DJ Akademiks says A$AP Rocky did not dodge a thing when the two recently sat down for a conversation, and the rapper opened up about his longtime feud with Canadian rapper Drake.
During the interview, Akademiks asked Rocky directly about the rift with Drake and whether Rihanna played a role. To his surprise, Rocky did not push back.
“I ain’t gonna cap with you,” Akademiks recalled. “I asked him straight up, ‘I think y’all beefing over women.’ Rocky looked at me and said, ‘Yo Ak, I think we beefing over women too.’ I respected that.”
The media personality praised Rocky for being refreshingly open, especially in an industry where artists often try to avoid personal questions.
Akademiks Reveals Inside Details From His A$AP Rocky Interview
Akademiks opens up about his interview with A$AP Rocky and confirms he directly asked Rocky about the rumored beef with Drake.
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“That’s honesty,” Akademiks said. “As a fan, that’s what I’m thinking. I’m watching like, why are these two even beefing?”
Akademiks went on to say that many rap conflicts come from personal issues that never get addressed publicly. “Half of these beefs are over women and nobody wants to admit it,” he added.
The comments arrive as Rocky celebrates the release of his fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb. Fans have speculated that several tracks take a subtle aim at Drake, including lyrics that reference loyalty, betrayal, and his relationship with Rihanna.