DJ Akademiks recently shared a story about something that happened at Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “The Pop Out Ken & Friends” concert in Detroit.
According to Akademiks, he ran into Dave Free, who’s a close friend and business partner of Kendrick Lamar. During their brief conversation, Dave Free allegedly asked him, “What are you getting from this? Is Drake paying you?”
Ak says he was shocked and offended by the question. He’s been very outspoken during the recent rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, often showing strong support for Drake. However, he calls cap and made it clear that no one is paying him to express his opinions, and that all his views are his own. “That was the most insulting thing,” Akademiks said after the event, explaining how upset he was by the idea that he could be on Drake’s payroll.
The drama between Kendrick and Drake was intense, and it’s brought a lot of personal stuff into the spotlight. In one of Drake’s diss tracks, “Family Matters,” he even mentioned Dave Free by name, claiming that one of Kendrick’s kids might actually be Dave Free’s. That bar caused a lot of talk online and probably added to the tension between Dave Free and Akademiks.
Even though Akademiks is known for being involved in Hip-Hop drama, this situation shows how serious things have gotten during this battle. It’s not just about music anymore, it’s about real-life relationships and reputations. Whether Dave Free was joking or being serious, Akademiks made it known that he doesn’t take kindly to anyone questioning his honesty. He wants people to understand that his support for Drake isn’t because of money, but because that’s what he truly thinks.
This moment is just another example of how intense and personal the Kendrick vs. Drake feud has become, extending beyond the music and drawing other prominent names in Hip-Hop into the mix.
DJ Akademiks Says Dave Free Asked If Drake Paid Him During Kendrick Beef
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