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DJ Akademiks Explains Why Jay-Z Has Media People Who Protect Him Against Nicki Minaj

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Nicki Minaj continues to rally against Jay-Z and company over a couple of different reasons, including the Super Bowl halftime show and a shady TIDAL deal. As you can imagine, plenty of fans and celebrities alike came forward to defend Hov, even if the Trinidadian MC’s words ring truer for other factions online. However, many people wonder why he hasn’t responded. Is it because the New York rapper is too busy being a billionaire or something deeper? Well, DJ Akademiks thinks it’s the former, as he recently spoke on his livestream about how Jay set up a lot of media figures to defend him.

Moreover, DJ Akademiks started off by saying that Jay-Z, despite his feuds, followed the template for anyone who reached his level of success, one in a white supremacist, capitalist system that Ak says Black people have always been told they can’t reach. But Jay did. The media personality says that his business moves have always worked, albeit at the cost of co-opting culture on occasion. But then, the streamer got into the 54-year-old’s relationships with the media, which was his big overall point.

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DJ Akademiks Speaks On Jay-Z’s Influence

Furthermore, DJ Akademiks posited that Jay-Z also set up a lot of people in powerful media and business positions. “Don’t you realize that Jay-Z don’t got to respond to nothing?” he theorized. “If you critique Jay-Z, there’s like ten n***as that jump out the window that instantly start backing him up. And if you look at it, they’re not just doing it just because of no reason. They usually have some sort of financial incentive or some type of tie.” A recent example of this was how Stephen A. Smith and Nicki Minaj have gone back and forth over her criticism of the Roc Nation boss, which is what Ak was reacting to in the first place.

Then, DJ Akademiks spoke on how Jay-Z’s influence spreads far beyond music and entertainment media, and brought up how Dame Dash has similar issues with him to those that Nicki Minaj has. Specifically, he couldn’t make a judgement call on Stephen A. Smith, as he’s unfamiliar with his business ventures. But maybe you don’t see these connections and relationships as negatively as others do.

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Lil Reese Blasts The Media For Coverage Of His Arrest After Case Dismissal

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Lil Reese went through a bit of a legal rollercoaster as of late, as authorities arrested him in Los Angeles after a woman accused him of sexual assault at a hotel. Boosie Badazz revealed the news to his social media followers, even though back then, we still didn’t know the circumstances behind the situation. However, it seems like Reese is starting to get past this situation, as he posted evidence of the court dismissing his case and joked about getting the money that his accuser allegedly stole from him back so he can make up his bond payment. While little details exist of the incident and the legal steps to follow, he’s feeling himself and blasting the media for misrepresenting this development.

“@theshaderoom @tmz_tv The same way yall was posting that false azzz information like I did some to a bitc when I kno it was bap post this. Case dismissed my first court face fuc u mean [three thumbs-down emojis],” Lil Reese shared to his Instagram Story this week. “Na it’s time to go get that 25k back from 12 they took from her that she tried to steal and couldn’t get away wit it and get bond money back [nine crying emojis].”

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Lil Reese Flexes On The Media That Covered His Arrest

 
 
 
 
 
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“Now what they gotta say on bd im ready to sue [four crying emojis] [two thumbs-down emojis],” Lil Reese relayed in another post to his Instagram Story, adding even more later on. “S/o to @torrencehatchig boosie You first n***a knew I was innocent when it happen I get b***hesss f**k I gotta take some for [five crying emojis].” “On My sister Ree Ree the whole story cap and made up,” he had said of the allegations.

“Fuc I look Like this ain’t that I know better,” Lil Reese continued. “And the same way y’all posting that shi make sure yall post the case get thrown out on my court date. They do anything for clout and tryna come up try again.” Elsewhere, Lil Reese also faced a bit of controversy for allegedly inciting violence as related to Bhad Bhabie’s experience of abuse with her boyfriend, so it’s a rough time for the Chicago rapper and his fans right now.

Read More: Lil Reese Mourns Sister On Instagram

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Ice Cube Calls Out NBA For Lack Of Big3 Coverage

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Ice Cube has been trying to make his Big3 Basketball League mainstream for a few years now. However, he has this feeling that the entire basketball world is against him. Case in point: The rapper-turned-actor-turned-league-founder ripped on the NBA regarding their lackadaisical coverage of the 3-on-3 league. He says that he’s now “part of the club” and that his league is pissing the “gatekeepers” off.

“Mainstream media, they ain’t f*cking with us,” Ice Cube says in the four-minute video he posted on Twitter. “And that’s cool, we can do it ourselves, you know what I’m saying?” He digs deep into how while the NBA isn’t necessarily working with them, and he doesn’t want them to, he wants the NBA to stop working against the Big3. “We still on the rise without these motherf*ckers,” he claims. “If we don’t need ’em, you don’t need ’em.”

