Special Ed On Origins of Hip Hop, Producing For Tupac, Labels, Owning Masters & More | Drink Champs

In this episode of #DrinkChamps, N.O.R.E and DJ EFN hip hop legend #SpecialEd discusses his early days coming up in Brooklyn, battling other MCs for their names, and working with producer Howie Tee. He shares stories about touring overseas, releasing his debut album "Youngest in Charge" at age 15, and collaborating with Tupac. Special Ed also talks about why rappers need to own their masters, how the industry exploits artists, and his mission to stop violence in the streets by empowering youth. He would battle any rapper on Verzuz and gives flowers to other hip hop legends.Watch!
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[@rondeisel]

The man declared "Alcohol is poison" on Drink Champs. I respect that immensely.

[@jonathanjohnson5216]

💡✅🙏🏿

[@alexanderpuente1993]

I got this from another comment where the viewer was concerned for their safety long term. a episode they was getting drunk,, n twisted but the name is “drink champs” so in this one he only drink water that’s his drink of choice for the episode. It could be the term of “drink champs. doesn’t have to be considered drink champs of liquor could be the champ of Red Bull for all an outsider see lol

[@Waakiyl01]

I wanna propose a toast.

[@WingoTribe704]

@@Waakiyl01🥃🥃

[@phonicblizzent.3855]

Respect To Special Ed and Respect to the East of the Brook

[@shanswanwaters5822]

Special Ed was the only rapper in history to use a HOVERCRAFT in a rap video. God bless his soul.pure dopeness.

[@ambidextrous29]

"Bring Me Special Ed!" Then The Sucker M.C.'s couldn't catch him on His hovercraft.😂

[@marcellesantiago1608]

Wrong Black Moon Buck em down remix😢

[@artfuldodger4557]

​@@marcellesantiago1608 🚨WRONG. Think About It came out in 89. Buck Em Down came out in 93.

[@syrtyce]

@@marcellesantiago1608awesome memory and great video

[@doncartier-81]

That's what instantly comes to mind when I think about Special Ed. That video is ingrained in my mind forever.👌🏽

[@BillieBluntTV]

This is the REALEST episode of Drink Champs and I never knew that it would come from Special ED. He spoke his mind fluently and told black people to stop killing themselves. RESPECT.

[@AmericansRejectLiberalism]

People been telling Black people to stop killing each other for decades now, and it hasn’t changed a damn thing. Get used to being the permanent underclass of society.

[@bennyhillmedia8520]

+ Special Ed for president.

[@gis3820]

Jamaican old heads are not a game...they keep kids in check.

[@Gotien718]

All races could learn from this shit we need to stop separating each other.

[@dawizrdd8387]

⁠​⁠@@Gotien718obviously dude but since black people are pioneers of so much shit we should be the pioneers of this conversation instead of shying away from it

[@Virgoindigo]

N.O.R.E can’t hide his industry affiliation and loyalty sometimes and he always covertly guides these interviews away from too much positivity. Still appreciate the platform and giving these legends a light.

[@bemo7636]

You are 100% right and he always make the interview about him

[@ichlex8109]

Sometimes I don’t like him asking them the same questions that they just answered… NORE, PAY ATTENTION bro

[@fukray-cistutub3again847]

OUR CULTURE? Who told these Caribbean’s, Bahamians, Hispanics and Africans that Black American Culture, History, and Culture music is theirs? This is what happens when you’re raised in America, you become consumed by Black America culture and your children get lost in the sauce of believing another Ethnic groups culture is theirs😂

[@cucukachu5221]

I wouldn't say he deflects from too much positivity. IMO he steers away from and kind of controversial statements/conversations. But if you listen he slick be agreeing and trying to switch subjects it just happen so fast, that's that media training though

[@FacetiousUniqueness]

Agreed, but it’s always been like that. NORE does his best and gives us his flaws and all..😂

[@osoavon2950]

Man spoke of self love, empowerment, knowledge, getting the right people paid and knowing your worth. You absolutely have to love and respect that. Much love to the King. This is truly the content we need

[@exf20]

Man, they're finally recognizing Special Ed! This man is one of the most underrated artists ever & the fact that he was produced by Howie Tee, who also is a highly underrated producer, is crazy!

