Loon takes aim at DJ Akademiks after Lil Durk's murder-for-hire acquittal and asks a bigger question about the relationship between hip-hop interviews, internet content and federal investigations. During Lil Durk's federal trial, prosecutors referenced portions of Durk's interview with Akademiks during closing arguments. Durk's attorneys later fought to have additional portions of the interview considered for context. Now Loon says the conversation can no longer stop at whether Akademiks intended to help or hurt Lil Durk. “Intent explains your heart. I'm dealing with his effect.” On Internal Affairs, Loon breaks down why he believes certain interview questions do more than create viral moments — especially when rappers are being questioned publicly about murder, retaliation, street conflicts and people they've lost. Loon argues that putting a rapper's pride, reputation and identity on trial in front of millions can pressure people into answering questions that may carry consequences far beyond the interview. The conversation becomes even more timely as Meek Mill publicly renews his criticism of Akademiks following Lil Durk's acquittal, accusing the streamer of fueling damaging narratives around successful rappers from the streets. Loon also challenges rappers themselves for continuing to sit for interviews where the questions can expose them legally. His warning is simple: The interviewer and artist may split the attention when the clip goes viral — but they don't split the consequences. Watch Loon break down DJ Akademiks, Lil Durk, Meek Mill, 6ix9ine and the bigger problem facing hip-hop media on Internal Affairs. #DJAkademiks #LilDurk #Loon Join Our Its Up There Podcast Clip Channel now https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh6Wk40kcNcMJ4t_jtmluw Discord https://discord.gg/GJKXMWQS For all exclusive interviews & more content not here click here https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🚨Unreleased Interviews https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🦺All Merch Options teespring.com/its-up-there-podcast-merch 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jheeb8FxYVDRo8khyrz36?si=e339dD2JRte2MYX2Uon3BQ 👀 SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw 👂 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-up-there-podcast/id1317524092?uo=4 👣FOLLOW ITS UP THERE PODCAST HOST : INSTAGRAM | fogfo_looney TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fogfo_looney PATREON| https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast SUBSCRIBE TO Youtube Channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwNIuOcAtoo&list=PLnwwxLxHiDWayq4HPgNYUtsAGvqe3liOO

<p>Loon takes aim at DJ Akademiks after Lil Durk's murder-for-hire acquittal and asks a bigger question about the relationship between hip-hop interviews, internet content and federal investigations. During Lil Durk's federal trial, prosecutors referenced portions of Durk's interview with Akademiks during closing arguments. Durk's attorneys later fought to have additional portions of the interview considered for context. Now Loon says the conversation can no longer stop at whether Akademiks intended to help or hurt Lil Durk. &ldquo;Intent explains your heart. I'm dealing with his effect.&rdquo; On Internal Affairs, Loon breaks down why he believes certain interview questions do more than create viral moments &mdash; especially when rappers are being questioned publicly about murder, retaliation, street conflicts and people they've lost. Loon argues that putting a rapper's pride, reputation and identity on trial in front of millions can pressure people into answering questions that may carry consequences far beyond the interview. The conversation becomes even more timely as Meek Mill publicly renews his criticism of Akademiks following Lil Durk's acquittal, accusing the streamer of fueling damaging narratives around successful rappers from the streets. Loon also challenges rappers themselves for continuing to sit for interviews where the questions can expose them legally. His warning is simple: The interviewer and artist may split the attention when the clip goes viral &mdash; but they don't split the consequences. Watch Loon break down DJ Akademiks, Lil Durk, Meek Mill, 6ix9ine and the bigger problem facing hip-hop media on Internal Affairs. #DJAkademiks #LilDurk #Loon Join Our Its Up There Podcast Clip Channel now https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh6Wk40kcNcMJ4t_jtmluw Discord https://discord.gg/GJKXMWQS For all exclusive interviews &amp; more content not here click here https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🚨Unreleased Interviews https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🦺All Merch Options teespring.com/its-up-there-podcast-merch 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jheeb8FxYVDRo8khyrz36?si=e339dD2JRte2MYX2Uon3BQ 👀 SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw 👂 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-up-there-podcast/id1317524092?uo=4 👣FOLLOW ITS UP THERE PODCAST HOST : INSTAGRAM | fogfo_looney TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fogfo_looney PATREON| https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast SUBSCRIBE TO Youtube Channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwNIuOcAtoo&amp;list=PLnwwxLxHiDWayq4HPgNYUtsAGvqe3liOO</p>

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ITS UP THERE PODCAST W/LOONEY

Loon EXPOSES Akademiks’ Police Costume & Lil Durk’s Circle Praising Him

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