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Pusha T and N.O.R.E. are now beefing over Drake and Pharrell Williams?👀🤯🔥🥩 N.O.R.E. recently unloaded on Pusha T after Pusha took issue with something N.O.R.E. said on air and it spiraled into a pretty revealing snippet about loyalty, ego, and the broader Drake vs. Pusha T saga. During an... appearance on the Brilliant Idiots podcast with Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz, N.O.R.E. revisited an old moment from when he hosted Pharrell Williams on Drink Champs. He had asked Pharrell to pick a side between Pusha and Drake two MCs with a long-standing feud rooted in some of hip-hop’s most notorious diss tracks and Pharrell responded by basically saying he liked both. That was enough to set Pusha off, according to N.O.R.E. N.O.R.E. recounts that Pusha called him pissed off afterward, essentially saying, “How could Pharrell not pick me? Drake would’ve chosen me.” N.O.R.E.’s take was that it wasn’t some hush-hush phone call between two guys with a personal problem this beef had been public for years, a “schoolyard” spectacle that wasn’t private by any stretch. He stressed that talking about it wasn’t off-record. He even laughed about it, saying he’d only shut up to let Pusha vent because the whole thing stemmed from Pharrell not answering the loyalty question the way Pusha expected. According to N.O.R.E., that reaction so intense over a producer not picking sides was wild to him, especially given how public the Pusha-Drake beef has always been. Pusha T’s camp didn’t just sit quiet, either. Afterward, Pusha reportedly questioned why N.O.R.E. would put the conversation out there, implying it should have stayed between the people involved despite the fact that the beef between him and Drake has been one of hip-hop’s most public feuds for years. For extra context: Pusha T and Drake’s beef dates back over a decade and has included some of the genre’s most crazy moments including Pusha revealing Drake’s son in “The Story of Adidon” back in 2018, a diss move that upended Drake’s public image and is still tied to how people see their beef.show more

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🚨 Jay Roebuck says Pusha T using another Drake diss as part of an album rollout is starting to feel TOO familiar and calls it the “reverse Drake stimulus package.” Jay says he understands the business move if the snippet was pushed to get ahead of a leak, but as a fan he’s tired of Drake becoming the headline every time a Pusha project is approaching. He also says Drake has basically nothing to gain by responding unless Pusha says something truly scathing: “What does he have to gain if he beefs with Pusha T? You gain nothing.” Jay predicts the leak could speed up the album release, but says he’d rather the focus stay on the Pharrell production and the music. Via Jay RoeBuck

🚨 Jay Roebuck says Pusha T using another Drake diss as part of an album rollout is starting to feel TOO familiar and calls it the “reverse Drake stimulus package.” Jay says he understands the business move if the snippet was pushed to get ahead of a leak, but as a fan he’s tired of Drake becoming the headline every time a Pusha project is approaching. He also says Drake has basically nothing to gain by responding unless Pusha says something truly scathing: “What does he have to gain if he beefs with Pusha T? You gain nothing.” Jay predicts the leak could speed up the album release, but says he’d rather the focus stay on the Pharrell production and the music. Via Jay RoeBuck

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🚨 Akademiks says the problem with some Drake rivals is that Drake himself keeps becoming the selling point of THEIR music Ak says with AZ Chike, the conversation became “Kendrick is dissing everybody,” and now with Pusha T it’s “he’s back dissing Drake.” “I’m not telling y’all y’all can’t diss Drake… Drake be dissing y’all, I get it.” But Ak says Drake’s own albums are never sold on “wait till you hear what he said about Pusha T” or A$AP Rocky. “ if the biggest reason people are checking for your project is another Drake storyline, that says a lot.”

🚨 Akademiks says the problem with some Drake rivals is that Drake himself keeps becoming the selling point of THEIR music Ak says with AZ Chike, the conversation became “Kendrick is dissing everybody,” and now with Pusha T it’s “he’s back dissing Drake.” “I’m not telling y’all y’all can’t diss Drake… Drake be dissing y’all, I get it.” But Ak says Drake’s own albums are never sold on “wait till you hear what he said about Pusha T” or A$AP Rocky. “ if the biggest reason people are checking for your project is another Drake storyline, that says a lot.”

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Ok, so let’s focus on some facts before I post the next video debunking the new narrative that Drake “can’t accept a loss.”😅- Every day the spread a new narrative! I think it’s important to highlight the 🐐 doing exactly what people now claim he can’t do: acknowledge when he feels he lost fairly. Watch Drake’s humility here, because this part rarely gets shown. In extended clips from this interview all over TikTok & X - Drake openly discusses the Pusha T battle and basically says, “if that’s how people see it, then I lost.” That matters. It shows his honesty and self-awareness after a beef. Also pay attention to something else:, a lot of what Kendrick later used against Drake followed the same blueprint from the Meek/Pusha era l- gossip about his family, father, mother, and son. The difference is that the “bombshell” back then was true: Drake had a child. This time, it was the PDF accusation, which many people knows to be false. Even in the Pusha situation, Drake explained he wasn’t hiding his son from the world, he was protecting his child, like many celebrities do. So for me, the point is simple, Drake has already shown humility publicly before. That’s why many people reject the idea that this was some simple, straightforward one-on-one loss. Too many narratives, industry voices, podcasts, and outside influences were involved for people not to question it. Anyway, stay tuned for the next clip. They’re doubling down on narratives again. Listen to this clip closely, first! There are extended versions on line!

