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"E-40 has expanded his spirits empire with the release of Tyc00n Vodka, a six-times-distilled vodka distributed by Southern Glazerβs.
Earlier this year, the Sick Wid It Records mogul took to Instagram to share a behind the scenes look at the production line for his take on the popular clear distilled alcoholic beverage.
βTyc00n Vodka,β the caption read, alongside a video showcasing large rectangular bottles of the spirit β featuring bold black caps accented with gold trim and matching labels.
The brand β a nod to the West Coast legendβs song of the same name β is now available for purchase at Uptown Spirits for $44.95.
E-40 has really begun to pick up momentum in the spirits industry, making waves with Earl Stevens Selections. The growing brandβs offerings include mangoscato, βfunctionβ red blend, moscato, the βcali-mochoβ red wine and cola, prosecco rose, and sparkling wines in flavors of blueberry, strawberry, orangesicle, and more.
In 2021, the Bay Area legend secured a multi-state distribution deal with Southern Glazerβs Wine & Spirits β making Earl Stevens Selections available across 41 U.S. states.
Tyc00n Cognac, Kuiper Belt Bourbon, Kuiper Belt Gin, a variety of pre-mixed cocktails (Sluricane), a golden lager beer (E. Cuarenta Cerveza), and more beverages are included in E-40βs portfolio.
The news comes on the heels of the rapper paying homage to his alma mater Grambling State University, with a hefty six-figure donation"
E-40 recently trekked to Grambling, Louisiana to present a check to the university which he hoped would aid in bolstering the schoolβs music programs and support their marching band.
However, what he didnβt know, was that university leaders would return the favor by naming a brand new recording studio after him; the Earl βE-40β Stevens Sound Recording Studio.
Prior to going on to becoming a rap legend, E-40 attended the HBCU in the mid-β80s. Now, he hopes that he can do the same for the next generation of students by inspiring them to chase their own musical dreams.
βHey man, I feel good about it too. How about that? I feel really good and God is great, right,β he said at the time. Adding, βMusic is my passion. Music is therapeutic and healingβ¦ Every day on my block was a movie. Just something going on whether people arguing in the middle of the night, couples in the middle of the street saying crazy stuff.β
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