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Off the Record with DJ Akademiks

Off the Record with DJ Akademiks

Off the Record with DJ Akademiks is a show about music, entertainment, and culture. After spending years reporting on the latest trends in music, Akademiks has cemented his voice in the conversation. With Off The Record, he plans to take his coverage of hip hop to the next level by bringing you the conversations you want to hear from the people you want to hear it from, first! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offtherecord-djakademiks/support

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Episodes

Donald Trump Jr Meets DJ Akademiks

DJ Akademiks goes to Mar a Largo to meet with Donald Trump Jr to have a candid talk about life, politics and music.

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2024-04-19
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Episode 231: E ness from Da Band Speaks on Diddy, Speaks on 'Industry Hazing' & walking 2 Brooklyn for Cheesecake

Episode 230: Freddie Gibbs Baby moms Destini Exposes Him For being Broke Bum, Gettin Robbed, Er*ctile Dysfunction

Lil Mabu Meets Akademiks

Episode 229: Quilly Exposes Meek Mill. Tells the Real Stories about Philly and how Meek Mill Hated on the whole city!

Episode 229: Quilly Exposes Meek Mill. Tells the Real Stories about Philly and how Meek Mill Hated on the whole city!

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2024-03-19
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Episode 228: Meek Mill Former Best Friend 'Dean' Exposes Him! Talks Drake Beef, Nicki Minaj + More

Today we got Meek Mill former right hand man and best friend 'Dean' on the show.

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2024-03-18
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Episode 225: Deshae Frost (talks fighting King Cid, Smashing YBN Nahmir ex)

Episode 225: Deshea Frost (talks fighting King Cid, Smashing YBN Nahmir ex)

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2024-03-13
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Episode 227: Poundside Pop Exposes Meek Mill for offering him $20k to sign, Banning Meek from Philly +Blackballed

Poundside Pop is our guest today.

(00:00) Meek Mill blackballing Philly artists

(03:00) Poundside speaks on his come up

(07:00) Philly has gotten worse than Chiraq

(12:00) Meek Mill didn't want to help Philly artists

(16:55) Meek Mill tried to sign Poundside for $20k

(24:45) Meek Mill has the biggest ego in the music industry

(28:39) Poundside Pop tweeted that Meek had to pick a side

(33:00) Ak recaps why him and Meek were recently beefing on Twitter

(36:10) Meek Mill be false claiming hoods in Philly

(39:30) Poundside told Meek he's banned from Philly + Uzi helping Pop

(49:05) Meek told Trippie Redd he's banned from Philly

(59:15) Where do Meek's and Poundside's relationship stand now

(01:04:50) Poundside is dropping an EP soon + being Muslim

(01:08:33) Why is Philly predominantly Muslim

(01:11:32) New music + Miami is Pop's favorite city (besides Philly) 

(01:16:50) Dream collabs

(01:18:30) Closest city to Philly

(01:19:40) Mt. Rushmore of Philly

(01:24:20) Poundside's merch out now

(01:28:13) Top 3 songs to listen to

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2024-03-12
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Episode 224: Drill is a Artform (feat. Bizzy Banks)

Bizzy Banks is our guest today.

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2024-02-04
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Meg Thee Stallion Signs Big Deal! UMG vs TIk Tok! Feds picked up Boston Richie? Fani Willis screwed?

Meg Thee Stallion Signs Big Deal! UMG vs TIk Tok! Feds picked up Boston Richie? Fani Willis screwed?

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2024-02-04
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Episode 223: Why Everyone is Afraid to Tell the Truth! (feat. Poetik Flakko)

Poetik Flakko is our guest today.

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2024-02-04
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Episode 222: The Real War in Chiraq Story. (feat. Big Folks)

Today we get intimidate details about how violence in Chicago evolved overtime from someone who not only lived it but survived multiple attempts on his life, Big Folks.

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2024-01-28
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Soulja Boy Wants to Squash beef w/ Blueface. Lupe fiasco v Kid Cudi. YSL Livestream 2 end over fans?

