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Everyday Struggle

Season 5

October 05, 2020

21 Savage & Metro's 'Savage Mode 2' Album, Megan Thee Stallion's 'SNL' Statement | Everyday Struggle

On Monday’s (Oct. 5) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska and DJ Akademiks are joined again by Love Renaissance (LVRN) co-founder Justice Baiden. The trio starts off the show sharing their thoughts on President Donald Trump contracting COVID-19 and then react to Megan Thee Stallion’s Saturday Night Live performance, where she called out Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and shared a powerful message about “Protecting Black Women.” Afterwards, the team dissects 21 Savage x Metro Boomin’s latest project ‘Savage Mode II’ in their ‘Review’ segment. Later, they share their views on Machine Gun Kelly calling out artists who use sadness as a marketing tool for sales. Then, DJ Akademiks highlights the latest Billboard 200 chart which see this week Tory Lanez’s ‘Daystar’ album debuting at No. 10, Machine Gun Kelly earning his first No. 1 album with ‘Tickets to My Downfall.’ Lastly, the EDS squad congratulates Nicki Minaj on giving birth to her first child and Waka Flocka for receiving his honorary Doctorate Degree in Philanthropy and Humanitarianism.

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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.