Everyday Struggle: Weekly Edition

Everyday Struggle: Weekly Edition

Hosts DJ Akademiks, Wayno, and Nadeska Alexis bring fans an in-depth look into the biggest stories in hip-hop with commentary, exclusive content, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest shows in rap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

December 14, 2018 61 mins
On this week of Everyday Struggle Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno share their thoughts on the 2019 Grammy nominations, Vic Mensa's apology to XXXTentacion's mom, and have a raw conversation with special guest, Tory Lanez. 

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This week the crew get into Joyner Lucas vs. Tory Lanez, review 6ix9ine's 'Dummy Boy' and J.I.D.'s 'DiCaprio 2'

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On this week of Everyday Struggle, Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno get into 6ix9ine's arrest and the Breakfast Club interview, where he accused his whole team of stealing money from him. Then they get into Tory Lanez and Joyner Lucas' rap battle. 

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November 16, 2018 66 mins
On this week Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno talk about Metro Boomin's album, "Not All Heroes Wear Capes" and debate whether a rapper's state determines the buzz you get.  

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Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno review Lil Yachty, Future and Juice Wrld's new project, talk XXXTentacion's confession to domestic abuse, and debate whether Tee Grizzley and Smokepurpp have lost momentum. 

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October 19, 2018 50 mins
On this week of Every Day Struggle, Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno get into Quavo's solo debut, more Drake vs. Pusha T beef, and Kanye's meeting with Donald Trump.

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On this week of Everyday Struggle, Nadeska, Wayno and DJ Akademiks speculate on Lil Baby and Gunna's new project 'Drip Harder,' 6ix9ine and NYC rap, BET Awards drama, and what it means when Drake says he doesn't want to overstay his welcome? Bonus segment: Does Travis Scott's 'Astroworld' deserve a Grammy?

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Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno get into Lil Wayne's 'The Carter V,' Logic's ‘Young Sinatra 4,’ and discuss Kanye West's latest MAGA appearance with T.I. Bonus segment: Why can't UK rappers find commercial success in the US?

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On this week of Every Day Struggle, Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno review Young Thug's EP 'On the Run;' talk the latest in the Nicki Minaj-Cardi B beef; rank 'Nothing was the Same' in the Drake discography, and answer a fan's question: is hip-hop ready to champion an openly gay rapper? Bonus segment: Will A$AP Rocky ever return to his prime after dropping 'Testing'?

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On this week Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno get into Eminem's diss track, 'Killshot,' talk with Curren$y about Ye's anticipated album 'Yandhi' and talk Atlanta rap and Young Thug with 6lack. 

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September 14, 2018 79 mins
On this week hosts Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno get into the latest with Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, Eminem's surprise album and Drake and Meek Mill's reunion. Bonus segment: Wiz Khalifa defends his right to give his son a normal childhood.

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On this week Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno are joined by special guest Nick Cannon. They get into Birdman issuing an apology to Lil Wayne, Quavo and Azealia Banks' meltdown on the Wild 'n Out set. Bonus segment: Nick Cannon talks about his experience on the set of Spike Lee's 'Chi-raq.'

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August 24, 2018 43 mins
On this week of Every Day Struggle, Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno get into the drama surrounding Nicki Minaj and Travis Scott, and review 'Slime Language,' from Young Thug. Bonus segment: who is the best contemporary hip hop duo?

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August 17, 2018 36 mins
On this week of Every Day Struggle, Nadeksa, DJ Akademiks and Wayno get into the ugly rumors Nicki Minaj's ex-boyfriend, Safaree, spread about her. Bonus segment: Did Nicki Minaj and Cardi B's record label buy their career?

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August 10, 2018 41 mins
On this week's roundup Nadeska, DJ Akademiks, and Wayno review Travis Scott's new project 'Astroworld,' have a discussion with YG on Colin Kaepernick, and look back on Kanye West's 'Watch the Throne' which turned 7 this week. 

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August 3, 2018 44 mins
On this week's roundup, Every Day Struggle catch up on Vic Mensa vs. Tekashi 69, the murder charges against Texas rapper Tay-K, and Lyor Cohen's Breakfast Club Interview. Bonus segment: Lil Uzi has been known to use satanic imagery and references in his work but this week he really crossed a line when he revealed new artwork that pissed off members of a former cult known as 'Heaven's Gate' 

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On this week, Every Day Struggle question Tekashi 69's kidnapping, clear the air with special guest, Russ, and speak with Florida rapper Denzel Curry about his new project 'TA1300.'

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On this week's episode Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno discuss the Drake-Pusha T beef with Quentin Miller, review Chance the Rapper's new songs, and debate whether Young Thug can take credit for paving the way for male rappers to gender-bend. Bonus segment: Tory Lanez has an upcoming Spanish-language album, 'El Agua.' Is this a good move?

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July 13, 2018 32 mins
This week Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno review Future's mixtape, the Kanye-Drake beef, and the benefits and challenges of artist-manager relationships. 

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On this week Nadeska, Wayno and DJ Akademiks review Drake's, 'Scorpion,' XXXTentacion's video, 'Sad,' and they revisit Kendrick Lamar's 2011 album 'Section.80.'

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