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DJ Akademiks Claims Fans Are Hate-Botting Drake’s New Songs

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Drake has seen brighter days. The rapper’s popularity has taken a hit since he lost the Kendrick Lamar battle. The last diss that he issued towards Lamar, “The Heart Part 6,” wound up with more dislikes than likes on YouTube. The next single he appeared on, “U My Everything,” fell victim to the same ratio. Drake is losing fans by the day, it seems, but DJ Akademiks thinks there’s something fishy about the stats. The avid 6 God supporter claimed that there’s a concentrated effort to make the rapper’s “fall” seem more significant than it actually is.

DJ Akademiks rolled out his conspiracy theory on May 26. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to note the overwhelmingly harsh response to the aforementioned songs. He also included Drake’s second Lamar diss, “Family Matters,” in his statement. “Either n**gas hating on Drake or n**gas hate botting his latest releases,” Ak wrote. “His last 2 releases has more dislikes than likes on YouTube. The Heart Part 6 and his newest feature on Sexyy Redd song. And family matters has over 400k dislikes on YouTube. Very abnormal.”

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Drake’s Last Three Songs Have Been Ratio’d

While it’s admittedly strange to see Drake songs consistently perform poorly, the rapper is dealing with public fallout that he’s never had to deal with before. Lamar turned his Drake disses into hits, with “Not Like Us” and “Euphoria” peaking at number one and three on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. Drake, meanwhile, struggled to crack the top ten with his disses. Drake’s music has also seen a downturn in streaming. His numbers were reportedly down 5% the week of May 3-6.

Drake’s feature on Sexxy Red’s “U My Everything” proves that he’s not been able to shake the Lamar battle. Instead of ignoring the battle, and his various targets outright, he decided to flip Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy” beat and change the meaning of the title. It was a decent idea in theory, but enough time had passed to where fans felt as though it fell flat. “U My Everything” is suffering from post-Kendrick Lamar fallout, much in the same way that J. Cole’s verse is on the Cash Cobain single “Grippy.” Both rappers are struggling to get their footing back.

DJ Akademiks might be right in terms of there being too much Drake hate, but it’s also worth noting that dislikes and mockery come with the territory when you decide to go to battle. The 6 God will be fine, but it might take longer than he or Ak want it to.

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DJ Akademiks Reveals Three Outlandish Ways Diddy Could Change His Public Image

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DJ Akademiks is easily one of the biggest commentators in the hip-hop world. Overall, he is known for having some massive hot takes. Furthermore, he is controversial thanks to the way he has covered hip-hop. He is also controversial for the legal battle he is currently embroiled in. Having said that, Akademiks remains a prominent guest on podcasts and shows. People want his opinion on the culture, especially when you consider what is going on with Diddy, as well as Drake & Kendrick Lamar.

Recently, Akademiks was on a podcast with Lamar Odom, where they spoke on the subject of Diddy. It was here where Akademiks revealed three ways in which Diddy could change public perception. Although it may not protect him from legal scrutiny, he thinks there is a way Diddy can win people over. As he explains, coming out as either gay or trans would be one option. Moreover, he could say that his actions were the result of poor mental health and that he is now seeking therapy.

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DJ Akademiks Provides A Theory

Lastly, Akademiks believes if Diddy were to say he was molested as a child, it would give him an excuse for his alleged behavior. All three of these excuses are pretty outlandish and one has to wonder if Ak really believes this would work. For now, Diddy’s public perception is the worst it has ever been, and it is going to take a lot for that to change. At this point, the mogul may want to hold off on hiring Ak as a strategist.

Let us know what you think of these theories from DJ Akademiks, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that he is correct with these assessments? Or do you believe that what he is saying is a bit too insensitive and outlandish? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Drake Vs. Kendrick Lamar: DJ Akademiks’ Hate-Botting Theory Trashed By Fans

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Overall, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud has led to a whole lot of wild conspiracy theories online. Fans have been looking for clues in odd places, and have tried to piece together narratives that may or may not exist. Having said that, there is no denying that as it stands, Drizzy is the loser of the battle. Kendrick took the wind out of Drake’s sails with the song “Meet The Grahams,” and he eventually called game with the song “Not Like Us.”

