Off the Record with DJ Akademiks

Today our guest is Myron Gaines, a former Homeland Security agent that has worked tons of cases and filed indictments on domestic gangs all the way up to The Cartel. Today we will talk about his background, how feds look at cases overall and why it seems like in 2021 Federal charges against rapper have increased. We talk about the NBA Youngboy recent arrest, federal indictment and also him getting out on bail. We also talk about Casanova's federal RICO indictment and forecast what's the most likely scenario of what will happen to him. We then talk about Pooh Shiesty case and do a deep dive on why the federal authorities seem to be so keen on keeping him off the streets. We then finally touch on the YNW Melly case and Myron gives a very bold prediction of how he believes this will end.

Andrew Tate is our Guest today. He’s a 4x kickboxing world champion. We talk about dating, relationships, gender roles and tradition. Also Andrew gives us a incredible story about his come up and the values his father instilled in him. 

Once again, We're back in Miami. On this episode of Off the Record, Akademiks along with Myron and Fresh come to resolution about the recent saga with Fresh and his recently exposed girlfriend, Miranda. We discuss and recap what went down and how Fresh felt about his girl being on a sugar daddy site.

On this special episode of Off The Record, recently incarcerated rapper (NBA Youngboy) speaks out from house arrest for the first time to Akademiks. This is the first time we've heard his voice since he's been set free from Federal jail on a bond. They begin to talk about his current mental state and how he survived being incarcerated. 

Akademiks starts out this podcast with acknowledging the passing of Virgil Abloh. He talks about how influential Virgil was but also how people ridiculed him months before his passing. Akademiks talks YK Osiris and mental health. He then gets into talking about Saweetie and Lil Baby and how Quavo and Jayda have been reacting to the the news that Baby and Saweetie might be dating. He then touches on Wack 100 and Blueface dealing with their artist Chris Sean Rock and how that mirrors what happened with Da Baby and Danileigh. Akademiks touches on how some artists are very sensitive to criticism even when there is no intended disresepect. 

After two full months of our launch, Akademiks takes time on this Thanksgiving holiday to thank everyone who made this possible. Thank you to the audience, Spotify, our team behind the scenes and other business people. Akademiks gives the story of first going to Complex and also Cancel Culture. He talks about Dave Chapelle and Netflix being unwilling to part ways with Dave despite the outrage. Akademiks talks why he went to Spotify to do this podcast. We also discuss Will Smith, Kanye West x Kim Kardashian x Pete Davidson. Conversation also get to Saweetie, Lil Baby and Quavo and also Summer Walker and her boo. We talk about Fetty Wap current situation with his label and his legal situation and Akademiks gives a warning to other artists on the come up about why certain other artists disappeared off the scene. Akademiks talks Lebron James and how he handles himself in the media and ends with discussing the highly publicized trials of the killers of Ahmaud Arbery and also Kyle Rittenhouse.

Fatboy SSE is a online entertainer, known for his comedy, rapping and acting. He Joins todays Off the Record today to talk about his come up among other things. Fatboy Talks about how he blew up on Instagram and detailing when the money caught up to his fame. He also talks moving out the hood and to California. He talks about his decision to do music instead of being a comedian. He talks about J Cole reaching out to do music with him and other artists. Fatboy talks being safe while moving around, how to hustle.  Akademiks and Fatboy also reflects on both of them coming up in New jersey.

Wack 100 RETURNS! Wack clarifies that him and 6ix9ine despite meeting under interesting terms a few months ago are now BUSINESS PARTNERS! Wack also exposes Suge Knight for shady business and also possibly pillow talking behind Snoop Dogg back. Wack hears the story of how Akademiks and Meek Mill called a truce and he gets asked if there is a possibility for Wack 100 and Meek Mill to end their issues as well. Wack 100 speaks on Blueface home robbery and also his assault charge with a LA bouncer. Wack also breaks down what went wrong when 6ix9ine went to get a feature from Lul Tim in Savannah, Georgia.

Meezy is our guest for today. He's been on previously and most notable recognized as being 21 savage manager but also a very influential figure in the rise of the talk app Clubhouse. We begin by talking about Clubhouse and creators who made the app pop off. We discuss equity and also compare his time with Clubhouse as opposed to Joe Budden. We then get to talk about the very unfortunate of the passing of Young Dolph. We talk about how artists can move around safely and if its smart to return to your hometown neighborhood. We also talk about Kanye and Drake squashing beef and try to unravel the myth of J Prince and the pull he has in the industry. 

Today's episode guest is Bobby Shmurda. Bobby Shmurda is a hip hop artist from New York City who after exploding onto the scene with his hit song 'Hot Boy', him and his GS9 crew were taken down by the cops on a conspiracy charge in December 2014. He sat in jail for 7 years and got freed earlier this year. He has never done a interview since his release until now. He talks with Akademiks about his rise to fame, the moment he got locked up and the aftermath. Bobby explains his current label situation and says that before now there was an attempt to control him on social media and other public places. He breaks down the relationship with Roc Nation and other artists who have shown him love in the past. He also answers the question if he felt he is owed anything by the artists who have been using his name for extra attention recently. Bobby Shmurda details whats next and how he wants to be more vocal and be able to do him without a label or management censoring him. Also, he gives a breakdown of what is to come in terms of music -- EP on the way then album!