Episode 175: It All Comes Full Circle (feat. Joe Budden) [Part 1]

Joe Budden returns to join Akademiks for another entertaining educational episode. They continue in their recapping of momenets in the past of being at Complex.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(00:44) Ak explains what motivated him to plan live shows this year.

(03:49) Former Apple Music global creative director Larry Jackson launches Gamma with $1 billion in backing.

(08:50) Joe Budden speaks on his relationship with AMP.

(11:17) Joe and Ak rehash their decisions while working for Complex.

(14:05) What is stopping Joe and Ak from starting their own show themselves?

(17:43) Joe explains why he’s happy that there are so many failing podcasters.

(24:24) Ak explains how important it is to start streaming on multiple platforms.

(27:45) Ak gives himself flowers for making Joe’s podcast peak again.

(30:54) Why Ak had a problem with Joe’s statements on NBA YoungBoy.

(36:58) Joe’s opinions on the truth telling epidemics and Vlad TV being the biggest rap platform on Youtube.

(41:46) Joe speaks on adding Queenz Flip to the Joe Budden Network.

(43:29) Joe and Ak speak on the current state of The Breakfast Club.

(46:53) How is Joe’s and Van Lathan’s relationship today?

(48:02) Joe and Ak speak on how No Jumper has been operating the past year.

(58:45) Why did Joe call Michael B. Jordan corny for calling out the reporter Lore’l?

(01:07:33) Will Joe Rogan stay with Spotify after his contract ends?

(01:14:51) The guys speak on the rising trend of artists selling their catalog.

(01:19:12) Who is the biggest artist in the world and what does it mean for the music business?

(01:24:27) Where is Drake at in his career?

(01:32:14) Does Boosie make $40k a podcast from Vlad TV?

(01:35:10) Is 6ix9ine done?

(01:38:43) Complex’s list on the 25 of the most influential media people in hip-hop.