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🚨Akademiks responds to backlash over Spotify removing 25M streams from 21 Savage’s album What Happened To The Streets? Ak says he doesn’t believe 21 Savage botted, but admits the situation looks odd and says there isn’t enough transparency from Spotify to definitively call it fraud or a stream correction.... show more

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Akademiks reacts to Spotify removing 25M streams from 21 Savage’s What Happened To The Streets? Album Ak says if fans want to call this “botting,” then the same standard has to apply across the board, pointing out that Kendrick Lamar has had billions of streams removed before Ak says if there’s any artist with the most public evidence of stream manipulation, it would be Kendrick not Savage.

Akademiks reacts to Spotify removing 25M streams from 21 Savage’s What Happened To The Streets? Album Ak says if fans want to call this “botting,” then the same standard has to apply across the board, pointing out that Kendrick Lamar has had billions of streams removed before Ak says if there’s any artist with the most public evidence of stream manipulation, it would be Kendrick not Savage.

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DJ Akademiks claims that 21 Savage messaged him about the alleged removal of 25 million Spotify streams from his album "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" denying any use of bots: "He says, 'Yo, this sh*t is cap.' He said, 'Bro, why the f*ck would I bot 25 million lol.' He says, 'I would just bot 100 million if I was going to do that sh*t.'"

DJ Akademiks claims that 21 Savage messaged him about the alleged removal of 25 million Spotify streams from his album "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" denying any use of bots: "He says, 'Yo, this sht is cap.' He said, 'Bro, why the fck would I bot 25 million lol.' He says, 'I would just bot 100 million if I was going to do that sh*t.'"

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DJ Akademiks addresses the reported botting rumors surrounding 21 Savage's new album "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" and alleges possible label manipulation of the album's first-week sales numbers: "This is not a situation of botting. If it was botting, it would be astronomic inflated streams. We would see if Spotify or Apple Music or Pandora catches, that's not what it is." "There is no evidence of Botting. Now, I never said there was no evidence of manipulation. I said there was possible manipulation..."

DJ Akademiks addresses the reported botting rumors surrounding 21 Savage's new album "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" and alleges possible label manipulation of the album's first-week sales numbers: "This is not a situation of botting. If it was botting, it would be astronomic inflated streams. We would see if Spotify or Apple Music or Pandora catches, that's not what it is." "There is no evidence of Botting. Now, I never said there was no evidence of manipulation. I said there was possible manipulation..."

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🚨 Akademiks says Drake is finally happy alone but admits he’s criticized Kendrick for moving the same way and says it may not be the best thing for music Ak points to “Make Them Cry” and says Drake sounds like he’s accepted that he doesn’t need to keep chasing relationships or collaborations with other artists. “What died in 2024 was a big piece.” Ak says Drake used to constantly give artists looks and create moments, but now seems more focused on himself. “I don’t think it’s the best thing… artists need to help each other but I understand it, why keep trusting them”

🚨 Akademiks says Drake is finally happy alone but admits he’s criticized Kendrick for moving the same way and says it may not be the best thing for music Ak points to “Make Them Cry” and says Drake sounds like he’s accepted that he doesn’t need to keep chasing relationships or collaborations with other artists. “What died in 2024 was a big piece.” Ak says Drake used to constantly give artists looks and create moments, but now seems more focused on himself. “I don’t think it’s the best thing… artists need to help each other but I understand it, why keep trusting them”

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🚨 The chat asked Dj Akademiks if he would ask Drake whether the leaked track “Hi Whitney” was actually his 👀 Ak responded saying he probably should ask him… before revealing that Drake allegedly already told him the REAL story behind the original “Push Ups” leak 👀 According to Akademiks, Drake explained how the first unfinished version of “Push Ups” got leaked and said the situation was NOT an intentional test leak like fans originally believed. 🗣️ Ak: “People always thought that he was testing it. That was not true. But he figured it out.” Ak says Drake later explained the entire situation to him privately, leaving him surprised after hearing what really happened behind the scenes. 📈 During the stream, Akademiks also celebrated Drake’s streaming numbers reportedly increasing: • Global numbers allegedly up 6.4% • U.S. numbers reportedly up 8.7% • Daily streams reportedly jumped from 50M to 53M 🗣️ “Ooo I like that… US went up too.”

🚨 The chat asked Dj Akademiks if he would ask Drake whether the leaked track “Hi Whitney” was actually his 👀 Ak responded saying he probably should ask him… before revealing that Drake allegedly already told him the REAL story behind the original “Push Ups” leak 👀 According to Akademiks, Drake explained how the first unfinished version of “Push Ups” got leaked and said the situation was NOT an intentional test leak like fans originally believed. 🗣️ Ak: “People always thought that he was testing it. That was not true. But he figured it out.” Ak says Drake later explained the entire situation to him privately, leaving him surprised after hearing what really happened behind the scenes. 📈 During the stream, Akademiks also celebrated Drake’s streaming numbers reportedly increasing: • Global numbers allegedly up 6.4% • U.S. numbers reportedly up 8.7% • Daily streams reportedly jumped from 50M to 53M 🗣️ “Ooo I like that… US went up too.”

