#Throwback Episode - w/ Taxstone | (Ep.39)

Drink Champs

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Music, Society & Culture

4.6 • 6.9K Ratings

🗓️ 17 September 2025

⏱️ 130 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, Taxstone.

Drink Champs brings out a raw and unapologetic voice in the culture—Taxstone. Known for his unfiltered takes, sharp humor, and the impact of his Tax Season podcast, Tax joins N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN for a conversation that feels more like a block-to-block cipher than a sit-down interview.

Tax keeps it one hundred from the jump, speaking on his rise in media, his connection to the streets, and why his perspective always cut through the noise. He opens up about the challenges of transitioning from the hood to becoming a respected voice in hip hop media, all while keeping his authenticity intact. N.O.R.E. and EFN dig into Tax’s come-up, the power of his platform, and the ways he shifted the game for hip hop commentary.

With drinks flowing and jokes flying, Taxstone shares wild stories, hard truths, and the kind of insight only he can deliver. From debates about the state of rap to reflections on his own journey, the episode captures the energy that made Tax such a polarizing but respected figure. This episode is street-level honesty mixed with unfiltered laughs—a true Drink Champs classic.

Make some noise for Taxstone! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆

-Originally published on October 10th, 2016

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