DJ Akademiks Finds A Way To Hate On Kendrick Lamar For Going To Disneyland

BY Alexander Cole Published on April 16, 2026

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Kendrick Lamar went to Disneyland on Wednesday, and DJ Akademiks found a way to hate on the Compton rapper.

Kendrick Lamar and his family were spotted at Disneyland this past week. Overall, the story went viral on social media on Wednesday, especially since the rapper was going to great lengths to stay lowkey. His outfit was that of a person who didn't want to be detected. However, the paparazzi were able to figure him out, anyway.

Lamar is currently enjoying his time off after a massive world tour. It makes sense that he would want to go out into the world and spend some time with his loved ones. Unfortunately, due to his recent feud with Kendrick Lamar, K. Dot has become a target for ridiculous criticism. Criticism that goes beyond music and just makes you shake your head.

The Disneyland adventure was no different as DJ Akademiks weighed in on it during his stream last night. In the clip below, Akademiks quips that Lamar needs to stop trying to be so lowkey. In his mind, no one would have actually noticed him.

“I don’t think the whole park is stopping for Kendrick Lamar nobody would care like that," Akademiks said.

DJ Akademiks On Kendrick Lamar's Field Trip

Lamar and Akademiks clearly have very different mentalities when it comes to real life. Ak sees things through the prism of fame and being recognized. Meanwhile, Lamar views it through wanting privacy and valuing his time with his family.

It is silly to assume that Kendrick would want to announce his presence and be swarmed by people he doesn't know. That would just be a security risk, and it's just not worth it.

Interestingly, elsewhere in Akademiks' stream, he made the revelation that Kendrick Lamar is currently working on new music, and something is coming soon. Whether or not that is a single or an album is something that very much remains to be seen.

Lamar is one of the biggest artists on the planet, and we imagine the fans are eager for him to drop. Hopefully, he returns before the year is over.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!