Ok, so let’s focus on some facts before I post the next video debunking the new narrative that Drake “can’t accept a loss.”😅- Every day the spread a new narrative! I think it’s important to highlight the 🐐 doing exactly what people now claim he can’t do: acknowledge when he feels he lost fairly. Watch Drake’s humility here, because this part rarely gets shown. In extended clips from this interview all over TikTok & X - Drake openly discusses the Pusha T battle and basically says, “if that’s how people see it, then I lost.” That matters. It shows his honesty and self-awareness after a beef. Also pay attention to something else:, a lot of what Kendrick later used against Drake followed the same blueprint from the Meek/Pusha era l- gossip about his family, father, mother, and son. The difference is that the “bombshell” back then was true: Drake had a child. This time, it was the PDF accusation, which many people knows to be false. Even in the Pusha situation, Drake explained he wasn’t hiding his son from the world, he was protecting his child, like many celebrities do. So for me, the point is simple, Drake has already shown humility publicly before. That’s why many people reject the idea that this was some simple, straightforward one-on-one loss. Too many narratives, industry voices, podcasts, and outside influences were involved for people not to question it. Anyway, stay tuned for the next clip. They’re doubling down on narratives again. Listen to this clip closely, first! There are extended versions on line!

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How did it go wrong between Pusha T and Kanye West ⁉️ Are you asking that as well⁉️ I gat you‼️💯 Pusha T and Kanye/Ye had a long creative run: features on "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" (“Runaway,” “So Appalled”), Cruel Summer (“Mercy,” “New God Flow”), full production on Daytona (2018), and half of It’s Almost Dry (2022)‼️. Pusha was G.O.O.D. Music president for years‼️. Cracks started during the 2021 "Donda" sessions in Atlanta‼️. Pusha felt the energy shift—sidebar talks when he left the room, competing agendas, and isolation tied to the Drake fallout (his “Story of Adidon” diss had residual impact on Ye)‼️. Ye later said the situation caused him mental harm‼️. The public break hit in late 2022 after Ye’s antisemitic remarks‼️. Pusha called it “very disappointing,” said there’s “no room for bigotry or hate speech” as a Black man in America, left G.O.O.D. Music after ~12 years, and confirmed they stopped speaking‼️. Ye expected more public support given the platform he’d given others‼️. In 2025 interviews (GQ, Apple Music/Ebro, The Guardian) promoting Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out, Pusha went harder‼️: He said They only clicked on music‼️: “Outside of music, we’re nothing… his principles, his morals, his mindset. We don’t see eye to eye. Hardly ever. And we never have.”‼️ - Ye “champions and stands next to anybody and everybody who don’t fuck with me.”‼️ - “He knows I don’t think he’s a man… He’s showed me the weakest sides of him, and he knows how I think of weak people.”‼️ - He called Ye calculated and detrimental, denied leaking texts, and said he won’t risk “wishy-washiness or the lack of loyalty.” Any future collab is “definitely in the past.”‼️ Ye has said he misses the friendship and they’ve spoken privately a few times‼️. Pusha acknowledged Ye returned the Def Jam-era G.O.O.D. profits, calling that the best thing he did‼️. Is this switching up when it’s no longer beneficial⁉️ Partially, in the industry sense, but not purely one-sided‼️. Pusha frames it as principle and character: he won’t cosign hate speech, prioritizes real loyalty, and lost respect after seeing what he views as weakness and side-taking‼️. Distancing himself when Ye became a liability was also self-preservation‼️. Ye sees it as people failing to reciprocate the support he gave when he needed it‼️. Some old G.O.O.D. voices (like Consequence) accuse Pusha of using Ye then walking for clout‼️. Both dynamics are present‼️. The music holds up; the personal relationship does not‼️. Which makes me ask what the foundation of the loyalty is⁉️

How did it go wrong between Pusha T and Kanye West ⁉️ Are you asking that as well⁉️ I gat you‼️💯 Pusha T and Kanye/Ye had a long creative run: features on "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" (“Runaway,” “So Appalled”), Cruel Summer (“Mercy,” “New God Flow”), full production on Daytona (2018), and half of It’s Almost Dry (2022)‼️. Pusha was G.O.O.D. Music president for years‼️. Cracks started during the 2021 "Donda" sessions in Atlanta‼️. Pusha felt the energy shift—sidebar talks when he left the room, competing agendas, and isolation tied to the Drake fallout (his “Story of Adidon” diss had residual impact on Ye)‼️. Ye later said the situation caused him mental harm‼️. The public break hit in late 2022 after Ye’s antisemitic remarks‼️. Pusha called it “very disappointing,” said there’s “no room for bigotry or hate speech” as a Black man in America, left G.O.O.D. Music after ~12 years, and confirmed they stopped speaking‼️. Ye expected more public support given the platform he’d given others‼️. In 2025 interviews (GQ, Apple Music/Ebro, The Guardian) promoting Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out, Pusha went harder‼️: He said They only clicked on music‼️: “Outside of music, we’re nothing… his principles, his morals, his mindset. We don’t see eye to eye. Hardly ever. And we never have.”‼️ - Ye “champions and stands next to anybody and everybody who don’t fuck with me.”‼️ - “He knows I don’t think he’s a man… He’s showed me the weakest sides of him, and he knows how I think of weak people.”‼️ - He called Ye calculated and detrimental, denied leaking texts, and said he won’t risk “wishy-washiness or the lack of loyalty.” Any future collab is “definitely in the past.”‼️ Ye has said he misses the friendship and they’ve spoken privately a few times‼️. Pusha acknowledged Ye returned the Def Jam-era G.O.O.D. profits, calling that the best thing he did‼️. Is this switching up when it’s no longer beneficial⁉️ Partially, in the industry sense, but not purely one-sided‼️. Pusha frames it as principle and character: he won’t cosign hate speech, prioritizes real loyalty, and lost respect after seeing what he views as weakness and side-taking‼️. Distancing himself when Ye became a liability was also self-preservation‼️. Ye sees it as people failing to reciprocate the support he gave when he needed it‼️. Some old G.O.O.D. voices (like Consequence) accuse Pusha of using Ye then walking for clout‼️. Both dynamics are present‼️. The music holds up; the personal relationship does not‼️. Which makes me ask what the foundation of the loyalty is⁉️

