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!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆 - This episode was originally published on June 9th, 2016 *Listen and subscribe at https://www.drinkchamps.com Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:13 - Salute to Death Row Records 00:02:01 - Publishing Beef & Sony Issues 00:02:54 - The Birth of Moon Rocks with Dr. Zodiac 00:04:00 - Studio Sessions with 2Pac & Suge Knight 00:10:02 - Gangs, Business & Early LA Days 00:12:31 - Tony Yayo's Hit Factory Incident 00:14:15 - Yayo Reacts to 50 Cent & Fat Joe Squashing Beef 00:16:39 - Tha Dogg Pound on Making “The Chronic” 00:20:40 - Studio Politics & Michellé/Tupac Stories 00:24:38 - Reaching Dreams in Hip-Hop 00:27:23 - Soundtracks, Royalties & Industry Game 00:29:45 - Major Label vs Independent Hustle 00:31:36 - Merch, Licensing & Long-Term Money 00:35:17 - Misunderstandings Between East & West 00:38:28 - Yayo Reflects on Jail & Coming Home 00:41:33 - Nostradamus Tour Memories & Queensbridge Vibes 00:44:25 - Sisqo Talks Thong Song Remix & Mixtape Era 00:50:52 - Capone’s Jail Time Reflections 00:57:00 - Nate Dogg, Guns & Oakland Tour Stories 01:01:41 - Gang Culture vs Rap Competition 01:04:38 - Cycle of Violence in Rap & Legal Consequences 01:10:01 - Real Ones from Every Coast 01:12:47 - Fried Chicken, Crip Blocks & LA Living 01:15:53 - Bloods, Crips & East Coast Perspective 01:18:31 - New Album, New Music Talk 01:21:30 - Amsterdam Adventures & Dispensary Hustle 01:27:24 - Daz & Kurupt Squash Misunderstandings 01:29:41 - No Podcast Does It Better 01:32:31 - Snoop Passes Blunts in Italy & G-Unit Reunion 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