#Throwback Episode - w/ Onyx | (Ep.83 & 84)

About this episode

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN revisit classic moments with Onyx, discussing their impact on hip hop and sharing unforgettable stories.

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 Onyx! Bringing that raw, unfiltered energy, Onyx joins us for an unforgettable episode. Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz sit down for a wild, t\conversation that feels like a full-on war story session. From the jump, the Queens legends match N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN shot for shot, delivering gritty tales from their early days, their breakout with Bacdafucup, and the chaos that came with their explosive rise in the ‘90s. The crew dives deep into Onyx’s hardcore image, their influence on mosh pit culture in hip hop, and the real-life intensity behind their music. Fredro and Sticky keep it honest, speaking on industry politics, loyalty, and how they maintained their authenticity through decades of change. The stories are hilarious, intense, and sometimes unbelievable—everything fans expect from a classic Drink Champs episode. Across the episode, the chemistry…

People in this episode

Hosts: N.O.R.E., DJ EFN

Guests: Onyx, Fredro Starr, Sticky Fingaz

Topics covered

• hip hop history
• interviews
• music culture
• authenticity
• industry politics
• legendary moments

Keywords

• Onyx
• N.O.R.E.
• DJ EFN
• Fredro Starr
• Sticky Fingaz
• Bacdafucup
• mosh pit culture
• 90s hip hop
• authenticity
• Drink Champs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Drink Champs, The Black Effect Podcast Network, iHeartPodcasts

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