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Everyday Struggle

Season 5

September 30, 2020

Can Rappers Survive Being Blackballed? Travis Scott & Thug Reunite on 'Franchise'| Everyday Struggle

On Tuesday’s (Sept. 29) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska and DJ Akademiks are joined again by Love Renaissance (LVRN) co-founder Justice Baiden. The trio start off the show defining the meaning being blackballed, and speak on the repercussions this has on artists. Next, the crew shares their thoughts on whether or not DSPs (Digital Service Provider), such as Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc. should extract certain artists from their platforms for being morally wrong. After, the trio speaks on  Bow Wow’s impact and legacy in response to Jermaine Durpi's recent tweets. Lastly, the squad reviews Travis Scott’s newest song ‘Franchise’ ft. Young Thug and M.I.A. 

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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.