Read more: Ice Cube Calls Out “Gatekeepers” Blocking His Big3 League

Ice Cube Heated Over NBA Working Against Big3

Ice Cube asks himself what he’s going to do to deal with the gatekeepers and the NBA allegedly trying to keep the Big3 League quiet. He says he will go on a “F*ck The Gatekeepers” podcast tour. Ice wants to get his message out, letting people know straight from the source what he’s seeing on the backend of the basketball business. “Some people may get pissed off because I’m going to talk to everybody,” he says at the end of the video. “I’m not playing.”

The goal of the Big3, according to Ice Cube, is to give the fans something during the doldrums of summer sports. The only major offering is baseball, with Wimbledon and a few golf tournaments sprinkled in. With the Big3, fans get a fun, competitive basketball product with familiar names. While Ice is working to silence the critics and push through the gatekeepers, there is plenty of support. Rapper 50 Cent is on record praising the Big3. He congratulated the former NWA rapper for “creating a path” for more sports leagues to crop up in what’s mostly a monopolized industry.

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Ja Morant Allegedly Feels Like The NBA Is “Out To Get Him”

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Ja Morant has had a whirlwind past few months in the NBA. Of course, a lot of this started when he flashed a gun while in a strip club in Denver. Subsequently, he was suspended by the NBA for about eight games. From there, he apologized and claimed that he would be better. However, he flashed a gun again on Instagram Live, which then led to a 25-game suspension. Now, Morant will not be eligible for any awards next season, which costs him tens of millions of dollars.

Of course, fans are divided on this suspension. Although some believe it is a good length, others seem to think that this is just way too much. Either way, it is going to put the Memphis Grizzlies in a considerable hole next season. It is going to take them a while to get back into the swing of things. Additionally, who knows how good Morant will be after so many months off? It could be a truly rough season, and now, reports are circulating that he and his current/former associates are upset.

Read More: Stephen A. Smith Slams Ja Morant’s Suspension Apology

Ja Morant Rumors Pick Up Again

According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, there is this sense and Ja and those around him believe the NBA and the media have an agenda going on. “I have heard indirectly that Ja and people close to Ja, perhaps people formerly close to Ja, have this feeling that the NBA out to get them,” MacMahon reported. “That the media is out to get them.” No matter what, it’s clear that the Ja Morant situation has been bad for everyone involved. Whether it be Ja himself or the Grizzlies organization, everyone loses.

Ja Morant and his greatness are of great benefit to both the league and its media partners. Given this reality, it is hard to imagine there being a coordinated attack against him. Let us know your thoughts on this report, in the comments section below. Additionally, keep it locked to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

Read More: Ja Morant Issues Apology After Suspension Reveal

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The Role Of Media Influence On Society

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In today’s world, you can’t hide from the media in society. We are constantly exposed to television, movies, social media, news, and advertising. This has led to an increase in the influence that media has on our everyday lives. Media can have both positive and negative effects on individuals and communities. We will explore the media’s influence on society, including its impact on social norms, attitudes, and behavior.

Social Norms & Values

Melbourne, AUSTRALIA: Elizabeth Muling inspects a wall of some 750 television screens at the opening of TV50, an exhibition celebrating 50 years of television broadcasting, in Melbourne, 21 June 2006. The wall of 750 television screens which spans 70 metres is the largest in the world and visitors will be able to watch iconic Australian TV shows at their leisure as well as experiencing interactive displays. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

Media can shape our perceptions of social norms and values. It often portrays certain behaviors as acceptable or desirable while others are condemned. This can lead to individuals conforming to these perceived norms, which can have positive and negative consequences. For example, media can promote healthy living, respect for others, and community engagement. On the other hand, it can push negative behaviors such as substance abuse, violence, and intolerance. Negative stereotypes and biases can also be reinforced, contributing to discrimination and social inequality.

Attitudes & Beliefs

NEW YORK CITY – OCTOBER 12: A collection of news and financial cable TV shows is shown on a split screen October 12, 2003 at the Nasdaq headquarters in New York City. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Publicity is one of the most pervasive forms of media and can significantly impact our behavior and attitudes. Hype is designed to promote products and services, and it often does this by promoting specific values and lifestyles. For example, advertising often promotes materialism and consumerism as desirable values. This can lead individuals to value possessions highly, contributing to debt and financial insecurity. Skewed advertising can further cause individuals to have negative outlooks on themselves, often as if they don’t meet an acceptable societal standard.

Media can also influence our attitudes and beliefs about various issues. This is particularly true in the case of news media, which often shapes our political perspectives. News media can influence public opinion and even shape public policy. This can impact support for government policies and leaders. Similarly, entertainment such as television and movies can mold our attitudes and beliefs about various social issues, including race, gender, and sexuality.

