DJ Akademiks Goes Through Kendrick Lamar's Old Freestyles And Jokingly Calls Him A "Tryhard"

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Akademiks eventually gave Kendrick his props.

DJ Akademiks has been firmly on Drake's side throughout his feud with Kendrick Lamar. Overall, Akademiks has admitted to the fact that as it stands right now, Kendrick is in the lead. However, at every single turn, Akademiks has defended Drizzy with his whole heart. Ak has always been upfront about his love for Drake. Not to mention, he has noted in the past that the Canadian megastar messages him frequently and will even give him some inside information on occasion.

During Ak's recent live streams, he has continued to speak on the situation involving Drake and Kendrick. Although in his most recent broadcast, he decided to comb through Kendrick's old freestyles. In the clip below, you can see Akademiks take his audience through some of Kendrick's most iconic moments, whether they be on Funk Flex or Big Boy. During these freestyles, Akademiks could be seen mocking Kendrick and calling him a "tryhard."

DJ Akademiks Is Not A Fan Of Kendrick... At All

Eventually, Akademiks made it known that he was simply being a troll. In fact, he acknowledged that Lamar raps on a whole different level and that his ability to rap on the fly is truly special. Many artists bring pre-written verses to radio stations so that the "freestyles" don't sound bad. However, this is antithetical to the spirit of freestyling. For Ak, what Kendrick is able to do is a clear indication of his talent. That said, Ak has always made it clear that he is a troll, so no one should be surprised by the first half of this clip.

Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that DJ Akademiks has been doing too much for Drake as of late? Do you think that Kendrick won the battle and if so, is there anything Drake can do to catch up? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.