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October 09, 2018

Vic Mensa Defends XXXTentacion Diss, New Dipset, 2018 the Best Year in Rap? | Everyday Struggle

On Tuesday’s (Oct. 9) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska, Wayno and DJ Akademiks weigh in on Vic Mensa’s response to his XXXTentacion diss during his BET cypher appearance. The crew debates whether or not Vic was “clout chasing” or using his platform for a good cause. The EDS squad then shares its thoughts and expectations on Dipset’s upcoming album and documentary. In celebration of the 5-year anniversary of Pusha T’s ‘My Name is My Name,’ Wayno and Ak reflect on Push’s debut album and the impact it had on the culture in 2013. To close out the show, the crew answers a slew of fan questions and discusses whether or not 2018 is the best year in hip-hop. 

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Everyday Struggle
Everyday Struggle is a daily hip-hop debate show where internet sensation DJ Akademiks and hip-hop veteran Wayno square off on the biggest topics in music and pop culture, moderated by journalist Nadeska Alexis. The hosts bring their fans an in-depth look into the biggest stories in the hip-hop community with commentary, exclusive content, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest shows in rap. Popular segments throughout the show include The Review, AK by the Numbers, Heat Check, Struggle Mail and more. Conversations and opinions are of the hosts and are not representative of Complex or their guests. Notable celebrities on the show have included 21 Savage, Vince Staples, 2 Chainz, Jeezy, SZA, Erykah Badu, Tory Lanez, and spawned viral moments with rappers like Lil Yachty, Soulja Boy and the Migos. The show launched in April 2017 and airs Monday through Thursday on Complex.