Erick Sermon On EPMD's Legacy, Nas Regrets, Addiction, Hit Squad, Dr. Dre & More | Drink Champs

[@edmadison9573]

I love Erick Sermon, essentially for breaking down how the addiction works in your life. He is 1000% correct. When you have money, nothing changes, but when you don't, shit gets bad. Big ups to him for getting help.

[@malleygz3991]

I'm 52 and I just sat for damn near four hours listening to a hip-hop history lesson. Erick and Parrish Making Dollars was my favorite group back in the day. So many layers to peel on this interview that it could easily have gone another four hours, and I would be there for it. 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@donneysimpson8536]

Im 51..... 30 days later, the LP went gold, so what you sayin'....the memories sitting on my porch with my boom box.

[@bingrim]

I just turned 51 last week. And every you said is real for me.

[@buckeyenative33]

🙏🏽💯🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@briansmith9959]

Mutual feelings my favorite group saw them twice live!!!

[@amrikjaswal76]

I'm 48.....I remember all the songs they refer too.....great feeling to fel like in my teens again.....my son is 15 and listens to all these (Em calls'em) mumble rappers!!! He is missing out on try hip hop!

[@inglewoodjet52]

The D.O.C. and NOW Eric Sermon!!!! My childhood.... Thank You Drink Champs!!! 😍💪🏾

[@88ntil]

THIS is like Erick third time on there

[@eduardoiniestra8007]

They on a roll right now.

[@357jp357]

Mine too

[@TheRealMoCY]

Home was in Def jam ffny

[@GlobalNotes]

I don't think there is a better guest to interview in Hip Hop than Erick Sermon. Anytime he has in interview I run to that joint

[@alanduff1054]

My favorite TOO

[@All12rounds]

Me too now!

[@delciorodrigues9342]

Da Joint 😅👋👋👋👋

[@Thejamesbgrowhouse]

Shout out to the old queens center mall .

[@IENetworkTV]

facts you dont be feelin me behind you? no diddy

[@johnsauce7369]

Erick Sermon is a legend, indeed. EPMD was one the greatest duos in Hip Hop ever 🔥💯

[@gstreetBlak]

EPMD don't get enough credit. they're one of the greatest groups of all times. they deserve all the flowers 💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@troyhughes2081]

I think with these legends the credit isn't needed. Iykyk. His stories, humour, street persona and humility is outrageous. His place in Hip Hop is the foundation of Hip Hop itself. "I bust a karate stance, I don't know kung-fu nigga!" Erick Sermon 2024

[@rockeastwood]

Kids today just don't understand just how legendary this man and P were (are). EPMD forever!

[@ShadzVibez]

Even though I’m only 35 years old and I missed EPMD prime I still always respected Eric sermon as a real lyric and MC. I remember him killing the booth in Rap City

[@JamesWilliams-jy7qo]

Big fan

[@BroderickBurton]

I'm 29 (not a kid lol) but EPMD the coolest to do it. The OG alternative rap duo.

[@RC51Legend]

Why do you think that is?

[@jaydro5245]

@@RC51Legend 1:47:44

[@MaxMulberry]

"So What You Sayin'" is still a banger. Erick Sermon (and EPMD) legendary.

[@evanlampkin7189]

Headbanger I play that song almost every day 3:52:52 3:52:52 3:52:52

[@mickeymouse6641]

Shout out to N.O.R.E. for the introspection into the situation with Keith Murray and admitting his faults. Word!

[@renaissancemusicllc9804]

Facts! Plus the fact that he didn't want to be held liable for Murray's antics, says it all.

[@jamaaldavis7907]

​@@renaissancemusicllc9804keith was like dat ...frfr

[@ombudsmanGhana]

real brothers on there !!! i feel the vibes in this interview

[@brendar3324]

Watching now! Love EPMD. I was and still is heavy into hip hop in the 80s and 90s. Almist 60 years young! You gotta chill! Peace and blessings Erick Sermon!❤

[@moarfan74]

I'm 49 years old and live in UK, epmd and erick sermon are the reason what made me fall in love with hip hop.....big up e double the goat producer

[@KatieGraycemusic]

Went to his house and made a song with him. Super kind, humble, and stand up guy.

[@juski8]

Cross over still go to this day 😂

[@mcbiggy1322]

Met Erick in LV, NV after a concert he was hella cool

[@matthewtate6893]

I’m 43 from oz and feel the same way about a heap of artists from that era … Cube, ice t, Kane,Eric b+ rakim , slick Rick , bdp, g rap etc… Best era ever….. right?

