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Drake Denies Daughter Claims Again Through DJ Akademiks

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Drake has once again denied claims that he has a secret 11-year-old daughter that he’s neglecting, responding to the allegations Kendrick Lamar included on his diss track “Meet The Grahams.” However, in contrast to his other response to these accusations, which was a direct social media post, this is actually an alleged response because DJ Akademiks claimed that the Toronto superstar messaged him about it. “If you or anybody can find proof that I have an 11-year-old daughter, I’ll quit rapping and I’ll come work for you,” he allegedly told the streamer. As many have pointed out, there’s been no word on the predator allegations from The Boy.

DJ Akademiks and Joe Budden were discussing the new diss track “Not Like Us” when the former made this claim about another Drake response. As for the allegations themselves, there’s been a lot of discourse on the daughter stuff from Kendrick Lamar fans and the OVO fanbase alike, with consistently debunked or unverified theories stemming from either. It’s been a conspiratorial ride, but one that at least levels the playing field when it comes to each MC’s potential planning, strategizing, layered inclusions, double entendres, etc. You can’t say that either fanbase hasn’t looked silly throughout this whole thing.

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Drake Allegedly Denies Having A Daughter Again, DJ Akademiks Claims

However, it’s important to point out that Kendrick Lamar hasn’t specifically responded to domestic violence allegations that Drake levied against him, either. He’s denied any and all claims broadly and is pushing the narrative that his opponent is just lying, which is something that Aubrey could easily do as well. But by specifically responding to some things and not to others, he’s not really painting the best picture as far as controlling the narrative. That’s all that matters right now when no one knows the truth, but let’s not forget about this when it’s all over.

As such, maybe the only thing that could really shift the tide are receipts of the big claims involved, which probably won’t come out without some major skepticism and double-checking. It’s unclear how Kendrick Lamar or Drake would even go about this. Nevertheless, with two alleged responses, one being through Akademiks and another supposed one to Metro Boomin’s “diss beat,” the latter might have to do something more direct if he wants to get an objective leg-up. We’ll see whether the red button’s been pressed or not.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Drake Diss Leave DJ Akademiks & Joe Budden Impressed

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The hip-hop world is reacting wildly and quickly to Kendrick Lamar’s latest Drake diss, the Mustard-produced West Coast banger “Not Like Us.” While the jury’s still out on who officially won, the Toronto superstar sure has a lot of pressure and things to answer for, as does his Compton counterpart. No one will forget or avoid predator, domestic violence, deadbeat, or false paternity allegations forever. With this context in mind, Everyday Struggle saw a reunion recently, as DJ Akademiks invited Joe Budden to speak over the phone during his stream and discuss this new song. Their thoughts may surprise you, but the overall verdict is an impressed one.

“Does that matter, though?” DJ Akademiks asked Joe Budden about the claims that Kendrick Lamar and Drake have launched at each other. Budden proposed that both being right about “tea” and speaking on it openly and confidently are important metrics to judge this by. Ak added that Kendrick was able to match Drake on the “club record” front, and both commentators had high praise for each MC’s tactics and playmaking. The streamer asked if this was a specific advantage for the West Coast, and the podcaster thinks that’s a valid claim that helps Mr. Morale’s case on the cultural front.

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DJ Akademiks & Joe Budden Discuss “Not Like Us”

Then, DJ Akademiks and Joe Budden discussed whether even responding to Kendrick Lamar’s predator allegations would be a good move for Drake. They conceded that K.Dot has an advantage in that regard, especially since Drizzy said that he would take a vacation. “The best thing for Drake to do is find an out,” Budden remarked, but “going on vacation” would be admitting defeat and puts Kendrick in a position to bomb him as much as he wants. Still, they also acknowledged that the OVO mogul is too big of an artist with too big of a fanbase to really fall off completely.