[@l.ahlgren7752]

THEE MOST Slept on producer from that early era -- cold facts!! His beats are all clean and on point👊

[@exf20]

@@l.ahlgren7752 facts!🔥

[@mc365mc]

I got it made was a thenical masterpiece on the level Nas' debut. He was just to far ahead of his time. Where Nas, Az, Biggie, usher in a whole wave of rappers doing muti syllable verses with rhymes across the bar line.

[@mc365mc]

As far as Howie T goes, most people didnt realize he was a producer. He was thought of as Chubb Rock and Roxannes DJ. The only comperable guy was Marley Marl. Paul C or Rick Ruben weren't really known.

[@exf20]

@@mc365mc yup! And they all got their style from Kool G Rap.

[@kieshame888]

I was disappointed not seeing Special Ed and Das EFX not being celebrated during this 50yr hip-hop anniversary!! Poor Righteous Teachers too...

[@kieshame888]

@ericrobertson4243 how that even happened is beyond me!

[@CityTheGreat_]

That's a fact but that's why we did the summer stage

[@kieshame888]

@@CityTheGreat_ subbed🤙🏾

[@ajg2040]

Poor Righteous Teachers.. RIP. Shaheed.

[@franjohnson6140]

Rock da Bells concert in Queens gave them the flowers.

[@stantino129]

That "Youngest in charge" tape got me thru my Freshman year in Highschool. I remember dudes was scared to go to school on Freshman Day and I was like F that. Went to school listening to "I'm the Magnificent" and nobody said a word to me. I can listen to him speak for hours. One of the poignant interviews in DC history. Salute to Special Ed for giving me that confidence in High School 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@thestsconsulting8968]

facst bro Im your idol numbero uno shitttt

[@nathanyoung533]

That’s powerful man 💯

[@mrbuggz5213]

Lmaooooooo Freshman Friday was so real back in our day🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I had to put the beats on a senior that day actually, and never had another fight in school ever!! 70’s babies stand up!!!!

[@bcolefilms5761]

This is the ONLY drink Champs I watched in its entirety. I've only caught clips of the show over the years. Much respect to Special Ed 💯✊🏽

[@KLartrandM]

Nore gotta start chopping his up like Vlad. Ive only done 2 full ones. 1 was shaq, i dont remember the other one. Ima try an make this the 3rd full one.

[@tommykeith7093]

ME 2 PIMP BUT CHUCK D. & EpMD & DAMN NEAR THE WHOLE LL. JOINT? WHEN'S MARSHALL COMING TO DRINK OR AS MELLE MEL CALLED HIM MATTHEW?? (EMINEM)

[@Chickenn839]

Facts I usually don’t watch the whole video but this was one was different

[@walterharris6614]

The DMX episode was 🔥 also.

[@HLiesGolf]

This and Memphis Bleek!

[@thekeylifelessonsshow8125]

Shout-out to everyone who caught all the jewels Special Ed dropped. This is literally the best episode of I've seen.

[@CHAMPDOGZ]

Big Facts the 1:58:55 & 2:01:12 were big and many more all through out

[@teddyructeddyruc8188]

Hip Hop back then really had unity, Special Ed had connections with nearly every heavy hitter in the game.

[@ghanasoul]

Your first sentence of your comment just summarized the entire golden age of hip hop!

[@JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw]

they also had literacy and a lot of them were college educated. the Jews could not steal money from them. the rappers today all dropped out in middle school.

[@teddyructeddyruc8188]

@@JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw that's a fact!!!

[@AlexCastro1]

back in the mid/late 2000s every rapper that had a hit, had a remix with every other rapper that was popping with their own song. a lot unity back then. rappers don't do that no more

[@charlesjohnson536]

'MY HAIR WAS GROWING 2 LONG .. SO I GOT ME A FADE .. AND WHEN MY DISHES GOT DIRTY .. I GOT CASCADE .. AND WHEN DA WEATHER WAS HOT .. I GOT A SPOT IN DA SHADE .. I'M WISE .. BCUZ I RISE 2 DA TOP OF MY GRADE' ..

[@THEREAL_EATMYSHORTS]

Wanted peace on earth… so to god I prayed… some kids across town thought I was afraid… they couldn’t harm me… I got the army brigade 🫡

[@Blackjesusbil]

Im not a trader !! … If what you got is greater !! … i'll trade But maybe later !! … cuz my waiter !! ….made potato n alligator souflee ..I got it made😎

[@Ceejay112176]

Salute to Special Ed for kicking that real shit on Drink Champs. The best interview this year. These sell outs can’t get with your wisdom. ❤

[@djcam718]

Facts Fam, I agree, definitely dropped science 💪🏽

[@marshallwalker4020]

SuperFacts

[@Jeffrey-xl8no]

I haven't watched the video yet just looking at y'all comments

[@tonysnow351]

He still was a sell out he still worked for someone yeah he had the opportunity to say what he wants but a white man still owns his shit

[@Brooknom718]

He speaks the truth about change the minds of our children Positive vibes....