If you have been going to YouTube, you will notice that a lot of Drake’s most recent songs have been inundated with dislikes. “The Heart Part 6” has over 1 million dislikes right now. Moreover, “Family Matters” has 400K dislikes to 800K likes. Lastly, his new collaboration with Sexyy Red currently stands at 80 percent dislikes on YouTube. In the eyes of DJ Akademiks, this recent trend simply isn’t normal. Instead, it appears like some sort of coordinated attack.

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Drake Songs Inundated With Dislikes

“Either n****s hating on Drake or n****s hate botting his latest releases,” Akademiks wrote. “His last 2 releases has more dislikes than likes on YouTube. the heart part 6 and his newest feature on Sexyy redd song . And family matters has over 400k dislikes on YouTube. Very abnormal.” Akademiks makes an interesting point, however, for now, there is no evidence of hate-botting. In fact, fans don’t seem all that convinced that there is something nefarious going on. Instead, they think Ak’s bias is shining through here. Perhaps someday, Ak will be vindicated.

Fans React

Let us know what you make of this entire situation, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that bots are going up against Drake to take him down? If so, who do you think is commissioning the bots and what is the final goal? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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DJ Akademiks Blasts Biased Drake & Kendrick Lamar Fans, Sends NBA YoungBoy His Prayers

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DJ Akademiks has witnessed and been a part of many beefs during his media career, but there are a couple of recent examples that really stand out. For the first category, his involvement and coverage concerning the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef was a pretty big element of the whole battle. Moreover, the streamer not only appeared as a sample guest on Drizzy’s “Push Ups” diss, but was also his main mouthpiece for new releases, updates, etc. On the other hand, we have a beef of his own with NBA YoungBoy. During a Twitter rant on Saturday (May 25), Ak ended up downplaying both of these feuds for two different reasons.

First, DJ Akademiks blasted biased Drake and Kendrick Lamar fans who can’t enjoy both of their disses, likely a result of OVO fans being mad at him quoting “Not Like Us” in a tweet despite his fandom for The Boy. “Fans swear this Drake Kendrick issue is like gang banging,” he wrote. “U a lame a** fan if u can’t like ‘Not Like Us,’ ‘Push Ups’ ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Family Matters’ all at the same time. Them rappers made 10s of millions wit their beef .. don’t be that invested it ain’t that serious.”

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DJ Akademiks’ Message For Kendrick Lamar & Drake Stans

As for his personal beef with NBA YoungBoy, DJ Akademiks chose to eschew it in favor of advocating for the Baton Rouge rapper to overcome his legal struggles and for the justice system to change their ways. “My prayers are with NBA Youngboy…” he expressed. “I went to grave digger mountain .. I sat with him talked with him .. argued with him .. this an artist and a man who been u unfairly isolated tortured and made out as an evil person he isn’t that. How Yalll got a case against him and he gotta live in a room for YEARS w/o resolution . He already beat 1 federal case.”

Ak Reaches Out To NBA YoungBoy

Meanwhile, DJ Akademiks has some other pretty big fish to fry, including a sexual assault and defamation lawsuit against him. Whether or not he overcomes this hurdle or faces accountability for it (if true, as they are just allegations) is still unknown. Either way, we can all take something away from this tweeting session, including some high praise for A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s new album. Beef is secondary to life, and folks can always resolve their differences in the name of something greater.

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What Constitutes As “Defamation”? Breaking Down The Legal Term

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The term defamation has been thrown around in hip-hop circles as of late. Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s gruesome rap feud resulted in a wide array of unsubstantiated allegations from both sides which could feasibly damage either of the artists’ reputations, whether the comments made are true or not. Shortly after the feud came to an end, a woman sued DJ Akademiks for an alleged sexual assault and added accusations of defamation to the mix.

But what does defamation actually mean, and how can a court of law determine it? Here, we’ll explain the exact meaning of defamation, analyze the causes and effects of a defamation suit, and describe what makes someone guilty of defamation in a court of law. Without any further preamble, let’s dive right in and asses the legal term.

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Defamation Must Be False

For defamation to stick, the court requires proof that a defendant’s made provably false and actively harmful claims. According to a legal definition by PBS, “Defamation is any false information that harms the reputation of a person, business, or organization.” The court defines defamation into two categories: libel, written defamation, and slander, defined as spoken defamation. The latter includes statements made on public forums, such as DJ Akademiks’ live streams and other broadcast media outings.