[@ralphfurley2]

49 as well no lies detected💪🏽

[@KennyD-rc6yp]

There was zero filter, Sermon was open and frank about his struggles with meds addiction. More power to him. Peace.

[@kerriefoster5396]

Yall NEED DJ QUIK ON THERE ASAP

[@ToniJXN]

💯💯💯

[@reynaldobermudez8940]

Agreed 💯

[@Love-dc5tq]

Omg! You know he got hella stories

[@parisbostic4446]

YES

[@BernelStrong]

For real

[@KatieGraycemusic]

Went to his house and made a song with him 10 years ago - kind, super professional, and talented individual!!!! Stand up guy.

[@shikalailarnee7495]

This was my favorite group growing up, I was 11 years old when they came out. I’m from Los Angeles and no group was better!! I still listen to EPMD!!!!

[@aziilacmuhammad9693]

Stop lying Epmd wasn’t ur favorite group

[@Brenteatsfood]

Mine too

[@shikalailarnee7495]

@@aziilacmuhammad9693 lame 😂😂😂

[@Intellectually_Ignorant]

I still listen to EPMD also.

[@ombudsmanGhana]

nice

[@daribluestar7752]

Keith Murray is in a lot of pain, and unfortunately, he's dealing with it the way he chooses. He's a brilliant brotha & I know he will pull thru. ✊🏽

[@SKARAMANGA1]

Bless up to Keith Murray 🙏🏾

[@jamaaldavis7907]

​@@SKARAMANGA1💯💯💯🙏🏾

[@garynembhard7433]

Murray got new music out.

[@Sean1877]

Nori should invite the whole Hit Squard..Redman, K Solo, EPMD, Das Efx & slide in Keith Murry😄

[@cwrichardson3]

Don't forget Jamal

[@jerichoosmith6248]

Real talk Real talk

[@kingscorpio2186]

@@cwrichardson3Jamal was Def Squad, but he still belongs in there, ILLEGAL was nice “I gets busy” was a hit

[@ramalrashaad9662]

Erick was calling NORE out the whole interview 🙌😁

[@officialriskone9291]

West coast hip hop heads love Erick Sermon because of You Gots to Chill

[@901mtn8]

Down south too 💯💯

[@romancorrea5390]

💯

[@ImASouthernWoman]

Eric Sermon I give you so much Respect. You have really helped so many people with thier music careers, nothing but blessings .Take care and keep rising to the top..😊❤

[@deanwilliams2070]

A member of a group that set the trend for our generation street lyricist groups

[@KenyaKnight-qx9ni]

‼️‼️

[@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551]

And our Fashion

[@aarongoodman3213]

Man I can’t take it with all this hip hop royalty interview’s drink champs are having. These are the greats I remember growing up in the 80’s and 90’s ✊🏽💪🏾

[@adriansmith4064]

Big Up Erick Sermon HIP-HOP ROYALTY 👑

[@ladyschatze9159]

This was a good interview. Erick Sermon was the man! I hate when Nore interrupts Erick while he's talkin!!

[@LLCOOLSHAY]

This was a fire episode. I like E doubles personality. He mad funny had me dying this whole jawn.😂

[@LuvDaMuff]

Bro dude is funny, but he dead serious wid it, best kinda comedy...

[@Intellectually_Ignorant]

I'm a 50 year old Hip Hop Head from the South Side of Chicago, E double is one of my Favorite producers & MC's, EPMD along with Ice Cube, Big Daddy Kane, Eric B & Rakim, Slick Rick, BDP, Kool G Rap, NWA, DOC, LL and others from that era Made me fall in love with Hip Hop and are Hip Hop Royalty to me. Lets just say I'm 2 Zig Zag Hemp wraps into this four hour Episode this morning. Salute to Drink Champs for this.

[@tamarastone141]

Did you see EPMD last summer at the Taste??? At the 50th anniversary ??

[@Intellectually_Ignorant]

@@tamarastone141 No I wish I did

[@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371]

Legend indeed!!! As I walk through the crowds, I can see head's turnin'....I hear voices sayin' "That's Erick Sermon" ❤❤❤ My favorite EPMD classics were the Strictly Business, Unfinished Business and Business As Usual CD's.

[@Best..YT..Music..Playlists]

what about business never personal? all four albums are the best hip hop records ever made. barely anyone in any genre has made consistently perfect albums like that, except nirvana.

[@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371]

@e.triple.eee. Is that the CD with Headbanger? If so, you're right....that was included, too and I forgot Back in Business.

