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March 21, 2019

Thotiana' Part 2, How Artists From Remote Cities Blow Up, Sophomore Slump Real? | Everyday Struggle

 On Thursday’s (March 21) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska, Wayno and DJ Akademiks open up the show discussing their thoughts on the potential sequel of Blueface’s ‘Thotiana’ record. The crew then provides details on J. Cole’s 2019  Dreamville Festival, which will feature performances by 21 Savage, Big Sean, SZA, Nelly and more. Later in the episode, the trio discusses Travis Scott’s recent record breaking performance at the LA Forum, where he grossed $1.7 million for one show. To conclude today’s episode, the squad defines the meaning of a  ’sophomore slump,’ speak on the possibility of artists making it from non-major cities in rap and touch base on Lil Wayne and Gucci Mane’s innovative ways.

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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.