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October 31, 2018

Is Tyga the Comeback King? Meme Rappers, How Features Help and Hurt Artists | Everyday Struggle

On Thursday’s (Nov. 1) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska, Wayno and DJ Akademiks discuss Tyga’s incredible 2018 comeback run that has propelled him to do the forefront of rap again. The crew also looks back at other rappers in hip-hop history that have had the same comeback story as T-Raww. Later in the episode, the EDS crew answers fans questions ranging from business insider topics to rappers on social media. Wayno and Akademiks weigh in on the repercussions of being a ‘meme’ rapper, and how guest features could help, or hurt the career of a brand new artist in the game. The EDS squad closes out today’s show answering another fan question regarding whether or not new rappers should learn the history of rap.

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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.