N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In part 2 of our conversation with 50 Cent, the rap mogul dives deep, chopping it up about his legendary grind, iconic hits, and the power moves that built his empire. From tales of Get Rich or Die Tryin’ to behind-the-scenes stories on Power, 50 keeps it raw and unfiltered.
He drops gems on navigating beefs, flexes his Vitamin Water hustle, and reflects on losses that shaped him. Packed with humor, insight, and classic 50 charisma, this episode is a celebration of resilience, petty genius, and hip-hop greatness.
One again, make some noise for 50 Cent!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆
This episode was originally released as a 2 part series on July 15 & July 22 of 2016.
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Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:33 - Chelsea Handler jokes around with 50 Cent, and they laugh at how candid the conversation is.
00:08:43 - Talk about 50 Cent's persona and how he was perceived at the time.
00:10:57 - 50 Cent shares a funny moment about being caught off guard by an interaction with someone.
00:12:19 - Discussion about enemies in the music industry and past beefs, including Puffy.
00:13:44 - Reflection on how the industry treated him during his rise to fame and the people who were scared of him.
00:16:22 - 50 Cent talks about how he had to build his career and how people treated him during his rise.
00:25:18 - Chris Lighty's passing and 50 Cent’s beliefs about it.
00:31:02 - 50 Cent reflects on the financial decisions and trust in people in his career.
00:35:41 - Discussing Dr. Dre's involvement in his career and the creative process of making his first major hits.
00:39:12 - Recollections about his collaboration with Dre, including specific songs they worked on together.
00:40:42 - Discussion about Vitamin Water deal and how it all came about.
00:43:45 - 50 Cent talks about the impact of his career on others in the industry and the rise of new artists.
00:59:36 - 50 Cent talks about his influence and his efforts to create something lasting for the culture.
01:01:29 - 50 Cent expresses regret over how things unfolded with past colleagues and how he sees things now.
01:02:36 - Discussing the power of hip-hop and how the genre continues to shape culture.
01:04:01 - 50 Cent breaks down the struggles of managing music rights and maintaining creative control.
01:08:26 - 50 Cent talks about balancing his career and his role as a father, touching on family life.
01:09:36 - 50 Cent shares his thoughts on success, entitlement, and how others view him after his rise to fame.
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