Ak Reacts To Kendrick Lamar’s New Drake Diss’ Cover Art

Also, DJ Akademiks and Joe Budden theorized as to whether Drake emptied his full clip, but thought that maybe targeting the other rappers on the sidelines in this feud indicates otherwise. Budden even said that he’s happy with how this beef is now and would be satisfied if it’s over, which surprised Ak. With both MCs garnering more takes from the culture and their fanbases, it’s still not a lost battle. But the dynamics for this war and the angles these artists are playing from seem different with every round, so we’ll see what happens.

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DJ Akademiks Divulges On Kendrick Lamar’s “Meet The Grahams” Drake Diss’ Cover Art

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Kendrick Lamar and Drake are both suffering from the fallout of their respective diss tracks against each other, and so is the rest of hip-hop culture. Like with all of these disses so far, fans and media outlets are picking apart every little detail, updating the scoreboard on how they’ve lyrically dismantled one another. But it’s clear that this beef is, unfortunately, not about bars anymore. Moreover, DJ Akademiks recently claimed some curious information about Kendrick’s “Meet The Grahams” cover art. It features multiple items including jewelry receipts, a Maybach glove, and Ozempic as shots intended at his Toronto rival.

“Akademiks got intel from Kendrick’s camp that the details of the cover of ‘Meet the Grahams’ containing a glove, ozempic, receipts etc was stolen from a suitcase that belonged to Dennis Graham, Drake’s father,” DJ Akademiks wrote in a TikTok post late Friday night (May 3). “This cover art contains things that is from Drake’s pops’ suitcase, so Drake’s pops’ suitcase had these things in it,” he said on stream. “Don’t know how he got a hold of it, don’t know how this happened to get in Kendrick’s hand. But apparently Kendrick Lamar must’ve got a hold of Drake’s dad’s suitcase. So we’re talking about Dennis Graham, which is Drake’s pops… remember all that talk about leaks in the camp?”

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DJ Akademiks Speaks On The Alleged Context Behind Kendrick Lamar’s “Meet The Grahams” Cover Art

However, most of the explosive nature behind Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s shots at each other muffled with the impact of their opponents’ jabs. The 6ix God accused K.Dot of abusing his wife, cheating on her more than he’s admitted, and of being a “father” to a child who is actually Dave Free’s, his manager. None of these claims saw any sort of evidence emerge since the disses dropped, or they are allegations that Kendrick addressed in the past. But regardless, it’s not a pretty look.

As for Drake, the ugliness allegedly emerges in Kendrick Lamar’s claims that him and OVO traffic women and that Drizzy himself is a predator and assaulter. Not only that, but he also claims that Aubrey is hiding and neglecting an 11-year-old daughter, claims that he’s denied. The explanations necessary to hold these allegations accountable won’t appear in this cover art. Yet we’d bet that this beef will yield a lot of layers over time, so nothing’s off the table.

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DJ Akademiks Teases Release Of Drake’s Response Diss Tonight

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The music world is on the cusp of something huge. Drake has been dropping subtle digs at Kendrick Lamar all week. He’s hade to, frankly. The Compton rapper has been demolishing him on record with two diss tracks in the span of six days. DJHed got fans hyped up for the release of a Drake response on May 2, but DJ Akademiks shut the rumor down. He got on the phone with streamer Kai Cenat and told fans not to prepare for anything. Ak’s tune changed, however, on May 3.

DJ Akademiks once again got on the phone with Cenat, only this time he told the streamer to be ready. “Stay on stream,” he told him. “I’m at a concert, and I’m going home. Just stay on stream, gang.” Cenat realized what Ak was implying, and immediately hyped. “Say no more,” he responded. Akademiks hyped up the 6 God fanbase further by tweeting out “It’s happening” on X without any additional context. The internet personality was steadfast in dismissing the earlier release date, which makes his confidence on this particular night so encouraging. Seems like the real deal.

