AZ On Illmatic, JAY-Z, The Firm, Mixtape Culture, Untold Stories, New Album & More | Drink Champs

Hip hop legend #AZ joins us on #DrinkChamps as he dives into his early career, the pressure of fame, and the challenges of the music industry. Hear about his collaborations with Nas, Jay-Z, and Busta Rhymes, the formation of The Firm, and the dynamics of working with different artists. Hear about the competitive nature of the industry, the impact of money and ego, and the evolution of the music industry. This legendary episode is a deep dive into AZ's experiences and influences. Watch!
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[@EarvGotti]

The most anticipated interview in Drink Champs history

[@highrolla142]

Yeah right 😂😂😂

[@ellsworthjohnson4591]

It's definitely one of em for sure

[@santinovaughn9336]

Facts

[@sheritadavis9228]

Really 😂 over exxagerent much

[@marene-tx8jw]

WOW like why? The culture can do with out this interview. Facts

[@VendaHustler]

"sometimes you let the problems, solve themselves" - AZ

[@PinkysMom.31]

Precisely. 😅😊

[@BronxFinest08]

AZ is such an introspective, classy and calculated dude. He controlled the flow and direction of the interview and was very methodical with his answers and responses. NORE did everything possible to get him to gossip, tattle-tell or throw people under the bus and AZ deflected each time. I absolutely loved this interview and love that AZ got the recognition and praise that he rightly deserves.

[@tbtnr9851]

Facts, he is true to the core

[@chrisvigo4880]

Little kids take note..this is how men back in the day USED TO BE. You can hear it in his voice, pure integrity. They don't make them like this no more. He is a blueprint human being.

[@robertsothmann8110]

Grownfolk music. GOATmade

[@frank-xp6pj]

Supreme facts 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏

[@justindouglas8741]

yea AZ the truth

[@dariushallums6321]

💯

[@inthekfcmacncheese1333]

Really? Your glazing this man virtually. Stop with the idol worship old head

[@Sirrah9]

AZ is a thinker and is very much intentional with his words and actions. He doesn't respond for the sake of responding and is thoughtful in his responses. He's not gossipy so he's not going to share any salicious stories just because. He's a respectable man.

[@suciobeats]

Dude is super calculated.

[@thepoetrybender]

I miss this era of brothas. This used to be the way.

[@stoneysoraclechannel7839]

Pisces

[@OG-ANT]

Facts

[@LowKeyDee1620]

Az my favorite man. He don’t do all the rap bullshit just strictly business and keep it cool

[@benbarnard4233]

Nothing has made me more happy musically than seeing AZ get his flowers. I cannot speak highly enough of the way he carries himself, how Kool he is and lyrically how outstanding he is.AZ’s flow is flawless 🔥 🙌🏻 Now all I want to see is that AZ n Nas album. That would elevate AZ even further into the sky, which is what he truly deserves 🙏🏻

[@kaylorraine]

Exactly. Exactly. 😀

[@fayemarie504]

Agreed totally!

[@AmbassadorAusar]

Beautifully said and all FACTS!✌🏾✊🏽

[@Lifeless581]

Az is extremely underrated

[@tbtnr9851]

AZ is my number 1, and you said this perfectly.

[@ReallyLuv3]

Nore knew from jump he couldn’t control AZ!! this was a classic 💯 now all we need is FOXY BROWN she deserves her flowers too

[@nyawuza3427]

Yeah we need Lady Brown there

[@aleciaroach8470]

Yes. I'm waiting n ready for her.

[@derekjones8477]

Foxy is so overdue

[@simmsationcannon6270]

AZ is a smart smart calculated man. He didn't drink or smoke and they tried throughout the whole interview. AZ knows Nore and he ain't falling for it. Salute

[@WolfSnot]

NORE with That pre rolled blunt was wild😅

[@simmsationcannon6270]

@WolfSnot Nore is grimmy and they all know from queens and Brooklyn and now we all know if u read Prodigy's book. He maybe different now but those dudes don't forget and AZ made that clear in the interview towards the end.

