Irv Gotti & Ja Rule Double Team "Drink Champs" In New Teaser

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The Murder Inc pair are bringing a fiery episode as they take a stroll down memory lane and revisit their highs, lows, and biggest controversies.

As we continue to highlight takeaways from their sit-down with Patti LaBelle, Drink Champs's hustle isn't slowing down. The popular platform has become a leading force in the podcast circuit, and their conversations with some of Hip Hop and R&B's most noteworthy game changers have taken over with each new episode. Fresh off of their chit-chat with LaBelle, Drink Champs has returned and this time, it's all about Murder Inc.

Today (August 1), the outlet kicks off the first of the month with a teaser for their talk with Irv Gotti and Ja Rule. Gotti famously headed Murder Inc and Ja was one of its biggest hitmakers, helping to make it the iconic label that it is recognized as today. It's clear we're going to hear all about its heyday, as well as other industry gems, during this wide-ranging appearance by Irv and Ja.

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In the trailer, Irv addressed the ongoing controversy with his former hitmaking artist, Ashanti. She recently re-recorded her debut album, and during Drink Champs, Irv insists that he's the one who "made those Ashanti records." In true Irv fashion, this interview will be as intense and outrageous as the media mogul's personality, as he's seen standing and smoking as he drives home his points.

This one is an anticipated look as fans have already taken to comment sections to voice their excitement. Check out the teaser below and let us know if you'll be tuning in.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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