To establish defamation, a plaintiff usually needs to show that the statement was false, communicated to someone other than the plaintiff, and resulted in reputational damage. For public figures, it must also be proven that the statement was made with actual malice, which means it was either known to be false or made with reckless disregard for the truth.

For instance, some have argued that Kendrick Lamar and Drake have grounds to sue one another for defamation due to the allegations made in their respective diss songs. Without any substantial evidence, Drake accused Kendrick of physically assaulting his wife while the Compton MC alleged that Drake engaged in sexual acts with minors. However, if they did decide to take these issues to court, both parties would have to bring evidence to prove that the other party proliferated false and harmful information. Ultimately, if either brought the other party to court over these claims, they would likely have to open an investigation into whether this language rings true to reality for the affected individuals.

Journalists Are Often Accused Of Defamation

According to PBS‘s meaning of defamation, journalists are frequent targets of defamation suits as their reporting can often touch a nerve for public-facing figures. However, the First Amendment often protects journalists who uphold proper ethical standards in their work. Still, the critical aspect of these type of lawsuits against journalists requires proof of malice.

For an example of this, look no further than the lawsuit accusing DJ Akademik of sexual assault and defamation case. The lawsuit claims DJ Akademiks allegedly drugged and raped his former girlfriend, Fauziya Abashe. Abashe accuses AK of defaming her online following the abuse, citing claims from the media figure that she willingly engaged in sexual activity with multiple partners in his home, and was not ,in fact, assaulted. If the court finds Akademiks innocent of these charges, he could countersue for defamation, as these serious allegations have undoubtedly impacted his reputation and financial success. Ultimately, it depends on the proof provided in these cases.

How Do Courts Punish Defamation?

The court often imposes financial charges as punishment for defamation, meaning those found guilty must pay out large sums of money to the plaintiff. This could include compensatory damages (for harm suffered), punitive damages (to punish the defendant), and sometimes nominal damages (symbolic compensation). If Fauziya Abashe’s claims prove true, she will likely pursue a substantial sum from Akademiks, as the court usually bases financial compensation on the damages suffered by the plaintiff, including emotional harm, loss of employment, and medical issues arising from stress. The young woman’s lawyer recently stated to the press that they had contacted Akademiks multiple times to settle the matter privately before legal proceedings began, but he refused.

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DJ Akademiks Claims That Cam’ron Beat Jay-Z In 2000s Rap Battle

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Another day, another DJ Akademiks hot take. The internet personality has not had the best month in terms of public perception. Drake, the rapper he chose to win in the Kendrick Lamar battle, effectively lost, and Ak himself was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit. He hasn’t let it slow down his streaming schedule, or his propensity for frustrating hip-hop heads, though. Soon after laying into Meek Mill and claiming that he ended the Philly rapper’s career, Ak claimed that Cam’ron defeated Jay-Z back when they were beefing in the 2000s.

“I thought Cam beat Jay,” Ak asserted. “I know they ain’t really battle like that, but I always thought he flamed Jay-Z.” The song Ak is referring to is “You Gotta Love It” off his 2006 album Killa Season. As far as the internet personality was concerned, Cam’ron leveled all competition with his style and sense of humor. “When we had Cam’ron [and] Max B diss Jay, it’s like ‘You got open-toed sandals with jeans on.’ Come on. It was over for me,” Akademiks recalled.

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DJ Akademiks Thought Cam’ron’s Diss Was More Memorable

He went on to play the diss on his stream, before claiming that he wanted Drake to adopt more of a Cam approach in his battle with Kendrick Lamar. “I’m telling you, Cam got the jokes,” he noted. “Cam is more potent. Him and Rick Ross… This sh*t was ill to me. This is how I wanted Drake to start the sh*t! You the G.O.A.T., man.” Cam’ron is relevant as ever these days, thanks to It Is What It Is podcast and the bizarre interview he gave on CNN, but the rapper has smoothed things over with Jay-Z. The rappers, who were signed to Roc-A-Fella, had a cold war that stemmed from perceived slights on both sides.

