N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs and we're taking it back to some of the most legendary moments in Drink Champs history Classic interviews, unforgettable stories, and iconic guests who shaped the culture.

In this classic throwback episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN chop it up with the legends themselves, Cormega and Cory Gunz!

The two lyrical a**a**ins from different generations: Cormega and Cory Gunz join the Champs! Queensbridge meets the Bronx in an unfiltered celebration of bars, legacy, and the grind of staying sharp in the rap game.

Cormega, a respected vet known for his poetic street wisdom and independent hustle, opens up about his early days with The Firm, navigating the industry on his own terms, and how realness has always been his currency. Meanwhile, Cory Gunz—the rapid-fire spitter with Bronx in his blood and Young Money roots—talks about his come-up, working with Lil Wayne, and the pressure of growing up as Peter Gunz's son.

The energy gets real as the drinks flow and the war stories come out—studio sessions, label politics, and the power of staying lyrical in a clout-chasing era. With mutual respect and raw honesty, this episode bridges eras and boroughs. Cormega and Cory Gunz prove why bars still matter, and the Champs makes sure the conversation stays loud, legendary, and laced with laughter.

Whether you’re a 90s purist or a fan of modern spitters, this one’s for the true hip-hop heads.

Make some noise for Cormega and Cory Gunz!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆

-Originally published on August 1st, 2016

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N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with the legends, Rob Markman and Gabe Jacobs!

Notable hip-hop journalist, & author Rob Markman, alongside Gabe Jacobs—known to aficionados as the mastermind behind Rafaello & Co.—sit down with the champs, for a lively, no-holds-barred conversation.

Markman brings decades of voice‑of‑authority experience, breaking down hip‑hop’s past, present, and future with insight, honesty and a few surprises. Alongside him Gabe Jacobs, the icy architect behind Rafaello & Co., the go-to jeweler for the biggest names in rap. Now, he’s here to talk that talk—how the jewelry game evolved with hip-hop, the wild requests he’s seen, his rise in high-end jewelry, and how bling became a cornerstone of hip-hop identity.

Together, they dig into the genre’s current landscape—discussing standout artists, beats, and cultural trends that define today’s scene. Expect uncensored takes on the state of streaming, shout-outs to underground heroes, and insider anecdotes from fashion and studio life.

With N.O.R.E. and EFN leading the vibe, this convo is a straight gem session. Expect laughs, real talk, exclusive stories, and a celebration of two different hustles that helped shape the culture. Press play, raise a glass, and tap in with two heavyweights who really live it.

Make some noise for Rob Markman and Gabe Jacobs! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆

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