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🎙️ DJ AKADEMIKS REVEALS PRIVATE CALL FROM JOE BUDDEN WHILE JOE WAS LIVE ON PODCAST DJ Akademiks says Joe Budden called him mid podcast to question why Ak doesn’t publicly defend him when people Ak is cool with criticize Joe. 📞 What Joe Allegedly Said • Joe asked Ak if they were “still good” • Said he’s seen people claim Ak doesn’t stand up for him • Felt Ak should shut down criticism from others more aggressively • Admitted the concerns came from his Reddit community, not co-hosts 🧠 Ak says Joe told him directly: “I’ve been listening to the people on Reddit.” 🗣️ Akademiks Response • Said he still rocks with Joe • Explained he’s cool with multiple people on different sides • Refuses to police what other adults say about Joe • Won’t force people to pick sides 🗣️ “I can rock with two people who don’t rock with each other.” 🎧 Double Standard, According to Ak • Joe’s podcast regularly allows co hosts and guests to rant about Ak • Ak says Joe rarely steps in to stop it • Ak doesn’t expect Joe to censor his panel so he won’t do it either 💭 My Take This feels disingenuous and a bit manipulative. Joe Budden: • Allows extended criticism of Akademiks on his platform • Doesn’t step in to defend Ak in real time • But expects Ak to publicly defend him elsewhere That’s a one way standard. 🧩 The Bigger Issue • Joe allegedly letting Reddit narratives get in his head • Ak says Reddit represents the loudest, most negative minority • Real audience sentiment is better reflected on YouTube & live platforms ⚖️ Bottom Line ➡️ Ak says the relationship is still solid ➡️ He won’t pick sides or silence others ➡️ Loyalty doesn’t equal public bodyguard ➡️ Reddit noise doesn’t equal real life 💬 Ak’s stance: “I can respect you, rock with you, and still not fight every battle for you.”

🎙️ DJ AKADEMIKS REVEALS PRIVATE CALL FROM JOE BUDDEN WHILE JOE WAS LIVE ON PODCAST DJ Akademiks says Joe Budden called him mid podcast to question why Ak doesn’t publicly defend him when people Ak is cool with criticize Joe. 📞 What Joe Allegedly Said • Joe asked Ak if they were “still good” • Said he’s seen people claim Ak doesn’t stand up for him • Felt Ak should shut down criticism from others more aggressively • Admitted the concerns came from his Reddit community, not co-hosts 🧠 Ak says Joe told him directly: “I’ve been listening to the people on Reddit.” 🗣️ Akademiks Response • Said he still rocks with Joe • Explained he’s cool with multiple people on different sides • Refuses to police what other adults say about Joe • Won’t force people to pick sides 🗣️ “I can rock with two people who don’t rock with each other.” 🎧 Double Standard, According to Ak • Joe’s podcast regularly allows co hosts and guests to rant about Ak • Ak says Joe rarely steps in to stop it • Ak doesn’t expect Joe to censor his panel so he won’t do it either 💭 My Take This feels disingenuous and a bit manipulative. Joe Budden: • Allows extended criticism of Akademiks on his platform • Doesn’t step in to defend Ak in real time • But expects Ak to publicly defend him elsewhere That’s a one way standard. 🧩 The Bigger Issue • Joe allegedly letting Reddit narratives get in his head • Ak says Reddit represents the loudest, most negative minority • Real audience sentiment is better reflected on YouTube & live platforms ⚖️ Bottom Line ➡️ Ak says the relationship is still solid ➡️ He won’t pick sides or silence others ➡️ Loyalty doesn’t equal public bodyguard ➡️ Reddit noise doesn’t equal real life 💬 Ak’s stance: “I can respect you, rock with you, and still not fight every battle for you.”

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🦂 Akademiks goes OFF on J. Cole’s upcoming album Ak was live debating the impact of a new J. Cole album and he made one thing clear: 👉 Cole better NOT be talking tough or dissing anyone. 🎯 Ak’s Main Take •After dropping a Kendrick diss, deleting it, and publicly apologizing, Ak says Cole lost all credibility in rap battles. •If Cole comes back saying “I’m still the best” or sneak dissing anyone, Ak says it’s unacceptable. “You can’t diss, delete, apologize… then act like Muhammad Ali.” 📉 “Fall From Grace” •Ak says Cole “fell from grace” the moment he bowed out. •Calls The Fall Off title ironic because to him, Cole already fell off in terms of competitive rap energy. •Says Cole went from “I’m him” to backtracking under pressure. 🧠 What Ak Thinks Cole SHOULD Rap About •❌ No disses •❌ No “best rapper alive” talk •✅ Mental health •✅ Introspection •✅ Vibes / lyrical rap “Rap about rain, daisies, sunshine… but don’t claim the throne.” 🥊 Rap Skill vs Conviction •Ak admits Cole is still a great rapper technically. •But says rap battles require conviction, not just bars. •Comparing Cole to Bronny James: talented, but doesn’t have “that dog.” 🏆 Top 3 Debate •Ak says Cole is no longer Top 3 after Drake & Kendrick. •Claims Future has more standing right now because he doesn’t fold. •Says legacy wise, this moment hurt Cole permanently. ⚠️ Final Verdict •If Cole drops heat without dissing, Ak will listen. •If Cole sneak disses or talks tough? 👉 “I’m turning it off.” 🗣️ “You can’t talk tough after your chain got snatched. Go get it back first.”