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🎤 DJ Akademiks Breaks Down Pusha T’s Comments on Diss Tracks Last night on stream, DJ Akademiks reacted to Pusha T’s recent interview where Push said he’s done with diss tracks because they allegedly “don’t work like they used to.” 📉 Pusha T’s Take Pusha T claims diss records no longer hold weight: •Back then, a diss could end careers •Today, they only feed online discourse •He says the stakes are low, conflict feels pointless, and he’s past that era •Push says he doesn’t even want to make music with people right now, let alone diss them 🎙️ Akademiks Responds Ak wasted NO time calling cap: 1. “Push, you’re only talked about when you drop a diss.” Ak says Pusha T’s biggest cultural moments weren’t albums they were beefs: •The Drake “Story of Adidon” moment •Sneak disses toward Wayne, Kanye, and Travis Scott •Daytona was fire, but the world talked more about the disses. 2. Diss records were never about ending careers. Ak argues diss tracks historically adjust hierarchy they don’t erase superstars. •Drake didn’t stop after “Adidon” •Jay-Z didn’t fall off after “Ether” •Careers only died when the entire industry joined in (like Ja Rule) 3. “Y’all are one trick ponies.” Ak says Push and Kendrick can’t replace Drake because: •They don’t make music for women •They don’t have hits on hits •They’re not as versatile •They don’t drop consistently •They don’t play the fame game or carry the culture year round 4. To beat Drake, you need a ‘Super Drake.’ Ak’s argument: “You can’t destroy a regime without having a new regime ready.” Drake didn’t stay #1 off rap alone he stayed #1 off versatility, consistency, pop appeal, vulnerability, and nonstop presence. 5. “Never hate the guy with more if you won’t work as hard.” Ak says Kendrick and Push hate the machine Drake built, but won’t do the same work to compete with it — which is why Drake remains untouched. 🔥 Ak’s Closing Message •Diss tracks still matter. •Beef still moves culture. •But you need hits, visibility, and range to replace the guy you’re trying to take down. And in 2024–25, nobody has that full package besides Drake. 💭 My Opinion Diss tracks and beefs don’t work like they used to because labels no longer control every single outlet. Back in the 90s and early 2000s, artists relied on the industry for radio, TV, press, and distribution. Today, social media gives every artist their own platform, their own fanbase, and their own lanes to survive even during beef. Artists don’t disappear anymore because the old gatekeepers don’t have that kind of control.

🎤 DJ Akademiks Breaks Down Pusha T’s Comments on Diss Tracks Last night on stream, DJ Akademiks reacted to Pusha T’s recent interview where Push said he’s done with diss tracks because they allegedly “don’t work like they used to.” 📉 Pusha T’s Take Pusha T claims diss records no longer hold weight: •Back then, a diss could end careers •Today, they only feed online discourse •He says the stakes are low, conflict feels pointless, and he’s past that era •Push says he doesn’t even want to make music with people right now, let alone diss them 🎙️ Akademiks Responds Ak wasted NO time calling cap: 1. “Push, you’re only talked about when you drop a diss.” Ak says Pusha T’s biggest cultural moments weren’t albums they were beefs: •The Drake “Story of Adidon” moment •Sneak disses toward Wayne, Kanye, and Travis Scott •Daytona was fire, but the world talked more about the disses. 2. Diss records were never about ending careers. Ak argues diss tracks historically adjust hierarchy they don’t erase superstars. •Drake didn’t stop after “Adidon” •Jay-Z didn’t fall off after “Ether” •Careers only died when the entire industry joined in (like Ja Rule) 3. “Y’all are one trick ponies.” Ak says Push and Kendrick can’t replace Drake because: •They don’t make music for women •They don’t have hits on hits •They’re not as versatile •They don’t drop consistently •They don’t play the fame game or carry the culture year round 4. To beat Drake, you need a ‘Super Drake.’ Ak’s argument: “You can’t destroy a regime without having a new regime ready.” Drake didn’t stay #1 off rap alone he stayed #1 off versatility, consistency, pop appeal, vulnerability, and nonstop presence. 5. “Never hate the guy with more if you won’t work as hard.” Ak says Kendrick and Push hate the machine Drake built, but won’t do the same work to compete with it — which is why Drake remains untouched. 🔥 Ak’s Closing Message •Diss tracks still matter. •Beef still moves culture. •But you need hits, visibility, and range to replace the guy you’re trying to take down. And in 2024–25, nobody has that full package besides Drake. 💭 My Opinion Diss tracks and beefs don’t work like they used to because labels no longer control every single outlet. Back in the 90s and early 2000s, artists relied on the industry for radio, TV, press, and distribution. Today, social media gives every artist their own platform, their own fanbase, and their own lanes to survive even during beef. Artists don’t disappear anymore because the old gatekeepers don’t have that kind of control.

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🚨 Rory & Mal say they heard the SAME alleged Pusha T x Pharrell album that leaked recently almost a YEAR ago and thought it had to be AI because it sounded THAT bad They say they never spoke on it because they didn’t believe Pharrell and Pusha would actually put out music that sounded like that. Then the Grinding Coffee promo used part of one of those songs and they had the same reaction: “Oh shit… this is real.” Mal says: “Y’all better not put that album out. That is some of the worst music that y’all could ever have in y’all catalog.” Rory says he also thought the project sounded AI-generated, including an alleged Weeknd feature. They still stress they don’t know if what leaked is the final version or an early draft.

