DJ Akademiks Denies Taking Payola From Drake During Kendrick Battle

DJ Akademiks is setting the record straight, folks. In a recent live stream, he busted the rumors that he was taking payola from the one and only Drake in exchange for some favorable media coverage. The rap media personality spilled the tea about a conversation he had with pgLang co-founder Dave Free during a Grand National Tour stop, where the integrity of his coverage during the Drake vs Kendrick Lamar feud was put under the microscope.

According to Akademiks, Free dropped a bomb by questioning whether Drake was slipping him some cash for those glowing reviews. Ouch! The accusation hit Ak right in the feels, as he expressed his disgust at being seen as a sellout commodity. He stood his ground, reminding Free that he’s been in the game for over a decade, long before the rap beef blew up. The nerve!

But wait, there’s more. Ak defended his honor, stating loud and clear that while his favorable coverage might have given certain artists a leg up, he’s not for sale. He passionately declared, “You can’t buy my opinion.” Preach, brother. Akademiks even owned up to being a bit biased in the past, especially since Drake holds a special place in his musical heart. Plus, Kendrick Lamar’s crew ghosted him during the feud, so what’s a guy to do?

You’ve got to admire Akademiks’ resilience. Despite the drama, he stands firm on his principles. No pay-for-play shenanigans on his watch. And hey, he’s not afraid to call out the big shots in the industry for a little truth-telling. Hats off to that kind of integrity, right?

For the full scoop on Akademiks’ epic clapback and more juicy details, check out the live stream [here](https://kick.com/akademiks/videos/97a472e0-0c53-4b9e-b033-197e377977e8). Keep it real, keep it raw, and keep rocking with Exposed Vocals for all the latest in music showdowns and behind-the-scenes drama.