[@dotmarceo]

Showing that you don't have to do it too.

[@DDot-im3jr]

Yo you notice he never lit it up nigga was like I didn't see you roll shit , to much funny shit going on right now lmao ​@@WolfSnot

[@TheSportsandFilmFellowship]

He did drink 😂😂 He was drinking allot

[@JeromeGigante]

THE MOST REQUESTED DRINK CHAMPS INTERVIEW IN HISTORY HAS OFFICIALLY HAPPENED !! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🍾

[@Xilent1]

I love Az, but why?

[@Turfbaby831]

Bro chill. Nobody requested him😂

[@Turfbaby831]

@@Xilent1that nigga just talking. Nobody requested him💯

[@JeromeGigante]

@@Turfbaby831 y'all don't get it lol

[@sonywoods9176]

I believe it was the most anticipated cause you can find clips of a very young NORE when he dissed Nas and vice versa Nas dissed NORE…… so when Drinks Champs had Nas on but never had AZ ……. So the culture felt AZ still wasn’t feeling NORE (pause)…..

[@mb-pc3zn]

If NAS and AZ could just do one collaboration album with preemo on the beats I'll die a happy man.

[@quanmuhammad1146]

It’s time had past, that album wouldn’t be what it would’ve been so don’t mess up a legacy

[@user-ec1nj4cb4c]

On White Jesus 😢

[@Roose2579]

Super duper 💯

[@jamaalcarter909]

No we need another firm album and let dj premier produce it

[@quentinjones4588]

@@quanmuhammad1146 Time has not passed. Real Hip-Hop heads would cop that joint.

[@sleepydank8330]

One of the most sharpest, systematically gifted smoothest, lyrical machines with a flow of great substance and depth

[@thestarchild7519]

🎯

[@zaryiaIsis-rn1jn]

Very Well Stated !!!!

[@dariusgoins]

AZ wasn't getting caught up in the drunk and tree smoke shenanigans... He done seen how these Drink Champ interviews get sloppy and messy.... Salute and Respect

[@soilrocktree]

AZ was extremely cautious through the whole interview. Bro is about principles and not trying to get into the gossip Nore was looking for.

[@mikee3261]

Man relax it was good conversation lol

[@johnb7053]

Much better than the Math Hoffa interview

[@columbusohio72]

Smart man. Az said before that he doesnt trust podcasts

[@Lasheem]

@@johnb7053he definitely more comfortable here

[@dnyce136]

Facts! Nore was trying to get him to talk but AZ was too meticulous with it.

[@brockbridge]

AZ is one of the most respected rappers EVER. It's good to see him get his flowers. It would be great for Nas and AZ to put out an album together..

[@silkyedd]

That would be fire🔥🔥🔥

[@HIPHOPCITIZENSHOW]

Met AZ in the late 90’s at HU homecoming. He was with Nas who just dropped illmatic. A lady asked me to take a photo with AZ, suddenly, I was taking photos of AZ and Nas then the phone rang and he was tellin people that Foxy Brown just landed in DC - shit was crazy back then. AZ still is 🔥

[@REALHIPHOPLOVE24]

*Shit got me teary eyed no lie man been a fan of AZ for years and always tried to get people to hear this Legend even when people who don’t have clue of Hip Hop would be like “Who?”*

[@thegalacticcast]

AZ Str8 Controlled The Interview With Smoothness And Class. HE IS A TRUE LEADER!!!✊🏿

[@Networkingqueens1]

Pisces king 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@uriellevelupriley684]

💎🎯💎💯👑

[@shadeezal66]

i was just saying the same thing thats the East for ya

[@theresaahmad9015]

Az is a thorough bred it's that Brooklyn pedigree.

[@gredlife8565]

P.

[@lawestphilly]

You never hear no weird shit or beefs with AZ he definitely seems like a solid dude 💯

[@MikeyT4112]

RS!

[@johndavis9321]

How it's supposed to when you carry yourself like a real men

[@caliberofdayoneent.7913]

Facts. Solid artist.

