DJ Akademiks Questions Why Young Thug Would Pen Lyrics Targeting YFN Lucci

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He caught up with DJ Vlad and they discussed prosecutors claiming Thugger's lyrics were admissions in his beef with YFN Lucci.

Once again, Young Thug was recently denied bond and will remain incarcerated. The Georgia rapper went from being one of the top-selling Rap artists in the world to having his empire called into question by authorities who alleged that YSL is a street gang, not a record label. Thugger and Gunna have been named in a RICO indictment that could send them to prison for many years, but they, along with their legal team and supporters, continue to insist that they are innocent and did not participate in any illegal activities. 

Media personalities have been watching this case closely as the world awaits the fate of the two superstar rappers, including DJ Vlad and DJ Akademiks who discussed the allegations on VladTV.

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Recently, reports surfaced stating that YFN Lucci was mentioned in the indictment. Lucci and Thug have been at odds over the years, and it was alleged by authorities that an attempt on his life was made behind bars at the behest of Thug. It was also reported that someone shot at Lucci's mother, and officials have tried to blame that incident on Young Thug, as well.

During a hearing in June, a prosecutor said:

"[Thug] got into a beef, if you will, with another rapper by the name of Rayshawn Bennett, also known as YFN Lucci. At some point, Lucci's mother was shot at and the song comes out, 'Bad Boy,' that says, uh, let's see...'You better watch the way you breathe around me 'fore that breath be your last boy, Smith & Wesson .45 put a hole in his heart, better not play with me, killers stay with me, I shot at his mommy now he no longer mention me.'"

"Why would you get on Instagram on your Story and tag [Lucci] and say, 'I would have been killed you,'" questioned Akademiks. "It's one of those things where I'm like, yo, I'm one hundred percent also in the same school of thought of I hope they don't weaponize lyrics, but then, the YSL situation is not one of those things where they say they're weaponizing lyrics. They're supported by a lot of sh*t that we don't know."

Vlad interjected to add that text messages are also a part of the investigation, to which Akademiks agreed. The latter also added that he believes that Rap is "going through a cleansing right now" with district attorneys "following each other" in how they target Rap stars. 

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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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