N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this classic flashback episode we chop it up with the legendary Black Star (Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli) and comedy icon, Dave Chappelle!
This extended version of our episode includes more stories, more laughs and more shots from everyone!
The crew dives deep into the roots of artistry, independence, and the game-changing impact of hip-hop and comedy. They reflect on the grind, the legacy of their craft, and the choices they’ve made to stay true to their vision. From dropping their new album No Fear of Time exclusively for their core fans to breaking down the pitfalls of the mainstream industry, these icons share gems about authenticity and ownership.
Dave brings his comedic genius, sharing wild stories about performing, meeting legends like Prince, and his Ohio sanctuary. Black Star talks about their creative process, their timeless chemistry, and the evolution of hip-hop culture. The vibes are raw, funny, and inspiring as they sip Japanese whiskey and give flowers to pioneers like DJ Premier, Big Pun, and Kanye West.
This episode isn’t just a conversation; it’s a celebration of culture, storytelling, and staying real in a world full of noise. Whether you’re here for the bars, the laughs, or the life lessons, this is one for the books.
Make some noise for Black Star and Dave Chappelle!!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆
*This episode was originally released on September 9th, 2022 *
*Listen and subscribe at https://www.drinkchamps.com
Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:05:01 – The Legacy of Black Star
00:15:01 – Dave Chappelle on Comedy and Hip-Hop
00:25:01 – Staying True to the Art
00:35:01 – Chappelle reminisces about Prince and other iconic encounters.
00:50:01 – Saluting legends like DJ Premier, Big Pun, and Kanye West.
01:10:01 – Chappelle’s Ohio sanctuary and staying grounded.
Final reflections on artistry, culture, and staying real.
Toasts to the future of hip-hop and comedy.
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All those legends in one room
Mos is high af lol. Remember him in Italian job
These people feel like brothers to me.
Listening to Mos def when i was growing up.
Talib kweli.Laughing my ass of when i was locked up
with Dave Chapelle.They're all invited 2 my show.
As very special guests:0
52:26 – 52:46. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 was wathin this high us fk and i kinda relate with NORE cause i wasn't gettin' shit either😂
SUPA DOPE!
Yasen is right thought about Kanye making beats. If you’re making beats and you’re great at that then when you make beats to your own rhymes it’s going to be a hit. Most rappers buy other peoples beats and make rhymes that for those beats. It’s just not the same.
How come everything Dave Chappelle says is funny
MOS DEF IF YOU READING THIS YOU MUST WRITE A BOOK AND DROP THE KNOWLEDGE BROTHER. WE SEE YOU WE RESPECT YOU. #MOSDEF #YASIINBEY
How you eating while being interviewed
Legendary Episode black excellence. I'm expired God is Good.
55:30 💥💥
I’m listening to this a second time and man, there aren’t too many people we should respect more than Dave, Yasiin, and Talib. Hell, even totally shit faced Dave makes more sense than most people I know sober, that’s one hell of a strong mind right there.
Dis nigga has his own AIRPORT!!!!! SUPER FLEX!
And yellow springs is a complete and total artist bop.
Compare these two and what they represent to any hiphop artist who started in the last 10 years. Like Mos Def said "hiphop ain't dead, it's sleeping" well. It's wide awake now with Blackstar dropping albums. Best drink camps to date.
Dave Chappelle is funny, he said " the whole New York did a verse"
A special gathering . 🎤🎤🎤😎👍🏾🇬🇧
Is talib kweli related to Dave Chappelle?
I ain't gonna lie now that I see most deff and Dave Chappelle look just alike
It's like the modern day version of a rapcity after-party
Yeah drink champs is a blessing to the culture
The way Dave felt hearing Eric B for President is how I felt hearing Quiet Storm for the first time
This a dope episode.
Lol nigga trippin I love half baked til this day! 😂
Get By deserves it's flowers!
The way Nore sit up when he asked "Who DMX? Oh yeah thats Normal" 😂😂😂
That 4 years in college bar is crazy!
1:11:34 the line is actually "… You just a Big joke, thinking you a Big Pun." The song was "Good to you" from the Quality album, produced by Kanye.
These guys are the only true political scientists, political philosophers, in America today. These are the conversations we all should be holding, and the sentiment for it.
This deserves more love.