[@chemistryrussell]

Ed was ahead of his time. He's a very conscious individual. I respect him.

[@awakeningsleepers862]

Special Ed dropped so many facts, from calling out the industry and the exploitation, to the degenerate music, to the fact that hip hop is an ancient artform rooted in griot history, to the fact black Americans are the original people, ancient Egyptians etc...give this man his flowers and more.

[@CHAMPDOGZ]

yo for real tho.. the last half hour he dropped some real BIG jewels i hope people caught them starting from 1:58:55 & 2:01:12 so forth

[@uriellevelupriley684]

💯💪🏾✨🎯✨💚🙏🏾

[@jerryirick8953]

Special Ed is a very intelligent man. He knows how to make money by promoting other artists without being in the limelight of the mainstream. He’s one of the rappers today who is awoke in this entertainment industry. I love how he talks and he doesn’t compromise he worth( money wise) with anyone.

[@ichlex8109]

Special Ed is Sooo special. He wrote a Classic Album at 15. I’m 55 now and haven’t bumped Ed since 1990 but I can still name his songs and rap the lyrics to his songs even 35 years later… I really think that rap should of STAYED in NY because the 5% Lessons and knowledge of self made them act respectable & love their fellow man.Diffrent rap styles made rap… NO BITING was LAW

[@mikedeangelo286]

BEST DRINK CHAMPS EVER !! SPECIAL ED LIT IT UP WITH REAL THOUGHT PROVOKING DISCUSSIONS!! MUCH RESPECT TO THAT BROTHER!!

[@uriellevelupriley684]

I've watched drink champs from the gate and I have to completely agree with you. WOW This needs to be heard by the entire music 🎵 culture. ✨👑✨ Look no chain and flossing wisdom and righteousness.

[@aprillee2593]

I love this whole interview! Especially what he said about not sleeping around and respecting your body! How sleeping around can impact your mental. I also, really really loved what he said about the violence. He’s very profound. Thank you

[@carboncopych4616]

Mannn Special Ed reminds me of me and my brother so, so, much. His intellectual acumen and socio-political stance is/were dead on similar to us at the age and now as well. I was NOT selling drugs, was NOT going to jail, was NOT getting killed. Was NOT desecrating my community, neither disgracing nor dishonoring my ancestors STRAIGHT UP!!! definitely our mantra!

[@mysterfrederick734]

Big props to Special Ed, a real OG Legend

[@uchennasunday7037]

He’s full of shiiit

[@rantswithraye]

This was the BEST drink champs this year!! So many gems & knowledge!! RESPECT!!!!!!!

[@ClaudiaDankins]

Yes. Indeed.

[@HalalCyclist]

I Agree

[@tonysnow351]

I’m 34 minutes in and he said the label didn’t want him to act like nwa and his ass did what the company told him to

[@WingoTribe704]

@@ClaudiaDankinsWarren G voice

[@Woktoharlem]

I get paid when my record is played, to put it short……I got it made!! - Peace to Special Ed the legend. Salute to Drink Champs for a very much needed interview!!

[@IENetworkTV]

AND THEN LATER HE SAID THINK JUST BLNK AND I MADE A MILLION RHYMES JUST IMAGNE IF U BLINK A MILLION TIMES DAMN ID BE PAIDDD

[@ThePremierGroupLLC]

🤔 if he had lyrics like this is the 80's ...at 15 years old ... then why do rappers today... nevermind. Salute to Special Ed! He was dead nice wit' those bars early.

[@alrahmancoleman7720]

@@IENetworkTV qq22

[@cordellsmith5584]

Nuff said

[@BigCore-]

Ed is a dope Producer. I watched him make beats at his studio in Flatlands back in the 90s. I thought Akshun was the only one making beats but Ed was ill with it. He had to set my crew straight a little bit too with rushing through studio sessions (among other things). In the middle of his rant he played “Jams”. All were fire! 🔥I think a couple were unreleased Junior Mafia records if I recall correctly! Legendary underground moment! Shout to Ed!

