NORE Talks Rapping On Pharrell Beats, Kanye On 'Drink Champs,' Losing Big Pun, More | People's Party

[@uproxx]

TIME STAMPS: NORE on the Hot 97 shootout and reuniting with Lil Kim and the situation with Foxy Brown - 6:40 NORE reveals why Prodigy didn’t want his verse on “LA LA” - 13:10 NORE on putting the Neptunes on and how both artists lifted each other up. 20:32 How NORE learned about Royal Flush’s health condition - 32:30 Reclaiming Queens after KRS-One’s Diss - 40:48 How NORE met Tragedy and the origins of their falling out - 51:45 NORE talks about the origins of his unique style of rhyming - 1:01:29 Meeting Big Pun and dealing with his friendship and death - 1:14:52 NORE on “Love Ya Moms” and the importance of hood therapy - 1:19:20 NORE on pioneering Reggaeton - 1:21:51 NORE on “She’s Mine,” his relationship with his wife and the advice of LL Cool J - 1:34:25 The Drink Champs Kanye Interview - 1:37:45 Drink Champs getting political 1:49:40 The lost Dave Chappelle Drink Champs interview 1:54:42 Nore talks about the moment he realized he was a journalist. 2:05:49 How Drink Champs is changing the face of Black media 2:17:26 Drake and his comments on Joe Budden and Mysonne’s response - 2:26:05 What NORE learning from Jay-Z about being successful- 2:28:19

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

I remember interning at Penalty Records back in 98 it was so much going on at that time

[@masterakbarrelyeshuaxxi7452]

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[@carsondaly4545]

1:21:51 DID NOT PIONEER/BRING REGETON TO AMERICA!!! (FACT CHECK DUE)

[@prof3ssor178]

Time for NORE to get his flowers 💐 he came aloooonnng ways.... Salute NORE! Drink Champs 💪🏾🥂🍾

[@bigtojo]

This is the reason I rock with Talib, The People's Party is really about the people and the community we live in,

[@dextersfinest175]

Nore is an overachiever and i couldn't be happier for him. His realness is what makes people gravitate to him and his platform. Hope he stays on the path toward greatness...

[@77Creation]

A billionaire is an over-achiever. Nore is merely succesful.

[@NostGold]

​@@77CreationNo, not true. Overachieving is relative to the individual and where they've come from. Stop projecting your insecurities.

[@TheChameleon2008]

i think its flying to his head with this super hero shit. Dude also guarding hus homie diddy so i start to see cracks in his persona.

[@whatyouevenon3908]

@@77Creationbillionaires don’t achieve they get others to achieve for them

[@timrobinson2485]

He's a Virgo....just like Michael Jackson

[@whiteboyphilly4016]

One of the best interviews. Nore sounds precise, introspective and honest. Good stuff Talib!!!

[@anthonylewis8253]

He sober. Thats why

[@hiphopanalyst]

Love NORE and all the other podcast

[@Livelihoodcollective]

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[@Livelihoodcollective]

​@hiphopanalyst nlll

[@erik5627]

Best NORE interview ever. Coming from Lefrak City, I’m truly inspired by NORE’s success and personal growth and I’m happy to see him happy 🍾

[@uproxx]

love this praise -- thanks so much!

[@dwaynebeamon5105]

Celebrate him bru thats a win for your hood even if he never gives back bec hes going to inspire the next

[@TimWinters1964]

​@u🎉😢proxx

[@lamontricks1074]

Its good to see Nore not wasted and going deep in stories dope interview.

[@uproxx]

It's a fun one for sure!

[@snipe-won]

Nore is 100% better in the guest seat than the host seat.. dope interview! 💪🏽

[@alanduff1054]

yep

[@michaelrafales2782]

Two of the best. So glad to hear NORE talk about his pride in his role in making giving flowers popular. These two continue to move the culture forward and inject positivity. Thank you both!

[@pastense]

Nice to see Nore in a less-inebriated state lol. Talib really got him to dig deeper in his intelligence here. Something I’ve always known Nore encompasses, but he loves to always dumb himself down on, especially after just a few drinks. These two and Questlove Supreme are my top go-to podcasts. So we can easily say that this has been a long time comin!

