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Everyday Struggle

Season 5

November 05, 2020

Lloyd Banks Questions GOAT Criteria, Lil Durk Mainstream Now? Election Update | Everyday Struggle

On Thursday’s (Nov. 5) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno start off the show reacting to the latest presidential election updates. Next, the EDS crew shares their thoughts on Lloyd Banks questioning the G.O.A.T. criteria.  They then speak on the potential struggles Banks faced with getting out of 50 Cent’s shadow throughout his career. Soon after, they determine the fate of a few new singles, such as ‘Double G’ by French Montana and Pop Smoke, ‘Stay Down’ by Lil Durk featuring 6lack and  Young Thug, and ‘I Met Tay Keith First’ by Blac Youngsta featuring Lil Baby and Moneybagg Yo. They also answer a fan question asking if Lil Durk is ready to go mainstream. Lastly, DJ Akademiks explains Spotify's new tool, which offers labels and artists a boost in their algorithm for reduced royalty payouts.

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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.