DJ Akademiks, Young Thug, Big Bank, Woody, Charleston White, Adin Ross and Loon all collide in this It’s Up There Podcast episode about clout, integrity and Atlanta culture. DJ Akademiks, Young Thug, Big Bank, Woody, Charleston White, Adin Ross and Loon all collide in this It’s Up There Podcast episode about clout, integrity and Atlanta culture. In this solo breakdown, Loon explains how he and Big Bank were the two platforms Young Thug trusted, how Big Bank let Woody talk about Thug, and why Loon refused to let Charleston White speak on Thug in full character mode. Akademiks then used that contrast to pit Loon and Big Bank against each other, lie on Loon’s name, and keep up his pattern of wrecking rappers and misleading streamers like Adin Ross for content and clout. Loon walks you through the real context behind the viral clips, why he stopped the Thug conversation, and how today’s media profits from opposition takes, police energy and chaos instead of real understanding and loyalty. In this episode, Loon gets into: DJ Akademiks vs Loon vs Big Bank – how Ak used Big Bank’s viral interview with Woody to attack Loon for blocking Thug talk with Charleston White Young Thug’s trust – why Thug sat with Loon and Big Bank when things got dark, and what that means now that his name is being used for clicks Woody vs Charleston White – both don’t care for Thug, but one was allowed to talk and one wasn’t, and why that was a conscious choice Blocking Charleston’s Thug convo – character mode, open cases, the clip ecosystem and why Loon refused a cheap viral moment Akademiks ruining rappers around him – the pattern with rappers he stands next to, and why Loon calls him a wrecking ball Akademiks lying to Adin Ross – fake “industry pull,” promising access he doesn’t have, and dragging streamers into rap fires Clout vs integrity – why the culture rewards the mess and punishes boundaries, and what that costs long term Real ATL loyalty vs WiFi relationships – “you come together, you leave together,” and people who stand on you without being told Media infiltration & police energy – outsiders shaping narratives on the culture with no real codes Why Loon isn’t triggerable – executive-level conversations, staying calm, and still being willing to stand on business when disrespected This episode is about more than one clip. It’s about how the game is being played, who really stands for the culture, and why sometimes the most viral decision is not the right one. Watch more from It’s Up There Podcast w/ Loon: 🎥 Full Episode Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnwwxLxHiDWYLCXvb81w69QAfr6cc1Y3N 🎧 Listen on Black Effect / iHeart / anywhere you get podcasts Tap In With The Looniverse: 🔗 Patreon (early episodes, audio, extras): https://patreon.com/ItsUpTherePodcast 💬 Discord (community & convo): https://discord.gg/3AwsHfDcJB 📲 Follow on socials: Instagram / TikTok / Snapchat / Facebook – @ItsUpTherePodcast #DJAkademiks #YoungThug #BigBank #CharlestonWhite #AdinRoss #ItsUpTherePodcast 0:00 - Introduction & Setting the Stage for Heated Interview 2:15 - Charleston White Explains "Character Mode" - Key Context 4:30 - NBA YoungBoy Fans Discussion - "Retarded" Comments Addressed 7:45 - Tension Builds - Charleston's Controversial Takes on Black Youth 10:20 - HEATED MOMENT: Young Thug Topic Introduced 11:50 - Loon SHUTS DOWN Young Thug Discussion - "Not in Character Mode" 13:30 - Charleston Gets Aggressive - "What Kind of N***a Would I Be?" 15:10 - Victims of Crime Discussion - Charleston Challenges Host 17:25 - EXPLOSIVE EXCHANGE: "Let's Talk About Victims Then!" 19:40 - Charleston Calls Out Platform Bias - Accuses Host of Protecting Thug 22:00 - Host Explains His Position - Personal Relationships vs Journalism 24:15 - Rich Homie Quan's Father Reference - More Heated Discussion 26:30 - Charleston's Street Credibility Claims - "I Never Shot a Gun" 28:45 - Full Character Mode Activated - Conversation Gets Chaotic 31:20 - DJ Academics Response Discussion - "Low Budget A** N***a" 33:50 - Host Breaks Down Why He Stopped Young Thug Conversation 36:10 - Takashi 6ix9ine Comments - Home Invasion Discussion 38:25 - Charleston White WALKS OUT - Interview Ends Abruptly 40:00 - Post-Interview Analysis - Host Explains His Thought Process 42:30 - Algorithm vs Reality - Content Creation Ethics Discussion 45:15 - Response to Critics & Commentary on Media Integrity 47:40 - Final Thoughts on Protecting Relationships vs Journalism 50:00 - Conclusion & What's Next

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