Stream on 1/22/2024

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2024-01-25
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YFN Lucci Takes 20 Year Prison Plea. Soulja Boy Spins the block on Blueface. Kanye 'VULTURES' OTW!

Akademiks Rumble Stream on 1/234/2024

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2024-01-24
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Episode 221: First Day Out after the Rico Charge! (Feat. D Thang)

Our Guest today is D Thang.

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2024-01-18
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Episode 220: Ant Glizzy Expose the Industry Part 2. (Speaks on Diddy, Trey Songz, Charleston White, Adrien Broner

Should ant glizzy be a reoccuring guest?

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2024-01-06
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Episode 219: Ant Glizzy Exposes The Industry! Diddy hanging Wale off Balcony, Shy Glizzy, Meek Mill (feat. Ant Glizzy)

Timestamps

(01:17) Ant Glizzy says Shy Glizzy ain?t like that..(17:40) Ant speaks on being a crash dummy for Shy Glizzy.

39:00

(24:00) Ant shares a crazy story about his ex-girlfriend & Shy.

(48:25) Shy Glizzy tried to sue Ant for the Glizzy name.

(56:35) Diddy dangled Wale off a balcony??

(01:06:48) The Migos called Ant when their chain got taken + Ant being the beef squasher.

(01:18:00) Ant addresses the previous situation with Shy Glizzy, Sky Br,i and more women.

(01:34:05) Ant doesn?t mess with Adam 22 or Bricc Baby.

(01:43:56) Shy Glizzy getting his chain taken was a marketing move?

(01:52:04) What would make Ant and Shy cool again?

(01:57:15) Meek Mill is the weirdest rapper Ant Glizzy met.

(02:03:55) Young Thug is the realest rapper.

(02:13:50) Shordie Shordie is a rat??

(02:21:04) Could T.I.?s son King be a gangster?

(02:31:50) Did Diddy try to backdoor Akademiks in London?

(02:43:29) Gervante Davis said that he would off Ant Glizzy.

(02:46:55) Ant Glizzy lost a boxing match to Davy Ruffin.

(02:53:28) Ant Glizzy had Taliban Glizzy?s chain!

(03:00:20) Would Ak or Ant box Blueface?

(03:01:10) Ant Glizzy know?s Akademiks girlfriend personally!?

(03:16:38) Ak is passing his beef with Saucy Santana to Ant.

(03:19:38) 6ix9ine is still robbing people in the Dominican Republic.

(03:27:58) Akademiks speaks on being backdoored.

(03:51:08) Ant apologizes to Shordie Shordie?

(03:53:57) Big Ak will get Taliban Glizzy?s chain back!

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2023-12-08
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Episode 218: Writer for myself and Others! (feat. Capella Gray)

Capella Gray is our guest today.

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2023-11-25
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Episode 217: The Soldiers from The War in Chiraq ! (feat. OTF)

Today we have the OTF family in the building today!

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2023-11-20
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Episode 216: How I Solved Tupac's Murder! (feat. DJ Vlad)

Vlad is back on the pod yet again!

Time Stamps:

(04:26) DJ Vlad defends Ak from the comments of Queen Latifa and Saucy Santana.

(13:28) Ak has some comments for Young Thug?s girlfriend Maria the Scientist.

(18:42) Ak responds to Queen Latifa.

(21:48) Vlad calls out ?The Art of Dialogue? for stealing thumbnails and mannerisms attempting to copy Vlad?s channel.

(30:09) Vlad and Wack 100 had their first conversation in 10 years.

(34:32) Ak is not where his relationships stand with Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy.

(44:13) Vlad calls Burna Boy and addict for turning down $5 million because he can?t smoke in Dubai.

(50:17) Vlad comments on Joe Budden getting jumped.

(56:30) Vlad patched his relationship with Poetik Flakko.

(01:02:45) Vlad speaks on the Troy Ave and Taxstone case.

(01:15:40) Joe Smith, a former #1 draft pick  is broke and his wife is doing OF.

(01:30:40) Did Diddy have anything to do with 2Pac?s murder?

