Mad Skillz On Ghostwriting, "Rap Up," DMX, "Hip Hop Confessions," His Career & More | Drink Champs

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the #DrinkChamps. In this episode, we chop it up with the one and only #MadSkillz.
Coming from Virginia, Mad Skillz is one of hip hop’s most respected MCs. A ghostwriter for some of your favorite artists, he is most notably known for his annual “Rap Up” series, and the web series turned podcast “Hip Hop Confessions.”
Skillz shares stories of being discovered by Q-Tip, working on his demo w/ DJ Clark Kent and signing with Timbaland.
As a true lyricist, Skillz breaks down why artists like Nas, JAY-Z and Eminem are superior in comparison to others!
This episode is filled with lots of great stories that you don’t want to miss!
Scram Jones also joins the conversation!
Make some noise!!! 🏆🏆🏆
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[@nathantyrell5895]

That DMX story hit different now... R.I.P. X

[@marlonglanton4372]

Great DMX story!

[@dogmanauto8422]

Anybody got the time stamp on the story??

[@vmaster4406]

@@dogmanauto8422 3:16:27

[@drdread9896]

🤣😢🤣😢🤣😢🤣😢🔥🔥🔥

[@Lench923]

Marlon Glanton Yo! Imma roll!!

[@_coachcraig_]

That reunion in real time between Jazzy Jeff and Skillz is one of the dopest things I've seen in a long time. Skillz is a legend. Great episode!

[@blaxization]

That shit made my night...

[@Chuy3891]

Beautiful thing!

[@qwammienewsome1357]

@@blaxization my sentiments exactly(my exact words I said like 10 minutes prior to reading your comment)!!

[@johje02]

so dope! ❤️❤️❤️

[@antwoinehill8675]

I think based on that alone, this was the best episode of drink champs, on top of the fact this dude was a hip hop thesaurus frfr

[@Scoogieboy]

I'm from Va.. I saw Skillz in Wawa and low-key fanned the F*** out! 😆

[@qwammienewsome1357]

Real, down to earth cat fa sho!! ✌🏾👌🏾❤️

[@Unknown90010]

I saw him the airport he boarded the plane he was flying in first class and while walking down the aisle I stopped the line and I said " yo are you mad skillz?" He said "yes" in a very humble way " I started trippin he shook my hand real cool dude he didn't diss me or nothing but mad props to him he is a cool after our flight landed he dapped me up again and said "aight bro stay blessed ..be easy." Highlight of my trip.

[@madskillz848]

@@Unknown90010 I remember that!! Hope all is well bro!!

[@beebeetee2926]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ink407]

I did the same with mos def in orlando

[@trevorchan9014]

I swear...He’s an amazing Orator...his detailed accounts are extremely vivid. I couldn’t NOT watch the entire episode. Salute....

[@albertbanks538]

Definitely a dope story teller

[@WarriorDM4u]

Gemini shit. He in his comfort zone

[@wolfprime]

Facts.

[@syckindahead]

Check out his pod HipHop Confessions

[@calsarchandler6851]

Nore: “I got arrested one time and I was like, ‘Don’t take me to Compton!” 🤣😂😆

[@IAM1OUTOF60]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nekronbeast3981]

I swear Nore could have been a comedian

[@truestdude]

Dude be wylin @ times man lol 😅😅😅

[@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID]

Nah, when Nore asked Skillz if he was selling "Nerds" at a show though...

[@NatHenrickClarke]

Nore lokey slow

[@nikawallace5876]

Salute to you NORE, for giving DMX his flowers🙏🏿

[@kkmichelle314]

That he did & did it before his death. Respect!✊🏾💪🏾

[@blkbeauti05]

Word!!!

[@Phillygoat1983]

Amen

[@timray4988]

He did and respect to tht. I just wish he didn’t have to go.

[@WhiteSauceher]

@@timray4988 i feel ya pain bru

[@charleshairston7864]

I’m from va and I’m 40 we always loved Skillz and believe me he can get busy wit the best I mean the best of them written or off the dome dude has been a lyrical giant over two decades

[@jarrardanthony4704]

When you from VA you gotta be a bit more braggadocious and confident because cats sleep on you sooooo hard...even cats from VA sleep on VA even though theres sooo much talent there so I feel everything Skills saying. Salute to a VA legend! Great Episode.

