Drink Champs is a popular podcast hosted by rappers N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN. The show features interesting interviews with prominent hip hop artists and other celebrities while drinking with them. The Drink Champs: Happy Hour Episode 4 is special shorter episode that provides a more casual vibe. It featured hip hop legend Busta Rhymes as the guest.
Overview of Drink Champs: Happy Hour Episode 4 with Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes joined N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN for Drink Champs: Happy Hour Episode 4, which premiered on Revolt TV in January 2021. He is revered for his rapid fire rapping and high energy music videos. He first rose to fame in the ’90s with the hip hop group Leaders of the New School before launching a massively successful solo career.
Some of Busta’s biggest hits include “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check“, “Dangerous“, “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See“, and many more. He has continued to thrive after over 25 years in the rap game.
Best Moments of Drink Champs: Happy Hour Episode 4
Busta Rhymes shared many fascinating stories from his long career in the Drink Champs: Happy Hour Episode 4 which is the continuation of Happy Hour Episode with Swizz Beatz:
Early Days with Leaders of the New School
Busta talked about first linking up with the other Leaders of the New School members Charlie Brown, Dinco D and Cut Monitor Milo in high school. They started recording demos and performing at local shows before getting their record deal.
Shooting Music Videos
He revealed some crazy behind the scenes tales about filming his wild music videos like “Woo Hah!!” He said some people got injured doing stunts and special effects.
Beef with Foes
Busta also addressed his past beefs with rappers like Ja Rule and Eminem. He explained what led to the disputes going public and eventually getting resolved in both cases.
Working with Legends
Additionally, Busta discussed collaborating with many legends over the years including Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Rakim and more. He said he treasured those opportunities.
Motivations and Work Ethic
Throughout the episode, Busta emphasized his relentless drive to keep evolving his artistry and outworking younger rappers, even at nearly 50 years old. His passion for hip hop still shines bright.
Why This Episode Was Special
Drink Champs: Happy Hour with Busta Rhymes stood out for several reasons:
- It provided a rare intimate sit-down with Busta, who tends to do less media appearances than most rappers. Fans got to see his fun-loving charming personality on full display.
- Busta was very open and candid with his stories, giving listeners unique insights into his wild career. Nothing seemed off limits.
- N.O.R.E. and Busta have been close friends for over 25 years, allowing their conversation to feelnatural and relaxed. It wasn’t just another typical press interview.
- At under 40 minutes long, this Happy Hour format felt like hanging out with some friends compared to a normal multi-hour Drink Champs episode.
Conclusion
Drink Champs: Happy Hour Episode 4 with the legendary Busta Rhymes was one of the most entertaining episodes of the show yet. Busta proved he is still an engaging character decades into his career.
His hilarious storytelling, candid insights, and lively persona made this a can’t-miss special episode. It reminded hip hop fans why Busta Rhymes deserves to be mentioned among the all-time greats. N.O.R.E and DJ EFN were able to provide the perfect relaxed vibe for an icon like Busta to comfortably open up.