(01:39:37) G Herbo is suing his manager for $40 million.

(01:51:10) Vlad speaks on the importance of investing wealth.

(02:10:35) Ak speaks on independent media growing and collaborating. 

(02:15:30) Vlad responds to Fat Joe who called Vlad out after Keefe D got indicted.

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2023-11-19
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Episode 215: Setting The Record Straight (feat. Shordie Shordie)

Timestamps: (00:00) Ak speaks on gambling with UFC President Dana White. (03:25) Shordie Shordie speaks on the release of his latest album ?Memory Lane 2?. (09:29) Shordie was surprised that he has a growing fanbase in China. (14:00) Shordie explains how he goes about choosing songs for an album. (24:33) Can a straight man fight a gay man? (34:30) Why did Shordie Shordie slap someone at his concert? (57:58) Shordie speaks on how his vocal inflections changing affects his music making process. (01:01:28) Shordie speaks about remaining loyal to his team (01:11:48) How has Shordie not been on the XXL Freshman List? (01:26:00) Where should Ak go when he visits Baltimore? (01:33:48) Shordie goes crazy on Bricc Baby from No Jumper. (01:51:21) Ak speaks on getting a chain back from Canadian goons. (01:54:11) Ak tries to call Adam22 and Wack100 to get Bricc Baby suspended. (02:14:28) Wack100 calls into the show and says ?Shordie would beat the sh*t out of Bricc Baby.? (02:29:58) What is 2024 gonna look like for Shordie.

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2023-11-16
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Episode 214: MY RESPONSE TO SAUCY SANTANA (feat. Wack 100, Troy Ave, Fatboy SSE)

(00:00) Ray J has gay goons to fight Saucy Santana for Akademiks.

(10:20) The gang debates if Nipsey Hussle was a musical legend. 

(14:40) Wallo calls into the show asking about an Illuminati party that Ak got invited to.

(21:50) Is Diddy guilty of having ?party? parties?

(34:55) Wack 100 breaks down the difference between a gangster and a thug.

(41:02) Should we be concerned about Kodak Black?s sobriety?

(53:08) Did G Herbo get finessed out of $40,000,000.

(01:14:00) Fatboy SSE addresses a recent viral video claiming he is an abuser.

(02:06:40) What would you do if you were in the rapper Trouble?s situation?

(02:15:45) Dwight Howard did what? SHRAGGY!?

(02:22:48) Wack 100 lets it be known, if he?s in his house, he?s naked 100% of the time.

(02:29:30) What's the best way to get your booty ate? Pause.

(02:43:55) When do you realize your woman may be a liability?

(02:47:48) The gang share memories of DJ Kay Slay.

(02:51:40) Fatboy SSE calls out Cam-Capone.

(03:00:00) Akademiks needs to sign Troy Ave and Wack 100 to the Akademy.

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2023-11-04
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Episode 213: Dealing w/ Anxiety. (feat. Sleepy Hallow)

Sleepy Hallow is our guest today.

Time Stamps: (00:00) Akademiks was on a flight with Sleepy Hallow and didn?t realize. 

(02:50) Ak notices that Sleepy?s music is more recognizable than his image.

(06:30) How Sleepy Hallow deals with anxiety and ADHD.

(11:48) Why did Sleepy turn down the XXL list?

(15:15) What was the moment that Sleepy knew he would make it?

(17:35) What did Sleepy?s hit song ?2055? do for him?

(19:12) Did Sleepy ever think of quitting rap?

(22:00) Sheff G calls in.

(24:40) Sleepy speaks on his relationship with Sheff G and says they should have been blood brothers.

(29:34) Sleepy speaks on the feedback he?s been receiving on his latest album ?Boy Meets World?.

(33:00) Sleepy speaks on his relationships with Doechii, Fivio Foreign, Lil Tjay and more.

(36:00) Does Sleepy feel like he has to carry the torch after Pop Smoke?s passing?

(38:19) Sleepy Hallow is working on his next album and shares what he wants out of rap.

(41:58) Sleepy had a show at Irving Plaza and the venue didn?t want to let him perform.

