N.O.R.E. Breaks Silence on Kanye Fallout, Death Threats & Calls From Diddy | The Jason Lee Show

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:30:16 +0000

N.O.R.E. sits down with Jason Lee for one of his most unfiltered conversations ever—and nothing is off limits.

From the Kanye West interview that nearly broke the internet to behind-the-scenes pressure from Diddy, N.O.R.E. finally clears the air on what really happened when the cameras stopped rolling. He admits the fallout hit hard—“I went through hell”—and reveals the difficult decisions that came with protecting his platform, his relationships, and his legacy.

But it doesn’t stop there.

N.O.R.E. gets real about navigating hip hop politics at the highest level—breaking down tension-filled moments with Offset, Cardi B, and Stephen Jackson, revisiting the legacy of Jay Z vs Nas, and sharing how industry friendships with icons like Dame Dash and Pharrell have evolved over time.

He also opens up about the power of Drink Champs—how he gets legends to say what they’ve never said before, why he refuses to interview new artists, and the truth about copycat podcast culture. From viral controversies to personal growth, N.O.R.E. speaks on marriage, fatherhood, discipline, and why being authentic still comes at a cost.

This is bigger than an interview—this is hip hop history, industry politics, and real accountability all in one conversation.

Watch the full episode now and see why N.O.R.E. continues to be one of the most fearless voices in the culture.

00:00 - 00:42 | Meet N.O.R.E. The Voice Behind Drink Champs
00:43 - 03:38 | Real Recognize Real Inside the 1st Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards
03:39 - 05:31 | Love Me or Hate Me N.O.R.E. Doesn’t Care
05:32 - 07:58 | Jay Z Hit List Talk Gets Real
07:59 - 12:12 | N.O.R.E. Opens Up About Disarming Guests on Drink Champs
12:13 - 29:19 | Kanye West Interview Fallout Censorship Controversy Explained
29:20 - 40:30 | Pusha T Gets Personal About Pharrell With N.O.R.E.
40:31 - 48:17 | N.O.R.E. and Dame Dash Squash Their Issues
48:18 - 57:38 | N.O.R.E. Calls Out His Most Hated Interviews
57:39 - 01:02:43 | Why People Fear Honest Conversations + No New Artists?
01:02:44 - 01:05:21 | Drink Champs vs Caresha Please
01:05:22 - 01:07:57 | Everyone Copied Drink Champs N.O.R.E. Speaks Out
01:07:58 - 01:16:00 | Stephen Jackson Beef Breakdown
01:16:01 - 01:21:40 | Cardi B Drama N.O.R.E. Responds
01:21:41 - 01:29:00 | Offset Issues Get Addressed
01:29:01 - 01:31:01 | Bring Your Real Self or Don’t Come on Drink Champs
01:31:02 - 01:33:01 | No Time for Hate N.O.R.E.’s Mindset
01:33:02 - 01:35:30 | Nas vs Jay Z Debate Revisited
01:35:31 - 01:38:08 | Marriage in Hip Hop The Real Challenges
01:38:09 - 01:44:40 | N.O.R.E.’s Running Journey Discipline and Growth
01:44:41 - 01:46:16 | Kevin Hart Workout Story
01:46:17 - 01:47:46 | Diddy Arrest Reaction N.O.R.E. Speaks
01:47:48 - 01:49:47 | Becoming a Grandfather Changed Everything
01:49:48 - 02:32:47 | Name Drop

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