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S20 Ep29: Joe Budden vs. Akademiks: How Ego Destroyed a Hit Show

19 Nov 2025

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Everyday Struggle was supposed to be the future of hip-hop media, Joe Budden, DJ Akademiks, and Complex created a show that shook the entire industry. But behind the scenes, everything was falling apart. Joe Budden felt underpaid and exploited… ⚠️ Akademiks felt dismissed and disrespected… ⚠️ Complex didn’t understand the talent they had… Ego clashes, contract drama, burnout, creative differences the show became a ticking time bomb. Joe wanted real conversations Ak wanted to entertain the new generation Complex wanted corporate-friendly content. None of it matched. The result? One of hip-hop’s most promising shows collapsed right when it reached its peak. This episode uncovers why Everyday Struggle really failed and why it could never be rebuilt. 📌 Love the episode? Show some love, follow, comment, and share! Let’s crush that 1,000 ⭐️ goal on Spotify together! 📧 Contact: [email protected]

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