DJ Akademiks Says Dave Free Questioned If He Was On Drake’s Payroll

DJ Akademiks says he was shocked when Dave Free approached him at the Detroit stop of Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour.

According to Akademiks, Dave asked, “What are you getting from this? Is Drake paying you?”

Akademiks called it “the most insulting thing,” stressing that after more than 15 years in the industry, he doesn’t take money to push opinions.

He clarified his support for Drake is based purely on personal taste, not pay-for-play.

The exchange highlights the tension surrounding Akademiks’ vocal stance during the ongoing Kendrick and Drake feud.