[@Lifeless581]

Lol the life is a b story was funny cause I knew when he heard the beat he would want to rap on it lol

[@BillCosbyTouchedMyDoodle]

You forgot when he “taked over” his beef with Nas. 2001 was lit!

[@ravenbennett3437]

Humility, charisma, style, and artistry--The Legendary A.Z.

[@BlancoDasMe]

One of the illest and most humble! How can you hate on this man. Mad class and elegance

[@johnsauce7369]

AZ is an underrated Legend and most definitely deserves his flowers. The new album "TRUTH BE TOLD" is actually 🔥🔥🔥 too

[@dianevrules]

Classic af I swear

[@mrbuggz5213]

Album is dope af!!! I have been listening since release. Str8 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ObeyaCorpsArmory]

he not underated everyone knows this guy and places him amongst the greatest

[@SplashyLaflare]

Truth Be Told hard af 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Kooljetton91]

This episode was special…you can tell Nore genuinely wanted AZ to get his flowers and recognition for his greatness.

[@MrJuneyboy]

Its crazy how talented, calculating and humbled AZ is bruh spit bars you have to rewind!!!

[@JerseyMac11]

I will forever be sick to my stomach that Nas and AZ never made an album together. It just seemed so natural to make it happen. Still… one of THEE illest most charismatic pens to ever lay down rhymes. 💯💯💯

[@FollowThatKNUT]

I blame Nas! lol

[@johndavis9321]

​@@FollowThatKNUTfacts nas definitely didn't wan to get outshined

[@Pooz30]

AZ has made it clear that he’s down and it’s on Nas.

[@FollowThatKNUT]

@johndavis9321 As great as Nas is.. he can’t take failure well. When Dre said for them people who said that I turned pop after the Firm flop… Once it’s viewed in a negative light.. Nas walks away!

[@peacelight9640]

AZ straight 90s real dude...Mad style and old school flavor..Young dudes pay attention this what authentic realness is...That Era...100

[@Tyweezy84]

Real shit

[@Ree_samir]

Glad my guy is FINALLY getting his flowers! If you here you more than likely a real one and I salute you 🫡🤝🏾💯

[@dianevrules]

Yep

[@everettthomas2759]

Him and kurrupt are vicious on the mic. Hidden gems

[@markieOD]

AZ is one of the most … if not THE…humblest rappers alive! Cool as a cucumber man! This was great that he finally get his due diligence 🙏🏿 AZ is in my Top 10 fav lyricists!

[@kingjams]

AZ/NAS the core of Hip Hop, they'll mentally take you to a time and place and have you experience that life in the most poetic way ever. The story telling is next level philosophy.

[@dianevrules]

Just listen to Truth Be Told. That is classic. F&&&^ Nas

[@user-tk7rl6hw6c]

Agreed

[@DoloGomez]

The Visualizer

[@youngmalik3929]

The coolest New York nigga next to nas

[@rich8228]

I CONQUER

[@AZrapKGball]

This made me smile for 1 hour and 56 minutes- Chicago love AZ👑🎤🐐

[@willsalter8113]

@AZrapKGball: you never lied homie. I still remember going to the Plaza on 95th and copping Doe Or Die in 95.

[@EmEs1018]

AZ… one of the smoothest wordsmiths out there. “Rather Unique” is everything. Let me find out AZ didn’t think he was as nice as he was in 1993…

[@toetheline1591]

AZ is a legend. Words can't describe how good this dude is at the art of rapping.

[@Syahhefe]

AZ IS LIKE JAY Z & NAS IN ONE PERSON

[@nicksharma8238]

I agree. Classy and introspective at the same time. A thinker

[@JeromeRaphael]

No doubt

[@jada8047]

So is Kanye lol

[@robbiebridges6021]

@@jada8047nope not Kanye woah 😳

[@jada8047]

@@robbiebridges6021Early days he was Business an Lyrical in his early times not so political now like 2Pac.. Hopefully he's giving money to the poor like 2Pac with he's richeous speeches..