🚨 Rory & Mal say they heard the SAME alleged Pusha T x Pharrell album that leaked recently almost a YEAR ago and thought it had to be AI because it sounded THAT bad They say they never spoke on it because they didn’t believe Pharrell and Pusha would actually put out music that sounded like that. Then the Grinding Coffee promo used part of one of those songs and they had the same reaction: “Oh shit… this is real.” Mal says: “Y’all better not put that album out. That is some of the worst music that y’all could ever have in y’all catalog.” Rory says he also thought the project sounded AI-generated, including an alleged Weeknd feature. They still stress they don’t know if what leaked is the final version or an early draft.

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🚨DJ Akademiks Calls Out Charlamagne & Pusha T Over “Smear Campaign” Claims Against Drake DJ Akademiks is pushing back on what he calls another conspiracy narrative being pushed by Charlamagne Tha God this time involving accusations that Drake allegedly uses PR teams to control narratives and smear opponents. Here’s the breakdown of Akademiks response: 1️⃣ Akademiks Calls the Claims a “Conspiracy” Akademiks says the idea that Drake is secretly paying PR firms to manipulate media narratives is pure speculation unless real proof is presented. He points out that Charlamagne first floated the idea that a hip hop figure is using PR companies to push propaganda and influence media coverage. But Akademiks says there has been no concrete evidence showing Drake is behind any smear campaigns. “Until we see a definitive list or real proof, this just feels like hearsay.” 2️⃣ Pusha T Joins the Conversation The situation escalated when Pusha T tweeted “Interesting” in response to an article about PR firms allegedly spreading narratives. Akademiks found that ironic because: •Pusha T is signed to Roc Nation •Yet he’s implying Drake might be connected to media manipulation. Akademiks says before Pusha speaks on smear campaigns, he should address allegations surrounding his own label. 3️⃣ Akademiks Brings Up Roc Nation Allegations Akademiks argues that Roc Nation has already been accused of narrative manipulation in the past. He referenced claims from former TMZ personality Van Lathan, who once said Roc Nation was “seeding negative stories” about Colin Kaepernick during tensions involving Jay-Z. Because of this, Akademiks says it’s hypocritical to accuse Drake while ignoring accusations against Roc Nation. “If we’re talking about smear campaigns, we have to start with Roc Nation first.” 4️⃣ Akademiks Points to His Own Experience Akademiks also reminded viewers that he previously claimed Roc Nation targeted him after his coverage of Megan Thee Stallion. He says he was: •Followed by suspicious vehicles outside his home •Pulled into a 7-hour deposition •Dragged into legal issues connected to the situation At the time, he says people dismissed his claims as crazy. Now, he finds it strange that those same people are suddenly entertaining conspiracy theories about Drake. 5️⃣ Akademiks Questions the Logic Akademiks also argues the narrative doesn’t add up. Over the last few years, Drake has faced some of the most serious accusations in hip-hop discourse, including being labeled a pedophile during rap beefs. Akademiks says if Drake were actually paying millions for smear campaigns, those accusations would never have dominated the conversation. “If Drake had a team paying millions to smear people, that would be the biggest failure ever.” 6️⃣ Akademiks Wants Proof Not Narratives Akademiks says he’s open to the conversation if evidence appears. But he refuses to accept accusations without victims, proof, or documented examples. He ended by saying: •If Drake is doing it → expose it. •If anyone else is doing it → expose them too. But selectively targeting Drake while ignoring other powerful entities in the industry doesn’t make sense. ✅ Bottom Line: Akademiks believes the smear-campaign narrative around Drake is being pushed without evidence, and he’s calling out both Charlamagne and Pusha T for promoting the idea while ignoring similar accusations surrounding Roc Nation.

🚨DJ Akademiks Calls Out Charlamagne & Pusha T Over “Smear Campaign” Claims Against Drake DJ Akademiks is pushing back on what he calls another conspiracy narrative being pushed by Charlamagne Tha God this time involving accusations that Drake allegedly uses PR teams to control narratives and smear opponents. Here’s the breakdown of Akademiks response: 1️⃣ Akademiks Calls the Claims a “Conspiracy” Akademiks says the idea that Drake is secretly paying PR firms to manipulate media narratives is pure speculation unless real proof is presented. He points out that Charlamagne first floated the idea that a hip hop figure is using PR companies to push propaganda and influence media coverage. But Akademiks says there has been no concrete evidence showing Drake is behind any smear campaigns. “Until we see a definitive list or real proof, this just feels like hearsay.” 2️⃣ Pusha T Joins the Conversation The situation escalated when Pusha T tweeted “Interesting” in response to an article about PR firms allegedly spreading narratives. Akademiks found that ironic because: •Pusha T is signed to Roc Nation •Yet he’s implying Drake might be connected to media manipulation. Akademiks says before Pusha speaks on smear campaigns, he should address allegations surrounding his own label. 3️⃣ Akademiks Brings Up Roc Nation Allegations Akademiks argues that Roc Nation has already been accused of narrative manipulation in the past. He referenced claims from former TMZ personality Van Lathan, who once said Roc Nation was “seeding negative stories” about Colin Kaepernick during tensions involving Jay-Z. Because of this, Akademiks says it’s hypocritical to accuse Drake while ignoring accusations against Roc Nation. “If we’re talking about smear campaigns, we have to start with Roc Nation first.” 4️⃣ Akademiks Points to His Own Experience Akademiks also reminded viewers that he previously claimed Roc Nation targeted him after his coverage of Megan Thee Stallion. He says he was: •Followed by suspicious vehicles outside his home •Pulled into a 7-hour deposition •Dragged into legal issues connected to the situation At the time, he says people dismissed his claims as crazy. Now, he finds it strange that those same people are suddenly entertaining conspiracy theories about Drake. 5️⃣ Akademiks Questions the Logic Akademiks also argues the narrative doesn’t add up. Over the last few years, Drake has faced some of the most serious accusations in hip-hop discourse, including being labeled a pedophile during rap beefs. Akademiks says if Drake were actually paying millions for smear campaigns, those accusations would never have dominated the conversation. “If Drake had a team paying millions to smear people, that would be the biggest failure ever.” 6️⃣ Akademiks Wants Proof Not Narratives Akademiks says he’s open to the conversation if evidence appears. But he refuses to accept accusations without victims, proof, or documented examples. He ended by saying: •If Drake is doing it → expose it. •If anyone else is doing it → expose them too. But selectively targeting Drake while ignoring other powerful entities in the industry doesn’t make sense. ✅ Bottom Line: Akademiks believes the smear-campaign narrative around Drake is being pushed without evidence, and he’s calling out both Charlamagne and Pusha T for promoting the idea while ignoring similar accusations surrounding Roc Nation.