🦂 Akademiks goes OFF on J. Cole’s upcoming album Ak was live debating the impact of a new J. Cole album and he made one thing clear: 👉 Cole better NOT be talking tough or dissing anyone. 🎯 Ak’s Main Take •After dropping a Kendrick diss, deleting it, and publicly apologizing, Ak says Cole lost all credibility in rap battles. •If Cole comes back saying “I’m still the best” or sneak dissing anyone, Ak says it’s unacceptable. “You can’t diss, delete, apologize… then act like Muhammad Ali.” 📉 “Fall From Grace” •Ak says Cole “fell from grace” the moment he bowed out. •Calls The Fall Off title ironic because to him, Cole already fell off in terms of competitive rap energy. •Says Cole went from “I’m him” to backtracking under pressure. 🧠 What Ak Thinks Cole SHOULD Rap About •❌ No disses •❌ No “best rapper alive” talk •✅ Mental health •✅ Introspection •✅ Vibes / lyrical rap “Rap about rain, daisies, sunshine… but don’t claim the throne.” 🥊 Rap Skill vs Conviction •Ak admits Cole is still a great rapper technically. •But says rap battles require conviction, not just bars. •Comparing Cole to Bronny James: talented, but doesn’t have “that dog.” 🏆 Top 3 Debate •Ak says Cole is no longer Top 3 after Drake & Kendrick. •Claims Future has more standing right now because he doesn’t fold. •Says legacy wise, this moment hurt Cole permanently. ⚠️ Final Verdict •If Cole drops heat without dissing, Ak will listen. •If Cole sneak disses or talks tough? 👉 “I’m turning it off.” 🗣️ “You can’t talk tough after your chain got snatched. Go get it back first.”

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🚨 Marc Lamont Hill RESPONDS to Akademiks and says he simply doesn’t care enough about the alleged Roc Nation vs. Drake situation to investigate it Marc admits Ak is right that he doesn’t break hip-hop stories, but says: “Do I think Roc Nation has the power to fck somebody’s life up? Yes. Do I think they don’t like Drake? Yes. Do I think they might be behind some sht? Sure.” He stresses he hasn’t verified those allegations, has never received money from Roc Nation, and would rather spend his investigative time on more serious real-world issues. Flip also questions why people can’t just be honest about their relationships, pointing out that Ak is cool with Drake and openly shows it, so if someone else is cool with Jay-Z, they should be able to stand on that too. Via Joe Budden podcast

🚨 Marc Lamont Hill RESPONDS to Akademiks and says he simply doesn’t care enough about the alleged Roc Nation vs. Drake situation to investigate it Marc admits Ak is right that he doesn’t break hip-hop stories, but says: “Do I think Roc Nation has the power to fck somebody’s life up? Yes. Do I think they don’t like Drake? Yes. Do I think they might be behind some sht? Sure.” He stresses he hasn’t verified those allegations, has never received money from Roc Nation, and would rather spend his investigative time on more serious real-world issues. Flip also questions why people can’t just be honest about their relationships, pointing out that Ak is cool with Drake and openly shows it, so if someone else is cool with Jay-Z, they should be able to stand on that too. Via Joe Budden podcast

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🚨 DJ Akademiks breaks down what it was really like hanging with Drake from private jets to conversations and a surprise chain gift. Akademiks says Drake flew him out to Toronto on a private jet and booked 10 rooms at the Four Seasons like it was nothing 😭 🗣️ “Drake told me, ‘Yo Ak, I’m gonna send you a bird.’ I’m thinking he talking about American Airlines or something… whole time he meant a private jet.” 😂 Ak says the experience showed him the different level Drake lives on daily, joking: 💀 “Drake probably be like, ‘Yo this broke-ass nigga Ak.’” The biggest moment came when Drake surprised Akademiks with a chain gift. Ak admitted he thought Drake was trolling at first because of how funny Drake acts in person. 😅 “I thought he was pranking me. I didn’t even react crazy at first because I thought he was gonna say, ‘Nah nigga, that’s my chain!’” Instead, Ak gave Drake an emotional 10-minute speech thanking him and reflecting on their relationship over the years. 🎤 Akademiks revealed one of their earliest conversations was about the unique dynamic between them as the biggest rapper and one of the biggest media personalities in hip hop. According to Ak, Drake respected that he could criticize him honestly without it coming from hate. 🗣️ Drake allegedly told him: “When you criticize me and I know it’s genuine, it challenges me.” Akademiks compared their relationship to LeBron James and Skip Bayless competitive at times, but still built on mutual respect. 🏆 “I’m the top media guy, he’s the top rapper. There’s no number twos.” Ak also shared a deeper moment where Drake once told him that the real payoff would come years later when both of them are older and retired, sitting together reflecting on everything they went through during their careers. 🥃 Drake allegedly told Ak: “One day we’ll sit down, have a drink, and laugh about all this.” Akademiks says the conversation stuck with him because Drake understood they were never supposed to just be “yes men” around each other criticism and pressure were part of what made the relationship real. 👀 Ak ended by debating whether he should release the emotional footage and full speech to the public or keep it private because he knows the internet will clown him for being too since

