DJ Akademiks wasn’t gone for long. Just one day after claiming he could be going to jail for five to 10 years, the Everday Struggle host returned to social media.
“First Day Out…. mumble rap tape otw,” he tweeted on Thursday (January 4).
The tweet put an end to a string of wild speculation and misinformation, which included Akademiks allegedly facing a gun charge. No verified details about any charges have emerged, leading many to speculate that it was fabricated from the beginning.
Naturally, Twitter was amused by the whole situation and mocked Akademiks’ speedy return. Check out some of the reactions below.
(The original version of this article was published on November 13, 2017 and can found below.)
Everyday Struggle co-host DJ Akademiks got Twitter talking once again after he posted a video claiming he might be facing five to 10 years in jail. A video posted early Wednesday (January 3), finds Ak confessing he was headed to court.
“If I’m gone for the next couple weeks, listen man, it was real,” he said in the video. “I’ve never been to jail before. I’m not going to lie to you. If they take me into custody — by the way don’t videotape that if they do — because I’m crying.”
Footage of Ak walking into a courthouse also hit the web with a woman narrating every step of the way (presumably his girlfriend Angelica).
“Yo all I want to say is Free Ak,” the woman says. “This is the last couple hours that he might be out here, so hashtag #FreeAk.”
She adds, “I’m not here to lie to you, but we are about 30 minutes late to his court date. Free Akademiks. Let’s see how this rolls out.”
Given Ak’s reputation for playing games, many people are chalking this up to some sick joke. Countless Twitter users have seized the opportunity to either roast or stick up for the polarizing television personality.
Check out some of the reactions below as the story continues to develop.
I hope he gets shot and killed.
chill cornball
Maaaan shut up goofy
Fuk Akademiks, Hiphopdx is MY only source of hip hop news.
Cant wait for the first Prison Vlog. Yo Check this out its your boy akademiks and listen man, my cell mate just rekt my anus and it doesnt feel good
This shit seems so fake.
I wish i was his prison wife. He could mount me all day long. Because I’m a homo.
this shit is so fucking pathetic.
Ya..bc if you’re 30 min late for your court date I’m sure they just wait patiently on your slow ass.
going to jail for what
jail and prison are different things, dindu
Im all ready for him.
Hell, even I’ll have a piece of his ass
I don’t know where you from but up north them white gangs dont run shit up here
Shut your black mouth.
And let me open mine wide for your black girth.
What on EARTH..? DJ Ak is bogus for making up a fake gun charge… jail ain’t nothing play with and if this comes out as “fake news”, they really finna smack DJ Ak up for real lol…
Nah bro some dudes need to be strapped regardless of werther they “gangstas” or not. If you live in a fucked up environment where you can’t walk down the street without your life being in danger, you gotta stay strapped. Not everything as black and white as you say.
Why do they feel their life is in danger?
Cuz they live in a predominantly black neighbourhood. Dindus.
An infants capable of being more threatening than this pussy
Then why you keep posting gay shit about him and everyone else? Take that shit elsewhere!
Where does this guy DJ for him to be called a DJ though? Another clown like Vlad. Just because you make interviews, does not make you a DJ… at least make a fuckin beat or some shit damn lol
dj press play
He was a DJ back in his college days, now he’s a blogger, but since he can still spin records, he is still a DJ by definition.
The real answer to a lot of these “Ak shouldn’t make fun of people with gun charges,” or “Ak should know some people need guns in certain environments,” is… If you live a a terrible environment, move the f#%! out of said environment. POINT BLANK PERIOD.