During a recent appearance on the Drink Champs podcast with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN, NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp was put on the spot during the show’s signature “Quicktime or ccwever, he spent a significant portion of his answer delivering a passionate, first-hand tribute to Eminem’s lyrical prowess and his direct connection to Sapp’s NFL legacy.

Here is a breakdown of what happened during the segment:

🎤 Respect for the “Rap God”

Sapp warned anyone against testing Eminem’s battle-rap background and unmatched vocabulary, emphasizing that Shady is not a lyricist to be trifled with.

“Oh, s–t! I’m going with both. That white boy will tear a thesaurus up. Leave that white boy alone or he’ll get your a-s.”

🏈 The Super Bowl Soundtrack

Sapp then revealed a massive piece of sports and music crossover history. He explained that Eminem’s diamond-certified anthem, “Lose Yourself,” was the literal soundtrack and driving force behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ historic 2002 Super Bowl championship run.

• The Dedication: Sapp noted, “Eminem was our theme song in a championship… I listened to ‘Lose Yourself’ whole 2002 season. That s–t so hard.”

🏆 Rapping on Set

To prove exactly how deeply the song was embedded in his DNA and his football legacy, the legendary defensive tackle capped off the discussion by flawlessly rapping the lyrics to “Lose Yourself” right there on the Drink Champs set.