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Everyday Struggle

Season 5

August 12, 2020

NLE Choppa Talks 'Top Shotta' Debut Album, 2020 XXL Freshman Class Hits & Misses | Everyday Struggle

On Wednesday’s (August 12) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska, Wayno and DJ Akademiks start off the show sharing their thoughts on Joe Biden picking Kamala Harris as his Vice President for his campaign. Next, the crew dissects the 2020 XXL Freshman Class list, which includes this year NLE Choppa, Lil Keed, Chika, Mulatto, 24KGoldn, Lil Tjay, Fivio Foreign, Baby Keem, Jack Harlow, Polo G, Rod Wave and Calboy. Soon after, DJ Akademiks gives his reasoning for investigating industry plants and gatekeepers. Later, the EDS crew is joined by Memphis rapper NLE Choppa, where he speaks on the release of his debut album ‘Top Shotta,’ making this year’s XXL Freshman list, his influence and more.

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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.