N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with the legendary, Mike Epps! Mike Epps rolls through, to talk about his journey from comedy clubs to the big screen. He keeps it raw, talking about stepping into Next Friday after Chris Tucker, navigating fame, and repping for the culture. With bars of wisdom and jokes that hit like a punchline, Mike drops game on staying relevant, showing love to the legends, and keeping his roots strong. It’s comedy meets hip-hop energy as they toast to success, grind, and legacy. Straight vibes, real talk, and classic laughs – this one’s a movie. Make some noise for Mike Epps!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆 *This episode was originally released on January 26, 2017* Listen and subscribe at http://www.drinkchamps.com Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:15 - Mike talks about his comedy roots 00:05:30 - Early struggles in Hollywood 00:08:45 - Working with Ice Cube on "Next Friday" 00:12:10 - Evolution of his stand-up style 00:15:20 - Stories from the set of "The Hangover" 00:18:50 - Reflecting on the legacy of Richard Pryor 00:22:00 - The challenges of being a comedian 00:26:35 - Mike’s love for hip-hop culture 00:30:10 - Favorite collaborations with legendary artists 00:35:00 - Hilarious anecdotes from touring 00:40:20 - Mike shares advice for up-and-coming comedians 00:50:10 - Mike on navigating social media as a comedian 01:00:40 - Memorable encounters with Hollywood icons 01:05:15 - Mike’s views on the evolution of comedy in film 01:10:30 - Behind-the-scenes of his Netflix specials 01:15:45 - A deep dive into Mike’s creative process 01:20:00 - Sharing lessons learned from industry challenges 01:25:35 - How Mike stays grounded in a fast-paced industry 01:30:20 - Funniest moments that never made it on stage 01:40:15 - Mike discusses balancing fame with staying authentic 01:50:25 - Stories from Mike's early stand-up days 01:55:10 - Reflections on the impact of comedy in social change 02:00:30 - Mike’s take on collaborations and working with other comedians 02:05:20 - Hilarious bloopers from his live shows Follow: Drink Champs http://www.drinkchamps.com http://www.instagram.com/drinkchamps http://www.twitter.com/drinkchamps http://www.facebook.com/drinkchamps DJ EFN http://www.crazyhood.com http://www.instagram.com/whoscrazy http://www.twitter.com/djefn http://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodprod... N.O.R.E. http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreaga http://www.twitter.com/noreaga