[@l.ahlgren7752]

Which crew was you with?

[@anbs1682]

I am so glad I was born in 71” and I saw the Birth of Hip Hop. It was so organic and beautiful but it is so simple yet very wealthy currently. Hip Hop is big business now.

[@marcus.g.4273]

Foundational Blk Americans created hip-hop. FBA. Noré is a tether clown 🤡.... Don't get it twisted.

[@dianajohnson4364]

Special Ed is a good dude, his spirit is genuine ❤😊

[@derrick_smitty]

Thats because he grew up with a father and mother.

[@torrijones8434]

​@derricksmith724 we don't know that either one could have taught him how to be a good person or he just grew up that way who knows 😊🤷‍♀️

[@torrijones8434]

Yes he is 😊

[@cornellanderson7865]

Special ED Salute!! I Love this Brother! Probably one of the most socially conscious responsible interviews I've heard in a long time.

[@RobinSabree63]

❤💯

[@DaveSincere]

B... This dude was RUNNING the game when he came out.. I can remember buying his tape and being one of the first around the way to have it. He definitely don't get the respect he's due!!!! Shout out to Special Ed!!!

[@J.I.T.S]

Special Ed is truly a Special guy that needs to be cherished & Respected more. I’m 17, & his album Youngest In Charge have gotten me through some very boring days in school. Wishing many blessing to Ed & his family 🫡

[@ashunt29]

I love that Nore gets the artist of my generation on here who aren't in the spotlight. Their life experiences. Their intellect. I had one of the biggest crushes on Special Ed.

[@AnthonyDRLopez]

Brothers and Sisters, I believe we just experienced the best episode. It looks and sounds like this when you are not controlled and possess Knowledge Of Self. I want all youth worldwide to view themselves as artists and take that responsibility seriously while enjoying life. And yes, both can be done at the same time. Blessings, which in Spanish is “Bendiciones.”

[@SlowMotion911]

Grow up listening to Special Ed, and he will always be a pioneer in my eyes.

[@papa_sincere6610]

🔥🔥🔥!The “Youngest in Charge” long deserved recognition and what he’s doing with the youth shows and proves this. 💪🏽✊🏽!!!

[@MsBrit_]

I enjoyed every minute of this interview. It was one of the best interviews on the Drink Champs platform. 🙌🏾👏🏾 Shout out to Special Ed! I still blast his music to the very day. 💐

[@ambidextrous29]

I bought Youngest in Charge and The D.O.C. at Tower Records, with Burger King money on payday.

[@jrichy438]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Thank you Special Ed for this interview!!We need this so badly!!Grown men in hip hop!!Please don’t let this appearance be rare.We need you brother!!Love you!!❤️❤️

[@SheTwice]

Special Ed, baby!!! Used to be my favorite back when I was in high school and I still bump his shit to this day!!!! One of the greats, no doubt! Salute 🫡

[@Cataloguegavi]

Definitely a great interview!!

[@bigp5340]

You gotta be old af take yo ass to bed

[@prof3ssor178]

Salute to the legendary Special Ed! 💐

[@leanhoven]

I got it made

[@trentonjenkins2243]

Right....he made one of the greatest songs ever in HipHop.

[@8grove]

Legend is over used. This dude doesn’t have any personality. He milked that one song to long. He doesn’t have catalog.

[@jammalex8216]

@8grove not to argue but cmon. Ed had like 4 hit singles on that one album. Meant a lot to Tru headz at the time. Shit was 🔥

[@jammalex8216]

He is a legend in his own right

[@360Moan]

Don’t forget about Special Ed when you talk about hip hop pioneers! Good to see/hear from him!

[@Sesboy17]

I remember when I brought his cassette and I listened to every song front to back.. My got skillz.. I'm the magnificent!! Stay up Special Ed 2023

[@amason8636]

I don’t usually listen to drink champs but this interview I definitely needed to hear. Amazing Interview, his intelligence and wisdom 🙌🏾 loooong overdue for those who grew up listening to him and not from NY

[@speed1070]

Salute to Ed and Howie. Being signed to Select myself and produced by Howie as well I can testify that Ed is on point.

[@unclekyle9903]

THIS THE MOST FACTUAL DRINK CHAMPS EVER!. I AND I HAVE WATCHED THEM ALL. THANK YOU SPECIAL ED!

