Off the Record with DJ Akademiks

We begin by talking about our favorite topic yet again, mainstream acceptance of certain opinions and also how those that express those opinions that are unfavorable get treated. We then delve into the Taxstone and Troy Ave incident that has yet to reach a jury trial and where Troy Ave's bodyguard died in the incident. We then talk about YNW Melly case updates.

Akademiks is here recording a podcast right before catching a flight to Miami! He talks about the censorship machine is coming for him lately and also updates us on whats going on with his Instagram. He then talks about the Grammys, Meg thee Stallion and Tory Lanez and also a ridiculous event that went down in DC with a corpse being brought in the club for a homegoing concert.

Rowdy Rebel is our guest for today. After serving 7 years in a state prison along with his GS9 codefendants including Bobby Shmurda, Rowdy is back free and dropping music. He's slated to drop a new project and is back on the scene recapping his time prior to being locked up and detailing how he survived being locked up for 7 years. Akademiks and Rowdy go back and forth about stories of how Rowdy survived jail and also how he learned a few helpful traits while being locked up like humbleness and patience. 

Celina Powell is our guest for today's episode. She's been a notorious figure in hip hop over the years with her initial claim to fame being linked with many of the hottest rappers of our time. She has experienced and seen many hip hop moments from behind the scenes and has been sort of a notorious figure in hip hop as her name rising in popularity became the new replacement for Video Vixens / Hip Hop Groupies . Today she sits with Akademiks after their interesting connection over the years and talk about how this podcast happened from the get go to recapping her past actions and ponder over the questions of what the ramifications to her action were. She also talks about trying to find happiness after becoming a millionaire through OnlyFans. 

Rubi Rose talks with Akademiks, Previously Recorded LIVE, about her rise to fame in the rap game. From being a rappers girlfriend to detailing her very first time making a song. She talks about making the XXL Freshman list, being on songs with PartyNextDoor and Future and even how her first big single 'Big Mouth' blew up and got her signed. She talks about how she keeps it diverse and defends having a Onlyfans which she posts more provocative content. She talks about what she learned from her ex boyfriend, DDG and also her future plans of working with Lil Tjay and also dropping a project this year. 

Today we're talking about the Slap heard around the world. Chris Rock was assaulted by Will Smith at the Oscars after he dropped a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. Will Smith has since apologized but admitted he was triggered by the joke that mentioned Jada's hair and she's had her bouts with a condition called alopecia. 

Pink Sweats is our guest today. He hails from Philly with a unique style in every way from clothing to music. Known for his writing and vocal talents he joins us to showcase a different side of himself that many wouldn't know about. In this 3 hour 30 min convo, topics range from his time in the church, to growing up with his father as his hero to thoughts on marriage, Mt Rushmore of R&B and even politics.

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Fredo Bang is our guest for todays episode. He's from Louisiana and discussed in detail how he got into rap music and how his career got constantly derailed by being sent back and forth to jail. He speaks on Gee Money and his impact on his career and how his death affected him. We then discuss whether or not he was dissing his cousin Boosie on his latest track. We also talk about his relationship with NBA Youngboy and if he would do a song with him. 

On todays episode, Akademiks recaps his time going to watch Batman at a dine in theater and also speaks on Tyler the Creator selling out MSG. He talks about news these days is contextualized to support the  narrative that is being pushed or presented. He talks about 6ix9ine allegedly being down bad and broke asf and gives the full details behind it. 

Latto is our guest today. Latto speaks on changing to her from Mulatto to Latto. We talk about her come up in the streets of Atlanta growing up around her father who was in the streets and also developing a passion for rap. She talks about getting on 'The Rap Game' and winning then getting her big break and recognition with freestyles. She talks about being on the XXL Freshman list.