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DJ Akademiks Reveals What Got Him To Number One On Complex’s Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking

August 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DJ Akademiks has always had his ears to the ground when it comes to hip-hop coverage. Its why Complex placed him at the top of their “Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking” earlier last month. Prior to this, he slotted in at the number two spot on the first-ever list last year. Obviously, he pushed even harder over the last 12 months, and he was rewarded handsomely for his tireless efforts, including covering the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef right on the spot. This is quite the feat, as there are tons of stiff competition out there such Charlamagne tha God, Joe Budden, Anthony Fantano, and more. All of these pundits have a lot of great qualities that have led them to be extremely successful.

However, at least this time around, it’s clear that DJ Akademiks a little something extra in the toolbelt for him to achieve this career milestone. According to his interview with Vlad TV, he says “passion” is the true key to long-lasting success. The Jamaican-born multi-media journalist recalls listening to the radio constantly in high school, driving to Rutgers University and seeing massive Breakfast Club billboards and wanting to be like “megastars” like them. Ultimately, he just put his head down and was going to get to that level one way or another.

DJ Akademiks Says You Need To Have Passion

“Hard work beats talent when talent don’t work hard”, is how Ak would describe that mindset. Furthermore, he explains to Vlad that he wants to see continued success for himself beyond this point. He has no plans of settling and drifting away from stardom. That relentlessness is another reason why he’s respected but also hated by so many. It’s also going to come in handy when you have people like Kai Cenat coming up the rear. He acknowledges how much work he’s putting in as well, streaming early in the morning and still getting thousands upon thousands of people tuning in. Akademiks has his work cut out for him for sure, but he seems ready for the challenge as always.

What are your thoughts on DJ Akademiks’ key to securing the number one spot on the Complex “Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking”? Do you think he was deserving of this rank, why or why not? What do you think about him showing love to Kai Cenat? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding DJ Akademiks. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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DJ Akademiks & Joe Budden Lead The Pack In Complex’s Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking

July 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Every year, Complex publishes its editorial list of the biggest figures in hip-hop media for that timespan, and 2024 saw the return of last year’s titans… in reverse order. Moreover, DJ Akademiks got the top spot over Joe Budden, who had topped the list last year with Ak at number two. This year, Budden came in second, and other names on the ranking include Anthony Fantano, Sway Calloway, Angela Yee, Trap Lore Ross, Charlamagne Tha God, Van Lathan, Big Boy, Bootleg Kev, and even artists like Lil Yachty and Rory. Regardless of what your personal ranking might look like, you can’t deny that all these folks are worthy of the accolade to some degree.

“The unofficial birth of CNN and the 24-hour news cycle came with the Gulf War. The unofficial birth of DJ Akademiks as the No. 1 figure in hip-hop media came with the Kendrick Lamar and Drake rap war,” Complex‘s Dimas Sanfiorenzo wrote of the streamer and podcaster. “If Budden was there (a couple of days later) to help fans deconstruct the latest diss songs between Dot and Drake, Ak was the figure you celebrated with at the moment. It’s the benefit, of course, to always being on, a tactic Ak has mastered over the years.”

Complex‘s 2024 Hip-Hop Media Ranking

“Nearly 10 years after he started his podcast, Joe Budden’s role as an elder statesman of new rap media is indisputable,” Complex‘s Kia Turner wrote of the Slaughterhouse MC. “The Joe Budden Podcast… has become appointment listening (and viewing) for millennials seeking their weekly dosage of sophisticated ignorance, industry insider talk, diabolical cultural opinions, and passionate rants. Joe Budden has the gall, larger-than-life persona, industry connections, and humor to tackle a wide spectrum of topics in diverse ways, from vitriolic intensity to light-hearted bemusement.”

Meanwhile, we’re sure that all of these media figures will have plenty more great content and coverage to share in rap music for the rest of the year. After all, DJ Akademiks got back on a Kendrick Lamar and Drake rant to claim that the pgLang camp is “milking” this feud too far. We’re sure that Joe Budden and company have their own views on the matter, and that discourse extends to every other corner of hip-hop. We’ll see whether 2024 holds other hot names, new challengers, and legendary returns for the culture’s media, and you can check out Complex‘s full list and their write-ups by clicking the “Via” link down below.