[@THEsoulquarian]

Agreed. He’s obviously, as he’s admitted, dyslexic but he’s a smart dude.

[@troywoods1286]

Wow I've never seen inebriated spelled out before THANK YOU

[@brian519]

Ok.....

[@CircleOfWinners.Podcast]

With all the nice comments on here this the only one that gets a like from ya niggaz? Tall insultiN.o.R.e that's foul

[@RaggoZuluRebel]

Best nore pod I’ve seen since dmx

[@malleasy]

nore never known to be the greatest lyricist but he had some of my fave punchlines..."just me and shorty, late night in the park, and gettin so much brain i'm startin to feel smart"

[@chrisfalson4089]

Abstract flow very different style. Dumbed down and complex with an interesting rhyme patterns. Sometimes it worked incredibly especially early in his career and might have missed the mark in some people's opinions.

[@littletrucc101]

I wish he kept his old flow on his newer projects it's the only flow he sounds good on, if u've heard his newer songs u know what I mean

[@Four_by_4]

Thank you for this much needed interview! Blessings to Talib & NORE - Legends taking care of legends 💪🏾🌟🫡💯🏴‍☠️

[@88ntil]

1998 was my favorite year in hip hop as a 10 year old! Please understand Noreaga was a big part of that year in my Walkman we officially got introduced to Pharrell and at the time we still didn’t know if Pharrell would go on to be so great cause the moment was soooo good!!!

[@prof3ssor178]

That's tight!

[@88ntil]

@IStevenSeagal Pharrell BEEN producing but “super thug” gave him a different type of look the hood was really tuned in as music started to change even down to mystikal “shake ya ass” all gave him a different shine where you had to take him serious

[@FYLife]

@IStevenSeagalnobody knew who Pharrell was in ‘93.

[@hesoesot-erictv1721]

HA! 1998 Nahhhhhhhhhhh it was over buy then dudeeeeeeee lol your like 40-43 then It was the beginning of the end in 96' - 98 after killa Army def. Dead in shyt AIGHT NOW< Bring in Project Pat and my 4 fif teens naga!

[@CinefreekProductions]

Talib Kweli, I don't know if you read comments, but I want to thank you and give you props for this excellent interview with NORE. This is easily the best interview Nore has ever done.

[@kentagious1246]

Met Kwali in Kentucky Year's ago at a Talent Search! Spiritual Moment.

[@mrmagnetic927]

A+ on the setting and this was an outstanding interview. I felt like it was up close and personal.

[@SolidRomano]

Love this!! To see 2 of a short list of my favorite artists of all time, from total opposite ends of the same genre, getting together to speak on their different journey's in the same struggle warms my heart. Hip Hop is amazing because of artists like these 2 gentlemen right here.

[@HarlemsFinest85]

Needed this interview. It made my afternoon in the office go by quicker too 🔥🔥🔥

[@Eshaper]

Talib’s memory is sharp. That’s what reading does for you. It is fundamental.

[@khetwaashutip2476]

Damn now I can hear BIG on T.O.N.Y now. That would've been crazy

[@uriellevelupriley684]

🔆👑🔆🙏🏾 "The War Report" CD was one of those I kept in the car . When *N.O.R.E* dropped I had Nore as one of my favorite rappers especially for going back at Snoop and Pac. Talib 🖤👑🖤🙏🏾✨ Gratitude for this conversation. WOW

[@TLTG-z1b]

Nore you gotta get that acid reflux checked my brother

[@LawTheStryker]

Don't forget to give respect to Combat Jack🎉 Reggie Osse was the originator of giving flowers on his podcast. R.I.P to that man. N.O.R.E and others followed that blueprint.

[@PhaceizDaname]

THIS INTERVIEW JUST LIKE THE OTHERS... FIREEEEEEE. BLESSINGS TALIB AND NORE! PROUD OF YOU GUYS!

[@leekyoverhere]

Nore is a solid brother. Very intelligent and visionary. Beautiful interview man. Love to the Peoples party!

[@uproxx]

thanks so much!