(43:07) Is it easier or harder to make it as an artist in New York?

(44:25) Sleepy share his favorite female rappers.

(46:04) Sleepy wants to tour soon and he speaks about why it?s his favorite part of being a rapper.

(47:21) What is 2024 gonna look like for Sleepy and Sheff G.

(48:40) If you have never heard Sleepy Hallow?s music, listen to these 3 songs.

(50:18) Akademiks wants Sleepy to inherit the beef with Saucy Santana. 

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2023-11-02
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Episode 212: Tik Tok Changed My Life (feat. 2rare)

Today our guest is 2 rare.

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2023-10-22
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F*ck It Let's Do It Live!!!!

Today is a live impromptu episode of Off The Record not only with yours truly DJ Akademiks but he's joined by some of the members of the chat including infaxwetrust, Khyri and Wale Intern.

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2023-10-20
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Episode 211: Nicki Minaj Threatened Me!!!!!!! (feat. Jason Lee)

Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked is our guest today and he's here to tell all about the industry and how he's navigated for years rising to the top of the media game.

Time Stamps:

(01:03) Jason Lee recaps how he grew Hollywood Unlocked.

(02:37) Floyd Mayweather gave Jason important advice.

(04:45) Jason Lee speaks on messaging Drake on Myspace when Drake first started rapping.

(07:15) Ak used to think Speedy Morman from Complex didn?t like him. 

(08:55) Jason Lee went to one of Drake?s private parties and felt anxious.

(13:00) Can rappers handle criticism?

16:00) Jason Lee breaks down Nicki Minaj?s issues with women rappers.

(21:00) Nicki Minaj calls Jason Lee a c**k su**er on Queen Radio.

(23:38) Nicki Minaj dm?d Ak threatening him and his job.

(29:45) Why Nicki Minjas has beef with Jason Lee.

(34:00) Jason Lee says Cardi B hasn?t been able to enjoy her career.

(37:40) Jason thought Nicki Minaj having a family would have made her happy.

(40:30) Wendy Williams is the goat.

(44:14) Does Nicki Minaj treat people like trash + recap of the Migos/Everyday Struggle incident.

(47:25) Is Caresha Diddy?s sidechick and is she a proper role model?

(54:30) Was Akademiks too hard on Megan thee Stallion when he was covering her trial?

(58:50) Ak speaks on his issues with Metro Boomin and SZA.

(01:01:14) Jason Lee says SZA is terrified of media.

(01:06:10) Rumor of Kylie and Drake being together?? 

(01:08:50) Ak and Jason speak on the relationships between rappers and bloggers and how messy it can get.

(01:12:55) Why is Drake dissing Rihanna on his latest album For All the Dogs?

(01:21:43) Jason Lee addresses Hollywood Unlocked falsely reporting that Queen Elizabeth II has passed. 

(01:34:55) When will independent media gain the trust and credibility of mainstream media?

(01:41:00) Jason?s relationship with Floyd Mayweather and how they got so close.

(01:49:40)  Jasons speaks on his  relationship with Rihanna.

(01:51:54) Wack 100 set up an interview with Kanye West and Jason Lee.

(01:58:00) The importance of taking breaks to avoid burnout.

(02:03:00) The importance of maintaining ownership of your content.

(02:08:28) Nicki Minaj needs to catch a RICO charge?

(02:15:56) How Jason lost so much weight.

(02:19:13) Is Akademiks anti women and Ak explains his part in covering the Tory v Meg case.

(02:29:57) Jason Lee thinks Tasha K and Youtube should be sued.

(02:33:10) Jason would consider a job with The Breakfast Club.


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2023-10-11
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Episode 210: I Was Framed! (feat. OTF Doodie Lo)

OTF Doodie lo is our guest today.

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2023-09-21
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Episode 209: We Finally Met Again! (Vic Mensa)

Today in a long awaited episode and highly requested from our audience, Vic Mensa enters our studio to have a sit down face to face with DJ Akademiks. The Last time they both were on camera, 2017, it was a explosive viral moment that saw both men take shots at each other for years to come. Today it all comes full circle.

