Is It Strong or Weak to Take Back a Cheating Woman?Big Bank, DJ Scream, and Fetty P Franklin get into a real debate about relationships and loyalty. The guys break down whether forgiving a cheating partner makes a man strong or weak. Fetty makes it clear why he could never let that slide. #FettyPFranklin #BigFacts #BigBank #DJScream Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
AZ Chike on Performing With Kendrick Lamar in Front of 70,000 at SoFiAZ Chike tells DJ Hed and Gina Views what was really going through his head on stage at SoFi with Kendrick, and he's got a message for the folks in the comments who said he should've looked at the camera more. He also gets into why he's God's Favorite, how his mom kept him fly growing up in 90s LA, and his plans to get into fashion after he masters the music. #AZChike #EffectiveImmediately #DJHed #GinaViews Subscribe...
Fetty P Franklin On Almost Getting Hit With A Federal IndictmentFetty P Franklin sits down with Big Bank and DJ Scream to break down why running the streets is never worth it. He opens up about seeing the dark side of the game early on and walking away before the feds could catch up. Catch the full conversation on this episode of Big Facts. #FettyPFranklin #BigFacts #BigBank #DJScream Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
AZ Chike on the Pressure of Being the Best Feature on GNXAZ Chike tells DJ Hed and Gina Views about getting his first tattoo at 12, a tribute to his grandma, and how that was just normal growing up in Watts. He also talks about leveling up on his new album, working with Hit-Boy, and the pressure that came after GNX and the Pop Out. This is a clip from the full Effective Immediately episode. #AZChike #EffectiveImmediately #DJHed #GinaViews. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Kur Explains How He Finessed His Manager To Get His Music BackKur sits down with KP, DP, and DJ on No Funny Shxt to break down how an old manager tried getting over on him early in his career. He explains how he stayed patient for two full years just to outsmart him and take back his catalog. Watch the full episode for the whole story. #Kur #NoFunnyShxt #KP #DP #DJ Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Ghostface and Raekwon on ODB: “He Wasn’t Himself” After Coming HomeGhostface Killah and Raekwon remember Ol' Dirty Bastard on Drink Champs. They talk about each member owning their own territory, why a host calls ODB the nucleus of Wu-Tang after watching the old footage, and how he wasn't himself after he came home. Then the stories: ODB escaping rehab and jumping on stage with a Remy Martin bottle, walking in with his mother despite a warrant, and why he isn't in the million-dolla...
Kur's Label Checked On Him Every Day For 9 Months, Then Left Him On Read Like A StrangerKur tells KP, DP, and DJ that the streets are black and white, but in rap, people say they love you when they really don't. He talks about label folks who checked on him every day and then went quiet, admits he overthinks about 90% of the time, and breaks down how that Philly mentality of not speaking to other rappers can cost you relationships. #Kur #NoFunnyShxt #KP #DP #DJ Subscribe! http://goo.g...
6LACK Admits He Was Self-Sabotaging His Life Just To Write Better Songs6LACK and Ambré get deep on Drink Champs. Ambré talks about teaching herself music off YouTube and John Mayer videos, and 6LACK opens up about how he used to chase drama just so he'd have something to write about. They also get into missing Atlanta, lemon pepper wings, and how budgets mess with big creative ideas. #Ambré #DrinkChamps #6LACK. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Treach on Creating the Name Naughty by Nature: Nobody Believed in It at FirstTreach on creating the name "Naughty by Nature." Nobody believed in it at first. They said it was too long and no group would be remembered with a name like that. But it described everybody: "I'm Naughty by Nature." Treach says he came up with it himself, from the title of a song he wrote during New Style. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Treach on Staying Loyal When He Could’ve Gone Solo: “We Going to Eat Forever”Treach on staying loyal when he could've gone solo. "We came from the dirt, the slums... we going to eat forever." Even while he was doing movies and the group wasn't touring as much, his group mates still went to the mailbox and got a third of the writer's publishing. He says he's on about 80% of the lyrics on the album: "That's my solo, but I'm bringing my homies with me." Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH...