🚨 DJ Akademiks breaks down what it was really like hanging with Drake from private jets to conversations and a surprise chain gift. Akademiks says Drake flew him out to Toronto on a private jet and booked 10 rooms at the Four Seasons like it was nothing 😭 🗣️ “Drake told me, ‘Yo Ak, I’m gonna send you a bird.’ I’m thinking he talking about American Airlines or something… whole time he meant a private jet.” 😂 Ak says the experience showed him the different level Drake lives on daily, joking: 💀 “Drake probably be like, ‘Yo this broke-ass nigga Ak.’” The biggest moment came when Drake surprised Akademiks with a chain gift. Ak admitted he thought Drake was trolling at first because of how funny Drake acts in person. 😅 “I thought he was pranking me. I didn’t even react crazy at first because I thought he was gonna say, ‘Nah nigga, that’s my chain!’” Instead, Ak gave Drake an emotional 10-minute speech thanking him and reflecting on their relationship over the years. 🎤 Akademiks revealed one of their earliest conversations was about the unique dynamic between them as the biggest rapper and one of the biggest media personalities in hip hop. According to Ak, Drake respected that he could criticize him honestly without it coming from hate. 🗣️ Drake allegedly told him: “When you criticize me and I know it’s genuine, it challenges me.” Akademiks compared their relationship to LeBron James and Skip Bayless competitive at times, but still built on mutual respect. 🏆 “I’m the top media guy, he’s the top rapper. There’s no number twos.” Ak also shared a deeper moment where Drake once told him that the real payoff would come years later when both of them are older and retired, sitting together reflecting on everything they went through during their careers. 🥃 Drake allegedly told Ak: “One day we’ll sit down, have a drink, and laugh about all this.” Akademiks says the conversation stuck with him because Drake understood they were never supposed to just be “yes men” around each other criticism and pressure were part of what made the relationship real. 👀 Ak ended by debating whether he should release the emotional footage and full speech to the public or keep it private because he knows the internet will clown him for being too since

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🚨 Wayno says hip-hop fans have become way too obsessed with using tour numbers and money to argue about artists Wayno says Kendrick’s touring numbers are impressive, but that kind of success isn’t something he personally uses to decide how he feels about the music. He points out that Drake toured with Cole and 21 Savage too, and says he doesn’t remember people making the same kind of conversation out of those numbers. “I don’t really care about the money a person makes via their craft as to what makes them better or not.” He says artists like Lupe Fiasco and Styles P are still some of his favorites without him ever needing to know what they made on tour. “We live in this metric driven society for everything.”

🚨 Wayno says hip-hop fans have become way too obsessed with using tour numbers and money to argue about artists Wayno says Kendrick’s touring numbers are impressive, but that kind of success isn’t something he personally uses to decide how he feels about the music. He points out that Drake toured with Cole and 21 Savage too, and says he doesn’t remember people making the same kind of conversation out of those numbers. “I don’t really care about the money a person makes via their craft as to what makes them better or not.” He says artists like Lupe Fiasco and Styles P are still some of his favorites without him ever needing to know what they made on tour. “We live in this metric driven society for everything.”

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21 Savage asks T.I. if a man can be happy without a woman. T.I. says a man can be happy until he falls on hard times. 21 Savage then questions why men are always expected to cover most of the expenses in a relationship, stating that the financial responsibilities should be shared equally👀 “Why is a man always expected to do the most to cover most, i believe it should be equal, why it ain’t always treated equal” “The dumbest thing anybody ever did in the history of humanity is pay the cost and not be the boss, i don’t give a damn man, woman or child, whoever is paying 100% of the bills have 100% of the say” “If it’s a man living in a house with a woman and the woman paying all the bills if she bring another ngga home one day, that ngga need to just goddamn go to the basement”

21 Savage asks T.I. if a man can be happy without a woman. T.I. says a man can be happy until he falls on hard times. 21 Savage then questions why men are always expected to cover most of the expenses in a relationship, stating that the financial responsibilities should be shared equally👀 “Why is a man always expected to do the most to cover most, i believe it should be equal, why it ain’t always treated equal” “The dumbest thing anybody ever did in the history of humanity is pay the cost and not be the boss, i don’t give a damn man, woman or child, whoever is paying 100% of the bills have 100% of the say” “If it’s a man living in a house with a woman and the woman paying all the bills if she bring another ngga home one day, that ngga need to just goddamn go to the basement”