[@flyfye6458]

Salute to VA

[@SHAMROCC317]

@Street Dreams born there, not raised. Clipse born in New York, raised in Virginia.

[@gbiggaveli2564]

@@SHAMROCC317 Word? That's wassup those niggas were 1 of the most lyrical coke rap niggas ever that we got it for cheap mixtapes wit Liva & Sandman wit the same mr lee in the them were 🔥🔥🔥🔥 happy they kept that east coast flow

[@VAbulldog82]

@Street Dreams you are from where you are raised not born. You can be born in Russia and spent 3 years of your life there and spent the other 30 in the USA, you are from the USA.

[@vincentelliswhite]

I’m from Richmond, VA (same place he from). Listen...Skillz BEEN dat n*gga! B E E N. Glad y’all giving this man his flowers. Much needed. He use to demolish rappers!!!!!!!!!! He needs a doc!

[@johntatum5045]

He wasn't the first rapper that came from Richmond VA to get on Royal Sounds, Mr Melody and Shades of lingo produce by Eric Sherman

[@804rell]

Facts bruh. Skillz is an 804 legend

[@TyrantsAlwaysPerish]

Remember the cypher on the radio wit zulu big lip uccckly ass mane

[@BlackDotLiving]

Super Facts NYC respects Mad Skillz

[@DJ804]

@@johntatum5045 yeah from Fulton . ✊🏾

[@Nicholas9Ryan]

Y'all gotta admit, This interview was way better than you thought it would be. Skillz had some awesome stories and has great energy to match the vibe of the show.

[@thedarksideoftheforce6658]

You have to be young and never heard of Skillz to say some crazy shit. His album from where is fire. He can spit as he is an mc spitting better than 95% of garbage out today. He freestyles also. He is hiphop. Battle rapper also. He is ill. I saw this and couldn't have clicked it so fast. One of his crew members battle my peoples back in the day. His crew the supafriendz was crazy nice. It is more than just stories and he is the founder of the rap up which that lame rapper Murda bit his shit.

[@peacefuljourney7228]

Facts

[@kingrichmond5878]

Richmond All Day!

[@saveriopersichilli1129]

Hes been in the game from time...reppin VA from time

[@fordaz86]

Facts! It was dope

[@lorettawalls2452]

Absolutely one of the best episodes ever! I thoroughly enjoyed learning so much from Mad Skillz. As a New York girl that moved to Virginia in 1987, I truly appreciate this. The timeline of his legacy is never to be overlooked! Thank you, Nore and crew for putting the spotlight one of Virginia's greats! #804 #2Up2Down #VA #madskillz

[@qwammienewsome1357]

RIGHT ON!!!✌🏾👌🏾❤️

[@TotemPoleNation]

No doubt! Skillz is the 🐐

[@somal5558]

The way he explained Eminem‘s style of rap is unbelievable.

[@mikesaunders5345]

Facts

[@cannibalmanimal2336]

NORE couldn’t get it because he was never nice SMH

[@80sclassic63]

@@cannibalmanimal2336 Nore was never top 5 but he definitely said some ish on a couple songs! Especially when it was a collaboration!

[@BryanKalloo]

Time stamp?

[@DB-jj8hb]

Time stamp?

[@bdquest9]

I love Drinks Champs even more now in the wake of the death of DMX. Giving artists their flowers alive before they’re gone. Skillz so underrated nice and still lyrical even with the yearly wrap up.

[@bestout306]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😂😂😂😂

[@bestout306]

Damn fingers hit the laugh emoji...try this again 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MrBdiddy77]

This is why we need true old heads on this show....these dudes got all the stories. Best show in a min!! #Salute

[@wing4382]

I call them Legends and I'm 25 That word Old heads has a Disrespectful feeling

[@Eleven5Sobriety]

I bet a lot of people slept on this one, being a fan of Mad Skillz early, I knew the man was an underrated, but very respected MC. He can go bar for bar with greatest, and actually has,and as the world now knows, he has the confidence of one of the greats..

[@BankrollRay]

I love that drink champs is giving all the older artists a platform and letting them tell their stories

[@beastmode1980434]

That's what N.O.R.E. created for. I been listening to the podcast from day 1 before he had video.

[@phenton91]

@@beastmode1980434 they've gotten pretty far from that though. Didn't they have an Amber Rose episode?

