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Getting to know Big Grizz

Arthur Marks 3rd Is 25 years old from West Philadelphia.

What do you do for a living?

For work , me and my big bro “friend” build customize furniture. We build everything from bedframes to baby-cribs to club sectionals. On my free time or after work I’m either writing or in the studio.

Who are some of your biggest influencers in your industry?

Some of my biggest influences in the industry are Nicki Minaj , Meek Millz , Joyner Lucas , Kanye West , Busta Rhymes , Rakim… just to name a few.

What’s your Biggest accomplishment thus far in your career ?

My biggest accomplishment in my career so far was actually going to the studio and laying down my first track. That gave me the drive , motivation and push I needed to take my talent seriously. I always knew that I am musically inclined but when it came to my vocals I always doubted myself. When I put my first track out “bootyclap” it got so much great feedback I haven’t stopped making music since. Me going to the studio that day and recording has been the best accomplishment not only in my career but in my life!

What legacy do you plan on leave behind?

The legacy I would want to leave behind is for others to know to always stay true to yourself , to never give up on yourself and to always PUT YOURSELF FIRST. In my raps I talk about my life , my sexuality , prison , growing up in church the whole nine. Nicki Minaj once said “ Life is a movie they’ll never be a squeal “ and I got that tattooed on my body because it’s a daily reminder to never give up & that tomorrow isn’t promised to do whatever makes you happy NOW , don’t wait!

Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

In 5 years , just being honest , I don’t know where I see myself. I use to have a answer to that question but now life has shown me that God is in control not me! So yes I feel as though I am destined for greatness with my musical artistry however in 5 years I could be the “best new artist “ or I could be just a one hit wonder. The world may never know ! What I do know is that , the world will know my name and my music will change the world.

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DJ Akademiks questions if Lil Durk will get bond as the racketeering case goes on

Lil Durk’s legal battle is about to take another big step, and DJ Akademiks is already sharing his expectations for what could go down when the rapper returns to court in November.

Durk is in custody, awaiting his next VICAR case in which authorities say he was running a criminal enterprise. His next trial was set for October 5, but recent developments have called into question when those proceedings will occur.

Durk’s murder for hire trial recently resulted in a not guilty verdict in November. Regardless of that outcome, he remains in custody because the separate racketeering related charges remain unresolved. Durk’s attorneys have asked for the new hearing and have been ordered to appear by U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services, which also must submit a fresh bail report.

Against that backdrop, legal commentator Bradford Cohen had previously suggested Durk could eventually get bond. That view ties in with Durk’s not-guilty verdict in the earlier case, and the argument that the outcome could make it harder to sustain the remaining allegations.

DJ Akademiks sees things a bit differently. In a recent livestream, Akademiks predicted that Durk would not get a bond at the Nov. hearing. He believes the charges will stick and cites the seriousness of the allegations in the VICAR case as his reasoning. He also doesn’t appear to expect the rapper to be released from jail anytime soon as the case moves forward.

Akademiks’ prediction concerns the bond hearing, not Durk’s chances at trial. Durk’s legal situation remains unresolved for now. His recent acquittal has altered the circumstances of his arrest, but the separate racketeering case still looms over the rapper as both sides prepare for the next phase.

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DJ Akademiks Resurrects 2015 Drake vs. Meek Mill Beef With Alleged Nicki Minaj Backstory

DJ Akademiks is digging up hip-hop history buried for 10 years as he offers his supposed explanation for how the Drake/Meek Mill feud came to a head in 2015. The back-and-forth between Akademiks and Meek Mill has resurfaced the conversation. Akademiks returned to the long-running Drake-Meek beef on his stream last night, saying a comment by Nicki Minaj had something to do with what happened between the two rappers.

According to Akademiks, Meek and Minaj were shopping at a designer fashion store when they got to the register. He says that when Meek told her he didn’t have the cash to pay for Minaj, she allegedly told him he would never be Drake. Akademiks also claims Minaj left the store on her own, and then Meek went on X, and what happened next started the infamous feud with Drake.

The account remains an allegation, not a confirmed explanation. The information provided has not been independently verified, and ultimately only those involved, including Minaj and Meek Mill, could confirm the story’s authenticity.

The beef between Drake and Meek Mill started in 2015 and has become a staple in hip-hop conversation. Meek struggled after the fallout, while the beef became a defining moment in Drake’s career. However, the two eventually made up and collaborated on “Going Bad,” signaling a return to a more cooperative relationship despite the rivalry’s tension.

Now that Akademiks and Meek are throwing shots again, the events of 2015 are back in the conversation. By reflecting on the feud, Akademiks has added another possible piece of context to a story that has been a hot topic in hip-hop for years.

Whether his version of events is what actually happened, however, remains unresolved. Currently, the designer-store story isn’t factual, but it is Akademiks’ version of the events surrounding the beef.

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