[@frankiemiller7367]

I agree 💯💯💯💯

[@freemartin7128]

Right now...I'm literally walking, running, jumping, DANCING down memory lane! Lol I remember watching this cats videos on Rap City and Yo MTV raps straight bugging out,like "WTF is this?! This is the dopest shit I've ever seen"! The living legend Special Ed! I'm loving this ! ❤❤❤

[@SenecaDavis]

Yo especially them high school days

[@SubzeroOmega153]

Seen a lot of Drink Champs episodes and this by far has to be at the top! Been following Special Ed his entire career and had mad respect because of his demeanor and flow, but this helped me place him even higher because he dropped absolute GEMS! I'ma need his contact info too because I gotta connect and get him out to Chicago to do something positive here as well.

[@ms.tabbyt8174]

First episode I watched start to end no skips completely locked in loaded and I'm 38 he's a OG to me, he spoke and we listened! One of the best drink champs 🏆 🙌🏾

[@uriellevelupriley684]

✨🎯✨🔆💯

[@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371]

MR. CROOKLYN DODGERS himself!!❤❤❤ I was hoping they would bring him on this podcast....I use to blast "Think About It" so much until the disc scratched...."I Got It Made" was the jump-off for me so, again, this is a must-tune-in-episode!😉

[@camillejarrett5008]

Same here…knew all the words, still do😁

[@StepOff1276]

Yessssssss

[@thorntonwhite3813]

@@camillejarrett5008back then In hip hop that was the thing to know songs word for word going back to rest in peace jimmy spicer super rhymes 15 mins long still no it word for word literally 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@raleightaylor8918]

Genius level intellect at that age being so prolific with the writing and command of the language. Special Ed was AHEAD OF HIS TIME. Interview was DOPENESS!

[@ninowaves4061]

I like how he said he teaches his artist and empowers him with his own label and doesn’t diddy him pause..all while saying it on revolt..salute special Ed

[@CityTheGreat_]

Yeah big bro a real one

[@yolondatheodore7694]

Diddy so wrong..

[@BoChosen]

Been a Special Ed supporter from day 1 and still play his music today. THEE LEGENDARY SPECIAL ED, one of tgevtrue Pioneers. RESPECT!!

[@Bronxking81]

26:49 Ed just explained my entire mentality when I was growing up in the Bronx! At 42 I’m glad I didn’t get caught up in the streets and made it out using my brain!

[@Bro.DerylMuhammad]

It’s always cool to see NORE being genuinely excited about learning something…..

[@parispee901]

True

[@BlackDotLiving]

Facts seems like he genuinely feels great learning ❤❤❤

[@JohnWick-gl6mw]

Lol.. Nore is A.D.D. to the 10th power ..

[@JA-vy1gp]

So excited he keeps cutting him now lol

[@orlondavis-qr2de]

He need stop sneak dissin pac thou

[@tj1338]

Special Ed salute my brother! Thank you for staying true to the art and not selling out for the 💰

[@charleeeugene]

I'm outspoken my language is broken into a slang but it's just the dialect that I select when I hang. One the dopest bars in hip hop!!!!! Special ED!!!!!

[@carlobinda1127]

Don't forget he's got a 🐸 and a 🐕 with a solid gold 🦴 😁👍

[@aarona.dubzperson8245]

Yep one of the dopest lines

[@stackmosayless-1669]

I never thought about that. In I Got it made he opened it up by saying "I'm your idol the highest title numero uno Im not a Puerto Rican but Im speaking so that you know. And understand I got the gift of speech its a blessing so listen to the lesson I teach." Thats some high power energy in a opening line for a 15 year old. He never rocked jewelry just dropped gems.

[@problactive285]

"I talk sense condensed into the form of a poem....full of knowledge from my toes to the top of my dome I'm kinda young....but my tongue speaks maturity....I'm not a child I don't need nothing for security....I get paid when my record is played to put it short.....I got it made." 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kylerichardson7302]

So many lessons were learned from this interview big ups to Special Ed

[@richieedwards4133]

Man this interview is taking me back to 88. I remember the rumors about him not having a hand. Due to the way he posed on his album cover. Definitely one of the best lyrically

[@BrianSpight-dn7fm]

When I was in school I was in special ed and one of the teachers was real cool she took a picture of special Ed and put him on the board to make us feel special

[@gpolite2000]

Special Ed along with Brooklyn & the Queen City just an overall great interview .. Ed seems grounded & growing.

[@jamalcopeland5849]

Big Respect to Special Ed!!!! One of the Best Drink Champ interviews!!!!