[@Black_2_Def]

Put some respect on Mad Skillz name!! This man is a hip-hop legend and Virginia OG. 804 in the building! Great stories and classic episode! Skillz wrote for your favorite rappers, rapper 😏🎤

[@DamonBlack_Media]

Absolutely. Also in Philly, we appreciated Skillz greatly. Cosmic Kev used to play all his joints back n' the day.

[@alturecwilkins5757]

Im from NJ and been listen to him since he was mad skillz

[@kingrichmond5878]

Facts!

[@cillacraze1]

💯VA All Day!!

[@qwammienewsome1357]

@@cillacraze1 ALL DAY!!!✌🏾👌🏾❤️

[@truetoSAGEE]

As a Richmonder, I was super hype to see this. Skillz definitely deserves his flowers and all accolades. Skillz is extremely humble and low key. And if you’re really not familiar, u really wouldn’t realize how far his resume extends and how relevant he really is to hip-hop. As a fan, I’m happy to see him let us in and learn things we didn’t know. And he always reps hard for RVA & he’s surely a VA legend! #2UP2DOWN

[@kimmonmobley7367]

Damn sure feels good to see the 804 represented.

[@TrollinOntheRVA]

BIG FACTS #804OUCHEA #RVALUTION

[@lorenzobaines6222]

Skills represented V-A beautifully as always. He's everything right about our state. He's one of greatest to ever touch the Mic TOO. I'm a Philly dude NOW but V-A all damn day. Eternal✌

[@aors001]

That's real mad skillz has been dope for a long time. Glad that is getting his props richmond stand up. Keep doing your thing skillz.

[@nicolejames3054]

Facts!! Skillz is a lyricist everybody don’t know🤷🏾‍♀️ only true Hip hop heads he def left a imprint.

[@greg831]

That Jazzy Jeff facetime is a moment in DrinkChamps history... #Respect

[@SHAMROCC317]

It's a reason why his name is Skillz! Give my guy his flowers, Real Richmond stand up guy. Virginia so slept on, down talked, but we'll never deny we from this bitch 💪🏽💙 I'm from Virginia nicca, ain't nobody took nothing from me! #2up2down

[@Jacwootton]

I hear you fam #2up2down 💪🏾💜

[@GRUMPBuNdY_716Duece]

RIP DMX. We need to really appreciate NORE the whole Drink Champs for honoring our Hip Hop legends while they still here. It really feels great we got to salute X properly on here before he left. Y’all accomplished y’all goal in real time. DRINK CHAMPS DMX AND HIP HOP FOREVER MAKE SUM NOOOIIISSSEE

[@newportpapi3159]

Very underrated comment!!

[@kalonjicoleman5183]

❤🏆

[@D1vaDvyn]

Facts✔✔✔✔ I just said the same thing, too💣💣💣

[@nazsalabarria860]

What that got to do with mad skills ? Let mad skills have his shit . That’s disrespectful.

[@tashabarnett8239]

Facts 💯 ❤️🙏🏾❌

[@michaelgrayson6504]

Skillz was definitely underrated as a lyricist!

[@stickman8434]

Realshit

[@tl6752]

Definitely! I was bumping his sh!t heavy up in Boston

[@mac336]

Nah it was his voice unfortunately

[@christopherayettey4390]

They really didn't promote him well.. Because I've never heard of him until now.. But hpite seems lit and legit

[@brucemiller648]

I first heard about him back in 96 when I was in the pen. My homeboy from Texas put me on to him & dat first album was hard

[@rushremedy919]

Yessir Skillz been a beast since I was a teenager. V.A. Big ups💯Thanks yall 4 giving His flowers while he’s still here. And yes he is the first one to make the year “Rapitup” Hip hip Talk. Salute another real individual. Never met him but seems like it through his lyrics.

[@himking1034]

Mad skills needs his own show ASAP. His storytelling is unmatched. I had his first CD he was and still is mad nice.

[@deronbaker3899]

He has a podcast. Hip Hop confessions or something like that. He’s like 10 eps in.

