Ep 171

On this episode of The Stem Society, Cole Jackson breaks down DJ Akademiks' accusations that Charlamagne Tha God and other media personalities are protecting Jay-Z and Roc Nation, and explains why the relationship between artists and hip-hop media is more complicated than many fans realize.

Later, Cole examines Lizzo's disappointing album sales and asks whether the blame belongs to the algorithm, her label, or the music itself. It's a conversation about accountability, public perception, and how quickly momentum can disappear in today's music industry.

Timestamps

(0:51) Akademiks Tweets

(2:01) Same Points, Different People

(4:00) 2 Narratives

(6:24) Charla has Receipts

(9:17) What's the Real Story

(11:27) Why Did Lizzo Flop?

(13:24) Her First Mistake

(15:43) Lizzo Blames the Algorithm

(20:43) Maybe Lizzo is the Problem

(23:47) Coles corner: Future's new song