Joe Budden Defends Akademiks After Woman Claims He's Broke

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A video surfaced that was reportedly from a woman who allegedly filmed Akademiks as his card was declined, but she became a target.

A woman tried to make claims that DJ Akademiks was broke but instead, she became a target. There are plenty of stories about celebrity figures that float through the internet thanks to social media. Most people share selfies or tales of running into a famous person during their everyday activities, but occasionally, there are those who try to put someone on blast by posting something that could be embarrassing.

Such was the case for Akademiks after a video surfaced from a woman who alleged that she was with him when his card was declined.


In a brief clip she uploaded to social media, the unidentified woman complained of men being broke and said she would "never, ever" again deal with a man like that. The video showed two men at a counter and one was alleged to be Akademiks, although you can't see his face.

The Neighborhood Talk shared the video and quickly, several people condemned the woman for the post. Although Akademiks has been a controversial figure due to many comments he's made in the past, one thing that celebrities agreed upon in the comment section to the video was that he definitely wasn't hurting for cash.

Even Joe Budden chimed in to say, "Lmao … last thing that man is is broke… but it’s still funny." Check out the video below.



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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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