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DJ Vlad recently used view counts and industry rankings to argue that N.O.R.E. and Drink Champs have fallen off, while pointing out that his own 2024 appearance remains one of the show’s biggest episodes‼️. In a response video after N.O.R.E. went at him on Drink Champs, Vlad said the podcast “used to be a hot podcast two years ago” but has been declining‼️. He highlighted that his March 2024 interview on the show pulled 1.9 million YouTube views—far more than most of N.O.R.E.’s recent episodes‼️. Vlad contrasted that number with current Drink Champs interviews featuring major names like Lizzo, which he said were landing in the 80,000–100,000 view range‼️. “I did 10 times,” he noted, adding that numbers don’t lie‼️. He also cited Complex’s Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking. According to Vlad, N.O.R.E. was No. 5 in 2023, dropped to No. 11 the following year, and sits at No. 25 in the 2026 list—“damn near the bottom.” Vlad, meanwhile, is ranked No. 3 this year, a spot he said N.O.R.E. has never reached‼️. The 2026 Complex ranking confirms those placements: DJ Akademiks at No. 1, Joe Budden at No. 2, DJ Vlad at No. 3, and N.O.R.E. at No. 25 (down from No. 11 the prior year)‼️. The comments came amid a public feud‼️. Vlad appeared on Drink Champs in 2024 expecting a reciprocal VladTV interview that never happened‼️. N.O.R.E. later admitted he changed his mind and framed it as payback, calling Vlad a “rat” and comparing his platform to Jerry Springer‼️. Vlad responded by calling N.O.R.E. a snake whose word “don’t mean ish,” then used the view and ranking data to argue the show itself is slipping‼️. For reference, the recent Drink Champs episode in which N.O.R.E. spent a large portion going after Vlad sat at around 116,000 views shortly after release, consistent with the lower recent numbers Vlad cited‼️. The 1.9 million figure for Vlad’s own episode still stands as one of the show’s stronger YouTube performances‼️. Vlad’s broader point was that Drink Champs is no longer the same cultural force it was a couple of years ago, and that his appearance outperformed the current output by a wide margin‼️. N.O.R.E. and the show have not issued a detailed public rebuttal to the specific view-count or ranking claims‼️💯.

DJ Vlad recently used view counts and industry rankings to argue that N.O.R.E. and Drink Champs have fallen off, while pointing out that his own 2024 appearance remains one of the show’s biggest episodes‼️. In a response video after N.O.R.E. went at him on Drink Champs, Vlad said the podcast “used to be a hot podcast two years ago” but has been declining‼️. He highlighted that his March 2024 interview on the show pulled 1.9 million YouTube views—far more than most of N.O.R.E.’s recent episodes‼️. Vlad contrasted that number with current Drink Champs interviews featuring major names like Lizzo, which he said were landing in the 80,000–100,000 view range‼️. “I did 10 times,” he noted, adding that numbers don’t lie‼️. He also cited Complex’s Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking. According to Vlad, N.O.R.E. was No. 5 in 2023, dropped to No. 11 the following year, and sits at No. 25 in the 2026 list—“damn near the bottom.” Vlad, meanwhile, is ranked No. 3 this year, a spot he said N.O.R.E. has never reached‼️. The 2026 Complex ranking confirms those placements: DJ Akademiks at No. 1, Joe Budden at No. 2, DJ Vlad at No. 3, and N.O.R.E. at No. 25 (down from No. 11 the prior year)‼️. The comments came amid a public feud‼️. Vlad appeared on Drink Champs in 2024 expecting a reciprocal VladTV interview that never happened‼️. N.O.R.E. later admitted he changed his mind and framed it as payback, calling Vlad a “rat” and comparing his platform to Jerry Springer‼️. Vlad responded by calling N.O.R.E. a snake whose word “don’t mean ish,” then used the view and ranking data to argue the show itself is slipping‼️. For reference, the recent Drink Champs episode in which N.O.R.E. spent a large portion going after Vlad sat at around 116,000 views shortly after release, consistent with the lower recent numbers Vlad cited‼️. The 1.9 million figure for Vlad’s own episode still stands as one of the show’s stronger YouTube performances‼️. Vlad’s broader point was that Drink Champs is no longer the same cultural force it was a couple of years ago, and that his appearance outperformed the current output by a wide margin‼️. N.O.R.E. and the show have not issued a detailed public rebuttal to the specific view-count or ranking claims‼️💯.

