#Throwback Episode - w/ Tha Dogg Pound, Tony Yayo, & Dru Hill | (Ep. 13)

Drink Champs

The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

Music, Society & Culture

4.6 • 6.9K Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2025

⏱️ 111 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 are joined by the legends, Tha Dogg Pound, Tony Yayo & Dru Hill!

This episode is a wild ride through some of the most iconic and controversial moments in hip-hop history. From the Death Row days and creating The Chronic, to surviving beefs and studio fights with Murder Inc, nothing is off limits.

Tony Yayo reflects on his time with 50 Cent and the G-Unit rise, while Daz and Kurupt reveal behind-the-scenes stories about working with Tupac, Dr. Dre, and their Moonrock cannabis empire. Dru Hill’s Sisqo drops R&B gems and talks about life on the Def Jam roster, mixtape freestyles, and how the game has evolved.

The crew gets real about the East Coast/West Coast tension, rap beefs, jail time, and staying alive during the wildest years of the industry. With plenty of drinks, laughs, smoke, and raw truth, this episode is a certified classic—bringing legends together to reminisce, debate, and celebrate hip-hop’s gritty legacy.

Light one up and make some noise for this epic moment in Drink Champs history!

Make some noise for Tha Dogg Pound, Tony Yayo & Dru Hill!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆

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