Fortunately, they were able to squash their beef in the late 2010s. Cam’ron discussed his relationship with Jay during an interview with Million Dollaz Worth of Game, and detailed an invite he got to perform alongside the rapper at a 2019 concert. “Jay called, he’s like, ‘Yo, first of all I want to tell you I got respect for you,’ and I’m like, ‘Same here, bro,’” Cam’ron recalled. “We just showed our love for each other, and we kept it under wraps. Nobody would’ve thought that in a million years.”

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DJ Akademiks Claims Kendrick Lamar Wears Heels And Fans Are Not Happy

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DJ Akademiks is anti-Kendrick Lamar. He admitted that Lamar won the Drake battle, but he’s not been happy about it. He takes shots at the Compton rapper whenever he can, but his latest attempt did not go according to plan. Ak tried to blow up Lamar’s spot on Instagram by compiling photos of Lamar wearing heels and/or lifts in his shoes. Instead of laughing with Ak, however, the comment section turned on the internet personality and laughed at him.

The Instagram post was made on Akademiks’ second account, DJ Akademiks TV. The caption read: “Fans are speechless after learning Kendrick Lamar wears high heels,” and the photos next to it are close ups of the rapper’s shoes over the years. To be fair to Akademiks, it does indeed look like Lamar has lifts. Not “heels,” like the caption claims, but tennis/dress shoes with lifts. The Compton rapper is 5’5″ after all, as we know from Drake’s “Push Ups.” (We also know Dot wears a size seven mens, which, again, is due to Drizzy.)

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DJ Akademiks Got Cooked In The Comments

It was the wording of the post, and the transparent reasoning for making it, however, that annoyed fans. They proved that they were not speechless, as they flooded the comment section with insults for DJ Ak. Many pointed out that the internet personality should not be throwing insults at others, given the crimes he was recently accused of. Akademiks is currently being accused of sexual assault and defamation in a lawsuit filed by Fauziya Abashe.

“LOL,” one Instagram user wrote. “We still haven’t forgotten about your lawsuit.” Another repurposed a line from Lamar’s number one single, “Not Like Us,” and used it against DJ Akademiks. “Ak gotta weird case,” they commented. “Why is he around?” Lawsuits notwithstanding, other users simply felt that DJ Akademiks was embarrassing himself by trying to make Kendrick Lamar look bad. “Just stop AK,” a user wrote. “Please, man reaching for any type of Kendrick slander he can grasp on to.” This was not the win DJ Akademiks thought it was going to be. He should probably stick to dragging Meek Mill on Twitch.

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DJ Akademiks Isn’t Happy With Lil Yachty’s Stance On Drake & Kendrick Lamar, Says Drake Needs A “Delusional” Friend

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DJ Akademiks doesn’t think Lil Yachty is the type of friend Drake needs right now and instead wishes the Toronto rapper had a “delusional” friend who would back him up no matter what the context. He made the comments in response to Yachty discussing the feud on his A Safe Space podcast and admitting he has respect for both Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

“Yachty, and I f*ck with you, but I gotta agree with this fan,” he began, referencing a user critiquing Yachty for not sticking up more for Drake. “If I’m Drake, I need a delusional friend with me. I need the friend that I’m mad drunk in the club with and I’m stumbling all over the place and I stepped on somebody’s foot by mistake but then that person shoves me and rather than tryna figure it out like, ‘Oh, actually you stepped on his foot first,’ my delusional friend just comes over my shoulder with a punch. ‘Why the f*ck you touching Ak?!’ We can talk about the other sh*t later my n***a. I need my delusional friends right now. That’s what we need. I’ma keep it a bean, Drake needs one of those.” From there, Akademiks argued Drake needs to start making some new friends.

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Drake & Lil Yachty Attend 21 Savage’s Freaknik22: The Sequel

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 22: Drake and Lil Yachty attend 21 Savage’s Freaknik22: The Sequel at Underground Atlanta on October 22, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/ GettyImages)

Lamar actually name-drops Yachty on his diss track, “Euphoria,” accusing him of ghostwriting for Drake. He admitted on his podcast that he wasn’t happy with the mention. “So many people kept calling and texting me with excitement of my name being used and for me it kinda just felt like… I really didn’t want anything to do with it,” Yachty confessed. “I got a ton of respect for both of these guys. Honestly, it was a cool thing to watch. I learned so much. It was an honor and blessing to be able to experience it firsthand.”