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I keep reading nasty takes on the donations during Ilia's streams and his reactions about them, and, as you can expect, I wanted to comment on that. 😜 Of course, the amount of these donations is not insignificant and, considering the niche sport figure skating is, the money do actually help Ilia. It does not matter whether he would invest those in any skating gear or in his student life or in his home furniture or streamer equipment - as long as he is happy with the investment, it is all good. But his sweet happy reactions are not because of the donations per se. One can clearly hear how his voice overwhelmingly breaks down and his eyes start blickering with emotions. And this right here is not related to money, it's all about a realization Ilia is slowly coming to - that people genuinely love HIM. Not just the skater Ilia Malinin but the sweet 21-year-old Virginia boy, beyond the medals and off rink. And that he has given people so many happy moments that they would like to give him something back. Every single donation - be it $1 or $500 - is mentioned by Ilia and he keeps thanking his fans, always claiming how "blessed" he is. He often says no one needs to donate - just being on the stream is enough, wishes good night to people leaving late at night or happy birthdays, answers questions, interacts as much as possible while enjoying his game. The streams slowly transformed from "Ilia playing video games" to "Ilia sharing his free time with fans while playing video games" - and it's a beautiful interaction which will only grow stronger, I believe. And will give Ilia the confidence that people do love and support him, and will continue doing so. We are the blessed ones, my boy. Thank you for everything! 🤍

I keep reading nasty takes on the donations during Ilia's streams and his reactions about them, and, as you can expect, I wanted to comment on that. 😜 Of course, the amount of these donations is not insignificant and, considering the niche sport figure skating is, the money do actually help Ilia. It does not matter whether he would invest those in any skating gear or in his student life or in his home furniture or streamer equipment - as long as he is happy with the investment, it is all good. But his sweet happy reactions are not because of the donations per se. One can clearly hear how his voice overwhelmingly breaks down and his eyes start blickering with emotions. And this right here is not related to money, it's all about a realization Ilia is slowly coming to - that people genuinely love HIM. Not just the skater Ilia Malinin but the sweet 21-year-old Virginia boy, beyond the medals and off rink. And that he has given people so many happy moments that they would like to give him something back. Every single donation - be it $1 or $500 - is mentioned by Ilia and he keeps thanking his fans, always claiming how "blessed" he is. He often says no one needs to donate - just being on the stream is enough, wishes good night to people leaving late at night or happy birthdays, answers questions, interacts as much as possible while enjoying his game. The streams slowly transformed from "Ilia playing video games" to "Ilia sharing his free time with fans while playing video games" - and it's a beautiful interaction which will only grow stronger, I believe. And will give Ilia the confidence that people do love and support him, and will continue doing so. We are the blessed ones, my boy. Thank you for everything! 🤍

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Glasses Malone Tells Big Loon Meek Mill should’ve handled Akademiks already — “He gotta PAY.”& Akademiks Responds “ I Would Love To Fight Meek Mill | It’s Up There Podcast 👀 watch here Glasses Malone sits with Big Loon and says what most people only whisper: DJ Akademiks talks reckless because the culture let him get comfortable. In this clip, Glasses argues Ak should’ve been confronted in real life by now — not for “music opinions,” but for the way culture business gets discussed like it’s consequence-free entertainment. Big Loon pushes the bigger responsibility angle, questioning how public threats and viral moments can put people in the crosshairs—while Glasses stays on principle: if disrespect costs nothing, it becomes a business model. That’s where the line is drawn: this isn’t album critique… it’s accountability. For context, the Meek Mill vs Akademiks tension has been public for years, including the well-known Clubhouse moment where 21 Savage mediated their heated exchange—a sign that the culture has been trying to manage this problem without a real standard attached. Glasses Malone 🏴‍☠️ Big Loon DJ Akademiks #ItsUpTherePodcast #BigLoon #GlassesMalone #DJAkademiks #MeekMill #21Savage

Glasses Malone Tells Big Loon Meek Mill should’ve handled Akademiks already — “He gotta PAY.”& Akademiks Responds “ I Would Love To Fight Meek Mill | It’s Up There Podcast 👀 watch here Glasses Malone sits with Big Loon and says what most people only whisper: DJ Akademiks talks reckless because the culture let him get comfortable. In this clip, Glasses argues Ak should’ve been confronted in real life by now — not for “music opinions,” but for the way culture business gets discussed like it’s consequence-free entertainment. Big Loon pushes the bigger responsibility angle, questioning how public threats and viral moments can put people in the crosshairs—while Glasses stays on principle: if disrespect costs nothing, it becomes a business model. That’s where the line is drawn: this isn’t album critique… it’s accountability. For context, the Meek Mill vs Akademiks tension has been public for years, including the well-known Clubhouse moment where 21 Savage mediated their heated exchange—a sign that the culture has been trying to manage this problem without a real standard attached. Glasses Malone 🏴‍☠️ Big Loon DJ Akademiks #ItsUpTherePodcast #BigLoon #GlassesMalone #DJAkademiks #MeekMill #21Savage

