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April 01, 2019

Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy, Lil Nas X Chart Drama, Taylor Bennett on Chicago Hip-Hop | Everyday Struggle

On Monday’s (April 1) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska, DJ Akademiks and Wayno react to the tragic death of rapper and social activist, Nipsey Hussle who passed away on Sunday, March 31, at the age of 33. The EDS crew share with each other their personal experiences and interactions with the late rapper, and commend Nipsey for his community work and entrepreneurship. The crew then discusses the controversy around Lil Nas X’s trap-country song ‘Old Town Road’ which was  emoved from Billboard’s country chart shortly after landing at No. 19. Halfway into the episode, the trio talks about Melii’s decision to sign with Tory Lanez over Meek Mill, and her comments following the drama online. Then, towards the end of the episode, the Everyday Struggle squad is joined by Taylor Bennett to talk the current rap scene in Chicago hip-hop, and how the city’s culture impacted his career. 

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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.