#Throwback Episode - w/ 2 Chainz | (Ep. 7)

Drink Champs

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Music, Society & Culture

4.6 • 6.9K Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2025

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Summary

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs and we're taking it back to some of the most legendary moments in Drink Champs history Classic interviews, unforgettable stories, and iconic guests who shaped the culture.

In this classic throwback episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with legendary 2 Chainz!

Diving deep into his journey from the early DTP days with Ludacris to becoming a self-made entrepreneur and cultural icon. 2 Chainz shares gems about building wealth beyond music, including how he turned Christmas sweaters into a multi-million dollar business and why staying tapped into youth culture keeps him ahead of the curve.

The conversation hits personal notes as 2 Chainz opens up about losing his father during a career high and how that shaped his perspective. He drops wisdom on the importance of owning your brand, managing merch, and creating multiple income streams. From lean culture to loyalty in the industry, the episode blends humor, honesty, and real talk.

Listeners also get a rare look at the mind behind the music, as 2 Chainz reflects on influences like Jay-Z, and Lil Wayne.

This episode is raw, inspiring, and filled with classic Drink Champs energy, a must-listen for fans of the podcast, entrepreneurs, and anyone grinding for greatness.

Make some noise for 2 Chainz!!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆

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Transcript

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0:08.5	trading blows with Jay Edgar Hoover in a hell-bent effort to sabotage a war.
0:14.1	Jay Edgar Hoover was furious. He was out of his mind, and he wanted to bring the Catholic left to its knees.
0:23.2	Listen to Divine Intervention on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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	...

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