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Everyday Struggle

June 21, 2018

Favorite Rap Album of 2018 So Far, Jay Rock's 'Redemption,' Does J. Cole Have A Classic? | Everyday Struggle

On today's #EverydayStruggle, DJ Akademiks, Wayno, and Nadeska run through the day's hip-hop news, including Rich the Kid's new "Plug Walk" remix f/ 2 Chainz, YG, and Gucci Mane, a new YBNCordae freestyle, and more. The show kicks off with Ak giving an update on the XXXTentacion case and news that police have arrested someone in connection to the murder. Later, the crew moved on to J. Cole's 'Born Sinner' album and with this week being the 5-year anniversary, decided to debate its place in Cole's catalog and if he has any classic albums overall. To wrap, the crew answered some fan questions on best rap albums of the year so far, Jay Z subs, favorite Prodigy songs, and more. 

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Everyday Struggle
Everyday Struggle is a daily hip-hop debate show where internet sensation DJ Akademiks and hip-hop veteran Wayno square off on the biggest topics in music and pop culture, moderated by journalist Nadeska Alexis. The hosts bring their fans an in-depth look into the biggest stories in the hip-hop community with commentary, exclusive content, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest shows in rap. Popular segments throughout the show include The Review, AK by the Numbers, Heat Check, Struggle Mail and more. Conversations and opinions are of the hosts and are not representative of Complex or their guests. Notable celebrities on the show have included 21 Savage, Vince Staples, 2 Chainz, Jeezy, SZA, Erykah Badu, Tory Lanez, and spawned viral moments with rappers like Lil Yachty, Soulja Boy and the Migos. The show launched in April 2017 and airs Monday through Thursday on Complex.