In a turn of events that has the hip-hop community buzzing, media figure Akademiks finds himself under fire for controversial comments made during a livestream. Speaking to a 15-year-old gamer, Akademiks’ remarks quickly drew criticism from artists like Meek Mill and Freddie Gibbs.

During a Fortnite livestream, Akademiks (real name Livingston Allen) spoke to a young gamer, NourGXD, and made inappropriate comments that sparked outrage. His question, asking if Nour would let someone ‘try fucking a dude,’ left many appalled, especially when Nour expressed his discomfort and Akademiks pressed on, asking ‘Why not?’

The unsettling exchange continued as Akademiks joked about being ‘inside’ the teenager and asked if he would consider a relationship with another streamer’s sister. Nour quickly pointed out the inappropriateness, stating, ‘No, because I’m 15. She’s above 18,’ labeling it as ‘grooming.’

With strong reactions from the public, influential figures in the rap world like Meek Mill and Freddie Gibbs did not hold back. Meek took to social media, urging parents to block Akademiks, accusing him of using his platform to groom children and spread misinformation about Black culture. He labeled Akademiks as a ‘villain’ trying to harm the community.

Freddie Gibbs, who has a history of clashes with Akademiks, simply called him a ‘bitch’ in response to the incident. Meanwhile, Akademiks faced mounting backlash, and even as he attempted to defend his actions, his apologies fell flat.

Akademiks eventually admitted his comments were ‘regrettable,’ yet he controversially defended his stance by comparing interactions with young males to those with females, as if that mitigated the issue. This only fueled further criticism, with Nour publicly rejecting Akademiks’ apology and expressing his disgust over the incident.

In the midst of the controversy, it was noted that Akademiks has faced similar accusations before. Back in 2017, he drew attention for endorsing relationships with minors, arguing that age differences were insignificant as long as a college ID was involved—a stance that rightly caused alarm and criticism at the time.

This recent incident underscores the ongoing concerns about Akademiks’ influence and conduct. As criticism pours in from notable artists and the public, it remains to be seen how his career will weather this storm of backlash.

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