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February 05, 2020

Jay Z Explains Himself, Nicki's Rosa Parks Lyric, Billie Eilish on Rapper Lies | Everyday Struggle

On Wednesday's (Feb. 5) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska, Wayno and DJ Akademiks start off the show discussing Jay-Z’s explanation on why he sat during the Super Bowl National Anthem. Next, the EDS trio shares their thoughts on Nicki Minaj’s Rosa Parks lyric that received major backlash online and discuss Nicki’s response to the controversy. Later in the show, the crew reacts to Billie Eilish’s Vogue interview, where she accused today’s rappers of lying about guns and women  in their music. The crew closes out the show with a couple of ‘Quick Hits’ regarding Pastor Troy doubling down on his homophobic comments and an unknown rapper slipping a USB into DaBaby’s pocket during a performance in Miami. 

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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.