DJ Akademiks Is Hyping Up Drake’s Incoming Response

Drake has certainly been setting the stage for a diss track. Lamar started May 3 off with the surprise diss “6:16 In L.A.,” but Drake has been posting ominous messages to Dot on Instagram. He posted a clip from the film The Equalizer 2, followed by an image of yellow caution tape. Akademiks isn’t the only one who is fanning the flame. Mal, of the New Rory And Mal Podcast, posted a photo of a fallout shelter sign on X. No caption or additional context, just a sign that reads: “shelter in basement.”

Drake has been known to communicate with both Akademiks and Mal in the past. Ak has even shared text conversations between him and Drake on his live stream. It’s unclear whether the podcasters have an inside line to the OVO camp or if they are simply going on a hunch, but either way, May 3 looks to be a much more promising candidate for a drop than May 2.

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DJ Akademiks And Charlamagne Tha God Debate “6:16 In LA”

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The rap world is once again reacting and in some cases over-reacting to the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef. It’s only been a few days since Kendrick dropped “euphoria” and fans are still picking apart all the lyrical detail. This morning, Kendrick surprise dropped yet another challenge in a new diss track called 6:16 In LA.” Fans are already trying to dissect the meaning of 6:16 and even breaking down the various samples and producers used in the song. Unsurprisingly, DJ Akademiks and Charlamagne felt the need to sit down and unpack where the beef currently stands after the new track.

When Ak asked Charlamagne a pretty simple question of who is currently coming out on top, he gave a diplomatic answer. “If you can be an objective hop hop fan who enjoys really good lyrics bars you have to say you are impressed with what both Drake and Kendrick have done thus far” Charlamagne responds. He goes onto explain that even if you believe one MC is in the lead, it shouldn’t be by much. Fans are still hoping that Drake eventually responds with a diss track entirely focused on Kendrick, as his previous release “Push Ups” was focused on numerous adversaries. Check out AK and Charlamagne’s conversation below.

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Charlamagne Tells DJ Akademiks Things Are Close To Even

Fans have been unpacking all the details of Kendrick’s new song all day. They broke down a familial connection Drake has to the sample used in the song’s instrumental. They also uncovered that regular Taylor Swift producer Jack Antonoff has a production credit on the song. That follows after Drake brought Swift into the discussion with his Taylor Made Freestyle that dropped last month.

What do you think of Charlamagne’s take on the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef following the release of “6:16 In LA?” Do you think some of the theories fans have pushed about the meaning behind lyrics in the song are true? Let us know in the comment section below.

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DJ Akademiks Reacts To Kendrick Lamar Calling Him “Compromised” On Drake Diss “6:16 In LA”

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DJ Akademiks has always made it known that he is a huge Drake fan. Although there have been times when Drake hasn’t seen eye-to-eye with the blogger, they have still remained friendly. In fact, Drake will sometimes feed Akademiks information. This information is subsequently read on stream for all to consume. However, as it turns out, this has led to people believing that Akademiks is “compromised.” That it is impossible for him to truly be objective given his proximity to Drake and his OVO camp.

Today, Kendrick Lamar dropped off a new song called “6:16 In LA” which is yet another shot at Drake. Throughout this song, Lamar takes a more laidback approach where he plays on the megastar’s supposed paranoia. Furthermore, on the song, he claims that Akademiks is “compromised” and will continue to say that Drizzy is winning, no matter what. As you can imagine, Akademiks heard this new song live on stream. While he was actually a fan of what Lamar did on this cut, he did feel the need to respond to the “compromised” allegations.

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DJ Akademiks Speaks

In the clip above, you can see Akademiks applaud Kendrick for his effort here. However, as you can see, Akademiks also noted that he is not compromised. While he is a huge fan of Drake, he still feels the need to be objective. Furthermore, Ak said that some are trying to make it seem odd that someone would like Drake, given all he has given us in terms of music. It is a good point, however, fans are still going to see Ak as part of the OVO inner circle. He has given fans too many reasons to believe otherwise, at this point.