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Good Kid MAAD City” Re-Enters Billboard Top 20

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Kendrick Lamar is winning 2024. The rapper has been crowned the victor in the highly-publicized battle between him and Drake (rightfully so). He scored his second solo number one with “Not Like Us,” and he also secured number three and six hits with his other Drizzy disses. It gets better. Lamar’s iconic victory has inspired fans to dig back into his catalog and stream his albums at a rate they haven’t been streamed in years. The proof is in the numbers. The rapper’s seminal 2012 debut, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, is selling like a new album.

DJ Akademiks, the man who championed Drake throughout the battle, ceded Lamar’s dominance. He pointed out the rapper’s debut was on pace to sell 26K copies the week of May 12. To put this staggering number into perspective, the album’s first week of sales (with a hit single) was 242K. This means Lamar has amassed over 10% of his original first week sales without doing any sort of promo or repackaging. It all stems from the quality of the music. The 26K in sales will be enough to push Good Kid, M.A.A.D City into the top 20 of the Billboard 200. Another staggering achivement for an album that’s over a decade old.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Debut Is Back On The Charts

The irony of Good Kid, M.A.A.D City doing so well in 2024 is that Drake is featured on one of the album’s biggest songs. “Poetic Justice,” the album’s fourth single, peaked at 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number eight on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, eventually going 2x Platinum. The rest of Lamar’s catalog has also seen a sharp spike in popularity. Billboard reported that streaming for Lamar’s music went up a staggering 49% from May 3-6. By comparison, Drake’s numbers were down 5%.

Good Kid, M.A.A.D City has also maintained its critical standing. Many cite it as the greatest hip-hop debut of all time, and one of the genre’s greatest albums, period. It’s frequently been compared to the likes of Illmatic and Ready to Die. It currently has a Metacritic score of 91, which is his second-highest behind To Pimp a Butterfly. Drake’s highest Metacritic score, by comparison, is Nothing Was the Same with a 79. K. Dot fans stay winning.

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DJ Akademiks Celebrates Birthday With Girlfriend As Sexual Assault Lawsuit Looms

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DJ Akademiks is having a rough time in the spotlight right now, as a woman named Fauziya “Ziya” Abashe officially filed a sexual assault and defamation lawsuit against him. However, he still has other things to look forward to and celebrate, such as his 33rd birthday. Moreover, the media personality recently celebrated with his partner, who took to Instagram to share some snaps from their vacation, their celebrations, and some of their antics. It’s bizarre to see this footage when the accusations are fresh in everyone’s mind, but this is all speculative right now, as nothing has been confirmed or officially dismissed at press time.

Furthermore, for those unaware, Abashe claimed that, in DJ Akademiks’ home in New Jersey back in 2022, two men unknown to her drugged and assaulted her. While this specific incident allegedly happened on his pool deck, she also accused him of sexually assaulting her in a bedroom. What seems to have provoked the lawsuit itself (as these claims have been around for a while) are supposedly defamatory claims that Ak launched in late 2023. He claimed that he was sleeping while the two men had a consensual orgy with Abashe.

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DJ Akademiks’ Girlfriend’s Birthday Posts For Him

“Let me tell you this about everyone in the industry. If Ak ever goes down, y’all going down with me. Because I hold no secrets for nobody,” DJ Akademiks responded to the lawsuit during one of his livestreams. Previously, he alleged that large institutions or groups like Roc Nation, as well as individuals like attorney Tyrone Blackburn, are out to get him. Much like the narratives against the former Everyday Struggle host, these claims are also unconfirmed and purely speculative. Whether or not this will fully go to court or see some other form of resolution remains a mystery.

Meanwhile, DJ Akademiks will most likely try to continue his career and share his perspective as usual, including a notorious rivalry with Meek Mill. Still, it’s impossible to tell whether or not things will remain the same for him moving forward. While the streamer’s fanbase is supporting him, and folks divested from his personal life can still consume his content, he’s been in tough positions with higher-ups before, such as his 2020 exit from Complex. Now that he’s more independent, and if these salacious accusations are to be believed, this might fall more onto the court of public opinion.

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