Media can also have a significant impact on our behavior. For example, it can influence our attitudes toward substance abuse, violence, and sexual behavior. Studies have shown that exposure to media violence can increase aggression and violent behavior in children and adults. Similarly, exposure to sexual content in media can impact attitudes toward sexual behavior.

Advertising

NEW YORK – AUGUST 2: A Gillette advertisement featuring English soccer star David Beckham hangs in Times Square August 2, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

Media Literacy

Given the powerful influence that media can have on society, it is essential to develop media literacy skills. Media literacy involves the ability to analyze and evaluate media messages critically. This includes understanding the persuasive techniques used in advertising, recognizing bias in news media, and evaluating the accuracy of information presented in various forms. Media literacy skills can help individuals make informed decisions about their media consumption and help them resist negative influences. It can also empower individuals to create media messages that promote positive social norms and values.

Rory & Mal React To Joe Budden Being Complex’s Number One Hip-Hop Media Personality

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Rory and Mal, formerly of The Joe Budden Podcast, recently reacted indignantly to their former cohost being named Complex‘s number one hip-hop media personality. Moreover, they expressed their thoughts on Budden during the New Rory & Mal podcast, going over Complex‘s whole list. Not only that, but they labeled the Slaughterhouse MC as a “cat burglar” and “thief” in their remarks. While they didn’t trash the publication for their choice, they did have some thoughts on who else should be included. Still, their words suggest that they have an issue with their estranged colleague being so high up.

“The thief!” Mal proclaimed. “The cat burglar. Big integrity … look at the cat burglar staring off into the next house he wants to run in. That’s big cat! Quiet as a mouse.” Then, Rory gave his own take on the matter. “I’m keeping my non-bias the way I have this entire time,” he explained. “I didn’t wanna defend Adam22, nor do I wanna defend this gentleman, but he should be in the Top 5, and that’s based off what Hip Hop media is now. So I’m not sure if I’m giving a compliment right now by saying I think these people should be in the Top 5.”

Rory & Mal Blast Joe Budden After Complex‘s Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings

The trio had a falling out over seemingly financial issues, with Rory being booted from The Joe Budden Podcast after weeks-long debates in 2021. Shortly after, Mal stepped away. In February of last year, Mal opened up about the chance of a reconciliation on The Personal Party podcast. “I don’t respect him at all,” he maintained. “Shake his hand? I’ll shake the room before I shake his hand. That’s just what it is. It’s not even about the business or the money, it’s a lot of money, it’s a lot of money, bro, that me and Rory walked away from. It’s a lot of money that was taken out of our pockets, it’s a lot of money that still to this day, we don’t have no lawyers going after it. Keep it. We got our own bag.”

“But, with that money that we walked away from, with that, what was owed to us that we walked away from, that was also me walking away from a relationship and a chapter of life,” he continued. “Once I walk away, you know, that door never opens again.” With that in mind, a reunion between the three is highly unlikely. Still, they deal in an industry of discourse, and to see a closed door on that is a sad development. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest on Rory, Mal, and Joe Budden.

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Joe Budden Says Media Personalities Are Bigger Than Rappers

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Joe Budden says that media personalities have become bigger than actual rappers nowadays. The podcast host discussed the state of the industry with Complex after being given the top spot in the outlet’s first-ever Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking.

“I learned that when I started working here,” Budden explained. “Because I was coming in every morning with Ak [Akademics] and all the young people in my life were familiar with him. I wasn’t. So it was like, ‘Oh shit, this guy’s got some following somewhere.’ Like, let me get hip.”

Joe Budden Hosting His Podcast Live In NYC

NEW YORK, NY – JULY 21: (L-R) Mal, Joe Budden and Rory attend the Joe Budden Podcast Live at Highline Ballroom on July 21, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Budden added that media pundits have become so popular that rappers will ride their coattails to promote new music. “And then the rappers often will—let me find a nice way to say this—the rappers see the media people as an opportunity sometimes, and they will attach themselves or attempt to attach themselves to that person for rollout purposes,” Budden said. He also reflected on a growing trend for voices in hip-hop media to appear on each other’s shows. “It is great. And it can be bad sometimes,” he said. “Like when I had Adam on, oh my God, that conversation lived for the next two months.”

Earlier in the interview, Budden also touched on whether he considers what he does to be entertainment or journalism. “It’s 100 percent entertainment,” he said. “It’s definitely entertainment. If it wasn’t entertainment, then I would be spending the night outside of NBC trying to get on their news channel. I’d be at Vice, ‘Hey, let me be your something.’ But it’s entertainment first. It’s probably journalism second [laughs]. For me. Where I saw this thing going a few years ago was news, much like music, was kind of taking the backseat to brands and personalities. So everybody’s delivering the same news. We all have access to the same shit. But how? How are you doing that? Like, what makes people connect to you? What are you doing to establish a relationship with that audience? That’s been my ‘escape the room’ math equation since 2001. How do I develop this connection with a fan through music, through TV? So that’s that same shit today.”