[@HiPHOPx87]

Shout out to Drink Champs & Mad Skills. But I gotta say Rest In Peace DMX. Keep his Legacy Alive

[@HiPHOPx87]

The DMX Story at the end of the episode made my day lol. So funny 🤣 R.I.P DMX

[@stickman8434]

Rest in Peace X

[@cniplus9549]

RIP X.. PERIOD

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

Facts or undeniable facts?...Drink Champs is definitely one of them shows you have to respect for honoring those in the culture of Hip Hop.

[@ricanking524]

Facts.... FACTS!!!!

[@ministerforprofitministerf1671]

They missN too many legends... example; salt n pepper, public enemy, Rakim, Large professor, Roxanne shante, kid cupri, 3rd Bass, biz markie, all them niggas that WERE ON SELF DESTRUCTION, and ALL THEM NIGGAS THAT WAS ON SAME GANG WEST COAST SHIT...

[@jaseallenson316]

For sure, but damn the word legend is thrown around like crazy these days. I consider someone like bob marley a legend. No offense to mad skillz(and many other guests), i been listening to him since "from where", but if he is a legend bob marley is GOD(not a god the god). With that aside, this was a dope episode. The last half hr or so, was prolly the best 30 mins in DC history. Mad love to skillz.

[@jaseallenson316]

@@ministerforprofitministerf1671 im sure some people turn it down, plus its a matter of making the schedules work. The guest has to be visiting miami, and they basically gotta set aside a whole day.

[@ministerforprofitministerf1671]

@@jaseallenson316 THIS IS A GENRE OF MUSIC HIP HOP... TALKIN BOUT OUR LEGENDS ALTHOUGH I DONT THINK OF MAD SKILLZ AS A LEGEND BUT HE INTERVIEWS GREAT...

[@darioristic9643]

The DMX story starts at 3:16:24

[@themortician3582]

I remember Skillz freestyling in the front of the club with some local Petersburg artists name Illyaas. Skillz bodied everyone 💯

[@bonafidemc]

Damn, that Jazzy Jeff/Skillz reunion brought Hip Hop tears to my eyes... That was dope! (The world is alright right now!)

[@raptalkpoetry]

Right...So natural didn't see that phone call coming

[@terrywilliams6357]

Absolutely!

[@LuisMoreno-em8nt]

Honestly....only real hip hops fans get emotional. Y’all gotta remember cats were seeking DJ jazzy Jeff at that time. But positive energy after 8 years of not speaking followed by love makes me proud of hip hop!!! Jazzy was all love. And you know what- Mad Skills is the definition of authentic. Cant ask for more. #1980

[@knekesiajones8712]

Richmond VA grew up on skillz I love my city 804

[@kimmonmobley7367]

Love my city. Church Hill will always be a part of me

[@2prettymrskitty393]

No we didn't north side Milton and maryland

[@johnathanbrigante2349]

Never came that close to crying because of Drink Champs.It was a close one.I definitely almost shed a tear.Amazing episode.

[@jokesonyoumyguy5086]

A lot of people don’t know the immense talent Virginia has bruh. Some of the best producers and rappers and singers ever and they are still yet to be discovered. Not even mentioning the athletes. Shoutout to Mad skillz and the rest of the legends from VA.

[@justindup6499]

The Jazzy Jeff phone call was the most touching thing I ever saw on Drink Champs. Peace and blessings

[@saturncrush]

Deep

[@AS-xl9gb]

Time stamp

[@paydash05]

Time stamp

[@paydash05]

3:12:45

[@beachcity562]

Dope that jazzy picked up

[@lethal5flow679]

"You call Jazzy Jeff, I'll call Uncle Murda" You gotta admit Nore has his Eddie Murphy moments, lmao

[@jaseallenson316]

For real, that shit was slick.

[@TreadmillMixes01]

Time stamp?

[@TheRealNativeSun]

Skill is a legend in VA. He repped from Richmond to Va Beach. We used to see him all the time in the mid 90s in the clubs with his back pack. Cool dude. 💯

[@stephenkinq5425]

Magnum The Verb Lord Turned out to be Legendary!

[@madskillz848]

Boy did he??? Lol

[@ChillHous1979]

Indeed!

[@dltaylor8433]

facts

[@airyoxus]

Skillz battling from a tree is a wild story

[@FleetwoodTizzle]

Factz on dat 😂

[@OmazingFitness]

The wildest.

