The rapper was on Canal street when he saw a guy selling Hublots. The man promised to sell him watches for $5K a piece despite the price being closer to $20K. From there, he naively bought into the deal and copped the two watches. Akon maintains that he barely knew anything about watches at the time. Instead, he simply liked them and wanted to cop. Unfortunately, he got got.
As N.O.R.E. kindly explained to Akon, you should absolutely never buy anything from Canal street. Unfortunately, the man did not know that at the time. Had he been aware, this whole saga could have been avoided. Let us know what you think about all this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the hip-hop world.
The Game has admitted that he regrets his controversial comments on Kanye West and Dr. Dre. Appearing on Amazon Music’s Bars and Nuggets podcast, Game explained that he was drunk during the infamous Drink Champs interview. At the time, he had argued that West did more for him in the previous two weeks than Dre through his entire career.
“So basically I was hollering at N.O.R.E. and them a little inebriated,” he explained in the interview. “And I said some things that I meant. I’m not gon’ take it back—I ain’t no sucker. But having Dre do anything for your project, anything in your career, touch any part of anything you’re doing in life is such a blessing that I shall not ever s**t on that again.”
The Game & Dr. Dre At “The Documentary” 10th Anniversary Party
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 18: Producer Dr. Dre (L) and rapper The Game on stage at “The Documentary” 10th anniversary party and concert on January 18, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)
“And I haven’t talked to Dre since. And it don’t really matter if we talk again in life,” he continued. “Like, I’m a standup Compton, L.A. n***a and it is what it is. I said what I said, I’m not going back on it. It’s just that I should have actually gave him more grace for what he did do and that was actually mentoring me and doing things that nobody could have done for me in my career.”
“When I was talking on there, I was speaking in terms of what Ye was doing right at that moment which was life-changing for me in that moment last year,” he added. “And then I based it on Dre’s lack thereof because I took the business part personal and I should have left it business. But Dre is Dre, bro. We all know what Dr. Dre do.”
The Game Reflects On Dr. Dre & Kanye West Comments
Prior to the Drink Champs interview, The Game had collaborated with Ye on the song, “Eazy,” which became his highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in almost 15 years. Check out more about his original comments below.
Tony Yayo has a lot of stories to tell within hip-hop, whether from his own career, his work with G-Unit, or the wealth of knowledge he gained since then. Of course, given that he’s such an entertaining storyteller, an episode of Drink Champs with him as the special guest is bound to hold some highlights. In it, he tackles those topics plus studio sessions with Eminem, the East Coast and West Coast beef, ghost producers, and a whole lot else. Moreover, the New York rapper also went over some “this or that” debates at the behest of show hosts N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN. Some of the debates included Paid In Full versus Criminal Minded, A Tr*be Called Quest versus Brand Nubian, and loyalty versus respect.
In addition, Tony Yayo also revealed some interesting insights into 50 Cent’s career. Apparently, Fif didn’t even like “Many Men” when he and his team first started working on it. Furthermore, that song went on to become one of the Queens legend’s biggest hits of all time. Still, it’s quite odd to hear about how such a beloved song might’ve just been a throwaway at some point in time.
Previously, the 45-year-old spoke on how working with Eminem caused a lot of controversy for G-Unit, which he readdresses here. “We even got called house n***as for f***ing with Eminem,” Tony Yayo had shared to DJ Vlad. “The Source, they would take it to a whole ‘nother level. That’s when the disrespect for me was like, well damn, what does color have to do with anything with music? What does color have to do with anything with people? I don’t care what color or religion you are. That’s just me. We from New York. It’s a melting pot of people. We grew up around all kinds of people, so I don’t give a f**k what color you are. I don’t look at you as a culture vulture ’cause you white. That could be somebody else’s opinion. It’s not mine.”
Meanwhile, Tony made sure to contextualize his success with an incredible amount of gratitude. He recalled just being a kid from the block who loved hip-hop and eventually made it to some of its highest highs in the 2000s. If you want your dose of hip-hop history and culture discussion, don’t miss out on this conversation. Also, keep checking in with HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Tony Yayo.
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