#Throwback Episode - w/ DJ Clue and Grafh | (Ep.43)
Drink Champs
The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts
4.6 • 6.9K Ratings
🗓️ 15 October 2025
⏱️ 97 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 chop it up with the legendary, DJ Clue and Grafh.
Drink Champs brings two Queens legends to the table — the one and only DJ Clue and the lyrical powerhouse Grafh. In this sit-down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN, the conversation dives deep into the mixtape era that changed hip-hop forever. Clue talks about his come-up from Queens streets to becoming one of the most influential DJs in the game, breaking artists and dominating radio with his classic Clue Tapes. Grafh shares his own journey through the industry grind, balancing bars, business, and authenticity in a time when staying real meant everything.
From stories about Roc-A-Fella days and Desert Storm’s golden run to reflections on how New York’s sound evolved, this episode is a masterclass in hustle and longevity. The energy is raw, the laughs are heavy, and the gems come nonstop. Whether they’re talking about studio sessions, street respect, or the state of today’s music, Clue and Grafh remind everyone what Queens really represents — legacy, loyalty, and lyricism.
Pour up, press play, and tap in as Drink Champs celebrates two figures who helped shape the sound and spirit of an entire generation of hip-hop.
Make some noise for DJ Clue and Grafh! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆
-Originally published on November 3rd, 2016
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| 0:00.0 | This is an I-Heart podcast. |
| 0:05.8 | Yeah, what's up, y'all? |
| 0:07.1 | What's going on, brother? |
| 0:08.2 | Dream Chats Radio, but it's up now. |
| 0:10.7 | He's a legendary Queen's rapper. |
| 0:12.9 | Hey, Hank Sangui. |
| 0:13.5 | This is your boy in Hawaii. |
| 0:14.7 | He's a Miami hip-hop pioneer. |
| 0:17.0 | What up is DJEFN? |
| 0:18.6 | Together they drink it up with some of the biggest players in music and sports. |
| 0:22.9 | You know what I mean? |
| 0:23.5 | The most professional, unprofessional podcast and your number one source for drunk fact. |
| 0:29.0 | This is drinks champ rated where every day is New Year's Eve. |
| 0:31.7 | Let's go! |
| 0:35.0 | Report live from Drink Champ Sport. |
| 0:37.6 | This is the Slime Father. |
| 0:38.8 | It's a wild baller. |
| 0:39.8 | N-R-E. |
| 0:40.5 | What up is DJ EFN? |
| 0:42.3 | Yeah, yeah. |
| 0:42.8 | It's Drink Champ's own Drink Chance Sports. |
| 0:45.0 | Oh, shit. |
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