You are now watching the Drink Champs Experience in 4k Ultra HD!!! N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with the legend himself, Ed Lover! Ed joins us to share his hip-hop journey! Ed Lover shares stories of radio, film and music! Ed Lover shares stories of co-hosting the legendary TV show Yo! MTV Raps with Doctor Dré, which became the highest rated show in the history of MTV! Ed also shares stories of filming the classic comedy “Who’s The Man?” (film) which also featured cameos from Hip-Hop’s elite artist and personalities! So many great stories that you don’t want to miss!! Make some noise for Ed Lover!!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆 *Listen and subscribe at https://www.drinkchamps.com Timecodes: 0:00:00 - Intro 00:02:26 - Discussion on Easy-E, his label, and Miami’s influence on hip-hop. 00:06:24 - Ed Lover shares memories of a promotional event for the movie "Blow." 00:15:18 - Conversation about Chris Lighty’s legacy and unexpected passing. 00:21:28 - Ed Lover receives his Flowers! 💐 00:24:02 - Reflection on the evolution of radio and hip-hop's impact on culture. 00:32:40 - Ed Lover discusses the difference in hip-hop culture over the years. 00:41:08 - Memories of working with hip-hop icons and the connections within the community. 00:50:32 - Discussion of the movie Who’s the Man and Mary J. Blige’s role in it. 00:59:02 - Ed Lover recalls early career moments and interactions with DMX. 01:01:44 - Quick Time with Slime 🏆 01:08:05 - Thoughts on Method Man, Redman, and the importance of lyrical ability. 01:17:05 - Reflections on the impact of independent record labels. 01:26:23 - Story of Ed’s experience in the New York hip-hop scene. 01:35:51 - Discussion about Tribe Called Quest and their impact on hip-hop. 01:45:05 - Reflecting on New York’s radio culture and rivalry with Murder Inc. 01:54:37 - Ed’s thoughts on Lil’ Kim, Lauryn Hill, and women in hip-hop. 02:06:26 - Sharing memories with Snoop Dogg and the hip-hop party lifestyle. 02:15:06 - Ed Lover explains his eagerness to appear on Drink Champs. 02:24:06 - Ed discusses Biggie, Tupac, and tensions between East and West Coast hip-hop. 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