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2023-09-18
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Episode 208: I Might Retire... (feat. DJ Vlad)

DJ Vlad is back on Off the Record. He's now the guest with the most appearances on the platform.

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2023-09-08
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Episode 207: How I Made My First Billion Dollars Creating Zeus Network (feat. Lemuel Plummer)

Today our guest is the CEO and founder of Zeus Network, Lemuel Plummer.

TIMESTAMPS

(03:59) Lemuel Plummer shares how he got involved in the media industry from a young age.

(07:55) How did Lemuel know that media and business was his passion.

(10:20) Lemuel started off as a production assistant and at 21 became a producer for BET.

(22:15) How involved is Lemuel in his projects?

(23:50) Ray J was an instrumental part of starting Zeus Network.

(29:00) How did Lemuel capitalize on technology changing to help build Zeus.

(33:40) How did Lemuel create the Zeus app? 

(39:24) What happened to Lemuel?s original business partners such as King Bach?

(43:55) Akademiks tries to guess how much money Lemuel invested into Zeus when the company first launched with 40 shows.

(45:39) Did Amanda Cerny and King Bach have a real fanbase during the Vine era?

(50:28) Lemuel?s show ?The Real Blac Chyna? was his first breakout hit for Zeus.

(57:05) Lemuel shares how transparent Zeus is with his talents such as Chrisean Rock, Natalie Nunn, and Blueface. 

(01:15:35) Akademiks tries to guess how many subscribers Zeus has.

(01:19:30) Is Floyd Mayweather a partner of Zeus?

(01:30:24) Why didn?t Lemuel buy BET?

(01:32:45) Is Lemuel a billionaire and how much would he sell Zeus for?

(01:35:11) Akademiks questions Lemuel?s morality towards the content that Zeus produces.

(01:46:40) Lemuel is diversifying Zeus?s content and creating scripted television to compete with the quality of HBO.

(01:50:35) Does Zeus Network regret airing ChriseanRock smoking weed while pregnant?

(02:02:00) Was Zeus having fake auditions?

(02:07:35) What is Lemuel?s relationship with other moguls such as Diddy and Floyd?

(02:14:00) Ak tries to get Lemuel to share his monthly payroll budget.

(02:21:00) Ak wants at least a million dollars minimum to box a rapper.

(02:29:00) Why do people hate Akademiks?

 

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2023-08-30
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Episode 206: Haven't Slept in 3 Days (feat. Zherka)

Our guest today is Zherka.

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2023-08-28
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Episode 205: Real G's Move in Silence (Feat. Young Nudy x Baby Drill)

I promise this wasn't intended to be the full mood of the podcast but Young Nudy x Baby Drill on Off the Record was just classic.

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2023-08-20
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Episode 204: God Did! (feat. Fridayy)

Fridayy is our guest today!

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2023-08-17
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Episode 203: The Stamp. (feat. 1090 Jake)

Today our Guest is 1090 Jake. Recently he broke onto the scene in a very explosive way, giving the real info about many rappers pasts and also pointing out their contradictions within their lyrics or persona. Today he tells the story of how he got started doing content, his stint in prison and also how he became the person that Akademiks now calls 'The Stamp'. He speaks on Boston Richie, Kodak Black, Wack 100 among others. Very entertaining episode. Make sure you leave a thumbs up and a comment.

Time Stamps:

(00:00) Intro

(06:04) How did 1090 Jake start getting into content creation?

(09:20) 1090 Jake says that Tory Lanez will be tried heavily in prison.

(16:28) Jake never faced issues for being white in the streets, but he faced it in prison.

(21:45) Jake?s Youtube channel instantly took off and his content shifted towards covering rappers' paperwork.

(29:00) Jake explains how to make a weapon in prison and using sign language to communicate.

(40:30) Tory Lanez will be obligated to participate in a race war in prison.

(47:09) Jake heard that Young Thug and YNW Melly both have their own isolated dorms in prison.

(53:18) What made Jake start looking into other people?s paperwork?