[@Best..YT..Music..Playlists]

@@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371 yup. cummin at cha has das cameo sounds like something from straight up seaside and only dead serious had just come out

[@TheJeneralJ.U.-ICEForever]

🎧😌 I can't even begin to tell you the influence Erick Sermon and EPMD had on me since I was 7 years old to my present age of 44. "Brothas On My Jock" featuring Redman is still my favorite track by EPMD. 😌 Erick Sermon's production was so monumental in the late 80s, throughout the 90s, and 2000s. Parrish Smith, K-Solo, Das Efx, Redman, Keith Murray, Jamal, Passion, Xross-Breed, and the late great Hurricane G (🙏🏾😌💓🕊️). Erick Sermon had his hand in some of the ILLEST hip-hop classics ever made! Give that man his 💐's for his contribution to hip-hop!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🗣️"I HEAR VOICES SAYING THAT'S ERICK SERMON, ERICK SERMON, ERICK SERMON."

[@DJ_BGO]

E DOUBLE IS A LIVING INSTITUTION OF RAP. ONE OF MY FAVOURITES IN THIS WHOLE GAME FROM DAY ZERO & 1 OF THE FEW CATS LEFT IN THIS THING THAT STILL GOT A CLASSIC GOLDEN-ERA LEVEL QUALITY ALBUM LEFT IN HIM FOR SURE... HOPE WE SEE IT. THX FOR THIS INTERVIEW. AND MUCH LOVE FROM SCOTLAND. PEACE

[@twocents6951]

Sermon is on my list of top 5 producers in hip hop. Severely underrated.

[@jamaaldavis7907]

Underrated very💯

[@SMOOV_726]

It took me a few days to finish the D.O.C. interview & now I got a 4 day weekend to enjoy E-Double !!!

[@RSCL_BEATZ]

This show is like a historical record. It's awesome!

[@pjaybdizer6870]

The MC Hammer story @ 1:18:50 - “I want him, the chubby one… I got into a karate stance, I don't know no kung-fu” 😂😂😂

[@reppinNY]

When quick time slime

[@pjaybdizer6870]

@@reppinNY yup, click the timing I have on

[@ORACOLOGNE]

the hand on the chest/chain,took me out

[@pjaybdizer6870]

@@ORACOLOGNE 😅

[@ombudsmanGhana]

I've always been a solid fan of Erick Sermon. I salute you all from Ghana

[@tashawnasanders77]

OMG, EPMD was my favorite group as a kid. As soon as I saw the promo clips, I was waiting for it to drop. EPMD, Eric B. and Rakim, and Big Daddy Kane are my favorite of all time.

[@29jaydee]

All I wished for with this interview was more EPMD history. But still a really great interview with a pioneer. Salute

[@Art-mq5xx]

Hey man say man y'all need to respect this man.. when you talk hip-hop he is a legend period.. one of my favorite interviews

[@All12rounds]

Omg Erik Sermon is the brother I always wanted. He has great energy and made this such an enjoyable interview. Bring him back!

[@Greg-hi5un]

Salute to Eric for keeping it 💯 on his pill addiction, glad he over came the addiction 💯💯💯

[@eaglebaydc]

Thank U Nore and DJ EFN. One of my favorite Drink Champs episodes ever!! First rappers I ever liked was LL, Slick Rick, and EPMD. Hip Hop needed this episode. E double’s contribution to the genre has been grossly understated far too long

[@SoulOfTheSouth]

@2:01:51 The “You’re quite hostile” sample on Erick Sermon track “Hostile” is a Richard Pryor sample. It’s called “Man On The Run”. Erick sampled it from Public Enemy’s Prophets of Rage track which had the Richard Pryor sample on it.

[@aricruz_]

Y’all all saying efn is annoying but remember he’s more focused doesn’t cut ppl off and drink champs became what it is because of EFN 🌺 sending you flowers Both Nore and EFN are what makes this show balanced

[@AYE_Yo_CLE216]

Bring back Hip Hop Eric Sermon🫡

[@amrikjaswal76]

He's coming.......

[@4thdimension771]

Damn, I’m glad Erik Sermon got that story out about Rakim before they ended the interview. That was close 😂

[@deanwilliams2070]

The guy that has the flow of a master..the 1 of 2 that set hard body trends

[@ynotsl500]

Just to think...I remember listening to the radio and heard "Cram to Understand", then "Public Enemy #1", then "Make em Clap to This" not knowing one of my favorite Emcees ever was listening to the same thing...then hearing "It's My Thing". I love hiphop! Respect to E Double! Erick Sermon! Great interview! 💯

[@williamsmith1738]

This episode is everything

[@Love-dc5tq]

I’m at work listening and everything is the best way to describe it❤❤❤❤

[@rayzrealm]

*My favorite episode of the year, thus far.*

[@mamasnuggs24]

MC’s jumpin out of shoes and socks…….I love Erick !! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rzarick]

I know this was 4 hours long but we need another 4. E definitely has a lifetime of stories to tell!