Treach Explains Why He Chose Naughty by Nature Over Going SoloTreach sits down to talk about staying loyal to Naughty by Nature, splitting up their publishing equally, and sneaking out of a bad record deal by changing their name. He also breaks down the power of having timeless hits and rocking crowds overseas decades later. #Treach #DrinkChamps #NORE #DJEFN Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
If You Got Hits, There’s No Reason You Shouldn’t Be in Europe"The United States is this big... you got to go get that overseas paper." Overseas crowds don't care whether anyone speaks English. They know every word to your songs, have been fans for 35 years, and raised their kids on hip-hop. They still have all the elements, break dancing included. "If you got hits, there's no way you shouldn't be in Europe." Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Treach on Queen Latifah: “A Mentor, a Big Sister, a Guardian”"Queen Latifah, you already know that's my sister." Treach on Queen Latifah's impact on his life: "our savior" who took them out the ghetto, signed them to her management company, and trained them on how not to get got. A mentor, a big sister, a guardian. "Flavor Unit for life." Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Treach Tells the Real Story Behind His Fight With Vin RockTreach sits down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN to share how choosing music over the streets saved him right before the feds raided his block. He also clears the air about his infamous altercation with Vin Rock and tells his side of what went down. #Treach #DrinkChamps #NORE #DJEFN Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
“Money Is the Root of All Evil”: Once Money Gets Involved, the Truth Comes Out"It's all cool when there's nothing there to get." Why does success always get in the way of friendship? A Big Facts guest says money is the root of all evil, and once it gets involved, the truth starts revealing itself: what money makes people do and how it makes people move. "But I mean, it's life." Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Why So Many Rappers Struggle With Depression Even When They’re Rich | YKNiece"It's not all rainbows over here." YKNiece breaks down the downside of rap: the money and fame on the outside, the depression and wear and tear on the inside. Artists are always expected to deliver for someone else, then the internet and comments pile on. So how do you protect your mental health?
Lil Quill on Rod Wave and Putting Real Pain into His MusicBig Bank and DJ Scream push Lil Quill to get more vulnerable and intentional with his music instead of just going off the top. Quill opens up about his lack of confidence in the booth, why he doesn't write down his lyrics, and listening to Rod Wave when he needs to feel something real. #LilQuill #BigFacts #BigBank #DJScream Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Lil Quill On How Going To Jail Forced Him To Face His Mental HealthLil Quill sits down with Big Bank and DJ Scream to explain how repeated jail stints forced him to take his mental health seriously. He gets honest about holding in his struggles, dealing with pride, and feeling the pressure to provide for his family. #LilQuill #BigFacts #BigBank #DJScream Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Isaiah John and Gail Bean on How Early Rejections Shaped Their CareersGail Bean, Isaiah John, and 6LACK open up about the brutal rejections that ended up fueling their careers. From wild audition stories to the heavy reality of staying in the public eye, they keep it all the way real about what success actually costs. #IsaiahJohn #GailBean #DrinkChamps #6LACK Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Kocky Ka Says New York Rap Is Lost Because of PrideKocky Ka sits down with KP and DP to talk about his viral freestyles and getting love from Meek Mill. He also breaks down why pride is holding New York artists back and how label politics change everything once you get signed. #KockyKa #NoFunnyShxt #KP #DP Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Isaiah John & Gail Bean On The Madness Behind Acting In SnowfallGail Bean and Isaiah John sit down with 6LACK to break down their acting methods and how they brought Wanda and Leon to life on Snowfall. From tapping into real life experiences to staying grounded in the craft, they share what it really takes to embody a role. Check out the full episode of Drink Champs for the full conversation. #GailBean #IsaiahJohn #DrinkChamps #6LACK Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Kocky Ka Says Busta Rhymes Wasn't Hating In That Viral Video, He Was CryingKocky Ka pulls up on No Funny Shxt and gets real with KP and DP about the homies who didn't believe in him, why he can't stand yes men in the studio, and the Miami trip that inspired his new single Cold Westside. He also clears up that viral clip of Busta Rhymes in the studio. The internet thought Bus wasn't feeling the song, but Kocky says he was actually in tears. #KockyKa #NoFunnyShxt #KP #DP. Subscribe! htt...
Trick Daddy Says Atlantic’s Craig Kallman Promised to Let Him Be Himself, So He SignedTrick Daddy explains why he signed with Atlantic Records. According to him, Craig Kallman promised to let him be himself, and he says the label kept that promise: "If you got a lane, he's going to let you drive in your lane." The host says other guests have talked about Kallman on the show, but not like this. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Halle Berry's Ex Husband Claims Instability & Seeks Restraining Order!Allegedly, and the panel stresses they don't know any of it to be true: Halle Berry's ex-husband is asking for a restraining order and custody, and wants her checked for drugs and alcohol. The panel breaks down what he's claiming, that she is unstable and not fit to parent, and what the filing is asking a judge to do. Per reports, Berry's attorney has called the filing "entirely meritless and deliberately misleading."...