(55:18) Jake reflects on when he first noticed that big time rappers were watching his content.

(58:55) Did Jake end SpottemGottem?s career?

(01:01:27) Jake explains what happened between him and Real Boston Richey.

(01:07:20) Jake responds to Van Lathan?s remarks that music is an opportunity for rappers to make it out of the hood, and Jake is stopping that.

(01:11:20) Is it disrespectful to King Von to say he wasn?t a killer?

(01:17:15) Jake doesn?t think that Nine Trey Bloods are still looking for 6ix9ine.

(01:24:38) Jake speaks on Kodak Black dissing him and if Jake?s issues with Tekashi 6ix9ine.

(01:39:38) Jake would never accept money in return to not drop a video about someone.

(01:42:00) Jake explains why Kodak Black said that Jake was a snitch. 

(01:46:44) Jake says that everyone in YSL including Young Thug?s brother are rats.

(01:51:13) Would Jake interview Gunna?

(01:53:42) Jake explains how he knows that 21 Savage did not snitch.

(01:55:47) Should Tory Lanez have snitched?

(01:58:30) Did Gucci Mane and Da Baby snitch?

(02:03:29) Jake thinks that YNW Melly will beat his case. 

(02:10:25) Jake gives predictions about Young Thug, Tory Lanez, Kay FLock and YNW Melly?s cases.

(02:16:30) How is Jake adapting to the music industry wanting him to appear at more events?

(02:20:40) 1090 Jake can understand Lil Durk?s hatred of rats.

(02:23:56) 1090 Jake wants to start streaming and create a podcast.

 



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2023-08-15
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Episode 202: Big Elly (feat. Elliott Wilson)

Elliott Wilson is our guest today. He's a cultural staple in media who has been around from the magazine era to the blog era to now the new media era. After recently making headlines from doing historic interviews with NBA Youngboy and Tyler The Creator, he was recently called out by Drake. He's here to talk about everything.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro

(03:20) Akademiks and Elliott Wilson discuss feeling overlooked in the hip-hop media space.

(09:42) Elliott explains his decision to turn down being a host of Everyday Struggle. 

(13:10) Elliott explains how the XXL Freshman list started.

(14:40) What was the business model of an independent magazine company?

(23:37) Elliott acknowledges that the new age of media is independent platforms. 

(28:30) How did Elliott make sure he didn?t lose his audience as magazine culture started to fade away.

(32:30) How did Elliott manage to get artists to agree to live interviews in front of a crowd?

(40:28) Why is Elliott Wilson so embracing of new generations entering hip-hop?

(43:35) Elliott and Ak discuss this new era of women running the rap game.

(49:10) Elliott Wilson responds to Drake clowning him for doing interviews at Rolling Loud.

(58:55) Elliott and Ak share their stories of having small beefs with P. Diddy.

(01:01:38) Elliott shares another moment when Drake had issues with him.

(01:05:05) Lil Durk turned down an interview with Elliott after Elliott did an interview with NBA Young Boy.

(01:07:35) Elliott explains how he managed to get the interview with NBA Young Boy.

(01:15:10) Elliott feels that his Tyler the Creator interview was the best interview of the year.

(01:16:00) Elliott agrees with Akademiks previous comments about Charlamagne tha God.

(01:23:35) Elliott thinks that artists are more worried about constantly dropping music instead of dropping quality music.

(01:25:23) Elliott agrees that Lil Baby?s last album was disappointing, but he hasn?t fallen off.

(01:25:58) Elliott thinks that international artist?s are the future of hip-hop.

(01:31:53) Elliott shares what type of content is found on his Patreon.

(01:38:40) Ak explains the importance of building up other platforms to prove your worth and grow your career.

(01:43:45) Elliott shares his hip-hop media Mt. Rushmore list.

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2023-08-13
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Episode 201: Loyal to a Fault (feat. AD)

Our guest today is podcast host AD who is most known from his time with No Jumper but as of recently his own media empire, The Cuhmunity.

