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Part 13: Akademiks on "Iceman" Possibly Being Drake's Last Album on Universal
Part 1: DJ Akademiks on Cardi B Leaked Phone Call Threatening Ice Spice
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DJ Akademiks weighed in on the backlash Drake is facing after suing Universal Music Group. While some argue fans don’t care about industry lawsuits—citing Drake’s continued music success—Akademiks disagrees, calling it a “huge PR hit” that has affected Drake’s image. He contrasted Drake’s approach with Taylor Swift’s high-profile fight for artist rights, which gained public support because she clearly communicated her fight against unfair streaming payouts. Swift’s efforts led to increased payouts from platforms like Spotify, benefiting many artists. Akademiks suggests Drake’s lawsuit lacked this transparency, causing fans to lose interest and view the situation negatively. He believes the poor PR strategy and absence of a clear message about the lawsuit’s purpose have cost Drake some goodwill among listeners, despite his ongoing musical output.