Silkk the Shocker Gets Asked If He Records the Verse First and Places It on the BeatSilkk the Shocker gets some praise for his flow and style, and a question about how he records. The hosts want to know if he lays the verse down first and then places it on the beat, without needing to hear it. His answer is mostly laughs. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Mona on Joe Budden Crew Asks Why They Review Druski’s Skits and Not HersThe Joe Budden crew reviews Druski's latest skit, from the Jojo Siwa, Raven-Symoné and Orlando Brown bits to the one skit they think missed. Then the debate starts: should Druski get a full sketch comedy show, or is short-form online skits the model that works? They also ask how he makes money off skits with 50 to 100 million views, and talk about other skit creators like Skimbo and Mr. Commodore. Chapters: 0:00 ...
Why A Political Coup In Belize Brought Shyne Back To RapShyne breaks down getting ousted from his political party in Belize and why he will never abandon his country. He also shares his master plan to drop five albums in five years before making his political comeback. #Shyne #DrinkChamps #NORE #DJEFN Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Shyne On Losing His Seat In Belize And Making Music With Dr. DreShyne breaks down how a vision board led to working directly with Dr. Dre. He also shares what it was really like having Dre push him to rewrite verses for pure perfection. Watch the full conversation on Drink Champs. #Shyne #DrinkChamps #NORE #DJEFN Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Why Can’t Video Vixens Grow Beyond Their Image? Gloria Velez vs Treasure WilsonThe Joe Budden Podcast crew reads Gloria Velez's response to Treasure Wilson's "general population" question about the video vixen era: "Why do people have such a hard time allowing women from that era to grow beyond the image they first knew us for?" Then they read Treasure's reply. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Luther or Freddie Jackson? “Only Two People” Define That Generation of R&B"To me there's only two people, Luther and Freddie." In this clip, the cast explains why Freddie Jackson is the soundtrack to Black cookouts, weddings and funerals, how he came up in New York, started as a gospel singer at White Rock Baptist Church, and linked with songwriter-producer Paul Laurence.
YKNiece on Why Money Ruined Her Friendship With Pluto & How She Deals With Industry PressureYKNiece sits down with Big Bank and DJ Scream on Big Facts to talk about why money ruins friendships and why she strictly keeps things business now. She also opens up about performing in arenas, handling internet hate, and how not caring protects her peace. #YKNiece #BigFacts #BigBank #DJScream Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Da’Vinchi: You Wouldn’t Be on Cam’s Couch Without Black AmericansThe Joe Budden Podcast crew tells Da'Vinchi to go get the education. They name Kenya Barris, 50 Cent and Tyler Perry as Black Americans he wouldn't be sitting on Cam Newton's couch without. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Joe Budden Crew Says Da’Vinchi Thinks He’s Better Than Black AmericansThe Joe Budden Podcast crew reacts to Da'Vinchi's comments about Americans on Cam Newton's podcast, and argues he was really talking about Black Americans. They get into how immigrant families and Black Americans see each other, what slavery's "afterlife" means, why they say diaspora wars shouldn't happen, and what Black Americans did to open doors in Hollywood. Then they turn to Treasure Wilson's "general populati...
YKNiece on Leaving Pepsi, Making Hits With Metro, and the New Atlanta WaveYKNiece stops by Big Facts to talk about going from working in a Pepsi warehouse to kicking off Atlanta's new wave of rap. She opens up to Big Bank and DJ Scream about keeping the studio fun and why she stays true to herself. #YKNiece #BigFacts #BigBank #DJScream Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
03 Greedo on Why J. Cole Backing Down from Kendrick Lamar Was Soft03 Greedo stops by No Funny Shxt to look back on his early days around Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free. He also shares his honest thoughts on J. Cole apologizing during the rap beef and explains why he treats his music vault like real estate. #03Greedo #NoFunnyShxt #KP #DP Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
How Do You Do Stand-Up at Church? Mojo Brookzz ExplainsHow do you do stand-up at church? Mojo Brookzz tells Drink Champs about doing a church show, where cursing is out and, somehow, so is one perfectly clean word. Clip from Drink Champs with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Mojo Brookzz Names the Funniest Comedians Out Right NowWho's actually funny in stand-up right now? Mojo Brookzz names the comedians making him laugh on Drink Champs: DC Young Fly, Desi Banks, Kountry Wayne, Karlous Miller, Chico Bean, Ali Siddiq, Nate Jackson and more. Who'd he leave off? Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
03 Greedo on Producing His Own Beats, T-Pain, and Future's Influence03 Greedo sits down with KP and DP to break down his musical roots. He talks about producing his own hits, learning from Atlanta legends like Future, and why melodic trap changed how he makes music. #03Greedo #NoFunnyShxt #KP #DP Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Mojo Brookzz "I Don't start it, but always finish it."Mojo Brookzz lays out his rule for comedy beef on Drink Champs: he's not starting anything with another comedian, and he'll pull up and kick it with anybody. But if somebody takes shots at him first, it's going down. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Judge didn't know who Rick Ross was?!
