DJ Akademiks has been involved in a series of public disputes within the hip-hop community, including confrontations with Meek Mill following the acquittal of Lil Durk, and a notable exchange over allegations involving Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Meek Mill. He has also made bold claims about Drake’s relationship with UMG and offered commentary on Kendrick Lamar’s involvement in a new album, while advising NBA YoungBoy to remain in South Korea. Meanwhile, a juror in the Lil Durk trial gave an interview about the deliberations that led to the acquittal.