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🚨 DJ Akademiks Speaks on Alleged Altercation Involving Lil Baby Affiliate K-Rich 👀 DJ Akademiks addressed ongoing claims made by K-Rich, an alleged Lil Baby affiliate, after K-Rich went on streamer Cuffem’s live claiming he swung on and slapped Akademiks. According to Akademiks, that version of events is false. 📌 Akademiks’ Side of the Story: •Akademiks says nobody ever slapped him point blank. •He admits K-Rich attempted to swing, but missed. •Akademiks says the situation happened a while back, and he deliberately kept it offline after speaking directly with Lil Baby. 📞 Conversation With Lil Baby: •Akademiks claims he contacted Lil Baby shortly after the incident. •Lil Baby allegedly told him the situation had nothing to do with him and that he did not send anyone. •Because of that conversation, Akademiks says he continued supporting Lil Baby’s music and stayed neutral publicly. 💰 Industry Context: •Akademiks revealed Lil Baby’s team previously paid him $30,000 for promo related to a past album. •He says that business relationship is now over, adding that the money “means nothing” compared to respect. ⚠️ Why Akademiks Is Speaking Now: •Akademiks says he waited for K-Rich to go public first so the record would be clear. •He claims K-Rich lied on stream by saying he slapped him. •Akademiks says from this point forward, any criticism toward Lil Baby is not hate, but a response to what he sees as disrespect and dishonesty. 🗣️ Akademiks Final Stance: •He maintains no one ever touched him. •He says K-Rich acted independently. •He feels the situation exposed possible “backdoor” behavior from people around Lil Baby, even if Lil Baby himself wasn’t directly involved. 👀 This situation is still developing, but Akademiks made it clear: Attempted swing doesn’t mean slap and silence was intentional, until now.

🚨 DJ Akademiks Speaks on Alleged Altercation Involving Lil Baby Affiliate K-Rich 👀 DJ Akademiks addressed ongoing claims made by K-Rich, an alleged Lil Baby affiliate, after K-Rich went on streamer Cuffem’s live claiming he swung on and slapped Akademiks. According to Akademiks, that version of events is false. 📌 Akademiks’ Side of the Story: •Akademiks says nobody ever slapped him point blank. •He admits K-Rich attempted to swing, but missed. •Akademiks says the situation happened a while back, and he deliberately kept it offline after speaking directly with Lil Baby. 📞 Conversation With Lil Baby: •Akademiks claims he contacted Lil Baby shortly after the incident. •Lil Baby allegedly told him the situation had nothing to do with him and that he did not send anyone. •Because of that conversation, Akademiks says he continued supporting Lil Baby’s music and stayed neutral publicly. 💰 Industry Context: •Akademiks revealed Lil Baby’s team previously paid him $30,000 for promo related to a past album. •He says that business relationship is now over, adding that the money “means nothing” compared to respect. ⚠️ Why Akademiks Is Speaking Now: •Akademiks says he waited for K-Rich to go public first so the record would be clear. •He claims K-Rich lied on stream by saying he slapped him. •Akademiks says from this point forward, any criticism toward Lil Baby is not hate, but a response to what he sees as disrespect and dishonesty. 🗣️ Akademiks Final Stance: •He maintains no one ever touched him. •He says K-Rich acted independently. •He feels the situation exposed possible “backdoor” behavior from people around Lil Baby, even if Lil Baby himself wasn’t directly involved. 👀 This situation is still developing, but Akademiks made it clear: Attempted swing doesn’t mean slap and silence was intentional, until now.

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👀 Akademiks Breaks Down China & Saudi Arabia’s Quiet Takeover of the Music Industry 💰 Akademiks shifted the conversation away from surface-level rap drama and pointed to much bigger business moves happening behind the scenes specifically how China and Saudi Arabia are heavily investing in the U.S. music industry. Key Points from Akademiks Breakdown: •🌍 We’re Talking About the Wrong Things Ak says while fans argue about beefs and headlines, major global players are making long term power moves in music. •🇨🇳 China’s Silent Investment Strategy •Chinese companies have been quietly buying stakes in major music corporations •Example: Tencent, a Chinese tech giant, owns a significant stake in Universal Music Group •Ak warns this level of ownership could eventually translate into real control, not just profit sharing •💿 Why So Many Artists Are Selling Their Catalogs Ak connects the dots: •Rappers selling catalogs •Massive foreign capital entering the industry •Long term ownership of culture, not just songs He suggests artists may not fully grasp who’s really buying or why •🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Using the Same Playbook •Ak compares music to golf, where Saudi backed money reshaped the sport through LIV Golf •The Saudis attempted to buy their way into cultural relevance, offering massive payouts •He believes music and entertainment are next •🧠 Cultural Ownership Is the End Goal According to Akademiks, this isn’t random spending: •It’s about owning American culture •Controlling influential industries •Using money to gain long term leverage •⚠️ The Bigger Question Ak says the real issue isn’t whether these investments are legal it’s why they’re happening and what the endgame is. Bottom line: While the culture debates lyrics and beefs, global powers are quietly buying the business behind the culture. This isn’t about streams. It’s about ownership. And most people aren’t paying attention. 👀