[@kincamell]

"So it's gonna take more than your astrologist to knowledge this A physiologist couldn't even figure out the exoticness Raps demolishing certified the way I style it My wordplay blaze with the rays of ultraviolet My culture's smiling, getting more in depth with each breath Autobiography follows the footsteps of Malcolm X"- AZ Peace to The Firm. Peace to Chris "The Glove" Taylor. The Truth Be Told album sounds stellar.

[@Ree_samir]

Rather unique!

[@toryou6]

Money and sex, gore-tex, Donna Karan and Guess, Finesse, success through the life of stress, mics I bless

[@steve_santiago]

I still remember when that Rather Unique verse got hip hop quotable in The Source.

[@Ree_samir]

@@toryou6 Puffing trees that get me high as trapeze looking Japanese At ease when I’m stacking geez, so let’s discuss plus degrees, how the rhyme forces the source for thoughts that’s lost, so don’t cross cause it’ll cost…

[@5teveV]

Legendary

[@thomasceo]

Probably the most underrated and overlooked hip hop artist of all time.

[@tryrainey1]

Az is literally the coolest rapper ever.

[@jahazshine4587]

Straight up!

[@kelvingainey3474]

The fans need a Nas and AZ album and we need a Firm album🎤🎤🎤

[@ronm3034]

Imma fan of both and we don’t need that

[@WonderAries324]

@@ronm3034😂😂

[@josephthompson6920]

You bugging

[@derekgreene4253]

So happy for my brother. Known him since before we was teenagers. We used to be on the 4th floor in my grandmothers building in cyphers and blowing something. Keep doing your thing my brother 😊

[@TrayMackfromTSP]

I love AZ's demeanor. So arrogant and humble at the same time.

[@keronwindley4950]

The last part of the interview had me dying 😂😂😂 ,.. you can tell AZ was done with the questions ,..hungry Asf ,.. a lil tipsy and Nore keep asking him questions. The annoyance on his face was priceless. AZ was ready to get tf up out!

[@ccmarrie06]

I was looking for this comment. 😂 I was starting to think I was the only one picking up on that…. Like, “if this mf ask me to drink one more mf time!” 🤣🤣 repetitive questions started feeling a little invasive too, you could tell.

[@alleycattandy2235]

Yep! I'm done scrolling!

[@RamsonOpoku]

AZ INTRO ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, IS BY FAR THE BEST INTRO IN HIP JOP HISTORY!!! GETTING CHILLS JUST THINKING ABOUT IT

[@tweeze2700]

Krazy doe or die part 1 intro is 100 x better 😂

[@PACNYY]

AZ is one of the 🐐and one of the best lyrists of all time. Brooklyn created a beast 😤. Classic albums under his belt and bars for decades. One of my favorite songs from him is The Come Up 🎶 which is absolutely 🔥🔥🔥. I'm glad that he's finally getting his well deserved flowers. Drink Champs you guys have another classic interview. Much love and respect to y'all 😎.

[@devincollins9726]

I thought he was from Brooklyn ?

[@MrPreachx]

@@devincollins9726yes bk

[@dipsetny9291]

@@devincollins9726AZ is from East New York Brooklyn!

[@broadwaye984]

I’ll never understand these fair weather hip hop fans. I’m from Queens and I’ve known AZ was from Brooklyn from day 1

[@malikdageek1501]

💯 agreed 🤝🤝

[@NateDaddii]

AZ always dresses fly…

[@aland.3728]

“He opened the door for me, how can I go left”? That’s brotherhood right there! 🫡AZ!

[@rocdawgdadondiggy]

AZ is a top tier emcee. A true hiphop legend that has never been given the attention he deserves. 💯

[@everette8615]

Big shot out to A.Z. I feel the vibe. His people he grew up with is my people. From N.Y. to N.C. Back and forth. East N.Y. has always been a family for us coming out of E.C. We jumped off the porch straight into the streets from N.C. to East N.Y.

