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During a recent interview clip shared by Akademiks, A$AP Rocky offered high praise for the media figure’s influence, positioning him as more than just a blogger—calling him a true pulse-check on Hip-Hop culture.
Rocky explained that when he wakes up, he doesn’t immediately scroll through platforms like The Shade Room or traditional blogs. Instead, he checks Akademiks’ page to see which conversations are being pushed and what narratives are shaping the culture in real time. According to Rocky, Akademiks’ platform reflects where the energy actually is.
The Harlem artist also challenged Akademiks to lean deeper into music discovery. Rocky said he believes Akademiks has strong taste and undeniable influence, suggesting that simply sharing his personal playlists could introduce fans to new artists and emerging sounds. In Rocky’s view, Akademiks has the power to shift attention—not just amplify it.
Rocky went on to critique how Hip-Hop media can become stagnant when it remains locked in past eras, pointing to how moments like the Chicago drill beef era are still heavily romanticized. He encouraged tastemakers to help guide the culture forward rather than endlessly reacting to controversy and old narratives.
Ultimately, Rocky framed Akademiks as a cultural compass—someone capable of steering what’s next. The moment raises an interesting question: will Akademiks expand further into music discovery, or continue prioritizing the controversy that helped build his platform?
This not AI . Soon….. pic.twitter.com/mFZ3b6QPLp
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) January 19, 2026
This not AI . Soon….. pic.twitter.com/mFZ3b6QPLp
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) January 19, 2026
