Everyday Struggle: Weekly Edition

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Hosts DJ Akademiks, Wayno, and Nadeska Alexis bring fans an in-depth look into the biggest stories in hip-hop with commentary, exclusive content, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest shows in rap.

  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Episode 24: A Very Honest Conversation with Tory Lanez
    On this week of Everyday Struggle Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno share their thoughts on the 2019 Grammy nominations, Vic Mensa's apology to XXXTentacion's mom, and have a raw conversation with special guest, Tory Lanez. 

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    14 December 2018, 8:07 am
  • 50 minutes 9 seconds
    Episode 23: Who Won the Lucas Vs. Lanez Freestyle?
    This week the crew get into Joyner Lucas vs. Tory Lanez, review 6ix9ine's 'Dummy Boy' and J.I.D.'s 'DiCaprio 2'

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    30 November 2018, 3:49 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Episode 22: Why 6ix9ine's Life is Like a Movie
    On this week of Everyday Struggle, Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno get into 6ix9ine's arrest and the Breakfast Club interview, where he accused his whole team of stealing money from him. Then they get into Tory Lanez and Joyner Lucas' rap battle. 

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    23 November 2018, 9:42 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Episode 21: Is Hip Hop Gentrified?
    On this week Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno talk about Metro Boomin's album, "Not All Heroes Wear Capes" and debate whether a rapper's state determines the buzz you get.  

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    16 November 2018, 8:40 am
  • 43 minutes 3 seconds
    Episode 20: Are Rappers Rushing Their Releases?
    Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno review Lil Yachty, Future and Juice Wrld's new project, talk XXXTentacion's confession to domestic abuse, and debate whether Tee Grizzley and Smokepurpp have lost momentum. 

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    26 October 2018, 7:09 am
  • 50 minutes 4 seconds
    Episode 19: Drake vs. Pusha vs. Ye
    On this week of Every Day Struggle, Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno get into Quavo's solo debut, more Drake vs. Pusha T beef, and Kanye's meeting with Donald Trump.

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    19 October 2018, 7:26 am
  • 51 minutes 21 seconds
    Episode 18: Is 6ix9ine Paying Homage to Hip Hop or Trolling?
    On this week of Everyday Struggle, Nadeska, Wayno and DJ Akademiks speculate on Lil Baby and Gunna's new project 'Drip Harder,' 6ix9ine and NYC rap, BET Awards drama, and what it means when Drake says he doesn't want to overstay his welcome? Bonus segment: Does Travis Scott's 'Astroworld' deserve a Grammy?

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    12 October 2018, 7:17 am
  • 42 minutes 39 seconds
    Episode 17: Should Ye Just Stick to Music?
    Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno get into Lil Wayne's 'The Carter V,' Logic's ‘Young Sinatra 4,’ and discuss Kanye West's latest MAGA appearance with T.I. Bonus segment: Why can't UK rappers find commercial success in the US?

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    5 October 2018, 7:24 am
  • 40 minutes 28 seconds
    Episode 16: Is Hip Hop Ready for an Openly Gay Rapper?
    On this week of Every Day Struggle, Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno review Young Thug's EP 'On the Run;' talk the latest in the Nicki Minaj-Cardi B beef; rank 'Nothing was the Same' in the Drake discography, and answer a fan's question: is hip-hop ready to champion an openly gay rapper? Bonus segment: Will A$AP Rocky ever return to his prime after dropping 'Testing'?

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    28 September 2018, 7:13 am
  • 40 minutes 9 seconds
    Episode 15: Did Eminem Give MGK Too Much Attention?
    On this week Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno get into Eminem's diss track, 'Killshot,' talk with Curren$y about Ye's anticipated album 'Yandhi' and talk Atlanta rap and Young Thug with 6lack. 

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    21 September 2018, 4:18 pm
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Episode 14: Did Cardi Go Too Far with Nicki?
    On this week hosts Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno get into the latest with Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, Eminem's surprise album and Drake and Meek Mill's reunion. Bonus segment: Wiz Khalifa defends his right to give his son a normal childhood.

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    14 September 2018, 5:44 pm
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