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Part 7: DJ Akademiks on Why Drake Responds to Charlamagne But Not Vlad's Jewish Comment
Part 5: Akademiks: Drake Didn't Respond to Kanye's Hitler Rants, Not Surprised He's Quiet Now
Part 1: Akademiks Thought Vlad was Lying When He Said He Solved 2Pac's Murder 4 Years Ago
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DJ Akademiks and Vlad discussed the responsibility of celebrities like Drake and DJ Khaled to use their platforms to address global issues. Akademiks suggested that Drake might be reluctant to comment on geopolitical conflicts in fear of the scrutiny and potential controversy that might follow, including people challenging him on who he thinks is right or what should happen. Vlad suggested that by not speaking up, Drake avoids this minefield. Comparisons were drawn to LeBron James, who faced criticism for addressing some issues but not others due to perceived business interests. Vlad also pointed out that Drake had used his platform for social causes before, such as a concert to free Larry Hoover, suggesting a precedent for advocacy. Akademiks questioned how much Drake identifies with his Jewish heritage, suggesting it may influence his decision to speak or not speak on certain issues.