👀 Akademiks Breaks Down China & Saudi Arabia’s Quiet Takeover of the Music Industry 💰 Akademiks shifted the conversation away from surface-level rap drama and pointed to much bigger business moves happening behind the scenes specifically how China and Saudi Arabia are heavily investing in the U.S. music industry. Key Points from Akademiks Breakdown: •🌍 We’re Talking About the Wrong Things Ak says while fans argue about beefs and headlines, major global players are making long term power moves in music. •🇨🇳 China’s Silent Investment Strategy •Chinese companies have been quietly buying stakes in major music corporations •Example: Tencent, a Chinese tech giant, owns a significant stake in Universal Music Group •Ak warns this level of ownership could eventually translate into real control, not just profit sharing •💿 Why So Many Artists Are Selling Their Catalogs Ak connects the dots: •Rappers selling catalogs •Massive foreign capital entering the industry •Long term ownership of culture, not just songs He suggests artists may not fully grasp who’s really buying or why •🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Using the Same Playbook •Ak compares music to golf, where Saudi backed money reshaped the sport through LIV Golf •The Saudis attempted to buy their way into cultural relevance, offering massive payouts •He believes music and entertainment are next •🧠 Cultural Ownership Is the End Goal According to Akademiks, this isn’t random spending: •It’s about owning American culture •Controlling influential industries •Using money to gain long term leverage •⚠️ The Bigger Question Ak says the real issue isn’t whether these investments are legal it’s why they’re happening and what the endgame is. Bottom line: While the culture debates lyrics and beefs, global powers are quietly buying the business behind the culture. This isn’t about streams. It’s about ownership. And most people aren’t paying attention. 👀

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Akademiks Says A$AP Rocky Asked Him About The Mona Situation Then Ak Doubled Down 😅 🎙️ Akademiks shares a wild moment from his A$AP Rocky interview where Rocky straight up asked him why he went so hard on Melyssa Ford (Joe Budden Podcast). 👀 Rocky’s Question: Rocky told Ak: “You gotta chill on the ladies you be going crazy.” 🗣️ Ak’s Immediate Response: Ak said he didn’t start anything she came for him first, and once his name was mentioned, it was fair game. 😭 Things Escalated Fast: Ak admits he: •Pulled up receipts immediately •Showed Rocky exactly what set him off •Started flaming all over again on the spot 😂 Rocky’s Reaction: According to Ak, Rocky couldn’t stop laughing and literally walked off camera at one point. 📂 Ak’s Confession: He jokes that he: •Keeps “files” on people who come at him •Has receipts ready at all times •Believes in defending himself loudly 💬 Ak’s Justification: Ak says people think he’s bullying but in his mind, he’s just matching energy: “If you mention my name, I’m responding.” 🔥 Bottom Line: Even when Rocky tried to calm things down… Akademiks said nah don’t start what you don’t want finished. 👀 Was Ak doing too much… or just standing on business?

Akademiks Says A$AP Rocky Asked Him About The Mona Situation Then Ak Doubled Down 😅 🎙️ Akademiks shares a wild moment from his A$AP Rocky interview where Rocky straight up asked him why he went so hard on Melyssa Ford (Joe Budden Podcast). 👀 Rocky’s Question: Rocky told Ak: “You gotta chill on the ladies you be going crazy.” 🗣️ Ak’s Immediate Response: Ak said he didn’t start anything she came for him first, and once his name was mentioned, it was fair game. 😭 Things Escalated Fast: Ak admits he: •Pulled up receipts immediately •Showed Rocky exactly what set him off •Started flaming all over again on the spot 😂 Rocky’s Reaction: According to Ak, Rocky couldn’t stop laughing and literally walked off camera at one point. 📂 Ak’s Confession: He jokes that he: •Keeps “files” on people who come at him •Has receipts ready at all times •Believes in defending himself loudly 💬 Ak’s Justification: Ak says people think he’s bullying but in his mind, he’s just matching energy: “If you mention my name, I’m responding.” 🔥 Bottom Line: Even when Rocky tried to calm things down… Akademiks said nah don’t start what you don’t want finished. 👀 Was Ak doing too much… or just standing on business?

