The entire premise for the REVOLT TV show Drink Champs is set up for potential disaster. N.O.R.E. and his co-host DJ EFN sit around getting drunk with their guests and some interesting things can happen.
During a recent interview with former NBA star Lamar Odom, it looked like N.O.R.E. and Odom were about to fight after a discussion about his NBA championship rings went sideways. Speaking to Page Six, N.O.R.E. said he believes it was all a misunderstanding.
“I kept bringing up the fact that he has a ring, but I did not know that he actually lost his rings,” he said. “So in retrospect, he might’ve thought I was joking or making fun of him. So, he basically lost his rings, which he thought was public knowledge, but I didn’t know. He thought that I was clowning him so he was upset with that. And I made it known that I wasn’t aware.”
As the conversation with Drink Champs went on, Odom’s demeanor noticeably shifted. At one point, he said he felt “disrespected.” He tried to explain why he felt uncomfortable, but he struggled to get the words out.
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N.O.R.E. was called out on Twitter by viewers who felt the interview itself was disrespectful. One user wrote, “Sorry but @noreaga U were wrong 4 this. Da Homie was most def not ready for this. Irresponsible journalism and even more horrible friend/brotherhood,” to which N.O.R.E. replied, “I’m the same every show so who’s really wrong here!!!”
Odom, who won back-to-back championships with the L.A. Lakers in 2009 and 2010 with the late Kobe Bryant, has struggled with addiction for years. In 2016, he reportedly pawned the rings to feed his drug habit. According to CNN, they were recently auctioned with an estimated value of $50,000 each.
Watch the interview above.
Don’t go ona no holds barred show and get sensitive.
he sold his rings for crack
FAX
Fact of the matter is this N.O. does his job now granted it was not public fact Lamar Odom sold his rings so as a journalist N.O was giving him props on being an NBA champion a man who is from the same community in which he grew up in people got to relax in my N.O. voice
Isn’t Lamar supposed to be sober?
He should be, but apparently he is an incredible idiot who didn’t learn a thing from nearly dying from substance abuse and has zero respect for life itself. Nore was wrong for inviting the guy on the show, Lamar Odom was wrong for accepting the invitation.
Both them mfers drank too much and shit got emotional. Fuckin winos.
FAX
2 washed up losers having a bitch fight. Fuck both these clowns.
I saw the whole thing he was drunk and should have not went on the show.je know he was putting his self there .nore is a real dude and he going to.ask what happens.
What could he interview Odom about that anyone gives two sh*ts about anyway? Pointless.
This whole show was always a horror movie. Alcohol is the most toxic drug there is. Good luck More.
Pharrell has dope interviews with artists. Sober. Bless.
NORE…if u luv somebody don’t offer them smoke and drink especially if they may have had past issues. Alcoholism is nothing to be clapped at, actually it’s quite foolish.
This was probably the one drinkchamps episode that I couldn’t get through. Those long and awkward pauses from Lamar just made it weird.
Odom never should’ve been on the show period. that was irresponsible on NORE’s part, dude is an addict or former addict. Also, if your gonna bring someone on your show, do your homework. The premise of the show will contribute to it’s downfall. Someone will act out sooner or later.
Two bald losers