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Everyday Struggle

Season 5

October 27, 2020

Russ Demands Respect, Drake Having a "Subpar" Year? Ty Dolla Sign Underrated? | Everyday Struggle

On Tuesday’s (Oct. 27) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno start off the show speaking on Russ’ recent claims online, where he stated that he’s the only rapper that can compete with Drake, and demanded respect for his craft and skills. The EDS crew also references A Boogie wit da Hoodie’s career in their conversation and discuss whether or not he’s underrated. Next, DJ Akademks and Wayno debate Charlamagne’s recent comments that Drake has “dropped a lot of sunpar music this year.” Soon after, the trio dissect Ty Dolla $ign’s new album ‘Featuring Ty Dolla $ign‘ in their ‘Review’ segment. Lastly, Akademiks goes through some recent Billboard stats, highlighting Pop Smoke, 21 Savage x Metro Boomin and Juice WRLD in the top 5 of the albums chart and 24kGoldn’s “Mood” w/ Iann Dior’s No. 1 on the Hot 100. 

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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.