[@JadenVasquez-u1s]

Nore flow and charisma was unique..he built he's own style..what what. Lol salute king

[@MagnumEDU]

Mannn! I love Nore. Beautiful interview brother. Thank you both!

[@uproxx]

Thanks for listening

[@brandonsudsbury8602]

Finally... a nore interview. Yes

[@wisestayhumble718]

Talib be having the "Dreams and Nightmares" intros for the podcast world lol

[@jeshurunabinadab6560]

Nore is such a beautiful person. Big BIG respect 🙏💙

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

NORE truly changed the Hip Hop Podcast game and even prior to that no matter who the guest is on Drink Champs they always have a story to tell about NORE or Capone-N-Norega (The Real CNN)...Honorable shout out to DJ EFN. Keeping that Hip Hop element. The DJ and the MC

[@marxman300]

Facts or undeniable facts 🤔

[@dennishernandez-ll6pk]

By the way my man’s hat game is vicious 🫡🫡💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 salute Talib

[@DivineWine1]

I am a 47 year old sista from the Bronx. I had the biggest crush on N.O.R.E. Even though he spoke a lot about getting head in the whip,Lmao…..i loved his eyebrows and thought he was too cute,his voice, and he was too freaking funny with his rhymes.😂 Sometimes and I love my life….sentimental. Phone time,(the Chinese store skit😂),Blood Money 3, Straight Like That, Queens,(featuring complexions),Queen's Finest, Grimey, body in the Trunk, Banned from t.v. 97- 2001…. Those songs really got me through some trying times. Thanks for making me laugh and chill, Nore.😇🙏❤️👍🤗 That song the J.B. ‘s coming through, from The Jungle Brothers. Let me just say, Skate Key,(the Bronx)…… the first time I ever heard that song, and I fell in looooove!!!!! When that song came on, it was everything!!!!!! It is on my playlist forever. One of the best times of my entire existence! 😇🙏❤️👍🤗

[@leehustlewest6219]

N.O.R .E unparalleled consistent making all things come true for all his people close and faraway appreciate you and Kwali Talib

[@billiemoe9056]

I was in the bay area 16 yrs old listenin to the war report. The live on record made me cry cuz my best friend was locked up and it made me miss my boy fareal. Salute to Nore and Capone

[@pbmrmoody]

watching this is excellence in pure form. hip hop has matured and is this is nourishment

[@alisb73]

Luv this!!!! Both of you keep doing great work & keeping Hip Hop alive & healthy ❤

[@uproxx]

love this energy!

[@tsientific]

BANG BANG is an all time record. Pause this and go play it if you don’t know.

[@MisterCleenMusic]

Nice to see a half sober NORE👏👏👏

[@chrisfalson4089]

Noreaga got that Abstract flow very different style. Dumbed down and complex with an interesting rhyme patterns. Sometimes it worked incredibly especially early in his career and might have missed the mark in some people's opinions.

[@deonjones2874]

Real talk big facts 💪🏿💯🦍👣🫶🏾

[@ADyani6]

I looove Nore & Royal Flush collaborations!

[@TtheG1]

Great interview. NORE cleared up a lot. Talib is great at his craft.

[@WaatuMusic]

I've known NORE the rapper since The War Report but damn NORE the human is awesomer. He went deep and introspective. I want him as a friend now, haha. GREAT interview.

[@juanway]

Best two pods OUT

[@uproxx]

YES!!!

[@KD_SWAGGER]

N.O.R.E. has always been entertaining. He has grown & matured a lot over the years. I've enjoyed all of Capone-N-Noreaga's albums and Drink Champs is one of if not my favorite podcast show.

[@orlandowatson1502]

Talib dropping mad Gems on Nore with regards to the truth about BET ownership ! Nore on the other hand is mad emotionless in his response . Yet knowing that him talib and others changing the face of media is empowering.

[@Krimewave186]

This the best episode so far.

[@kaimikell8742]

Episode was already fire and then the last 30mins was even more profound. Dope

[@Rizzlyricist]

I used to listen to Nore when I was 67, I am now 13. This will forever be a classic.

