#Throwback Episode - w/ Onyx | (Ep.83 & 84)
Drink Champs
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
4.7 • 7K Ratings
🗓️ 15 April 2026
⏱️ 86 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 Onyx!
Bringing that raw, unfiltered energy, Onyx joins us for an unforgettable episode. Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz sit down for a wild, t\conversation that feels like a full-on war story session. From the jump, the Queens legends match N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN shot for shot, delivering gritty tales from their early days, their breakout with Bacdafucup, and the chaos that came with their explosive rise in the ‘90s.
The crew dives deep into Onyx’s hardcore image, their influence on mosh pit culture in hip hop, and the real-life intensity behind their music. Fredro and Sticky keep it honest, speaking on industry politics, loyalty, and how they maintained their authenticity through decades of change. The stories are hilarious, intense, and sometimes unbelievable—everything fans expect from a classic Drink Champs episode.
Across the episode, the chemistry is undeniable, with moments that swing from laughter to serious reflection. Whether they’re breaking down classic records or sharing untold stories, Onyx proves why their legacy still hits hard. This two-part episode is a must-watch for anyone who respects raw hip hop history and unfiltered conversation.
Make some noise for Onyx!!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆
-Originally published on June 7th & 9th, 2017
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| 0:00.0 | This is an IHeart podcast. |
| 0:02.6 | Guaranteed Human. |
| 0:05.5 | Hey y'all, it's Lauren LaRosa with the latest with Lauren LaRosa on Black Effect. |
| 0:10.1 | And I cannot wait to see you guys at the fourth annual Black Effect podcast festival. |
| 0:15.4 | We're coming back to Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, April 25th at Palman Yards. |
| 0:20.1 | And it's hosted by me, alongside DJ Envy |
| 0:22.8 | and Charlemagne Naguette. |
| 0:24.7 | We got Drink Chance with Noriega and DJ AFN. |
| 0:27.5 | We got Keep It Positive, sweetie with my girl, Crystal Renee Haclit. |
| 0:31.2 | We got reality with the king with my guide and my brother, Carlos King, and y'all know |
| 0:36.1 | he does reality commentary like nobody can. Now, have don't call me white girl the podcast i love Mona and club 520 podcasts along with the grits and eggs podcast so this lineup stack baby you're also going to want to check out the panels that we have lined up too, featuring Kev on stage, |
| 0:54.9 | Tika Sumter, and John Hope Bryant, just to name a few. |
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| 1:16.4 | Hey, hang, San Grea. |
| 1:17.2 | I hope you're Saavia. |
| 1:18.0 | It's your boy, N-R-E. |
| 1:19.2 | What up is DJ EFN? |
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