[@dianevrules]

AZ is GOAT

[@germxv]

AZ the first one to say....we fucked it up mixing the competiveness if hip-hop and street street together. That is straight up facts. Salute

[@paiddronavajas7531]

AZ brought me back to drink champs

[@niyatelfar]

this comment section alone displays how AZ’s personhood and artform impacts others. He is so dope, definitely getting tickets to see him and Cormega at SOBs 💌💌💌

[@highcry]

“Pieces of a Man” is an album that needs more credit. There’s not much separating it from “It Was Written.” There’s a few albums I go to when I’m sick and need musical medicine. “Aquemeni” is one of them, and “Pieces of a Man” is the other. I learned more about life from that album than I did from my actual father.

[@snoopy4749]

The joint with Nas is a slapper

[@DezZ9]

For certain

[@DezZ9]

​@snoopy4749 How Ya Livin definitely one of my most played songs right now

[@otisthomas5096]

Damn, that's a shame. Go have a sit down with your dad fam

[@JA-vy1gp]

Pieces of a man is my shit !! Definitely a classic! Not just the album but the actual song pieces of a man !

[@chloescorner3513]

Nas is hands down .my favorite lyrical MC from NY but i can see why he would skeptical about doing a joint with AZ because A is absolutely top tier lyrical. Thats a battle in itself!!!. They need to make it happen.

[@jamaaldavis7907]

Nas skeptical of making a joint album with a.z...ok..stop it..😂😂😂

[@LtDLong]

You can tell A not into the petty bs. He seems 1000 percent solid. Salute to the legend 🫡

[@jaywill53]

AZ was the last rapper my big brother introduced to me before he got killed 😔

[@DShay-kz9fb]

Condolences to you….you were blessed to meet 1 of the greatest in the game

[@MaryLou913]

RIP 🙏🏽

[@Drack00796]

NORE didn’t want this show to end he’s really happy AZ came thru 😂 💯

[@Jamesgalc-gs8wu]

Lmao facts. You heard the Combat Jack interview with AZ?

[@Drack00796]

@@Jamesgalc-gs8wu naw I didn’t I’m gonna have to find it

[@sacred1827]

Fan Mail by AZ is one of the best written rap songs I've heard and majorly slept on. Guy is lyrically elite

[@starrblayze6996]

Nore is too excited lol. I’m just glad AZ kept telling him to “hold on, let me finish!”

[@mcm-inc]

When your peers respect you, you don't have to say nothing they speak for you that's power.

[@jaSi9]

AZ The God! Favorite emcee since 95! One of the greatest in hip-hop. The best lyricist in the world. Untouchable. Undeniable. Legendary. Noble. Elite. Impeccable flow. Great to see him.

[@dianevrules]

He is the best

[@dougcasso6467]

You could tell he doesn't like doing interviews. I understand him a lil better. He's just about music and his money as he should. Great interview. Hopefully going to the show on the 30th

[@deannahinton5526]

AZ and DoWop...two LEGENDS at the same time is incredibly EPIC!! Salute to both Kings and Drink Champs for giving them a space to be heard!! For those who aren't familiar, please do your research! AZ is a true, skilled and timeless ICON🔥👑

[@Richard-bv4cq]

Az one of the best. Most underrated. He will never go out of style

[@sierraxx9979]

For real A forever that dude he too smooth !

[@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371]

Finally got him on Drink Champs!!! "Sugar Hill" was the most played song in my car, CD player, now on my playlist!! I even bump the sample "Sugar Free" by Juicy just to go back to AZ's version!! I gotta say this man hasn't aged a bit!! ❤❤❤

[@dianevrules]

Yep 304

[@avillaincr]

same here. plus I have like 8 to 10 different trys on that specific beat... love sugar hill since summer 95.

[@ReshonBryant]

Even that Keep Runnin' joint hit different once it was a rap.

[@cactusjack2264]

AZ underrated af, one of the greatest lyricist of all time 💯 didn’t know he was this humble

[@jamesallmonjr6282]

AZ said that, I wouldn't change nothing, every lesson is a blessing

[@lolasmith1585]

AZ always been one of my favorites when it came to lyrics. He deserves his flowers and more.