[@3rdcoastclassics713]

Special Ed & Kwame two of my favorites as a kid. Always thought he was missing a hand because of the way it looked on that first album cover 😂 He also did Raheem dirty on Juice riding off with his gal 😂😂😂

[@p11479]

So much respect for Ed man..can’t believe he produced open fire for PAC salute

[@talkinhiphop9370]

That’s my song

[@TruthBTold-]

Yo, that's amazing....I'm glad I read this 💩

[@ADyani6]

Special Ed is on point about a lot of things. I love how he is true to himself. A true Taurus. He is right about being original to the American landmasses, food science

[@nakuro2686]

I was gonna say this always been a fan from day 1, but if you're a Taurus or know of many..you can definitely recognize it in him and relate. Always straight forward, no fear because it's truth

[@ripshopsutton6658]

Was wonderin when someone was gon peep that. The true indigenous Americans ..so called African Americans...

[@anonymousapocalypse247]

Indigenous

[@miguelpatrick79]

​@@ripshopsutton6658his parents are from Jamaica how is he indigenous to America or any African American for that matter

[@donyutejamaica631]

@@miguelpatrick79That’s correct. Special Ed is mixed race Jamaican.. one parent is Afro Jamaican and the other is Asian ( India) Jamaican. Super Cat is also mixed race Jamaican ( black and Indian) they are not American Indian. They are Jamaicans! Stop the nonsense! America is not the only country with mixed race people!

[@fernandoriverajr6222]

I've been waiting for this one..... I think the up and coming rappers need to go back and take a listen to this man's catalog, and pay attention to his BARS, because this guy had em. He was witty, and diverse, and it shows in the person that he is today. Salute Special Ed🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@vortexmodettv9666]

He is still on my top play list today. Before ED they were called rappers, after him they were called lyricists.

[@RichyLillz26]

Salute to Special Ed. He was young and did the game early. Well rounded MC.

[@BlOoDr3DxViSiOn]

Gifts to the Gs fragrance of natures flowers spread the love 🙏🏿

[@carvellidavis4672]

Much respect to Hitman Howie T, one of my favorite producers. PEACE 7

[@teeteeRN]

This interview was so nostalgic for me. I remember being a little girl and my big bro bumping Special Ed. One of his favorite songs was "I got it Made". He was also a real cutie 🥰 back then.

[@FacetiousUniqueness]

This is what a GROWN MAN in hip-hop looks like, speaks like and behaves like. MATURITY. INTELLIGENCE. WISDOM.

[@uriellevelupriley684]

✨🎯✨👑🗣️💎💯

[@utopiajj]

Man special Ed is so on point! I always liked him and his music but 30years later is just a whole new level of respect. I'm in alignment with his mentality. Props to N.O.R.E as well! This is s dope interview on glad i watched this!

[@SS-ii6nz]

Special Ed had the best club bangers back in the day. Hip Hop can not forget his major contribution to the culture. Great Interview 😎 😎

[@PlantlifeShaye]

Excellent interview. He’s about unity and his business ❤❤❤that’s definitely something to salute and get behind 😊

[@bernardtyler526]

Big up to east flb!!

[@antp1900]

Ed is the fuckin truth, he understands.

[@e.debnam-el]

This has been a great build, for real. Shout out to Special Ed. Oh yeah! He definitely deserves his flowers now. 💐 🙌🏽 ✊🏽 😊

[@rptentertainmentcorporatio4720]

This was a damn good interview! Much respect to Special Ed. I remember when “I Got It Made” dropped, and myself being older that was one of the hottest tracks till even today, I said that it fire. This guy speaks so much truth and knowledge, that I hope people can take something from it. Proud of this young man and he is needed in the hip hop community.

[@southjerzlife]

Special Ed was my guy back then and after this interview, he's my guy right now!

[@delbertprince5302]

Special Ed and Buckshot Shortie are legends who were underrated in hip hop…..

[@Teathetaxguru]

This is one of the best DrinkCchamps. I remember Ed and honestly he never had to rap or be lyrical to be noticed because his looks was everything. He was the finest rapper ever and to see him aged and strip down is a blessing. He is so smart and humble, he is not blinged out or commercial at all. Big ups to Drink Champs for this interview. I was taken back a little when 1st saw the preview because I haven't seen him since the nineties but Kudos Special Ed aging is truly a blessing, pay him and his good 🎉🎉❤❤💯💯💯

[@melvinlovejones9722]

Special Ed was my favorite rapper in the late 80s/early 90s. I'll never forget the 'I'm The Magnificent' video! I lost my mind when I first heard it and it wasn't on the first album (Youngest In Charge) but was relieved that it was on the 2nd album (Legal). Back then, Ed was pushing out hit after hit and the unreleased songs on the albums were dope too.