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2023-08-05
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Episode 200: The Next Chapter (feat. Sneako)

And we're back... with a new episode with Akademiks and his guest Sneako. This happens to be a convo about life and the philosophical approach to religion, God and increasing purposeful in life.

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2023-08-03
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Episode 199: Brace for the Recession (feat. Meezy)

While being inundated with dealing with the hottest tour right now, It's a Blur tour w/ Drake and 21 Savage - We got 21 savage manager, Meezy, here to talk the state of the industry. We talk why shows aren't selling as most expected them to and whats the post PPP / pand*mic effect on hip hop.

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2023-07-20
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Is Lil Baby Falling Off?

We're trying something new boys. While not a official episode of our podcast, random hot takes from Akademiks about the culture will be uploaded here from time to time. Btw, yes we will still have traditonal episodes but these serve to hold the audience over until a new episode arrives.

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2023-07-20
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Episode 198: Billion Dollaz Worth of Game (feat. Gillie and Wallo)

Gillie and Wallo is our guest today. We begin by talking about how they both started the podcast 'Million dollars worth of game'. We then talk about some of their iconic interviews.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro

(07:35) Gillie and Wallo share how they got their start in rap.

(17:02) What do Gillie and Wallo argue about?

(18:50) Wallo shares free game about how to monetize a fanbase correctly.

(25:40) Wallo explains how people needlessly ruin business opportunities.

(32:19) Gillie speaks on his past comments on Wiz Khalifa.

(38:00) Gillie and Wallo explain the impact that they have on the culture.

(42:55) How MDWOG broke the podcasting mold by not focusing on current events.

(47:04) Akademiks confront Gillie and Wallo about their infamous interview with J. Prince.

(52:09) Akademiks shares his respect for how MDWOG was able to captivate a younger audience.

(01:00:50) Gillie and Wallo reflect on their Young Thug interview and how prophetic it was.

(01:08:25) Wallo shares a brief statement about Gunna and speaks about his activism with helping Pooh Shiesty.

(01:21:20) Gillie speaks about the difficulties in getting artists to perform for Gilliefest, a festival he is throwing. 

(01:23:54) Gillie and Wallo speak on the crime rate in Philadelphia.

(01:28:28) Wallo explains his success and how his story was so important to his career.

(01:34:43) Akademiks shares his opinion on the podcast industry.

(01:38:40) Akademiks tries to mediate Joe Budden?s and Gillie and Wallo?s relationship.

(01:43:00) Gillie and Wallo speak on the phone with Joe Budden.

01:52:48) Gillie fest is July 29, with appearances from Sexy Redd, G Herbo, Babyface Ray, Asap Rocky, Allen Iverson and much more. 

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2023-07-11
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Episode 197: Back in my Bag (feat. NLE Choppa)

NLE Choppa is back. He's been on a run recently since our last interview with several viral and high charting songs. He's here still promoting his last project but in a better space mentally and with his career. We talk about all things NLE.

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2023-06-09
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Episode 196: Gunna's Back!!!!

DJ Akademiks is back to talk current events with Lil Boom. He talks about his recent live show and also talks about other hip hop topics like Gunna coming back, Lil Durk dropping, beef with Ralo and boosie and eventually the Travis Rudolph situation.

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2023-06-06
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Episode 195: The Toxic Twins (Feat. Celina Powell x Leslie)

Our guests today are the infamous Celina Powell and Leslie.

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2023-05-31
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Episode 194: Its Time You Know the Truth... (Feat. Boston Richey)

Boston Richey is our guest today and he's here to finally clear the air about everything surrounding him. A few months ago, an interrogation footage was leaked that showed a very young Boston Richey being questioned by the police. After that leaked, there were allegations that he cooperated with the police in their investigation of his cousins murder, an allegation to which he's vehemently denied. Yet, nonetheless we've seen people be split in their opinion on if he stood solid or not. He's here to give the story from the horses mouth and double down on saying he always remained solid.

Time Stamps:

Timestamps

(01:30) How has life been for Boston Richey since his last interview with Akademiks?