Joe Budden For “Complex”

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Joe Budden Crowned No. 1 For Complex’s Hip-Hop Media Rankings

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Complex has listed Joe Budden at the number one spot in the outlet’s first-ever Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking. In doing so, they sat down with the podcast host to discuss his career in the media. In ranking different members of the media, Complex focused on five factors: “Commentary & Banter,” “Star Power of Guests,” “Consistency,” “Viral Moments,” and finally, “Content Integrity.”

When interviewer Donnie Kwak mentioned “consistency” as a leading factor, Budden perked up. “One of the most important things for me,” he remarked. “I was talking to my mom this morning and just catching her up on all the work I’ve been doing, and she said, ‘Man, you need a day off.’ And I said, ‘I’m gonna take a day off when I’m 50.’ By design, I just want to go as hard as I can go right now. So no vacations. Let’s get in there, let’s talk, let’s mix it up. I feel like in the sports world every day they have so many different things to talk about. And if you just try in the hip-hop world, I think we can come pretty close to it.”

Joe Budden Recording His Podcast Live In 2017

NEW YORK, NY – JULY 21: (L-R) Mal, Joe Budden and Rory attend the Joe Budden Podcast Live at Highline Ballroom on July 21, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Budden also addressed whether he considers his work to be entertainment or journalism. “It’s 100 percent entertainment,” he said. “It’s definitely entertainment. If it wasn’t entertainment, then I would be spending the night outside of NBC trying to get on their news channel. I’d be at Vice, ‘Hey, let me be your something.’ But it’s entertainment first. It’s probably journalism second [laughs]. For me. Where I saw this thing going a few years ago was news, much like music, was kind of taking the backseat to brands and personalities. So everybody’s delivering the same news. We all have access to the same shit. But how? How are you doing that? Like, what makes people connect to you? What are you doing to establish a relationship with that audience? That’s been my ‘escape the room’ math equation since 2001. How do I develop this connection with a fan through music, through TV? So that’s that same shit today.”

Budden previously worked at Complex, starring in the series Everyday Struggle alongside DJ Akademiks. He eventually left the outlet at the end of 2017 and focused his efforts on The Joe Budden Podcast. Check out Budden’s full interview with the outlet below.

Joe Budden For “Complex”

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Elon Musk Thinks U.S. Media Is Racist “Against Whites & Asians”

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Since taking over as Twitter’s CEO, Elon Musk’s posts on the social media platform have been undeniably controversial. Ever the advocate for free speech, the South African engineer’s latest scandal finds him coming to the aid of a famous cartoonist who’s become known as a racist. As Salon reports, Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, has been dropped by hundreds of newspapers across the nation for making damaging comments about the Black community in a now-viral video.

It all began when the artist shared the latest episode of his YouTube series, Real Coffee with Scott Adams. At the time, he repeatedly shared his thoughts that Black people are part of a “racist hate group.” He appears to have fallen into the school of thought after seeing Rasmussen Reports’ poll revealing that a reported 53% of Black Americans agreed with the statement, “It’s OK to be white.”

Scott Adams Controversy

Elsewhere in his post, Adams revealed that he no longer plans to “help Black Americans” before advising other white people to “get the hell away from Black people.” In wake of the Dilbert doodler being cancelled by social media users far and wide, plenty of debate has been flying – chiefly on Twitter. “If Scott Adams wasn’t a cruel, racist, heinously insensitive asshole… it might’ve worked out differently,” actor William Baldwin wrote in a condemning post.

“This isn’t wokeness, this isn’t political correctness, this isn’t cancel culture. This is consequences. See the difference?” he pointed out to followers. Of course, the number of critics Adams has is steadily growing, but luckily for him, one of the biggest accounts on Twitter is coming to his rescue. On Sunday (February 26), Elon Musk turned the tables with a tweet suggesting that there are bigger issues to deal with as far as racism goes.

Elon Musk Chimes In

In response to a tweet from @MonitoringBias, declaring that “Adams is a racist, but not the 20 million Black people who think it’s not OK to be white,” the 51-year-old shared his opinion that, “the media is racist.” Musk went on to say, “For a *very* long time, US media was racist against non-white people, now they’re racist against whites and Asians.”

He then noted that the same thing previously happened with elite colleges and high schools around the country. “Maybe they can try not being racist,” the controversial public figure wrote, leading to further debate. What do you think of Elon Musk’s take on modern-day racism? Sound off in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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