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🚨 Akademiks shares his thoughts following Ebro’s comments that a classic Drake album will “never happen” 👀 Ak says the “Drake needs a classic rap album” narrative originally came from old hiphop gatekeepers who only considered lyrical boom-bap albums as real classics. He explains people like Ebro pushed the idea that albums had to sound like Illmatic, Reasonable Doubt or The Blueprint to qualify, which automatically excluded artists like Drake who blend rap, melody and pop. Ak even admits he used to repeat that narrative on Everyday Struggle, saying Drake had “personal classics” like Take Care but not a “hiphop classic” because that was the expectation from hiphop purists at the time. Now he says that mindset is outdated, arguing Drake changed the formula of hiphop stardom and that classics should be defined as timeless and influential albums with replay value that define a generation. Ak says several Drake projects already fit that definition, including Take Care, Nothing Was the Same, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, Views, Scorpion and Certified Lover Boy. He also adds that the culture’s definition of classics evolved over time, pointing to albums like Finally Rich by Chief Keef as an example of projects that defined a generation even without traditional lyricism.

🚨 Akademiks shares his thoughts following Ebro’s comments that a classic Drake album will “never happen” 👀 Ak says the “Drake needs a classic rap album” narrative originally came from old hiphop gatekeepers who only considered lyrical boom-bap albums as real classics. He explains people like Ebro pushed the idea that albums had to sound like Illmatic, Reasonable Doubt or The Blueprint to qualify, which automatically excluded artists like Drake who blend rap, melody and pop. Ak even admits he used to repeat that narrative on Everyday Struggle, saying Drake had “personal classics” like Take Care but not a “hiphop classic” because that was the expectation from hiphop purists at the time. Now he says that mindset is outdated, arguing Drake changed the formula of hiphop stardom and that classics should be defined as timeless and influential albums with replay value that define a generation. Ak says several Drake projects already fit that definition, including Take Care, Nothing Was the Same, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, Views, Scorpion and Certified Lover Boy. He also adds that the culture’s definition of classics evolved over time, pointing to albums like Finally Rich by Chief Keef as an example of projects that defined a generation even without traditional lyricism.

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🚨The chat asked Dj Akademiks why Drake’s Iceman records currently have low radio numbers despite dominating streaming platforms 👀📻 Ak broke down how radio “servicing” works and explained why most of Drake’s songs are showing almost ZERO airplay right now. 🗣️ Ak: “Drake has absolutely zero radio airplay on most of these records.” According to Ak, the issue isn’t that radio stations dislike Drake it’s because the songs reportedly weren’t officially “serviced” to radio by the label yet. Ak explained that radio airplay works differently from streaming: 📻 A song has to be pushed into rotation by a label’s promotion team 📻 Stations then repeatedly play the record “hour on the hour” 📻 Billboard counts those audience impressions toward the Hot 100 charts Ak says Drake’s current chart positions are being driven almost entirely by streams and sales, not radio support 🗣️ “Right now it’s going off strictly streams and sales.” He also explained why artists like Bruno Mars and Ella Langley currently show stronger airplay numbers: 🗣️ “Their records are already being serviced to radio.” Ak noted that radio only affects the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart not the Billboard 200 album chart. He then revealed that Drake’s team is reportedly beginning the radio rollout NOW for records like “Janis” and the West Coast-inspired tracks from Iceman 👀 According to Ak, if Drake’s records still have no radio push several weeks from now, it could raise bigger questions about the relationship between Drake and his label. 🗣️ “If the label stops doing their duties… that becomes another conversation.” Ak ultimately believes Drake’s numbers are still extremely strong because the project is succeeding without major radio assistance, something very few artists can pull off in today’s music industry

🚨The chat asked Dj Akademiks why Drake’s Iceman records currently have low radio numbers despite dominating streaming platforms 👀📻 Ak broke down how radio “servicing” works and explained why most of Drake’s songs are showing almost ZERO airplay right now. 🗣️ Ak: “Drake has absolutely zero radio airplay on most of these records.” According to Ak, the issue isn’t that radio stations dislike Drake it’s because the songs reportedly weren’t officially “serviced” to radio by the label yet. Ak explained that radio airplay works differently from streaming: 📻 A song has to be pushed into rotation by a label’s promotion team 📻 Stations then repeatedly play the record “hour on the hour” 📻 Billboard counts those audience impressions toward the Hot 100 charts Ak says Drake’s current chart positions are being driven almost entirely by streams and sales, not radio support 🗣️ “Right now it’s going off strictly streams and sales.” He also explained why artists like Bruno Mars and Ella Langley currently show stronger airplay numbers: 🗣️ “Their records are already being serviced to radio.” Ak noted that radio only affects the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart not the Billboard 200 album chart. He then revealed that Drake’s team is reportedly beginning the radio rollout NOW for records like “Janis” and the West Coast-inspired tracks from Iceman 👀 According to Ak, if Drake’s records still have no radio push several weeks from now, it could raise bigger questions about the relationship between Drake and his label. 🗣️ “If the label stops doing their duties… that becomes another conversation.” Ak ultimately believes Drake’s numbers are still extremely strong because the project is succeeding without major radio assistance, something very few artists can pull off in today’s music industry

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