Mike Epps Shares Wild Stories, Career Gems, and Laughs on Drink Champs | Full Episode (Ep. 58)

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with the legendary, Mike Epps!

Mike Epps rolls through, to talk about his journey from comedy clubs to the big screen. He keeps it raw, talking about stepping into Next Friday after Chris Tucker, navigating fame, and repping for the culture. With bars of wisdom and jokes that hit like a punchline, Mike drops game on staying relevant, showing love to the legends, and keeping his roots strong. It’s comedy meets hip-hop energy as they toast to success, grind, and legacy. Straight vibes, real talk, and classic laughs – this one’s a movie.

Make some noise for Mike Epps!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆

This episode was originally released on January 26, 2017

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Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:15 - Mike talks about his comedy roots
00:05:30 - Early struggles in Hollywood
00:08:45 - Working with Ice Cube on "Next Friday"
00:12:10 - Evolution of his stand-up style
00:15:20 - Stories from the set of "The Hangover"
00:18:50 - Reflecting on the legacy of Richard Pryor
00:22:00 - The challenges of being a comedian
00:26:35 - Mike’s love for hip-hop culture
00:30:10 - Favorite collaborations with legendary artists
00:35:00 - Hilarious anecdotes from touring
00:40:20 - Mike shares advice for up-and-coming comedians
00:50:10 - Mike on navigating social media as a comedian
01:00:40 - Memorable encounters with Hollywood icons
01:05:15 - Mike’s views on the evolution of comedy in film
01:10:30 - Behind-the-scenes of his Netflix specials
01:15:45 - A deep dive into Mike’s creative process
01:20:00 - Sharing lessons learned from industry challenges
01:25:35 - How Mike stays grounded in a fast-paced industry
01:30:20 - Funniest moments that never made it on stage
01:40:15 - Mike discusses balancing fame with staying authentic
01:50:25 - Stories from Mike's early stand-up days
01:55:10 - Reflections on the impact of comedy in social change
02:00:30 - Mike’s take on collaborations and working with other comedians
02:05:20 - Hilarious bloopers from his live shows


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