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Everyday Struggle

Season 6

November 16, 2020

Roddy Ricch Double Platinum with No Deluxe, Hip-Hop is a Dangerous Profession? | Everyday Struggle

On Thursday’s (Nov. 12) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno start off the show reacting to Roddy Ricch’s debut album ‘Excuse Me For Being Antisocial’ going double platinum, alongside Lil Baby. Next, the crew give their predictions on Future and Lil Uzi Vert’s upcoming collab project. Soon after, the trio answers a few fan questions in their ‘Struggle Mail’ segment. They answer one video question asking if an artists’ success is based on their business acumen or artistry. Next, they answer a question asking if Drake is going commercial with ‘Certified Lover Boy’ like he did with ‘Views.’ Later, they respond to The Ichiban Don’s (Willie B) recent tweet, where he asked his followers “Can a ‘trap’ artist be considered a ‘True Lyricist?’” Lastly, the EDS crew sends their condolences to the friends and family of Texas rapper Mo3, who was shot and killed yesterday afternoon in Dallas at the age of 28.

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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.