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I REALLY listened back to Drake’s “Duppy Freestyle” and Pusha’s “Story of Adidon” and I gotta’ be real: when you take away the shock-value of Push exposing that Drizzy had a baby: bar for bar, that battle was closer than people made it seem. Pusha probably edged it out because of the personal low-blows, but quiet as kept, Drake kind of calmly son’d him. I’m probably in the minority, but man, some of these bars are slick as fuck…

I REALLY listened back to Drake’s “Duppy Freestyle” and Pusha’s “Story of Adidon” and I gotta’ be real: when you take away the shock-value of Push exposing that Drizzy had a baby: bar for bar, that battle was closer than people made it seem. Pusha probably edged it out because of the personal low-blows, but quiet as kept, Drake kind of calmly son’d him. I’m probably in the minority, but man, some of these bars are slick as fuck…

HiNote. 🛸

2,061,671 views • 2 years ago

N.O.R.E. explains why he never aired the footage of him asking Quavo about Offset allegedly sleeping with Saweetie. On Wednesday (April 15), the Drink Champs cohost appeared on The Jason Lee Show. During the sit-down, Lee asked N.O.R.E. about his issues with Offset. "I asked a certain thing to a certain individual on a certain artist and [Offset's] peoples were there," N.O.R.E. explained, later confirming he was referencing the interview he did with Quavo and Takeoff in 2022. "Offset called me. And I might not have complied to his conversation when he wanted it." N.O.R.E went on to say that Offset called Diddy, believing that Puff owned the Drink Champs podcast and would be able to intervene. The rapper-podcaster later confirmed he removed the part in the Quavo and Takeoff interview where he asked Quavo about the rumors of Offset sleeping with Quavo's ex, Saweetie, because N.O.R.E. "respected man code." He also said the clip will never see the light of day. Following Quavo and Saweetie's breakup in 2021, rumors began to circulate that Offset slept with Saweetie. Quavo added to the speculation on the 2022 song "Messy." "I said, ‘Caresha please’ 'cause she too messy," Quavo raps on the DJ Durel-produced track, a possible reference to Saweetie's recent appearance on Yung Miami’s Caresha Please podcast. "B**ch f**ked my dawg behind my back, but I ain't stressin'/You wanted the gang, you shoulda just said it, we would have blessed it/Now sh*t got messy." Offset has since publicly denied the rumor.

N.O.R.E. explains why he never aired the footage of him asking Quavo about Offset allegedly sleeping with Saweetie. On Wednesday (April 15), the Drink Champs cohost appeared on The Jason Lee Show. During the sit-down, Lee asked N.O.R.E. about his issues with Offset. "I asked a certain thing to a certain individual on a certain artist and [Offset's] peoples were there," N.O.R.E. explained, later confirming he was referencing the interview he did with Quavo and Takeoff in 2022. "Offset called me. And I might not have complied to his conversation when he wanted it." N.O.R.E went on to say that Offset called Diddy, believing that Puff owned the Drink Champs podcast and would be able to intervene. The rapper-podcaster later confirmed he removed the part in the Quavo and Takeoff interview where he asked Quavo about the rumors of Offset sleeping with Quavo's ex, Saweetie, because N.O.R.E. "respected man code." He also said the clip will never see the light of day. Following Quavo and Saweetie's breakup in 2021, rumors began to circulate that Offset slept with Saweetie. Quavo added to the speculation on the 2022 song "Messy." "I said, ‘Caresha please’ 'cause she too messy," Quavo raps on the DJ Durel-produced track, a possible reference to Saweetie's recent appearance on Yung Miami’s Caresha Please podcast. "Bch fked my dawg behind my back, but I ain't stressin'/You wanted the gang, you shoulda just said it, we would have blessed it/Now sh*t got messy." Offset has since publicly denied the rumor.

XXL Magazine

36,149 views • 5 months ago

Hook, line, and sinker = The JiG is up! It took Drake two yrs to respond. He sat back, watched every move, every narrative, every player step back onto the board and then responded with precision. I was actually worried JayZ wouldn’t respond. Had he stayed silent, people would’ve called it a “boss move,” and spin narratives would have elevated him for being “above it all.” Instead, he took the bait😭 That’s what makes this so interesting. For years, many felt J-FZ was part of the larger effort to diminish Drake’s +YM big 3's influence. Kendrick, Pusha, Meek- different faces, same objective- Drake “elimination”. Yet when Drake tossed the bait into deep enough water, Jay couldn’t resist it. At some point, when all the other players fail, the person with the most invested in the outcome has to show their hand. J-FZ’s reactive response revealed more than mere investment; I hink it revealed his involvement. People said Drake was cornered. Yet somehow he’s the one who got everyone else to reveal their hand. He stayed patient, played the long game, and got a reaction from someone who had every reason not to react, except he shows a vested interest🎯 In life, the person who controls the reaction usually controls the moment- Drake won the “beef” before it even began.🔽

Hook, line, and sinker = The JiG is up! It took Drake two yrs to respond. He sat back, watched every move, every narrative, every player step back onto the board and then responded with precision. I was actually worried JayZ wouldn’t respond. Had he stayed silent, people would’ve called it a “boss move,” and spin narratives would have elevated him for being “above it all.” Instead, he took the bait😭 That’s what makes this so interesting. For years, many felt J-FZ was part of the larger effort to diminish Drake’s +YM big 3's influence. Kendrick, Pusha, Meek- different faces, same objective- Drake “elimination”. Yet when Drake tossed the bait into deep enough water, Jay couldn’t resist it. At some point, when all the other players fail, the person with the most invested in the outcome has to show their hand. J-FZ’s reactive response revealed more than mere investment; I hink it revealed his involvement. People said Drake was cornered. Yet somehow he’s the one who got everyone else to reveal their hand. He stayed patient, played the long game, and got a reaction from someone who had every reason not to react, except he shows a vested interest🎯 In life, the person who controls the reaction usually controls the moment- Drake won the “beef” before it even began.🔽

industrypolitics

147,498 views • 4 months ago

Akademiks speaks on Charlamagne being an avid supporter of releasing the Epstein files, saying, “I don’t care who’s on the list, everybody gotta go… burn it all down,” when there was a thought that the files would only negatively impact Trump and others. But now, after some of the files have been released and celebrities like Jay-Z, Pusha T, and Eminem are mentioned, Charlamagne is saying the files are being used to tear people down and should be heavily criticized and not believed.

