Kanye West stirred up major controversy during a recent interview with DJ Akademiks, where he made bold and highly unusual claims about the music industry—and fellow artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
Dressed in a shocking and attention-grabbing outfit that many likened to a KKK-style look, Kanye didn’t hold back. In the conversation, he claimed that the industry is using Kendrick Lamar as a tool to bring down Drake’s reputation, even suggesting that they are trying to frame Drake as a pedophile. According to Kanye, this is part of a larger plan to remove Drake from power—just as he believes they did with Diddy.
Ye told Ak that Kendrick and UMG pushing the p*do narrative on Drake reminds him of the “No Diddy” campaign, and says that in five years, if they want to take out Drake, they’ll play Kendrick’s song
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) March 30, 2025
Ye went on to say that in five years, Drake will be “disposed of” by the industry. He painted a dark picture of how powerful people in entertainment allegedly build up stars only to tear them down when they’re no longer useful.
Kanye also compared Drake and Kendrick Lamar directly, saying that Drake is the far superior artist. He dismissed Kendrick’s influence and suggested the industry is only propping him up for strategic reasons.
As usual, Kanye’s interview is grabbing headlines—not just for his dramatic claims but also for the way he presented them. While some fans are intrigued by his theories, others are calling his comments baseless and inflammatory.
This interview has sparked fierce debates online, raising questions about Kanye’s state of mind, industry politics, and the ongoing tension between major artists.
Ye speaks on his relationship with Drake, saying that’s he’s like the one family member that you don’t rock with, and says he’s a million times better than Kendrick Lamar pic.twitter.com/vbjX4GCllQ
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) March 30, 2025
