Off the Record with DJ Akademiks

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Episode 198: Billion Dollaz Worth of Game (feat. Gillie and Wallo) Jul 11, 2023

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Gillie and Wallo is our guest today. We begin by talking about how they both started the podcast 'Million dollars worth of game'. We then talk about some of their iconic interviews.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro

(07:35) Gillie and Wallo share how they got their start in rap.

(17:02) What do Gillie and Wallo argue about?

(18:50) Wallo shares free game about how to monetize a fanbase correctly.

(25:40) Wallo explains how people needlessly ruin business opportunities.

(32:19) Gillie speaks on his past comments on Wiz Khalifa.

(38:00) Gillie and Wallo explain the impact that they have on the culture.

(42:55) How MDWOG broke the podcasting mold by not focusing on current events.

(47:04) Akademiks confront Gillie and Wallo about their infamous interview with J. Prince.

(52:09) Akademiks shares his respect for how MDWOG was able to captivate a younger audience.

(01:00:50) Gillie and Wallo reflect on their Young Thug interview and how prophetic it was.

(01:08:25) Wallo shares a brief statement about Gunna and speaks about his activism with helping Pooh Shiesty.

(01:21:20) Gillie speaks about the difficulties in getting artists to perform for Gilliefest, a festival he is throwing.

(01:23:54) Gillie and Wallo speak on the crime rate in Philadelphia.

(01:28:28) Wallo explains his success and how his story was so important to his career.

(01:34:43) Akademiks shares his opinion on the podcast industry.

(01:38:40) Akademiks tries to mediate Joe Budden’s and Gillie and Wallo’s relationship.

(01:43:00) Gillie and Wallo speak on the phone with Joe Budden.

01:52:48) Gillie fest is July 29, with appearances from Sexy Redd, G Herbo, Babyface Ray, Asap Rocky, Allen Iverson and much more.

Episode 197: Back in my Bag (feat. NLE Choppa) Jun 09, 2023

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NLE Choppa is back. He's been on a run recently since our last interview with several viral and high charting songs. He's here still promoting his last project but in a better space mentally and with his career. We talk about all things NLE.

Episode 196: Gunna's Back!!!! Jun 05, 2023

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DJ Akademiks is back to talk current events with Lil Boom. He talks about his recent live show and also talks about other hip hop topics like Gunna coming back, Lil Durk dropping, beef with Ralo and boosie and eventually the Travis Rudolph situation.

Episode 195: The Toxic Twins (Feat. Celina Powell x Leslie) May 31, 2023

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Our guests today are the infamous Celina Powell and Leslie.

Episode 194: Its Time You Know the Truth... (Feat. Boston Richey) May 29, 2023

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Boston Richey is our guest today and he's here to finally clear the air about everything surrounding him. A few months ago, an interrogation footage was leaked that showed a very young Boston Richey being questioned by the police. After that leaked, there were allegations that he cooperated with the police in their investigation of his cousins murder, an allegation to which he's vehemently denied. Yet, nonetheless we've seen people be split in their opinion on if he stood solid or not. He's here to give the story from the horses mouth and double down on saying he always remained solid.

Time Stamps:

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(01:30) How has life been for Boston Richey since his last interview with Akademiks?

(04:32) Why does Boston Richey think people are fans of him?

(07:03) What does Richey do to improve his rapping skills?

(15:23) Boston Richey recaps where the snitching allegations came from.

(28:47) Boston Richey explains what occurred in the situations that made 1090 Jake call Richey a snitch.

(36:47) Akademiks shares his thoughts on the interrogation footage.

(45:55) Boston Richey shares if anyone went to jail for what he told the cops.

(53:47) Akademiks recaps the timeline of Richey’s situation.

(57:39) Boston Richey speaks on his issues with 1090 Jake.

(01:18:20) Did Future kick Boston Richey off of his tour?

(01:26:11) How have the allegations affected Boston Richey’s mental health?

(01:30:08) Richey and Ak speak on fake relationships in the music industry.

(01:45:58) How does Boston Richey create his music?

(01:48:57) Rickey feels that he is back to square one in his career.

(01:58:21) Boston Richey has a new tape coming out next month called “Welcome to Bubble Land”.

(01:59:50) Boston Richey speaks on how fans relate to his music.

(02:07:14) Richey will be going on tour around late July.

Episode 193: Everything for Von & D Thang (feat. Lil Durk) [Part 2] May 23, 2023

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This is part 2 of Lil Durk stopping by on Off The Record w/ DJ Akademiks. He talks Therapy, his album, some features and continues to address all that is asked of him by Akademiks.

In this exclusive interview that has been promised and hyped for over a year, Lil Durk completely reveals all, holding nothing back and addressing anything was asked of him. He speaks on his first introduction into the industry, coming in from Chicago, people left behind and people lost. He even addresses his current issues thats been floating on social media with other rappers and addresses the theme behind the album, 'Almost Healed'. You wont find another interview with Lil Durk so raw and uncut where he gives a authentic look from his perspective on all issues from the streets to the industry to his future ambitions. Enjoy... There is a part 1 to this as well.

Episode 192: Everything for Von & D Thang (feat. Lil Durk) [Part 1] May 23, 2023

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Lil Durk stops by Off The Record w/ DJ Akademiks on the week his album, 'Almost Healed' is scheduled to drop. In this exclusive interview that has been promised and hyped for over a year, Lil Durk completely reveals all, holding nothing back and addressing anything was asked of him. He speaks on his first introduction into the industry, coming in from Chicago, people left behind and people lost. He even addresses his current issues thats been floating on social media with other rappers and addresses the theme behind the album, 'Almost Healed'. You wont find another interview with Lil Durk so raw and uncut where he gives a authentic look from his perspective on all issues from the streets to the industry to his future ambitions. Enjoy... There is a part 2 to this as well.

Episode 191: Keep it Simple (feat. Skillibeng) May 13, 2023

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Skillibeng is our guest today.

Episode 190: Dear Hater, I Won - Sincerely Yours (feat. Troy Ave) [Part 2] May 09, 2023

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Troy Ave is our guest today, fresh off his revenge tour that set aims at Taxstone, Maino, Hassan Campbell, Joe Budden and all those he terms as his 'haters'. This time around, is more of a victory lap for Troy Ave who just seen Taxstone get convicted of Manslaughter after he testified in court. He's here now to tell his truth.

Episode 189: Dear Hater, I Won - Sincerely Yours (feat. Troy Ave) [Part 1] May 09, 2023

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