Mojo Brooks & N.O.R.E On Why You Should Never Try to Roast a ComedianMojo Brookzz and Cipha Sounds chop it up with N.O.R.E. about why messing with comedians is dangerous business. Mojo also shares his honest thoughts on T.I. doing stand-up and names the funniest comics in the game right now. #MojoBrookzz #CiphaSounds #DrinkChamps #NORE #DJEFN Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Joseline on Amber Rose Fight: "I Get Attacked and I Get Expelled?"Joseline Hernandez sits down to address misconceptions about her identity, her ancestry, and her path in the entertainment world. Joseline gets real about the frustration of having to defend her black heritage and why she refuses to let others label her based on her birthplace or appearance. She opens up about the importance of teaching her daughter self-love and confidence in her own skin, regardless of the criticism she...
Mojo Brookzz on Why Older Comedians Can't Sell Tickets AnymoreMojo Brookzz breaks down why comedians have to lock up phones on tour and why older comics need to embrace social media. He also shares great advice he got from Kevin Hart about connecting with his audience. #MojoBrookzz #CiphaSounds #DrinkChamps #NORE #DJEFN Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
How Inmates Make Money InsideWho does the laundry, the braids and the nails inside? Mona breaks down the jail hustle economy, from floor wax doubling as a manicure kit to why the person washing clothes for the whole unit is probably charging Diddy more. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Diddy Is "Definitely Not No Sucker" in PrisonMona says the "mind-altering antidepressants" Diddy reportedly got inside Fort Dix are really Wellbutrin, and explains why inmates compare it to ecstasy. Plus, why the panel says Diddy is still "one of them" no matter how high he's living. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
You Won't Believe How Inmates Make Money InsideThe Joe Budden Podcast reacts to reports that Diddy has been living large inside FCI Fort Dix: alcohol, a contraband phone, and "mind-altering antidepressants." One panelist who actually did time says that kind of treatment is normal for anyone with status and money behind bars, and then explains how inmates really get things done inside. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9 0:00 Who Really Gets Special Treatment in Jail 0:55 Lil Wayne's Air Fo...
Remy's EP Premiere Was Dope!Remy Ma's Alimony release night was packed, and the Joe Budden Podcast crew was in the building. Remy performed records off the new EP, did a Q&A with the crowd, and took pictures with everybody. Alimony, her six-track EP, dropped September 25. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Is Kai Cenat Gatekeeping? Ex-Cloverboy Reggie Thinks SoEx-Cloverboy Reggie is going at Kai Cenat and the Cloverboyz, and QueenzFlip breaks down what he's claiming on The Joe Budden Podcast. According to Flip, Reggie says the Cloverboyz don't f*** with him, don't check on him, and that Kai won't let anyone get past him. The outburst came after Reggie stayed behind in Alaska to film content and, by his own account, took shrooms. Is Reggie onto something, or is this just bitterness after ...
Snoop Joining No Limit Was Like Adding LeBron to Golden StateSilkk the Shocker tells KP, DP, and Mouse Jones what No Limit wanted from its artists. He says every one of them had their own lane, and Snoop joining was like adding LeBron to a championship Golden State team. Then the talk shifts to G Herbo and that off the beat flow, and Mouse starts joking about chains and tickets. #SilkktheShocker #MouseJones #NoFunnyShxt #KP #DP. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9
Big Bank: Every Man I Know Who Changed for a Woman Is MiserableShakira asks what submission really looks like in a relationship, and the table gets heated fast. Big Bank says every man he knows who changed for a woman is miserable, while Diamy D, Kilo Swayy, and DJ Scream push back on change, compromise, and who should adapt. Where do you land on this one? #Shakira #KiloSwayy #DiamyD #BigFacts #BigBank #DJScream. Subscribe! http://goo.gl/vHliH9