[@DJAUDIO1]

Legit got tears with Skillz and Jazzy Jeff talking. 😭😭😭❤❤❤

[@missgigip]

Such a dope moment

[@bamnbamn7453]

RIP Phife Dawg !!! Prodigy Mobb Deep !!! & Guru From Gang Starr !!! 😭😭😭

[@pandroidigital]

Never understood why people put spaces before exclamation marks. Cut that sh*t out.

[@antoniomcmahon3499]

Maaaaan,im so glad I found this interview! Growing up in Richmond and actually seeing Skillz come up as a young man, playing ball with him and his homies off Forest Hill or at Freeman high, yelling HIP HOP every time they scored,cyphers on Broad St all dat,looool. Brought up so many memories, listening to DJ El Bravador, the Supafriendz remix,etc..people don't realize how much Richmond was a hub for everything coming down from the North and everything coming up from the South!!

[@thalogo1871]

Richmond, Va in the building. Shout out Skillz💪🏾

[@4tchard_act2f0llow6]

The way skillz broke down those Eminem verses was crazy u can tell he really knows music cuz the way em raps is so different and people don’t understand the level of talent he is given u cuz people don’t listen to music the way skillz listens to the music 🔥 🔥 interview this was HipHop history class

[@starsbarsnigga]

He sounds like Cagehas

[@stickman8434]

Deep analysis on the bars

[@calsarchandler6851]

He definitely studies the craft 😑

[@demetriusrousseau7919]

Yep!

[@RealReeseElDon]

I started geeking during this part. I wanted him to go further into it (pause)

[@danhanlon1621]

Yo this dudes personality is infectious! They don’t make em like this no more

[@Mor3mul4h718]

Everybody who disliked this video not a real hip hop fan this history right here

[@bigturnup6523]

Man it probably was Uncle Murda and Run friends who disliked this 😂😂😂😂

[@mikesaunders5345]

Peme mullah facts

[@KimmiesKloset85]

@@bigturnup6523 lmao ikr!

[@mikalmighers449]

@@bigturnup6523 😂😂😂

[@PluralClarity]

Top 5 favorite Drink Champs interviews, fa sho

[@lethal5flow679]

The DMX story was a great ending to the show....Skillz a good story teller, and i wasnt expecting his DMX impression to on par with Aries Spears

[@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID]

"Yo! I'mma roll"!

[@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570]

“YO I WANNA GET A 8 PIECE NO SKIN”

[@lethal5flow679]

@@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570 LMAO, Bruh, it never even occurred to me that sum people might do that.........does KFC take that request?

[@lethal5flow679]

@@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID it’s funny cause u know niggas that try to impose on u in real life like it’s nothing, lol. Like bruh, u not gonna ask me 1st if we could roll? Say baby moms & me already made plans to kill time, lol. DMX way too real

[@lethal5flow679]

@@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID “I’m Fuckin wit Skillz”

[@clarencedelaney6408]

Just want to touch on the beginning of Mad Skillz career.He has a impeccable memory but do he remember the time he use to be busting rap lyrics and moves in the Lobby of the local 🍗KFC in Va.where we worked and he drove a green Maverick.I would love to know the response.Much love to Mad Skillz and the Show.

[@madskillz848]

Yup! The one on the corner mechanicsville and cool lane. The maverick was gold and the rag top was missing. Sheldon, Ike, Monica, Bee and we all had a crush on Anette our mgr. I was known at JFK as "Chicken Boy" cuz I gave everybody free chicken in the drive thru cuz I was mad she scheduled me during the football games. yea I remember you C! 😂😂

[@clarencedelaney6408]

Word up brother!Your memory is beast.Hearing your story Really bring back memories.I met you with my son off Brook Rd one day but I didnt want to bother.Im super happy to see you prosper.Glad you responded!All love.

[@qwammienewsome1357]

@@madskillz848 Wut Up Skillz!!! Mayne, your recall of events is straight up AMAZING dude!!! Enjoyed er' bit of this episode!! Dat Kuntry Boy Qwamz✌🏾👌🏾❤️

[@helpoj]

Skillz needs to come on again

[@michaelguadalupe1706]

I always thought Mad Skillz was dope but honestly didn’t expect much from this episode. Man I was wrong! This was one of the best drink episodes ever. Skillz is well spoken and a great storyteller. He didn’t let Nore talk over him. Dope episode!!

