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Well, well, you’re in for a real treat! On April 8, Marlon Wayans, a gifted comedian, and all-around hilarious person, graced us with his presence on Interval Presents’ “Drink Champs” podcast with hosts N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN. Marlon shared his thoughts on the challenges of being part of the Wayans family, his friendship with Tupac Shakur, and much more.

From the get-go, N.O.R.E. stated that Marlon Wayans is his all-time favorite comedian and guest on “Drink Champs.” And who can blame him? He is a comedic genius! The host then mentioned a moment where Wayans poked fun at one of “Drink Champs'” staff members, Sunny, for his “off-white” attire. Without skipping a beat, Marlon added more laughter to the discussion by teasing Sunny for looking older than he thought. “This n***a aged! You were the same dude, I thought that was yo son.” Marlon quipped. “You need to leave that weed alone, n***a.”

Marlon Wayans’ humor is unmatched! He truly knows how to brighten up any room with his infectious energy and witty jokes.

The Delicate Balance Of Comedian Comparisons

During the discussion, N.O.R.E. recalled a moment when he tweeted about Marlon’s new comedy special “God Loves Me” and asserted that it surpassed Chris Rock’s special. However, he deleted the tweet to avoid putting the two comedians against each other, as is often done with rappers. “It immediately reminded me of what people do with rappers,” N.O.R.E. remarked. “They put rappers against each other immediately and I didn’t want to do that. I didn’t want to say, ‘You know what,’ just because you have a special out, and he has a special out…you have to compare.'”

Marlon responded by revealing that he doesn’t retweet tweets that compare him to other comedians and that he has love and respect for Chris Rock.

“I love Chris Rock. Rock knows I love him…he’s like family,” Marlon emphasized before recounting an incident where Chris mocked him mercilessly at Laugh Factory, causing him to quit standup comedy for two decades. “How badly do you think I bombed that night where I quit for 20 years?” the White Chicks actor said.

Watch the “Drink Champs” episode with Marlon Wayans below, or listen to it here.

The Battle For The Rib Shack: Chris Rock vs. Marlon Wayans In “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka”

Let’s delve further into Chrisometry. During the discussion, N.O.R.E praised the iconic black sitcom “In Living Color,” directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, the oldest brother in the Wayans family. After that, Marlon recounts in his latest comedy special, “God Loves Me,” how he was initially chosen to play Chris Rock’s role in the 1980s film “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.” But Keenen ultimately picked Rock for the role as he was a better match for the character.

“In my new special, God Loves Me, if you would’ve saw it, I talk about how Chris Rock took my role,” Marlon explained. “I was supposed to do that part in the rib shack, but Chris had a beat, he had a dope set…a part of his standup that really worked for that. So Keenen gave him that part and that was supposed to be my part.”

Reminiscing On His Authentic Friendship With Tupac Shakur

As the conversation delved deeper, the actor spoke about his authentic friendship with the legendary Tupac Shakur. In his own words, “He was extremely funny, he was very smart…he was a great rapper, a gangster, a poet, an activist.” Marlon’s admiration for Tupac was evident, and he spoke of him with great fondness.

Furthermore, the “Scary Movie” star revealed that Pac was not just a rapper but also a multifaceted individual who was a true friend to him. The friendship he shared with Tupac grew stronger whenever they crossed paths. Despite his untimely passing, Marlon treasured his last conversation with Pac.

Marlon Wayans and Tupac Shakur in the 90s. Credit: Makaveli – Immortalized

“I saw him 20 minutes before he passed, me and Omar (actor Omar Epps). We went over there to give him love,” Wayans recounted. “Because we all performed as high school kids. It wasn’t an act, Pac wasn’t acting like Bishop (a character from the movie Juice) it was just a part of Pac.”

Marlon Wayans holds Tupac Shakur in high regard. He remembers him as an influential figure and a true friend.

“Air” With Ben Affleck And A Possible “White Chicks” Sequel!

The conversation flowed on, full of laughs and exciting facts about Ben Affleck’s latest film, “Air,” featuring Marlon Wayns, Chris Tucker, and many more stars. And as if that weren’t enough, the possibility of a sequel to the beloved comedy, “White Chicks,” was also on the table! Indeed, it was a delightful exchange filled with excitement and anticipation for what was to come.

