Beenie Man Talks Dancehall Roots, Iconic Moments & More on Drink Champs | Full Episode

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with the legend himself, Beenie Man!

The King of Dancehall joins us for an episode you don’t want to miss. Beenie Man pulled up to Drink Champs and dropped straight gems on his legendary career, dancehall roots, and iconic moments. From spitting his first bars at eight years old to earning the crown as the King of Dancehall, Beenie’s journey is pure greatness. He broke down the difference between reggae and dancehall—one’s about the struggle, the other’s about the party. He also spoke on the Jamaican music scene, how real hits last forever, and how the police shut down a studio session during the pandemic.

The convo got real when Beenie talked about Biggie’s flow, Tupac’s message, and classic dancehall rivalries. He even shared wild stories about 50 Cent performing in Jamaica and the crazy energy of clash culture. Beenie kept it 💯 about his work with Janet Jackson, how legends like Jimmy Cliff and Damian Marley shaped the game, and why he’s all about timeless music. The man’s been making bangers since he was five—FIVE! He’s seen it all, done it all, and still got more fire to bring.

Special guest K.Foxx joins us on this episode along with special guest host Drink Champs Director iRossta.

Lots of great stories that you don’t want to miss!

If you love dancehall, hip hop, and real talk, this episode is a must-watch.

Make some noise for Beenie Man! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆

*Listen and subscribe at https://www.drinkchamps.com

Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:15 - Early Beginnings in Music
00:12:30 - Difference Between Reggae & Dancehall
00:20:45 - Police Shutting Down a Studio Session
00:25:27 - Beenie Man receives his Flowers! 💐
00:27:49 - Quick Time with Slime 🏆
00:28:10 - Beenie on Biggie & Tupac
00:35:50 - 50 Cent Performing in Jamaica
00:42:25 - Dancehall Clash Culture
00:50:00 - Working with Janet Jackson & Major Collabs
00:58:40 - Dancehall’s Global Impact
01:05:15 - Beenie drops wisdom on making timeless music and staying relevant for decades.

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