Popular streamer DJ Akademiks has said that he told Drake not to diss Kendrick Lamar on his upcoming album, “ICEMAN.” He recently revealed that he pleaded with the Canadian rapper to avoid mentioning Kendrick’s name at all on the project.
Speaking during his latest stream, he disclosed how he told Drake that it would be in his best interest to stay away from lyrics that will trigger memories of the rap battle he lost to Lamar.
According to him, Drake has to move past the L he took from Kendrick and avoid putting out more diss songs that will make him appear like a sore loser.
He stated that sneak dissing will not help Drake’s career at this point; therefore, it’s best for him to move on completely.
“When I mean leave him alone, we’ve got to leave the moment.
There’s no more direct engaging. There ain’t no more with diss songs. It’s over.
He’s still gotta sneak diss him. It’s gotta be the Jay-Z approach.
After this battle, it should be Drake’s last. Like, why engage with rappers?
In any of these situations, you have nothing to gain. Would you go on a business deal you got nothing to gain?” he said.
Urging Drake to stay focused on building his business empire, DJ Akademiks reminded the “Worst Behavior” crooner that he is already solidified in rap history.
He concluded by saying everyone is starting to forget the battle even happened in 2024, so it’s best to keep it that way.
“When you look at Drake’s career as a whole, why would he engage?
It’s over. He’s already solidified,” he added.