[@neworleanseveryday8450]

🤟🏽🤟🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chandlerscaringia5260]

You're surprised he's well spoken. Geeez

[@qwammienewsome1357]

I knew this would be special cuz Skillz was on here cuz he is truly a real dude!! He does & thinks for himself and not just move wit the crowd! He's always been that way!

[@lethal5flow679]

"...I'll bust a sign language freestyle "-Mad Skillz That bar should be in the bar hall of fame

[@eazeW3]

This episode was dope..drink Champs is surpassing the breakfast club for best hip hop interviews 💯😎

[@marconieves9185]

Yo Mad Skillz is funny af low key. He turnt up the situation with the “who’s not in your top 5”… Then that sh!t bout Joe Budden had More F**ked up for a sec… LMAO

[@qwammienewsome1357]

I Heard dat Budden said it on his podcast, so not sho why he was mad!!

[@blackalbundy8070]

Halfway thru this shit and I’ve been saying for a MINUTE we need a Documentary on VA and how the sounds and raps of Skillz, Timbaland, Missy, Pharrell and Chad, Clipse, shaped a whole culture and birthed and ushered in a new sound into Hip Hop. Hopefully we get something like this in the near future because all the names I mentioned are past due for their Roses and their contributions to the culture

[@juelzvandv4302]

Yes while they’re all at an age to really talk about everything from back in the day. The stories from Missy and Tim on Aaliyah alone. Missy was everything. She deserves all her flowers ASAP.

[@deshaunrobertson3032]

Chris & Trey came later and made an impact globally too. VA super slept on.

[@sheldonm]

We gotta add Nottz. Can't leave out Nottz

[@VAbulldog82]

Bink!, Lex Luger as well.

[@mikepreminger]

there's a pretty good section about VA and the Virginia Beach scene in HIP HOP EVOLUTION on netflix, but it is missing interviews with some important figures.

[@richardhowell2248]

Glad Nore had DMX on before passing. RIP DOG MAN!!!

[@truestdude]

Yea that was a good 1

[@joe.limbus]

he had him on twice too, Im glad they did a second one to really give him his flowers right. Its just so eerie that X was on a campaign for his last album and died after it was done.

[@xelent1121]

Yes twice

[@treblathegreat]

He’s probably one of my favorite guest on this show

[@ETHIOPIANASSASIN]

Now Skillz has to start Link Champs 😂😂

[@mtreedis]

VA!

[@DMVvsEverybody]

All day!

[@davishayden8219]

2Up2Dwn Church Hill Salute Salute

[@kingrichmond5878]

💪🏾

[@qwammienewsome1357]

U KNOW IT!!! WUT UP V.A!!! ✌🏾👌🏾❤️

[@bookmzz9845]

"M.C. Yahoo wit the Baldy Bean" never gets old lmfo

[@TyHannah]

Big salute to Pharrell my 1st ever beat i recorded on was a Neptunes beat they hand has been in this culture for a long time..Many Flowers to Virginia talent!

[@junebugspade7771]

Met Skillz one time when he was on tour with the Roots. Chopped it up for a second, cool dude

[@qwammienewsome1357]

Real cool dude!!

[@evidenz111]

This was actually one of the best interviews for drink champs, and it seemed that Skillz deserved this, as i didn't realise how much work he had done, sure other people feel same way. may this elevate him more.

[@terrylynn4774]

Im so happy that i got to see the interview with DMX before he left this earth i thank you for that Nore

[@jasonmcharris3225]

Right I felt the same way like the first one wasn’t that good but it’s sad cause x looked good healthy and all that in the second one it’s so sad but I felt the same thing u said thank u nore and efn

[@buddylee19082]

One of, if not THE, BEST episodes EVER... Hands down. Skills is a phenomenal story-teller, plus NORE got everyone bent, instant classic podcast!

[@rodneybrown3964]

Man! The memories! I was a kid, looking up to dude! I was 13 yrs old when I heard Mad Skillz on a Timbaland track. He is, who he is.....Mad Skillz!