[@CHARLESJOHNSON-gv7zy]

'I'M THE HIP HOPPER .. PLUS THE SHOW SHOCKER .. DOWN WITH M D .. YEAH .. THE MICROPHONE DOCTOR' ..

[@nbaoldhead4666]

1 wreckz, the other destroys!

[@TheRhetoric]

​@nbaoldhead4666 And if you ready to mess , Kill the noise

[@keithp3302]

We need all of E Dubs stories.He is hilarious and EPMD are Hip Hop royalty .

[@VisionItTv]

Eric forgot to mention an at the time young producer named Ty Mac. He made the 'Music' track..... Another great interview. I love Eric's passion in interviews

[@sobreezymimi7622]

Erick I love you. You ARE GOAT. EPMD had that sound so pure so clear. Out of this world type FLOW. Phillygirl76. IM 47. FROM PA TO ORLANDO TO TALLAHASSEE FAMU 89✊🏽😤😤😤😤😤😤

[@malikburberry9981]

North Philly on the Check In.

[@DynaManicMedia]

About time! A real legend to give y'all back some credibility with the flowers.

[@tubeiImon10]

Love this brother and the music of EPMD. Also love seeing the mutual love and respect between Nore and Eric, beautiful thang...just wish EFN would shut up when such legends are in the house.

[@willied.5885]

This was beyond special.. Thank You, E Double, Drink Champs & HIP HOP!.. SALUTE!!.. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌🏿!

[@sammiemcdonaldjr8364]

I'm 55. Still rock a fisherman hat at the cookout because of EPMD.LEGENDS

[@TheRhetoric]

59 over here champ. I hear you on the fisherman !! Respect. Salute Erick n Parrish

[@danmeyersonVideo]

1:45:32 shoutout to the legend Eric Haze, designer of the EPMD logo and many other classics (Cold Chillin, Tommy Boy, LL Cool J...)

[@foodjones2456]

One of my favorite rap artists of all time 👏👏. Sermon always carried himself well, so it sucks hearing about his battles with addiction.

[@djwallyray]

It wasn’t Griff on Prophets of Rage that said,”you’re quite hostile… I GOTTA RIGHT TO BE HOSTILE MY PEOPLE BEEN PERSECUTED!” It was a sample from Richard Pryor.

[@tarajansen9856]

Heyyy my hometown legend!!! Strong islands own E. Sermon! Solid dude. ❤

[@3RDS33D]

Noré was killing me with the Erick "Shermon" 😂

[@TomasSpain-uc6we]

LOL I thought I was the only one that kept hearing that!!! Lol

[@timhunter1914]

Yall got me crying over here. Big ups to Erick Sermons. Enjoyed the show

[@superdopehiphop]

EPMD’s first 4 albums from 88-92 as great of run as any Hip Hop group (or solo MC) EVER especially for first 4 albums! All 4-5 mic albums! They also introduced me to Redman one of the Top1-10 emcees of the 90s! K-Solo too. Erick Sermon inarguably a top5-15 hip hop producer EVER! His production on those 88-92 EPMD albums especially in general, but especially how dope/unique the sound was in 88-92! Also had a lot of dope production on Redman’s 4-5 mic albums in 90s! Also 6 or so songs on Red & Meth 99 classic debut “Blackout”. Also produced for Keith Murray. Produced 4, 3, 2, 1 with LL Red Meth Canibus (one with Master P w/out Canibus bc the beef) in 1997. Produced Reservoir Dogs on Hard Knock Life in 1998 with Jay-Z, Lox, Sauce Money, & Beanie Sigel. Produced on Method Man albums, Luda albums, Scarface albums, Xzibit albums, Heavy D albums, 50 Cent, D-12, Busta, Raekwon, Conway, Crook&Ortiz, R.A The Rugged Man, + many remixes for good artists. So glad Sermon clowned the Dre vs Puff comment. It’s not even close yet bc it’s on Revolt they try to put Puff next to Dre. The fact Math Hoffa and some others have picked Puff is insane. Hyped for that new duo project he talked about, but also need Mos Def Kweli Pharoahe Monch & Prince Po, Kiss & SP, Em & Royce, Tip & Phife Dog, Naughty by Nature, Das EFX, Outkast, Little Brother. “You remember Chino XL” -Nore- he’s one of the nicest ever and still puts out 🔥.

