Shordie Shordie Episode

Akademiks starts out this podcast with acknowledging the passing of Virgil Abloh. He talks about how influential Virgil was but also how people ridiculed him months before his passing. Akademiks talks YK Osiris and mental health. He then gets into talking about Saweetie and Lil Baby and how Quavo and Jayda have been reacting to the the news that Baby and Saweetie might be dating. He then touches on Wack 100 and Blueface dealing with their artist Chris Sean Rock and how that mirrors what happened with Da Baby and Danileigh. Akademiks touches on how some artists are very sensitive to criticism even when there is no intended disresepect.

30 Nov 202154min

After two full months of our launch, Akademiks takes time on this Thanksgiving holiday to thank everyone who made this possible. Thank you to the audience, Spotify, our team behind the scenes and other business people. Akademiks gives the story of first going to Complex and also Cancel Culture. He talks about Dave Chapelle and Netflix being unwilling to part ways with Dave despite the outrage. Akademiks talks why he went to Spotify to do this podcast. We also discuss Will Smith, Kanye West x Kim Kardashian x Pete Davidson. Conversation also get to Saweetie, Lil Baby and Quavo and also Summer Walker and her boo. We talk about Fetty Wap current situation with his label and his legal situation and Akademiks gives a warning to other artists on the come up about why certain other artists disappeared off the scene. Akademiks talks Lebron James and how he handles himself in the media and ends with discussing the highly publicized trials of the killers of Ahmaud Arbery and also Kyle Rittenhouse.

27 Nov 20211h 16min

Fatboy SSE is a online entertainer, known for his comedy, rapping and acting. He Joins todays Off the Record today to talk about his come up among other things. Fatboy Talks about how he blew up on Instagram and detailing when the money caught up to his fame. He also talks moving out the hood and to California. He talks about his decision to do music instead of being a comedian. He talks about J Cole reaching out to do music with him and other artists. Fatboy talks being safe while moving around, how to hustle. Akademiks and Fatboy also reflects on both of them coming up in New jersey.

24 Nov 20212h 6min

Wack 100 RETURNS! Wack clarifies that him and 6ix9ine despite meeting under interesting terms a few months ago are now BUSINESS PARTNERS! Wack also exposes Suge Knight for shady business and also possibly pillow talking behind Snoop Dogg back. Wack hears the story of how Akademiks and Meek Mill called a truce and he gets asked if there is a possibility for Wack 100 and Meek Mill to end their issues as well. Wack 100 speaks on Blueface home robbery and also his assault charge with a LA bouncer. Wack also breaks down what went wrong when 6ix9ine went to get a feature from Lul Tim in Savannah, Georgia.

22 Nov 20213h 12min

Meezy is our guest for today. He's been on previously and most notable recognized as being 21 savage manager but also a very influential figure in the rise of the talk app Clubhouse. We begin by talking about Clubhouse and creators who made the app pop off. We discuss equity and also compare his time with Clubhouse as opposed to Joe Budden. We then get to talk about the very unfortunate of the passing of Young Dolph. We talk about how artists can move around safely and if its smart to return to your hometown neighborhood. We also talk about Kanye and Drake squashing beef and try to unravel the myth of J Prince and the pull he has in the industry.

19 Nov 20212h 20min

Today's episode guest is Bobby Shmurda. Bobby Shmurda is a hip hop artist from New York City who after exploding onto the scene with his hit song 'Hot Boy', him and his GS9 crew were taken down by the cops on a conspiracy charge in December 2014. He sat in jail for 7 years and got freed earlier this year. He has never done a interview since his release until now. He talks with Akademiks about his rise to fame, the moment he got locked up and the aftermath. Bobby explains his current label situation and says that before now there was an attempt to control him on social media and other public places. He breaks down the relationship with Roc Nation and other artists who have shown him love in the past. He also answers the question if he felt he is owed anything by the artists who have been using his name for extra attention recently. Bobby Shmurda details whats next and how he wants to be more vocal and be able to do him without a label or management censoring him. Also, he gives a breakdown of what is to come in terms of music -- EP on the way then album!

15 Nov 20212h 16min

Akademiks is finally back from Miami. He recaps his time in Miami and tells the story of going to the gun range with a bunch of Dior Demons. He also vents on rappers who he flew out to do episodes with cancelling on him. Conversation then goes back to Astroworld in light of the 9th person dying as a result of their injuries at the concert. Akademiks changes his tune and assess how much blame should be given to Travis Scott for in light of his actions promoting chaos at his concerts over the years. Akademiks also talks about Casanova catching another case adding on to his mounting legal issues. Akademiks talks about the feds sitting. Akademiks breaks down the definition of being really independent and if Soulja Boy has a point about Young Dolph not being independent compared to him. Akademiks also puts ILoveMakonnen in his place after ILoveMakonnen got on twitter and claimed he is the reason why Akademiks has a career.

12 Nov 20211h 1min

Akademiks is back in Miami again yall and we got one of our past guests, Annoying TV aka Mario back on as Akademiks' cohost. Also joining us is Fresh from Fresh and Fit podcast. We start out by talking about Akademiks lack of understanding in the jewelry game, the breakdown in the mindset behind buying jewelry, wearing it and also whether its a good investment as an asset or not. We later discuss Travis Scott's Astroworld and the disaster of the festival where 8 people were killed after alleged trampling and overdosing occured. We talk the Kanye West Interview and his comments about Big Sean, Just Blaze and others. Also discuss the Kanye West vs Drake thing. We talk about Drake devious ways in beef and discuss if Kanye West is lying or telling his version of the truth. We Also talk about Lil Durk and why his music is effective and then even discuss if what he's doing now is considered Drill by the sound or just by the content.

8 Nov 20211h 55min