[@Povizle]

RiP Mosses Malone. First player to enter the NBA right out of high school. Virginia Legend

[@geraldjackson2000]

True indeed #salute Moses Malone

[@privateproductionstv]

Damn and this whole time I thought kobe was first one 🤔 #ripkobe

[@beastmode1980434]

#2UP2DOWN

[@edwinbaez7203]

@@privateproductionstv really nigga like Garnett n Shawn Kemp didn’t come before Kobe (kemp enrolled at trinity valley Cc but did not play and was kicked out of Kentucky for allegedly stealing a chain before he got to play a game)

[@big6chief594]

@@edwinbaez7203 like Garrett wasn’t the most popular when he did it too. He was bigger than Kobe when he did too

[@GARY.666]

I’m in uk i love this channel it gives me shit I didn’t know,,RIP DMX🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@4TFInfamous]

Salute UK my 4tf fam out there

[@sw-pj9xj]

London

[@GoHomeAndGetYourShinebox]

@@sw-pj9xj yep we in here

[@Spezzedout]

I remember that Dilla beat tape Skills is talking about at 1:30:00. I was there when those beats were made. Big Proof did the first Drop and T3 looped Runnin’ up first. Good times in Detroit hip hop!

[@uncensored6177]

Salute Mudd

[@nvb7752]

He says I'm from a town called Richmond, like Richmond isn't the cap city.. like we ain't shit. Lol You better rep the 804 with your chest!

[@nvb7752]

@Street Dreams so🤔

[@Moon-vw4gf]

A lot of people aren’t familiar with Richmond.

[@2prettymrskitty393]

Facts

[@swizzjr89]

Word I got richmond on my throat 🤦🏽‍♂️ lol

[@raghibali2639]

Coming down I-95 people know about Richmond !!!!!!

[@onlyfacts1015]

The part when Jazzy Jeff pick up the was it for me💯💯💯💯🙏🏾😥

[@avethedon_]

I remember seeing Skillz at Club Boss in Richmond back in the days. Skillz destroyed this dude that tried to diss him in a rap contest. Skillz got on stage and dragged dude then left the club. Skillz been the truth.

[@abstrakk3310]

Club Boss💯🔥

[@kimmonmobley7367]

The Boss... boy you bringing back memories.. Broad street used to jump lol. College day at KD was an official event event!

[@teejay3179]

@@kimmonmobley7367 there wasn't anything like broad street during college day weekend

[@madskillz848]

I signed up under another name he never saw it coming 😂😂😂

[@qwammienewsome1357]

@@madskillz848 haha.....sweet!!😁 ✌🏾👌🏾❤️

[@assumedprivacy3940]

That Jazzy Jeff moment was so touching, Skillz got so emotional 3:20:45 I got a photo with Skillz when him & Jeff perfomed in Chicago a few years ago

[@qwammienewsome1357]

I can definitely dig dat!! First time I met Skillz in '98, he was like, come on over and meet Danja & Lonnie B, man. We took a picture together which ended up being on the inside cover of their 804 compilation CD.

[@pandroidigital]

I lived in Hampton when Skillz came out. I was proud for him and all of VA.

[@qwammienewsome1357]

Hampton/Newport News here!!

[@Intellectually_Ignorant_brand]

The DMX story and impression is off the chain again RIP to the legend DARK MAN X...Mad Skillz is a real one

[@KD_SWAGGER]

REST IN PEACE DMX! The first rapper to have his first 5 albums go number 1 on Billboard and each one went 3 times platinum or more. He even made Deebo cry on stage with him and he was the only rapper to perform on Woodstock in 1999 in front of millions.

[@simontemplar9010]

This was one of the best Drink Champs episodes ever...

[@denisemck8501]

I would have been passed out. Lol. They definitely can do that

[@djrj6668]

At first I was like these Skillz stories are gonna be long winded....then I was like.....damn he got anymore stories???!! Skillz knows everybody and the life of a songwriter is so interesting

[@Scarfinger36]

My man. Been a fan since 757 and now that I'm in 804 I have more respect for him. All love from home. #2up2down VA all day.

[@qwammienewsome1357]

ALL DAY ❤️✌🏾👌🏾

[@lazarusholliday8657]

RIP Dark Man X imma forever love Belly "Shorty can't eat no books"

[@panorisholidaythe3rd791]

Belly didnt age well

[@killaskrilla5320]

Lol i love that scene

[@killaskrilla5320]

@@panorisholidaythe3rd791 You’re crazy. Belly is top 5. The scenery is amazing. That film is a art peice. Hype Williams killed that. And everything that preacher said in the end is very prevelent today. so what do you mean?

