DJ Akademiks is making headlines again, and this time it’s over the possibility of Lil Baby joining Drake on his highly anticipated album, ICEMAN. The tension is palpable as fans wonder if loyalty will pay off for Lil Baby, who has reportedly been spotted in Toronto filming a music video for the project.
As excitement builds around Drake’s upcoming release, one of the burning questions is which artists will collaborate with the Canadian rapper. While 2024 has seen a divide in the rap community, with many choosing sides between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, Lil Baby has remained a steadfast supporter of the latter. However, not everyone is thrilled about the idea of him being featured on ICEMAN.
Enter DJ Akademiks, a notorious Drake enthusiast and vocal critic of Lil Baby. During a recent livestream, Akademiks expressed his discontent regarding the rumored collaboration, taking aim at Lil Baby’s recent musical output. “When’s the last time Lil Baby even had a top 20 song?… Like, get him out the booth,” he remarked, questioning the rapper’s relevance in today’s music scene.
Akademiks didn’t hold back, even comparing Lil Baby to an ice cube, suggesting that his career has become stagnant. “Only thing Lil Baby got in common with ICEMAN is he’s f*cking cold,” he quipped, emphasizing his desire to see Baby kept away from the album entirely. This outburst follows a previous list Akademiks shared, which included Lil Baby among artists he believes should be banned from ICEMAN, alongside DJ Khaled and J. Cole.
The controversy intensified after Lil Baby openly pledged his allegiance to Drake on social media, a gesture that the rapper himself acknowledged positively. Now, with rumors swirling about Lil Baby’s involvement in the ICEMAN project, Akademiks’ reaction seems to be fueled by a mix of loyalty and rivalry.
As fans eagerly await the final tracklist for ICEMAN, the question remains: who do you want to see featured on the album? Share your thoughts in the comments!