Akademiks speaks on Charlamagne being an avid supporter of releasing the Epstein files, saying, “I don’t care who’s on the list, everybody gotta go… burn it all down,” when there was a thought that the files would only negatively impact Trump and others. But now, after some of the files have been released and celebrities like Jay-Z, Pusha T, and Eminem are mentioned, Charlamagne is saying the files are being used to tear people down and should be heavily criticized and not believed.

Akademiks TV

78,771 views • 8 months ago

Take a moment to listen to this washed-up industry puppet, Ray Daniels, for a second🤬 I already showed you all earlier how Drake accepted the Pusha T bombshell with humility and honesty. So Mr. Daniels is not being honest about Drake or how he handles himself publicly! But this Kendrick situation is completely different, and that’s exactly why Drake is not accepting this “I lost” narrative. In what world would any real man publicly come out and say, “Yeah, I lost,” knowing everything that went on, especially now that more and more details are coming to light? Daniels, Joe Budden, and others are just people doubling down on a narrative they helped create. Because the same people trying to force this “I lost” narrative now are the same ones who controlled the story during and after the beef—let's not forget that! They called it for Kendrick from day one and kept pushing it repeatedly. And that’s why it bothers them that Drake won’t publicly betray Core. Isn't it interesting that they keep pushing Drake to validate the story himself, almost like they need him to say it so they can keep it alive🪓? And honestly, that says a lot. Because when something is undeniably true, people usually don’t have to keep forcing it repeatedly.

Take a moment to listen to this washed-up industry puppet, Ray Daniels, for a second🤬 I already showed you all earlier how Drake accepted the Pusha T bombshell with humility and honesty. So Mr. Daniels is not being honest about Drake or how he handles himself publicly! But this Kendrick situation is completely different, and that’s exactly why Drake is not accepting this “I lost” narrative. In what world would any real man publicly come out and say, “Yeah, I lost,” knowing everything that went on, especially now that more and more details are coming to light? Daniels, Joe Budden, and others are just people doubling down on a narrative they helped create. Because the same people trying to force this “I lost” narrative now are the same ones who controlled the story during and after the beef—let's not forget that! They called it for Kendrick from day one and kept pushing it repeatedly. And that’s why it bothers them that Drake won’t publicly betray Core. Isn't it interesting that they keep pushing Drake to validate the story himself, almost like they need him to say it so they can keep it alive🪓? And honestly, that says a lot. Because when something is undeniably true, people usually don’t have to keep forcing it repeatedly.

industrypolitics

15,418 views • 5 months ago

🚨 Akademiks & What’s The Dirt say if Drake had taken the bait around Jay-Z and the Roots Picnic conversation, they believe Hov would’ve actually dropped NEW MUSIC Ak says he even asked Charlamagne about it and argues Drake is starting to realize the power in not giving people the response they’re waiting for. He says if Drake suddenly dropped something like “3 AM in Marcy” going directly at Jay-Z, he believes Hov would have music out almost immediately. “These guys are looking for Drake to give them a reason.” WTD agrees: “That’s what he wants, bro.” Ak says the same applies to Pusha T and Kendrick: “He’s realizing the power he has by just ignoring these bum ass niggas.”

🚨 Akademiks & What’s The Dirt say if Drake had taken the bait around Jay-Z and the Roots Picnic conversation, they believe Hov would’ve actually dropped NEW MUSIC Ak says he even asked Charlamagne about it and argues Drake is starting to realize the power in not giving people the response they’re waiting for. He says if Drake suddenly dropped something like “3 AM in Marcy” going directly at Jay-Z, he believes Hov would have music out almost immediately. “These guys are looking for Drake to give them a reason.” WTD agrees: “That’s what he wants, bro.” Ak says the same applies to Pusha T and Kendrick: “He’s realizing the power he has by just ignoring these bum ass niggas.”

CY Chels

101,486 views • 17 days ago

🚨There is tension brewing in the westcoast‼️ And the reason is one name "Drake"‼️ If you don't know⁉️ I gat you‼️💯 It’s been simmering for years. Top Dawg just clarified the root this week on Stat Quo’s podcast‼️. The flashpoint was Game’s 2015 “100” collab with Drake‼️. He brought Drake to Compton and shot the video there while Drake-West Coast/Kendrick tension already existed‼️. Top said the optics of that video in the city is what made Kendrick’s side pull back‼️ it wasn’t just the song‼️. Game’s stance⁉️: he didn’t know Kendrick took it that deep, and he never held a grudge when Kendrick appeared on Power with 50 Cent (his actual long-running rival)‼️💯. On top of that, Game has always been open about his loyalty to Drake‼️ calls him a brother, says Drake shows up for him and his kids, and refused to flip during the 2024 beef‼️. That alone keeps Kendrick’s camp cold‼️. There’s also the older history. Game had Kendrick around early, took him on tour as Jay Rock’s hype man, and has said he tried to get him signed‼️. From Game’s side, the lack of reciprocity and the quiet distance feel personal‼️. He’s left recent cryptic Instagram comments about people not being who fans think and eventually “pulling the curtain down.”‼️ Drake affiliation is the public face‼️. The deeper issue is respect, perceived disloyalty in Compton‼️, and two different codes about old relationships once politics and loyalty get involved‼️. This is quiet West Coast beef that is gaining momentum as the day goes by‼️ it might be exploding soon‼️