[@neworleans8245]

AZ IS LIKE THE DIAMOND IN THE DIRT😊💯

[@gl0bal7474]

Incredible lyricist and innovator. His cadence and creativity are unmatched

[@dizcosmith6887]

I always loved how smooth, calm, collected vibes AZ gave off. 🎉

[@cooljay7649]

AZ is so humble I just said a prayer, keep going king you deserve everything that has come to you and what's coming salute

[@soilrocktree]

Seems like he didn't want to be there with Nore's loud ass

[@GoatedRain]

I need a AZ and DJ Premo album. I’ll buy that album 5 times

[@jaypeso1980s]

hell yeah! that shit would be a classic.

[@finalthought3888]

FACTS

[@jamaaldavis7907]

​@@jaypeso1980sindeed

[@johnb7053]

At least another track it’s long overdue, I know Primo got a vault ready and waiting for the heavy hitters

[@shutdown8947]

The Format is classic

[@deejay2819]

AZ stood tall for all these years. Quit saying we need him & Nas together

[@mzvee718]

FINALLY somebody said it....Thank you deejay2819

[@vonward5318]

Wow AZ 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 He’s super lyrical and has the rap voice.1 of the best of Alltime and 1 of my favorites

[@chrisbelcher1433]

AZ be looking at Nore like “wtf you want me to say”

[@gregoryhill343]

😂😂😂

[@ReshonBryant]

💀

[@mcook-69don]

AZ RnB collabs are underrated. He was featured on some bangers in the 90's.

[@esilvs]

This is fact

[@Jamesgalc-gs8wu]

And 2000s

[@Omnipotent645]

Man he is so humble for being such a Legend. Massive respect for AZ, always dope, never sold out. And also seems to be a pretty decent human.

[@LordSpeak]

Y’all need to get Foxy brown on there. As a fan of hers. I would appreciate that.

[@SMOOVKILL1]

AZ is so humble. Ive been waiting for someone to say Foxy Browns verse on Affirmative Action was written by her since the day the record dropped. AZ is a G.O.A.T. in hip hop no question.

[@abrahamtembo]

That bar was crazzzxxy

[@kireality]

AZ's persona comes across the same way, whether it's on records or interviews. Humble guy, who stays out the way. He gets his on the low, moves quietly and rips mics.

[@rillyjo5810]

Quiet $$$

[@stocksandbarspodcast]

AZ embodies exactly what Brooklyn dudes be like. We stay sharp 💪🏿💪🏿

[@marvinburton721]

Facts

[@Pearl0315]

I will forever love AZ...So smooth and the Best to Ever Do It! This is the best Drink Champs Interview Ever

[@dewayneclick90]

AZ most underrated. AZ and NaS need to do a full album

[@roberteldridge9027]

Can we please get a Firm pt 2 album? That tease on King's Disease got the public craving for more!

[@bowling4clarity817]

Without Fox tho. Respectfully, she was out of place on the recent Nas joint .

[@dianevrules]

With Cormega and without bs Nas @@bowling4clarity817

[@riko973]

Yea but the original firm instead leave off nature and bring back mega

[@kennylafortune63]

@@bowling4clarity817she really raps tho 😂

[@Shayzar1]

how so ? , i liked her verse @@bowling4clarity817

[@Mr.Memphis10]

This is definitely the most anticipated interview on drink champs' history! Day one fan of AZ. Salute to the legendary AZ!

[@dsco72]

I like the way Az never shows conflict or bias to anyone straight up stand up on how you respect the people you work with their problems not your problems 🫡 Az top 5 DOA let’s argue

[@Etienne.Womack]

This one gonna be good! AZ is definitely a legend & deserves his flowers

[@dianevrules]

Definitely top 1 rapper

[@user-uw7om9sr7g]

Without a doubt A.Z. is one of the best lyricist of all times. At his peak he was untouchable as a spitter. Grossly underrated.🙏🙏

[@mbeas9612]

Word up. 95 AZ was an lyrical assisain with the smooth wordplay and unique flow. Doe or Die definitely lived up the hype as an classic album especially during that time period where other heavy hitting albums as IIllmatic, Ready to Die, The Infamous, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Enter the 36 Chambers, Doggystyle, Me Against the World, Tical, Return of the 36 Chambers, East 1999 Etentral, Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous, Dare iz a Darkside, The Diary and Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik was still in heavy rotation.