Let us know what you think of this reaction from DJ Akademiks, in the comments section down below. Do you believe him when he says that he isn’t compromised? How did you like this new Kendrick song? Do you believe that this could be a knockout punch? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Ebro Goes Scorched Earth On DJ Akademiks Amid Drake & Kendrick Lamar Feud

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Ebro is someone who has been commenting on hip-hop and hip-hop culture for years. Overall, the Hot 97 host can be a bit controversial at times given the fact that he has had it out with some of the younger artists in the game. However, he is still a voice that people look to. He has years of experience in media, and he has seen a lot of rappers come and go. Moreover, he is the perfect person to speak on the ongoing feud between none other than Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

Recently, Ebro got to sit down with Funk Flex, where they discussed the Drake and Kendrick Lamar situation. For now, Funk Flex has Drake winning right now, while Ebro is taking Kendrick’s side. However, it seems as though Ebro is currently taking issue with some of the blogs that appear to be taking Drake’s side without a lick of reflection. He mostly went after none other than DJ Akademiks and how Ak has been a huge proponent of Drizzy throughout this entire process.

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Ebro vs. Akademiks

As you can see above, the words Ebro used here were quite harsh. He said that Akademiks is a “pussy” and that Drake doesn’t even like him. Instead, Drake just uses Akademiks because he is easy to manipulate. Overall, this is a pretty big accusation. However, Ebro and Ak have never liked each other, so it is easy to see where some of this hate is coming from. Only time will tell whether or not Akademiks decides to respond to this.

Let us know what you think of these comments from Ebro, down below. Do you believe he is being too harsh with DJ Akademiks? Do you believe that he is correct in his assessment that Drake doesn’t actually likes Ak, but sees him as a tool to spread propaganda? 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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Kendrick Lamar Pours Salt In Drake’s Wound And Takes Shots At DJ Akademiks With New Diss Track “6:16 In LA”

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Kendrick Lamar dropped off “Euphoria” on Tuesday in what was a bit of a shock drop. Of course, this was a massive shot at none other than Drake. Although some fans were not incredibly impressed with the song, there were others who believed it was a knockout punch of sorts. Since that time, fans have been waiting for a response from Drake. However, it has yet to come, despite some saying that he would be dropping today. Instead, it looks like Kendrick has decided to double down with his very own version of “Back To Back.”

Below, you can find the new track “6:16″ In LA.” Overall, this is an Instagram-exclusive track in which Kendrick decides to give a bit of a more stripped-back breakdown of Drake. In this song, he takes aim at the Drake propaganda train which begins with people like DJ Akademiks. It is an interesting angle to take, especially as Lamar makes claims that Drake’s own team is against him right now. In fact, Kendrick says that OVO employees are working for him right now.

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Kendrick Lamar Is Back Again

Furthermore, Kendrick claims that Drake has been sending people out to do digging on Lamar and his background. However, Lamar notes he is a boring individual and it hasn’t led to any tangible receipts. It is another scathing takedown of Drizzy and his recent actions. In the comments section to the track, fans are energized, and excited to see Kendrick ready for war. Whether or not Drake delivers a quick response, still remains to be seen.

Let us know what you think of this new track from Kendrick Lamar, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this is going to be a knockout punch? Or is this Kendrick just trying to double down to get Drake to wake up? 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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Kendrick Lamar Refused To Appear On Drake’s “First Person Shooter”

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Kendrick Lamar hates Drake. It used to be a speculative statement, but after the release of his diss track “Euphoria,” it’s been validated as a fact. The rapper hates the way Drake talks and acts, and according to DJ Akademiks, he hates the way Drake tried to play nice and clique up. The internet personality dropped a bombshell revelation during his May 2 live stream when he revealed that Drake asked Lamar to appear on his 2023 hit “First Person Shooter.”