(04:32) Why does Boston Richey think people are fans of him?

(07:03) What does Richey do to improve his rapping skills? 

(15:23) Boston Richey recaps where the snitching allegations came from. 

(28:47) Boston Richey explains what occurred in the situations that made 1090 Jake call Richey a snitch.

(36:47) Akademiks shares his thoughts on the interrogation footage. 

(45:55) Boston Richey shares if anyone went to jail for what he told the cops. 

(53:47) Akademiks recaps the timeline of Richey?s situation.

(57:39) Boston Richey speaks on his issues with 1090 Jake.

(01:18:20) Did Future kick Boston Richey off of his tour?

(01:26:11) How have the allegations affected Boston Richey?s mental health?

(01:30:08) Richey and Ak speak on fake relationships in the music industry.

(01:45:58) How does Boston Richey create his music?

(01:48:57) Rickey feels that he is back to square one in his career.

(01:58:21) Boston Richey has a new tape coming out next month called ?Welcome to Bubble Land?.

(01:59:50) Boston Richey speaks on how fans relate to his music. 

(02:07:14) Richey will be going on tour around late July. 

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2023-05-29
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Episode 193: Everything for Von & D Thang (feat. Lil Durk) [Part 2]

This is part 2 of Lil Durk stopping by on Off The Record w/ DJ Akademiks. He talks Therapy, his album, some features and continues to address all that is asked of him by Akademiks.

In this exclusive interview that has been promised and hyped for over a year, Lil Durk completely reveals all, holding nothing back and addressing anything was asked of him. He speaks on his first introduction into the industry, coming in from Chicago, people left behind and people lost. He even addresses his current issues thats been floating on social media with other rappers and addresses the theme behind the album, 'Almost Healed'. You wont find another interview with Lil Durk so raw and uncut where he gives a authentic look from his perspective on all issues from the streets to the industry to his future ambitions. Enjoy... There is a part 1 to this as well.

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2023-05-24
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Episode 192: Everything for Von & D Thang (feat. Lil Durk) [Part 1]

Lil Durk stops by Off The Record w/ DJ Akademiks on the week his album, 'Almost Healed' is scheduled to drop. In this exclusive interview that has been promised and hyped for over a year, Lil Durk completely reveals all, holding nothing back and addressing anything was asked of him. He speaks on his first introduction into the industry, coming in from Chicago, people left behind and people lost. He even addresses his current issues thats been floating on social media with other rappers and addresses the theme behind the album, 'Almost Healed'. You wont find another interview with Lil Durk so raw and uncut where he gives a authentic look from his perspective on all issues from the streets to the industry to his future ambitions. Enjoy... There is a part 2 to this as well.

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2023-05-24
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Episode 191: Keep it Simple (feat. Skillibeng)

Skillibeng is our guest today.

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2023-05-13
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Episode 190: Dear Hater, I Won - Sincerely Yours (feat. Troy Ave) [Part 2]

Troy Ave is our guest today, fresh off his revenge tour that set aims at Taxstone, Maino, Hassan Campbell, Joe Budden and all those he terms as his 'haters'. This time around, is more of a victory lap for Troy Ave who just seen Taxstone get convicted of Manslaughter after he testified in court. He's here now to tell his truth.

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2023-05-09
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Episode 189: Dear Hater, I Won - Sincerely Yours (feat. Troy Ave) [Part 1]

Troy Ave is our guest today, fresh off his revenge tour that set aims at Taxstone, Maino, Hassan Campbell, Joe Budden and all those he terms as his 'haters'. This time around, is more of a victory lap for Troy Ave who just seen Taxstone get convicted of Manslaughter after he testified in court. He's here now to tell his truth.

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2023-05-09
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Episode 188: Was King Von a Serial Killer? His Manager Says.... (feat. 100k Track)

100k Track who is infamously known for managing both King Von and YNW Melly is our guest today. He's here to announce his new label deal which is a joint venture with 300 entertainment. He also talks about YNW Melly trial finally starting and addresses a documentary that depicts King Von to be a serial Killer.

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2023-05-03
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