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Part 9: Akademiks on Jim Jones Pressing Him at NBA YoungBoy Show Over Tekashi 6ix9ine
Part 1: DJ Akademiks on Cardi B Leaked Phone Call Threatening Ice Spice
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DJ Akademiks shed light on the tense interaction between himself and Jim Jones at a recent NBA YoungBoy show. Akademiks explained that Jim Jones entered the event with an aggressive "youngin" energy. This perceived displacement contributed to his confrontational demeanor, especially towards Akademiks. DJ Vlad recounted his own uneasy experience with Jones backstage years ago, detailing a cold handshake that left him uncomfortable. Despite mutual respect for Jim’s rise from entourage member to hip-hop star, both Vlad and Akademiks noted that Jim’s challenging personality and moodiness often create roadblocks in his career. Akademiks advised that such intense energy should be reserved for true adversaries, highlighting how managing public perception and internet interactions is key to modern rap success.
