In this classic throwback episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with legend himself, Curren$y! Curren$y — aka Spitta Andretti — pulls up to Drink Champs for a smoke-filled, game-packed episode! The New Orleans legend sits down with the champs to break down his incredible journey through the rap game, from his early days running with Master P and No Limit Records, to linking up with Cash Money and Young Money during the rise of Lil Wayne. Curren$y shares raw stories about surviving the streets of New Orleans, witnessing the levee failures during Hurricane Katrina, and how he stayed true to himself through every chapter of his career. Spitta also gives fans exclusive insight into the making of his classic Pilot Talk series, the birth of the Jet Life movement, and why independence became his key to longevity. Along the way, he lights up the set, reflects on wild studio sessions, discusses the deep loyalty he has to his hometown, and even talks about signing B.G.’s son. Whether you’re a diehard Curren$y fan or just love hip hop history, this episode is packed with laughs, real conversations, and plenty of smoke. Tap in and celebrate the Jet Life with one of rap’s most consistent legends! ✈️ Make some noise for Curren$y!!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆 - This episode was originally published on May 13th, 2016 *Listen and subscribe at https://www.drinkchamps.com Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:25 - Growing Up in New Orleans 00:07:50 - Early No Limit Records Days with Master P 00:13:10 - Linking Up with Cash Money and Young Money 00:18:45 - Hurricane Katrina: Surviving and Rebuilding 00:24:30 - Choosing Independence Over Major Labels 00:30:15 - The Making of Pilot Talk with Dame Dash 00:36:40 - Birth of Jet Life Movement 00:42:20 - The Art of Consistency in Hip Hop 00:48:05 - Wild Studio Sessions and Tour Life 00:53:30 - Loyalty to New Orleans and Its Artists 00:59:00 - Signing B.G.'s Son to Jet Life 01:05:20 - Favorite Collabs and Dream Collaborations 01:12:00 - Staying Relevant Across Generations 01:18:30 - Reflecting on Career Highlights 01:24:10 - Advice for Independent Artists Follow Drink Champs: https://www.instagram.com/drinkchamps https://www.twitter.com/drinkchamps https://www.facebook.com/drinkchamps https://www.youtube.com/drinkchamps DJ EFN https://www.crazyhood.com https://www.instagram.com/whoscrazy https://www.twitter.com/djefn https://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductions N.O.R.E. https://www.instagram.com/therealnoreaga https://www.twitter.com/noreaga