Vic Mensa Talks New Jay Z Album and Calls Out DJ Akademiks | Everyday Struggle

Vic Mensa goes at DJ Akademiks on today's episode of 'Everyday Struggle.'

June 19, 2017

On today's Everyday Struggle episode from Los Angeles, Vic Mensa joins Joe Budden, DJ Akademiks, and Nadeska to run through the hottest topics in rap, including Jay Z's new album, XXXtentacion, 2Pac biopic reactions, and more. During the episode, things get heated between Vic and Akademiks over Akademiks' coverage of Chicago's music scene. Neither side backs down throughout the heated exchange that you don't want to miss.

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