Off the Record with DJ Akademiks

On today's episode, Akademiks is joined by some friends, Annoying TV, Silky Durag and others. First, Akademiks recaps the episode with Rich The Kid which he walked off during questioning. The crew then gets into heated discussion while about testing your homie's significant other loyalty and going through her phone. Also, giving your significant other a hall pass with your favorite musician. We talk About Onlyfans, Wack 100 vs Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Conversation then goes into Lil Baby being finessed for $400K by his jeweler. Silky tries to then call out Akademiks for being late to the Pop Smoke bandwagon and also analyze Lil Tecca's career. Annoying TV gets confronted on giving harsh opinions on YBN Nahmir's latest music and the issues between them thereafter. Finally, the crew attempts to explain why NBA Youngboy has the entire generation of the youth in the palm of his hands. We also explains where Meek Mill fits in the current wave of newer street rappers of the likes of NBA Youngboy, Lil Durk, Lil Baby.

Rich the Kid, though while being born in New York, found his entry into the music industry after linking with Atlanta's own 'Migos' and Quality Conrol Music. He eventually branched off and started his own label 'Rich Forever Records' where he signed artists like Famous Dex and Jay Critch. He also dropped hit songs like 'New Freezer', 'Plug Walk' that helped exponentially catapult his own solo career as a artist. He joins Off the Record with DJ Akademiks today to talk about his come up, his label and new music on the way. He explains getting his music to Kendrick Lamar, his new collab album with Lil Wayne and his relationship with NBA Youngboy. He gives a update on Famous Dex as well and things get a a lil tense once questions are asked about many of the numerous rumors that have floated around about him over the years.

On our launch episode of 'Off the Record', we kick things off by discussing a wide variety of topics including, Kanye 'Donda' vs Drake 'Certified Lover Boy'. Kanye legacy vs Drake Legacy. We try to figure out the riddle of who is trying to kill Jay Z and who he was talking about on 'Love All'. Also, we mention the Karen Civil saga and allegations. Also, we touch on the case of Gabby Petito and speculate what might have happened to her and also what her boyfriend did in the immediate aftermath of her disappearance.

Tune in for an exclusive, audio-only interview with Shotti. Previously 6ix9ine's right-hand man, he speaks for the first time since 2018 to share his side of the story.

Our guest today is one of the biggest and most polarizing artists in the world, Tekashi 6ix9ine. His chart topping music shook the industry to its core, but a few years ago things took a turn. In 2018 he pleaded guilty to firearms and racketeering charges and agreed to cooperate with the government. After being released, Tekashi’s involvement in hip hop has been a point of discussion, and many question where his voice should be tolerated.

My new show, Off The Record with DJ Akademiks, is coming exclusively to Spotify starting on September 20th. Follow and stay tuned for more roundtable discussions and interviews with music’s hottest artists and personalities.