This previous yr has not been type to DJ Akademiks and as a consequence of his personal actions, his status on the web simply obtained a lot worse. First, he hitched his wagon to Drake druing his beef with Kendrick Lamar. Then he was accused of rape, sexual assault, and defamation by a girl he allegedly used so far. Now, he’s being accussed of grooming a teenage boy as a consequence of feedback he made whereas on a stay stream.
Late final week, whereas on a stay stream with a NourGxd, a 15-year-old who moderates PlaqueBoyMax’s Discord, he requested the younger teenager a number of sexually express questions, though he was clearly uncomfortable.
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These clips went viral throughout social media and led to many notable web personalities commenting and criticizing Akademiks.
Over the weekend, the noise obtained so loud for the 35-year-old streamer that he had no alternative however to deal with and apologize for his inappropriate conduct and feedback.
Throughout a stay stream, he mentioned, “I’ve performed a number of bulls**t up on this sport. Belief me. I’ve obtained mine off. This subject apart – which, once more. I’m incorrect. I will likely be higher. It is a teachable second. For me, clearly, I obtained to look at my speech. That’s clear…”
He continued, “ Undoubtedly a regrettable second, and we’re going to make use of it as a teachable second. As a result of I don’t suppose I’ve got here this far, constructed this platform, to be that irresponsible, proper?”
Meek Mill is among the many individuals who additionally criticized Akademiks, writing on X, “In case your a mum or dad go get ya children telephone and block this man he’s grooming kids with a really giant platform that “children” like… additionally makes an attempt to spoil black households and black success every day ‘VILLAN IN THE VILLAGE’.”
This newest incident simply makes Akademiks a extra controversial determine than he already is and can solely make individuals query why anybody is listening to something he has to say about music or some other subject.