🚨There is tension brewing in the westcoast‼️ And the reason is one name "Drake"‼️ If you don't know⁉️ I gat you‼️💯 It’s been simmering for years. Top Dawg just clarified the root this week on Stat Quo’s podcast‼️. The flashpoint was Game’s 2015 “100” collab with Drake‼️. He brought Drake to Compton and shot the video there while Drake-West Coast/Kendrick tension already existed‼️. Top said the optics of that video in the city is what made Kendrick’s side pull back‼️ it wasn’t just the song‼️. Game’s stance⁉️: he didn’t know Kendrick took it that deep, and he never held a grudge when Kendrick appeared on Power with 50 Cent (his actual long-running rival)‼️💯. On top of that, Game has always been open about his loyalty to Drake‼️ calls him a brother, says Drake shows up for him and his kids, and refused to flip during the 2024 beef‼️. That alone keeps Kendrick’s camp cold‼️. There’s also the older history. Game had Kendrick around early, took him on tour as Jay Rock’s hype man, and has said he tried to get him signed‼️. From Game’s side, the lack of reciprocity and the quiet distance feel personal‼️. He’s left recent cryptic Instagram comments about people not being who fans think and eventually “pulling the curtain down.”‼️ Drake affiliation is the public face‼️. The deeper issue is respect, perceived disloyalty in Compton‼️, and two different codes about old relationships once politics and loyalty get involved‼️. This is quiet West Coast beef that is gaining momentum as the day goes by‼️ it might be exploding soon‼️

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22,992 views • 2 months ago

Pusha T & Malice speak on leaving Def Jam after the label wanted to block Kendrick Lamar's feature on "Chains & Whips" 👀 "This record was crucial because it was actually, this is what kind of sparked the label drama. For those who don't know, we were on Def Jam. Def Jam is a subsidiary of Universal. While the whole drama was going on, the Drake-Kendrick drama, and the drama with myself, you know, years prior..." "So, of course, Kendrick heard the record and was like, 'Yo, I wanna get on it.' Everyone was gung-ho to put the album out. We come back with that record, at that particular time with that feature, and the label just kinda pushed the brakes on everything." (Via GRAMMY Museum)

Pusha T & Malice speak on leaving Def Jam after the label wanted to block Kendrick Lamar's feature on "Chains & Whips" 👀 "This record was crucial because it was actually, this is what kind of sparked the label drama. For those who don't know, we were on Def Jam. Def Jam is a subsidiary of Universal. While the whole drama was going on, the Drake-Kendrick drama, and the drama with myself, you know, years prior..." "So, of course, Kendrick heard the record and was like, 'Yo, I wanna get on it.' Everyone was gung-ho to put the album out. We come back with that record, at that particular time with that feature, and the label just kinda pushed the brakes on everything." (Via GRAMMY Museum)

HotNewHipHop

211,398 views • 9 months ago

🚨 Akademiks says people digging up his OLD Drake takes to call him biased are ignoring how much hip hop’s standards have changed since 2018. Ak says he still stands on criticizing Drake, including disliking the XXXTentacion bar and some of his simpler lyrics, but says none of that changes Drake being the GOAT to him. “We criticize Drake. This is the problem with Kendrick fans. They don’t criticize a nigga.” Ak also revisits the old “Drake has no classic” debate, saying: “The climate was different… hip hop standards have been changed.” Via Akademiks

🚨 Akademiks says people digging up his OLD Drake takes to call him biased are ignoring how much hip hop’s standards have changed since 2018. Ak says he still stands on criticizing Drake, including disliking the XXXTentacion bar and some of his simpler lyrics, but says none of that changes Drake being the GOAT to him. “We criticize Drake. This is the problem with Kendrick fans. They don’t criticize a nigga.” Ak also revisits the old “Drake has no classic” debate, saying: “The climate was different… hip hop standards have been changed.” Via Akademiks

CY Chels

26,665 views • 4 days ago

🚨 DJ Akademiks Reacts To Drake’s Nike NOCTA Manor Retreat Instagram Post, Says The Rap Star Is Reflecting On The “War” He’s Been Through Over The Last Two Years 👀 While discussing Drake’s recent Nike NOCTA Manor Retreat Instagram post, DJ Akademiks said the rapper’s caption shows he’s reflecting on everything he has endured over the past two years. According to Akademiks, some people continue to act as if Drake never faced any real adversity, but he believes Drake himself has made it clear that the past couple of years have been a battle. 🗣️ Akademiks: “If you ask Drake, he would tell you the last two years of his life he was fighting for his life. There’s no way he looks at it like everything was roses.” Akademiks also pointed to a chain Drake gifted him, saying the engraving on the back referenced the battles they had been through together, which he believes further reflects Drake’s mindset. Ak added that Drake’s lengthy Instagram caption appears to acknowledge the challenges he has overcome while emphasizing resilience and proving himself despite the criticism.

🚨 DJ Akademiks Reacts To Drake’s Nike NOCTA Manor Retreat Instagram Post, Says The Rap Star Is Reflecting On The “War” He’s Been Through Over The Last Two Years 👀 While discussing Drake’s recent Nike NOCTA Manor Retreat Instagram post, DJ Akademiks said the rapper’s caption shows he’s reflecting on everything he has endured over the past two years. According to Akademiks, some people continue to act as if Drake never faced any real adversity, but he believes Drake himself has made it clear that the past couple of years have been a battle. 🗣️ Akademiks: “If you ask Drake, he would tell you the last two years of his life he was fighting for his life. There’s no way he looks at it like everything was roses.” Akademiks also pointed to a chain Drake gifted him, saying the engraving on the back referenced the battles they had been through together, which he believes further reflects Drake’s mindset. Ak added that Drake’s lengthy Instagram caption appears to acknowledge the challenges he has overcome while emphasizing resilience and proving himself despite the criticism.

Cousin Tino ™️

17,292 views • 2 months ago