[@floetry1111]

One of the most entertaining guests I have seen on here. All Love

[@nicholasmarshall6361]

"It's all based on plantains bro, relax!" EFN is the meaning of down to earth.

[@farealdoe2379]

FarealDoe

[@denwill1648]

Erick, is a straight quality dude. He's that guy that you can see in your crew of closest friends.

[@energypimpin]

this is in my top ten drink champs 100%

[@andremorris9193]

E Double dropping jewels 💪🏾

[@samuelrux3880]

Dope ass interview. ERICK SERMON LEGEND

[@rikkidgermano9640]

I am still waiting on a Erick Sermon & DJ Quik Joint Venture Album - to me these two are one of the dopest rappers who are also super dope producers, especially since they always had that funk element in their production"

[@RealTalentEnt1]

Erick Sermon a living legend!!!!

[@venus2361]

I loved EPMD as a group, but truly loved the "Green eyed Bandit" with all my heart! Biggest crush for life. Happy to know that you continue to overcome life's bumps in the road and provide wisdom for generations to come. ❤❤❤

[@ADP_PRESENTS]

Great interview!!! I'm looking forward to hearing more of Erick Sermons Greatness....

[@iraford5788]

Another amazing legendary Eric Sermon interview with drink champs episode.

[@djmrnelson]

That first album belongs in the hip hop hall of fame. Classic!

[@e_richc393]

Erick sermon is hilarious!!! Absolute legend!!! 🙏🏼🫡

[@johnbutner7178]

Its dope to see Erik sermon. The industry has been so disrespectful to this man; he's hardly ever mentioned outside of the East coast

[@Infrared-6]

I love how Erick mentions music on hard copy. Exactly why I collect!

[@kayleighllyn8253]

Same!!👍😁

[@meloD407]

Opening credits get better and better every show 🔥🔥

[@G3MI3Y3-uk3ql]

appreciate the knowledge this man knows the game in and out at this point.

[@heruthemessenger3016]

Good interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥and Eric Sermon a comedian on the low! Great guy! I love genuine brothers having real convos along with comedy!

[@rickyt5179]

Saying, “Not Now!” when asked to meet Michael Jackson is crazy!

[@Noexcuses00]

WORD!!!!

[@ZERO-CAPACITANCE]

This was the best interview ever. Thank you so much.

[@jearldburley771]

The Green-Eyed Bandit always explained who Erick Sermon was as a person. So kind and professional but would rob you of your dignity if you crossed him wrong at the same time. This man definitely us a history lesson with this one and I enjoyed it.

[@langstonsparks]

I know I'm not the only one hearing Nore saying Erick Shermon?😂

[@rams4196]

He corrected himself, he tipsy😂

[@1980nardo]

He kept saying it 😅

[@langstonsparks]

@@1980nardo lol

[@Infrared-6]

It’s his part time lisp 🤣

[@jodym7163]

😂

[@reezypeace]

I really love this episode. I love Eric sermon just like music.

[@b.a.5590]

MY FAVORITE EVER, PURE LOVE TO YA ALL AND THANK YA!! LEGENDERY GUY!!!!! THE GREEN EYE BANDIT

[@croatiankid6595]

The perfect example of having music that still lives on forever recently was 50 just toured the world off records he made 20 years ago lol and the reception in the building was like he made them yesterday I went to he’s tour I felt the energy !!! That’s the perfect example right there hopefully these new artist can do that 20 years down the line

[@malcolmborgia7681]

Nice to hear and see this one 🔥🔥

[@TroyConwell]

Eric Sermon is definitely underrated and a G.O.A.T!💯

[@Trophy27]

I was on a nostalgic high with this one. E-Double, EPMD, NORE, Hip-Hop saved my life. 🙏🏽

[@cameron_fairchild]

Say that!!

[@greenmoon8432]

I woke up to watching this! Love me some Erick Sermon❤

[@goodtimezproductionz]

E Sermon and Teddy Riley tell the greatest stories 🥂

[@ShaderockLouis]

This was so sure-fire . I admire "E" Sermon most in this. Without prejudice for-most-part.

[@terrysanders.3317]

Chilltown New York is a classic album I love real Hip Hop. From Shreveport to New York let's go

[@alexanderhollay7162]

Love to hear new tracks and my brain goes like, sounds like a Sermon beat, and being right is even better. Love the green eye bandit. More Erick stories please !

[@simon_roofless]

outta nowhere with the "runs" ... i was laughing for 10 mins straight... this dude low key too funny

[@BigMoneySonny]

Been watching this regularly since it came out. Shout out to Damizza. It truly is about the gatekeepers. This a lesson yall !