Don’t forget to hit the theaters to watch the currently released movie “Air.” Check out the trailer below:

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On January 27, award-winning hip-hop podcast ‘Drink Champs‘ hosted by N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN, released an episode with battle rapper Justin Edwards – also known as Math Hoffa – discussing his new hip-hop podcast, ‘My Expert Opinion,’ hosted by Mr. Mecc, Sean Bigga, and Michael Smith-Baker, and many other topics.

A segment in the clip shows Hoffa praising N.O.R.E. as one of the early motivators and influencers. Math emphasizes that N.O.R.E’s belief in him has been essential to his success.”I was the first battle rapper on Drink Champs,” said Hoffa. “Just knowing that you had that type of belief in what I was doing, and you put me on a platform that you’ve had Nas, so many legends, that gave me a lot of energy to just go back in and keep it going.”

As N.O.R.E. discusses journalistic integrity and loyalty to peers, he suggests that being a journalist may prove more challenging than being a rapper. ‘Drink Champs’ has only been in existence for seven years, but the host has been active in the hip-hop industry for over 20 years. Compared to his career as a rapper, N.O.R.E. claims that he has endured a much more intense level of controversy on this podcast.

Math Hoffa Discusses Situations That Have Led To Backlash On His Show

As the video progresses, Math discusses the controversy over allowing multi-platinum record producer Self Service to share a story about someone slapping record producer Just Blaze in the face.

“My thing is an unchecked lie becomes the truth and I’m not saying anybody came on my platform lying,” said the battle rapper. “I’m saying if you feel like it went another way, you know, this is entertainment. The same way this person came to the shop and told their story, you can tell your story also.”

Additionally, Math addressed an episode with Jay Hood in which he made accusations regarding the Lox’s financial struggles, which Styles P publicly reacted to. “My issue is when people get upset, and then they ignore it like they are above it, when they’re not above it because you’re upset,” he said. “The bond they [The Lox] had with Jay Hood, I got caught in the mix of it.”

‘My Expert Opinion’ Host Believes 2pac’s Diss Song Directly Targets His Hometown

N.O.R.E., DJ EFN, and the other hosts of ‘My Expert Opinion’ played a drinking game. Playing that game, they began reminiscing about some of the greatest rap legends, including DMX, 2Pac, Biggie Smalls, etc. In addition, Sean Bigga believes that 2pac’s hit single Hit Em’ Up did not appear to be a diss track for Biggie. Upon hearing the song, Bigga thinks 2Pac was disparaging his hometown, New York.

“I know people spend he narrative that he (2Pac) was talking about Biggie directly, but me and my peers and the guys in the street, we didn’t hear it like that,” Bigga said. “We heard loud and clear, it felt like you’re coming directly at New York.”

Check out the whole ‘Drink Champs’ episode with Math Hoffa and the ‘My Expert Opinion’ team below:

What Is ‘My Expert Opinion?’

‘My Expert Opinion’ is a hip-hop podcast created by Math Hoffa where he expresses his opinion on music culture and asks other celebrity veterans for their views while sharing entertaining stories, good laughs, and insights.

Math Hoffa’s Biography

A native of Brooklyn, New York City, Math Hoffa was born on May 16, 1980, and is a rapper, podcast host, battle rapper, entertainer, and entrepreneur. With a height of 6’3″ and a weight of 220 pounds, Math has always possessed a robust stature, often used as intimidation in his battle rap career.

Before rapping with his crew of the same name, the battle rapper was a member of the street group “New York Bullies.” During his teenage years, he earned a living as a stick-up kid.

Hoffa began his battling career by competing with other MCs in the same bodegas where his idol, The Notorious B.I.G., famously battled. These street battles gave Math Hoffa enough credibility to feature in the independent film Rap Wars One. This was an important part of his upbringing and gave him the courage to pursue a career in rap. Aspiring to become the next big thing from his hometown, Hoffa sought to prove that his abilities were equal to those of any other MC. His drive to follow in the footsteps of Biggie helped set him on the path to becoming one of the most respected battle rappers in the game.

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