Joe Budden has been weighing in on the DJ Akademiks/Roc Nation battle quite a bit lately. It has become one of the more prominent feuds in hip-hop these days, as Ak continues to opine about Roc Nation's supposed influence.
Recently, Akademiks even held a debate with Charlamagne Tha God. While many would agree that Charlamagne won the debate, there are still some questions about what is going on at Roc Nation. Some believe they are trying to sabotage artists like Drake, while others believe these are just conspiracy theories.
Last week, Akademiks claimed to have been swatted while speaking on Desiree Perez's stalker. This became a topic on Joe Budden's podcast this weekend, and as you will hear, he had some praise for Akademiks.
Joe acknowledges that Ak isn't scared to speak on Roc Nation, and that it is admirable. However, Budden did offer a caveat for why he will not be joining Akademiks in that battle.
Joe Budden Salutes Akademiks
“I don’t like creating enemies with people who have the resources to make my life a living hell every day for the rest of my life," Akademiks explained.
DJ Akademiks has never shied away from a feud. If he feels as though he has been slighted, he is going to pursue that avenue of attack. That said, sometimes it delves into outright obsession and conspiracy theory.
This week, we imagine Akademiks will continue to stream, and it is likely that Roc Nation will continue to be a topic. Whether or not he decides to tone down the rhetoric, is something that still remains to be seen.
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