[@j_ocrates23]

Special Ed was teaching and has always been a fave of mine. This was a great episode...REPARATIONS ACROSS THE BOARD! Retroactively pay our Hip Hop Originators DJ Kool Herc, DJ Hollywood, etc. “Neva Go Back” sampled Isaac Hayes’ version of “The Look of Love”

[@SindromeOne]

This got to be the best interview yet. Big up to Special Ed...he's definitely a real one and calls it like he sees it✊🏾

[@lenahill8854]

Loved this interview. Amazing energy. Dope soul. Real Og. Much respect. A breath of fresh air.

[@HustlemanHustlonian]

Nore has come a long way in his interviewing skills, but just can’t seem to stfu when OGs are dropping jewels. Much respect to Special Ed!

[@Word-Life]

😂

[@donikquac]

🤣🤣

[@sheilawilliams9966]

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST EDUCATIONAL, HONEST AND INFORMATIVE INTERVIEWS I HAVE SEEN!! THIS IS A MUST SEE INTERVIEW!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@davidmcinnisjr]

Well needed on Drink Champs. Special Ed!!! BROOKLYN.....

[@iluvbiggirlz420]

I'm still playing Special Ed to this day. Hell, I never stopped playing him.

[@ryanwhyte29]

Bro….bruh!!! I literally the other day was saying they need to put Special Ed on here!!!! 🔥 🔥 Much respect Drink Champs!! 🙇🏽‍♂️🙇🏽‍♂️

[@alpaykasal2902]

I didn't know Ed was so intense and serious... dropping knowledge though. I appreciate it, salute to one of the immortals of hiphop.

[@Infblaze]

Salute to the brother out here doing good work with the youth. Much respect.

[@ginomaynard6572]

I did not realize how deep this brother really was. Or is. Salute. 🥃. I always respected him as an artist but definitely I have another perspective. Respect.

[@MATEYO00]

Special Ed is a real OG, this was a great episode

[@ginofrancejr555]

Excellent episode special Ed is a legend in every sense of the word

[@TonyStarks1986]

FLATBUSH!!! Definitely this dude was influential to me growing up in Brooklyn. His music was the soundtrack to our childhood. Salute to him. Looking good and speaking well.

[@user-ex1mi2qf4z]

wtfffff, special ed was the shit, shout out to this legend, im so glad he still alive, "im your idol, the highest title, numero uno!"

[@lacarlomoore7121]

Great interview Special Ed so underrated made some great points good job Nore!🔥🔥🔥

[@osoavon2950]

By far this is one of Drink Champ's best interviews. Brotha so grounded and focused from a child to now. It was awesome that he stood up for self discipline when Nore wanted to give sleeping around some props. It's cool to be focused

[@Ash-j2h4x]

More reason Islam is the truth

[@yolondatheodore7694]

Honorable Man taught by OG Men. Needed now for real FR

[@jodeciluvah]

Thank you Special Ed and all the pioneers for creating true hip hop music that empowered the culture. (I also must mention that he has beautiful skin and hair) I am teaching my child all about black music through KZbin so she has the proper foundation.

[@perseverepictures3545]

I'm turning 50 next year and Special Ed was rapping about Algebra when I was taking Algebra in high school LOL! He's always been nice!!!

[@slicktalksampson1727]

I Was Born In 89' I Listen To The Youngest In Charge By 99' Album Is A Classic So Wise For His Age At The Time Young Rappers Back Then Had Knowledge, Intelligence and Wisdom In Their Lyrics. This A Real Legend 💯

[@BasketballGuy-te2dx]

His bars was: I’m wise so I rise to the top of my grade, wanted peace on earth so to God I prayed! Straight legend!!!

[@videogroove]

I cant even describe what "I Got It Made" meant to Hip Hop. From the production, the lyrics, the flow, the performance, the mastering & the fact that its a 15 yr old kid with more confidence in his vocal then grown men that had been doing it for years. Thats a track i have never & will never get tired of

[@tidbitsoflife247]

Shout out to Special ED, dude looks good...glad to see him doing well and getting his just due.