“First Person Shooter” is the song that kicked off the Drake vs. Lamar battle. The song features J. Cole and the 6 God swapping bars about being the best of their generation, and the former shouts out Lamar for being the third in the so-called “Big Three.” Evidently, this reference is a glimpse of what the original version of “First Person Shooter” was going to be.

According to DJ Akademiks, Drake asked J. Cole and Lamar to contribute verses, but Lamar wanted nothing to do with him or the song. He was so put off by the offer, in fact, that it led to him writing the “Like That” diss.

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Kendrick Lamar References The Offer On “Euphoria”

“Drake hit up Kendrick,” Akademiks said. “Now, if you think about this entire timeline and beef with that in mind, makes sense… I’m hearing that ‘First Person Shooter’ was a song intended to be with the ‘Big Three.’ I’m hearing that verses were reworked because Kendrick Lamar did not respond to the feature request.” Drake is not the source of these claims, but Ak assured viewers that he’s gotten his info on good authority.

The “First Person Shooter” theory has actually been circulating online since the release of Lamar’s “Euphoria” diss on April 30. On the third verse of the song, the Compton rapper references a feature request that Drake made. “Surprised you wanted that feature request,” he spit. “You know that we got some sh*t to address.” It was widely assumed that “First Person Shooter” was the feature in question, but Akademiks has now confirmed it.

DJ Akademiks had a busy May 2. In addition to sharing the “First Person Shooter” story, the internet personality shot down a rumor that Drake was going to drop a diss on May 3. DJHed claimed that the Toronto rapper was going to clap back at Lamar mere days after “Euphoria” released, but Ak shut the hype train down. He hopped on the phone with Kai Cenat and told him there was no diss coming that soon. “Drake’s not dropping tonight,” he stated. “He’s dropping soon though, but not tonight.”

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DJ Akademiks Calls “Cap” On Rumored Drake Release: “Nah, Man”

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar have given fans some of the most exciting hip-hop moments of the decade in the last two months. These generational talents have dropped disses, trolled each other on social media, and driven the sales of the genre higher than they’ve been in years. One of the detriments of the Drake vs. Kendrick battle, though, is that the rollout for their respective diss songs has been a mess. Because of bad leads and AI decoys, it’s become increasingly unclear to know what’s real info and what’s not. This is where DJ Akademiks comes in.

DJHed went viral on May 2 when he announced that Drake would be dropping a response to Lamar’s “Euphoria.” The radio personality teased the release on X (formerly Twitter), then circled back and said the news was “confirmed.” Drake was apparently striking while the iron was hot, and dropping only a few days after “Euphoria.” Or so we thought. DJ Akademiks quote tweeted DJHed’s original post and simply wrote: “CAP.” He then appeared, via phone call, on Kai Cenat’s May 2 live stream. Cenat asked whether Drake was actually dropping a response track, and Ak said no.

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DJ Akademiks Said “Nothing” Is Dropping May 3

“Nah man,” DJ Akademiks stated. “There ain’t nothing dropping tonight, man.” Cenat tried to determine the source of the rumor, but Ak dismissed it outright. He claimed that DJHed was simply trying to get in the mix with news, and passed along “bad” information. Akademiks has been wrong about several of his claims and/or predictions throughout the battle, to be fair. That being said, it’s rare to hear the internet personality be so brief. Akademiks didn’t tease Cenat with another rumor, or hint at when the diss song would be coming, he simply denied it was dropping tonight.

DJ Akademiks has come under fire for claiming Drake’s “Push Ups” is a better diss song that Lamar’s “Euphoria,” but he has tried to keep his bias out of the situation. Just as he did with Lamar, he’s started an X (formerly Twitter) habit of counting the days that Drake hasn’t responded. The Toronto rapper was adamant about applying pressure to K. Dot when it was his turn to drop, which lend credence to the idea Drake would drop May 3. As it stands, it looks like the theory was “cap” and nothing more. The counter continues.

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