[@quas3728]

omg it's the Benjamin Button right here

[@silewis9396]

Wtf 😂

[@m_p_rhd]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@allenkoe1]

Bars

[@joeykrash7373]

😝

[@fatherfire4343]

UNITY IS BEAUTIFUL

[@mateenquwi3975]

dang okay Talib your notorious for giving the guests great introduction you made Nore sound important out here 😂 naw i watch Drink Champs faithful this episode here the audience don't have to worry about Nore interrupt anybody talking because his the guest this time so this is gonna be interesting 😅

[@TheBlockRuler]

"I LOVE MY LIFE AND SOMETIMES I WANNA GO BACK AROUND THE WAY"

[@uproxx]

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[@ALiM4Do4SelfMusic]

🕓 LOVE THIS INTERVIEW. ITHANK Y'ALL 🫡 #RESPECT #DO4SELF

[@overstandinggod3410]

Prodigy's verse might not have been on the official release of LA, LA, but it was on Doo Wop's or Tony Touch's mixtape at the time, so NY heard it in real time.

[@oskamadison]

He also used it on Nas' "Live Nigga Rap"...

[@scottyboy308]

I've become a massive fan of Noreaga and DJ EFN through the power of Drink Champ's wit every Saturday afternoon I look forward to the show at 4 PM in the UK am from Scotland but it's going to be the same time right through the UK as well as ma Hood in a posh area now I got lucky man

[@andrewhoward9495]

I see Kwa is rockin' the Tical shirt Mr. Mef was rockin' on a previous podcast. Must've been a gift. All love. 👊

[@WhiskDOG696]

So glad that you bigged up GAP........ My Brother can't wait to see you again... Much Love

[@chrisfalson4089]

While I smoked shorty sipped chardonnay I lay, lay back, cognac And I don't even drink like that, I sell crack!!! So dope that he mentioned this line from Blood Money, I been sayn how how ironic this bar is dince he now has the Drink Champs podcast. Love this interview.

[@amuroray3823]

Love both of u, dudes. Great interview,

[@flashguy1339]

Nore, U pushedUp so many memories of my childhood lyk KRAZE Nuff' Respect

[@jamesblake5176]

Sometimes I wanna cry and pray. Sometimes I wanna chill and lay, sometimesi get drunk all God Damned day. Sometimes I wanna go back around the way, sometimes I Wana ride and smoke, sometimes, sometimes I got money and I still feel broke

[@PFanat-xj6mi]

I lived in Atlanta when War Report came out and I promise you we was on that shit when it first dropped. Facts! Atlanta at that time especially was baby New York.

[@RC51Legend]

Me here in Texas as well, was already an Intelligent Hoodlum fan from back in the day.

[@TheNaz1996]

Really good episode

[@Four_by_4]

The double napkin was hilarious 😂 😂😂

[@uproxx]

What's your fave segment from this incredible conversation?

[@chrisbullock6477]

Love the grown up location

[@alpaykasal2902]

I love seeing Nore be vulnerable and kinda choked up... multiple times. i think we're so used to him joking and cracking up on drink champs.

[@sleepleZZZV3]

When nore don't look at talib's eyes😂😂😂

[@randybarnes4440]

the whole episode, but def the break down of Animal Cub the delivery guy, one of the greatest skits in hiphop ever! and oh man one of my fave nore bars! "put a bogie out in ya face! now face laced like ashtray face, favorite gat on my waist!" and then honestly, the mention of vanilla ice..i think at this point in hiphop, we need the vanilla ice story, on here or drink champs...his story is actually important to hiphop.

[@blackcotton9604]

The chains and bats stereotype was nail on the head for me.

[@reginaldwhite554]

I realize that feeling what he’s expressing that how could you know what was happening at that time

[@327Jhigh]

I’m loving this interview! I can’t turn it off 😂 I keep saying I’m gonna turn it off and check it out later but I can’t! This is the interview I didn’t know I needed. Talib is a great interviewer

[@Shysta30]

This was an incredible interview brother's.

[@blackmatt78]

“I’m leaving “ was NORE best song.

[@BEAZYWOMACK]

Word❗️

[@v.m.m101]

Not even a Nore official song. But it’s fvckin perfect!

