#Throwback Episode - w/ Kareem “Biggs” Burke | (Ep.113)

#Throwback Episode - w/ Kareem “Biggs” Burke | (Ep.113)

From Drink Champs by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

September 9, 2026 · 2h 54m

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Kareem “Biggs” Burke reflects on the legacy of Roc-A-Fella Records and shares insights from the early days of hip hop culture.

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs and we're taking it back to some of the most legendary moments in Drink Champs history. Classic interviews, unforgettable stories, and iconic guests who shaped the culture. In this classic throwback episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN chop it up with the legendary, Kareem “Biggs” Burke! The legacy of Roc-A-Fella Records runs deep, and few people know the story better than one of its founding members, Kareem “Biggs” Burke. Biggs takes us back to the early days of Roc-A-Fella and the journey that helped turn an independent operation into one of the most influential movements in hip hop. He reflects on his relationships with Jay-Z and Dame Dash, the early grind, and the mindset that helped Roc-A-Fella create a blueprint for independent artists and entrepreneurs. The conversation also dives into Jay-Z’s rise, Kanye West’s emergence, the culture surrounding Roc-A-Fella, and the unforgettable era of luxury, music, fashion, and entrepreneurship that the crew helped define. Biggs also opens up about the business decisions, challenges, and experiences that shaped the label’s legacy. From Cristal…

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