“Drink Champs” is now officially on TIDAL, making N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN the latest partners with the streaming giant, launching with Marlon Wayans episode [VIDEO]

- August 14, 2019August 14, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Through his entire run, Jay-Z was always one who was somewhat underestimated. He wasn't the top rapper, immediately, nor did anyone see him becoming "the new and improved Russell." Years later, he's that man, but in the world of business, he faced serious doubts. In the early

Nas talks “Body In The Trunk,” changing the game of hip hop, working with Kanye West, his conversation with Prince, and more on “Drink Champs” [VIDEO]

- July 26, 2019July 26, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer A true legend in the game, Nas has some periods of his career that he regrets. Being in the game as long as Nas, a person is bound to have at least one or two regrets. But, for those missteps, he has such albums as Stillmatic, God's

Rick Ross talks “Port of Miami 2,” staying neutral in Meek Mill and Wale beef, his boss moves, and more with “Drink Champs” [VIDEO]

- June 29, 2019June 29, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer In 2006, Rick Ross made his commercial debut, with "Hustlin,'" which dominated the summer. As Jay-Z was settling into his Def Jam CEO position, he was coming with a lot of talent. Ross was the fourth breakout artist, behind Young Jeezy, Rihanna, and Ne-Yo. Before Rick Ross

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DJ Jazzy Jeff talks Philly hip hop scene, how he met Will Smith, knowing he was a star, being older, changes in music, business of DJ-ing, and much more on “Drink Champs” [VIDEO]

- March 24, 2019March 24, 20190

By Prince Hakeem Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Originally, hip hop was all about the DJ, and the emcee was only to hype the DJ. But, hip hop, as currently constructed, is all about the rapper, and the DJ fits in later, much later. Some say this isn't the way hip hop should be,

Marlon Wayans about “In Living Color,” Tiffany Haddish’s talent, beef in comedy, his inspiration, growing in his career, and more on “Drink Champs” [VIDEO]

- March 8, 2019March 8, 20190

By Prince Hakeem Hip-HopVibe.com Contributing Writer Although he wasn't one of the kings of comedy, Marlon Wayans is one of the kings of comedy. Most consider him among the funniest of his siblings, which says a lot. Just the sheer number of siblings he has, plus all of them being funny, is

Trick Daddy talks rappers who influenced him the most, who is the best female rapper, “Love & Hip Hop Miami” co-star Veronica Vega, and reality TV on “Drink Champs” [VIDEO]

- March 4, 2019March 4, 20190

By Prince Hakeem Hip-HopVibe.com Contributing Writer It was 2 Live Crew that first put Miami on the map, but Trick Daddy is the one who brought the spotlight to the 305. The dynamic between Trick Daddy and Trina is one that's unmatched. There are many reasons VH1 cast them for "Love &

O.T. Genasis talks his start into the music industry, cooking up his first few hot singles, working with DJ Drama, and more on #DrinkChamps [VIDEO]

- December 7, 2018December 7, 20180

By Yuriy Andriyashchuk Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer At the end of 2014, O.T. Genasis took over the game. He had his hit single, "Coco," which dominated the radio. When the spring of 2015 hit, he had the single, "Cut It," drop, which became another hit. Since then, he hasn't made much noise with

Young Dolph talks growing up in Memphis, how the game has changed, and what steps he took as an independent artist while turning down big deals from major record labels on #DrinkChamps [VIDEO]

- November 30, 2018November 30, 20180

By Yuriy Andriyashchuk Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Last year, the Memphis hip hop scene began to show its full potential, after years on the hip hop scene. Rappers from Memphis, not all out of the same crew, had success. At the top of the Memphis rap throne, emerged Young Dolph. In 2016, his music

Timbaland details what Missy Elliott taught him, talks secret to his success with Justin Timberlake, beat battle with Swizz Beatz, why he compares Drake to “Black Panther,” and more on #DrinkChamps [VIDEO]

- November 23, 2018November 23, 20180

By Yuriy Andriyashchuk Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Underplayed is how Virginia has had a huge impact on the music industry, as a whole. Now, with Teddy Riley opening up more on his story, it is now being spoken on more. The actual Virginia players, though, are Timbaland, Missy Elliott, and Pharrell. Timbaland has made his