[@FYLife]

Hell no

[@fullmetalpatr10t]

I don't really follow podcasts, but I never miss an episode of People's Party, so I was shocked when Talib said that Math Hoffa and Joe Budden do better numbers. They seem to lean heavy into sensationalism while Talib (and Jasmine) focus on quality control (pun intended).

[@denimgenes5909]

All the great producers have a signature sound that you can immediately tell its their production when you hear it. Besides Neptunes other examples being Premier, RZA, Dr. Dre, Rage Against the Machine, Tool etc

[@sxt4447]

I’m really glad Nore spoke up about his impact on the Reggaeton movement. A lot of darker Puerto Ricans are being erased from our own culture and history but Nore is a legend 🇵🇷

[@matthewdemayo9067]

That makes sense cuz the only genres I don’t have are metal and reggaeton. But I noticed that riddim in some old dancehall records which I dig. So I want to hear music from the few genres I was closed off to. I like to be pushed beyond my boundaries. Proved my opinions are based on stereotypical commercial garbage but there real shit out there.

[@THEGETDOWNOXCITY]

Solid Interview ✊🏽

[@uproxx]

appreciate you!

[@GanlodoAnAfrikanMaroonMonarchy]

Damn. The story about the Italian guy is real. Surprised NORE realized he was being dissed. Good

[@DeeMaxum]

Yup, those scenarios happen a lot....but cats dont be realizing it

[@Yardiemerican]

Proud a victor frm the days of I.S. 61 in corona,big up all my ninjas frm 37th av n northern Blvd. 57th av 99 st. Bless up

[@wargamesOfficial]

Salute for shouting out the Hat Guys, I been a Member for a long ass time 😅 Salute

[@lrod2470]

lmao @ the Pluck U story.. ayo "Girl LIKE BIG DEEK" lmaooo😂😂😂😂

[@djreeder8343]

Great great interview!

[@dannedread]

Yes NORE is my superhero!!! 100!

[@DaytonJoey]

I love Nore 🔥🔥💯💯

[@shanebert77]

I love drink champs

[@henrywalls7218]

Leena.....Your mother & Your dad; have an Angel!!!!❤

[@matthewjones613]

SOMEONE ACTUALLY DID IT>>>>>NO FREAKING WAY>>>>>GREAT JOB TALIB!!!! NORE IS THEEE BEST PERSON ALIVE AND NO1 DESERVES THIS MORE

[@theconciousstreamer1335]

Great interview! I'm leaving happens to be one of my favourite tunes!

[@SziontificMystic]

maaan! this is gems! 1love peace & salu

[@nicholasmarshall6361]

GREAT interview!!

[@KarbonStar]

Omg, this interview is gold 👌🏾💯

[@kingshocker8896]

Lengendary nore and talib 💯🔋⚖️👑🖤🌀✊🏿

[@BIGSWOEl______]

I’m from L.A. in Las Vegas now, both cities had heads that were over tuned into WAR REPORT.

[@kyrarandolph8832]

Incredible episode from the World's Best Podcast. Salute the Champs🏆

[@saintcharles8057]

This is a really great interview!! ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@MellamaronNelson]

That’s a great presentation, flowers!

[@RhugidLeeHansum]

Dope cast bro!💯 - RL

[@thelightseeker94]

"I don't know what that means but make some noise got dammit!!! OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH!!!!!! 🎺🎺🎺🎺👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jeannerestant7274]

I spent quite a few years locked into my playlist and checking for nothing new. So i missed "Super Thug" I paused this interview and watched the video. DOPE "For Sho!"

[@bloodshot6]

Great episode 👏

[@warrenglover7285]

The beat NEVER dropped on Banned From TV!!! That’s wild mind blown 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@bigcel42]

INCREDIBLE

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

Yo I love it when Nore said that the journey is better then the destination I wish more artist can understand that

[@Hit.man2211]

1:01:48 absurd 😂 I’m appalled 😂 one ☝️ of the greatest lines over

[@randybarnes4440]

finally my fellowvirgo nore allows himself to be given his flowers!!! my guy!! "put a bogie out in ya face, now ya face laced like ashtray face, favorite gat on my waist!" salute N.O.R.E.!!!!