[@AriEl93333]

At his peak? Have you heard him lately? He's aged like fine wine

[@DaYungSinChrg]

You could gather songs together from 20 years ago and the ones now from him and most couldn’t tell the difference. His flow is like faucet water.

[@keithwells7251]

AZ one of the coolest cats you'll ever see. Laid back and always reserved. My type of BROTHER. 1 LOVE

[@TaylorXo5]

I have always listened to AZ, he always stays on my play list! sad he doesnt get more credit.

[@brianletlhabane6018]

Yeah in South Africa, we got the album and AZ's flow on every track on The Firm touched us. That man deserves his flowers. His bars inspired us.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

AZ & Doo Wop on Drink Champs is long overdue. Salute to both these legends. Two of my favorites. 💪🏻

[@buddylee19082]

This was a special for me... Thank you "Drink Champs." I've always felt like AZ was one of the most slept on MC's from that era, or at least lacked the exposure that other rappers of that time got. So seeing this was great. I didn't even know he was still making music after the 90's so this was a phenomenal, thank you.

[@TheWrightVisions]

This Interview is well appreciated!!! AZ was a big influence on me started rapping 💯 Rakim, Kool G Rap and AZ word play was crazy!!! Something about how AZ poetically put his shit together was magnetic.

[@djgolo08861]

ONE OF THE GREATEST MC’s EVER!!!! SALUTE AZ!!!! BOUT DAMM TIME!!!

[@prof3ssor178]

FACTS 💯 he's very important to Hip-Hop

[@jaSi9]

Word up! About time!!

[@dianevrules]

He's is the gREATEST @@jaSi9

[@urielriley]

💯❣️🎯🌟

[@Playa2Fly17]

I grew up in ATL, you know nobody was bumping NY artist down here. I was the oddball growing up bumping Jay Z, Nas, AZ, Cormega, Big L, 50 Cent the list goes on. I say all that to say AZ is my goat! As a kid I loved his stories more than I loved Nas stories! Glad to see AZ getting his flowers! Much love from ATL!

[@Jamesgalc-gs8wu]

I was the same out west

[@bigdog533]

Same but in the country of NC where only thing you heard was Pac and Southern Artist

[@Jamesgalc-gs8wu]

@@bigdog533 same buy in Arizona

[@roseheath612]

U wasn't the only odd ball in Da A I also was bumping up north rappers when nobody in the A was bumping Ny shit✊🏾

[@ragethevictorious3060]

When ppl ask me to name my top 5....AZ and PUN is always the 1 and 2, no particular order. AZ the visualizer, a true and living Goat. Gave me the inspiration to even pick up a pen and pad, thank you for it all. 🙏

[@QueenKesh181]

I truly love this interview super happy to see Az! I been a fan from day one💯💯💯❣️

[@walterclark3198]

Nas and Az need to do an album together. That song how you livin is a classic by them.

[@dianevrules]

Never. AZ doesnt need dead weight

[@riko973]

​​@@dianevrules Escobar and sosa like Cosby and Poitier 💯

[@calvinperson9732]

​@@dianevrules Dead weight ? They homies and as you see in the story Nas kept it real with Sosa from day one . Another Firm or Nas n AZ would be dope for adult hip hop .

[@tolaniaiyeku8226]

My caliber, got me thinking on a higher algebra. See me I’m just as foul as ya but you ain’t got no style in ya - Az 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@jonesgeorgita]

AZ still fine as wine. Looking forward to this Interview.

[@cvbrotha11]

This episode was a treat for me. Been an AZ fan since the beginning. Favorite album Pieces of a Man. This man definitely deserves his flowers. He is one of the most talented underrated rappers to ever do it. When I heard of AZ album out bought without question and he never disappointed. Shout out to Drink Champs for this!