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Elliott Wilson Reveals His Hip-Hop Media “Mount Rushmore”

December 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Elliot Wilson has revealed his “Mount Rushmore” of hip-hop media. “Hip Hop media Mount Rushmore modern day not including me, obviously, because I belong — Sway, Angie Martinez, Charlamagne Tha God and Joe Budden,” Wilson said while speaking on The Danza Project. However, not everyone agreed with Wilson’s takes. Wilson’s comments have been garnering a lot of controversy as of late. Whether it’s posting up with Gunna or going after Kai Cenat, Wilson has been getting a lot of flak as of late.

“ANGIE & SWAY earned their places, for decades… The Toss up is JOE.. Cause BIG BOY has be a staple for years, and some really great dissecting interviews, rather a Convo in Trendy topics,” one commentator argued. Many other people also raised N.O.R.E and DJ EFN for their work. Who would be on your media Mount Rushmore? Let us know in the comments.

Gucci Mane Speaks On Mixtape Mount Rushmore

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However, Wilson is not the only person who has been commenting on hip-hop Mount Rushmores. Gucci Mane has proclaimed that he “belongs on the Mount Rushmore of anything” after being left off a now-viral meme. The original meme listed Future, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, and Jeezy as its “Mount Rushmore of Mixtapes”. “I definitely belong there on the Mount Rushmore of anything. That’s just my opinion, but I’m biased. I’m not blind, you know. I’ve got different criteria that what I judge than what, probably, you judge. Or somebody else might judge. Or the popular opinion might judge,” Gucci told the Rap Radar podcast.

The post, made last month, has sparked a lot of debate in the music community. To Gucci’s credit, a lot of the replies were lamenting his exclusion from the list. Other frequently mentioned names included Wiz Khalifa, Jadakiss, and Lil B. Who would appear on your “Mixtape Mount Rushmore”? Let us know in the comments below.

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Jemele Hill Claims Offset & Bobbi Althoff Interview Reveals How “Hip-Hop Journalism Has Been Practically Erased”

September 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jemele Hill is someone who never shies away from sharing her opinion. As someone who made a name for themself on ESPN, she is no stranger to the world of punditry. Moreover, she is now a writer for The Atlantic, where she is able to share her opinions with a wide audience. Additionally, her opinions go well beyond just sports at this point. For instance, she recently gave her take on an upcoming interview between Bobbi Althoff and Offset.

Althoff has caught a lot of flack over the last couple of months due to her proximity to hip-hop. Some people feel as though she is making fun of hip-hop. Furthermore, there are those who think her irreverent style showcases a contempt for the culture as a whole. Needless to say, she is not on everyone’s good side. After a clip of her interview with Offset began getting traction online, Hill spoke out about Althoff and the larger issue that plagues hip-hop journalism these days.

Jemele Hill Speaks

I don’t find these types of interviews particularly enjoyable or interesting. Instead it just sadly points out how real hip hop journalism has been practically erased. Some of the media teams behind these artists aren’t interested in them sitting down with credible people who… https://t.co/l1jaaWjj7R

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) September 26, 2023

“I don’t find these types of interviews particularly enjoyable or interesting,” Hill said. “Instead it just sadly points out how real hip hop journalism has been practically erased. Some of the media teams behind these artists aren’t interested in them sitting down with credible people who know how to tell stories and do quality interviews. Then they wonder why an artist’s real story goes untold, neglected or that artist is misunderstood.” This subsequently led to some discourse in the replies. Although, Hill stood strong on her opinion, proclaiming that these artists could do interviews with anyone, and fans would still flock to it.

At this point, Althoff’s interview style and guests are always going to be a hot topic of debate. For now, however, she is staying true to what she wants to do, and that won’t change anytime soon. Let us know what you think of Hill’s opinion, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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