[@killaskrilla5320]

Belly is probably one of the movies that aged very well, certified classic just like Tha Mack & Boyz in the hood.

[@panorisholidaythe3rd791]

@@killaskrilla5320 I mean when I just tried watching it again recently I stopped half way through because it was wack. I loved it back then but not today.

[@onemangang3831]

Hampton Roads stand up!! 757 North King st Hampton Virginia my heart is still with you 💪

[@julianf147]

Damn that dj jazzy Jeff part touched my soul for some reason

[@YouKnow-sd2de]

Mad Skillz is A LEGEND.

[@BusterCrabb80]

Facts

[@qwammienewsome1357]

@@BusterCrabb80 ✌🏾👌🏾❤️

[@mustafaallah7052]

A Man coming from Richmond Virginia Much love to Noreaga Man for this one 💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥Salute to Mad Skillz Salute to Super Friends and Heavy Hitters and my nigga The great Lonnie B💯💯Love and the DMX story🤣😢😢😢😢Damn..Rip DMX😢😢🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@GamerGee]

Shoutouts to Lonnie B

[@SolaceMcfly]

Oh shit someone from my city lol

[@flyfye6458]

804 foreva

[@cm472vids5]

@@flyfye6458 757

[@robertcasey2501]

Broad street bullies

[@atcquentin]

"you and large professor look like cousins right now" 😂😂😂😂 Nore is such a clown

[@JuanMorales-ec1iq]

Top 5 interview hands down, Skillz was so real with it.

[@demetriusrousseau7919]

I'm from Chicago. I remember I bought his first album back in the day. My favorite song off that album is "Everybody Move Your Body". Where I from, no one wasn't jacking/never heard of him like that far as fan base. But me personally, I checked it out and I dig it.

[@qwammienewsome1357]

- Tip Of the Tongue ("yo sh*t saggin......my sh*t tighter than five virgins in a volks wagen") - Va's in the house - Extra Abstract Skillz

[@alprano3834]

We the top of the south bottom of North Virginia

[@NemesisEnforcer4937]

This is THEE first drink Champs that I watched from beginning to end and drank right along with them. I've been a fan of Skillz since from where??? Loved his stories and I felt like I was on the journey with him. Salute

[@walterfields3467]

The amount of GREAT stories in this interview are ridiculous!!! This should have been a 2-parter for sure.

[@Hains22]

“I’m on Worldstar at the same time of a faculty meeting” 😂😂💀💀💀. Skillz bodied Murda

[@OmegaManCodes]

Supa dupa facts

[@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551]

On what?

[@briancantwell2741]

Thats the first time I ever heard someone say " nobody ever took anything from me cause I'm from Virginia" lol he's a real dude though I can see that

[@tomloc77]

Best drink champs I've ever seen and I've seen a lot of them mad skills is hilarious with his storytelling and his wrap ups are classics

[@frankperry569]

Yo !’ Mad skillz is a really real regular dude !! But a awesome rapper as well !! Hats off to skillz !!

[@kingcheflos602]

Lmmfao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that run story was hilarious 😂😂😂😂 epic!!!! 🤣🤣

[@stilllyte]

5 rappers that'll never be in your top 5....s/o to Skillz for that question

[@nataliebenitez365]

I really like Mad Skillz energy only 27min in and I really like him and dont know who he really is...

[@quayabdullah4943]

Me too and hes very handsome lol

[@2prettymrskitty393]

Exactly you don't know he an asshole in Va

[@will_copprue504]

Yooooo the Hip-Hop knowledge in this interview is crazy🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Mad love to Skillz💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@qwammienewsome1357]

✌🏾👌🏾❤️

[@bake30]

RVA in the house! Highland Park - HP Northside

[@2prettymrskitty393]

Same

[@kingprince8011]

This was dope, that Rev Run and that D.M.X stories were 🔥, One Time For Dark Man X

[@hectorheco5194]

Kind of crazy that this episode was recorded before X passed away and Skilz eneded with a X story. X WILL always be loved by all

[@phenton91]

Drink Champs is about to start collecting X stories like they used to ask everybody about Prince back in the day.

[@wjsjallday9202]

Has been and always will ✊🏿

[@randallbrannon5227]

Might be the best Drink Champs EVER! Laughs, cries and great stories.

[@off5314]

This is best Drink Champs I’ve seen.