Where’s Jake Paul when you need him? A public rift between DJ Akademiks and Lil Baby is gaining momentum, shifting from online friction to real world confrontation. The dispute, now widely discussed across social media, has drawn attention for how quickly it escalated beyond music commentary.
Get this, Akademiks says the conflict intensified during a recent trip to Miami, where he claims an encounter with someone connected to Lil Baby’s circle turned hostile. That moment, according to Akademiks, pushed an already strained relationship into open conflict and fueled speculation about a more dramatic showdown.
In case you missed it, the two public figures have traded words before, but this chapter carries higher stakes. Akademiks recently revisited their past professional dealings, alleging that he had been paid by Quality Control Music to promote Lil Baby’s work and help smooth over earlier issues. He now says that effort was undermined, leaving him feeling misled and dismissed.
“You ducked and then had your assistant handle things. I’m ready to settle this anytime. I find you weak and untrustworthy,” Akademiks wrote, framing the dispute as a matter of credibility rather than casual internet banter.
But wait, there’s more. Adding another layer, streamer Adin Ross revealed on a livestream that Lil Baby may be open to resolving the issue in the boxing ring under the right conditions. “He’s willing to take on Akademiks if the price is right,” Ross said, suggesting financial incentives could move talks forward.
Ross also emphasized that organization would be essential if the idea becomes reality. “We need to come up with a proposal that works for everyone. There’s potential for profit here, for both fighters as well as for me,” he noted.
For now, the situation remains unresolved, but the mix of personal grievances, public pressure, and potential paydays has turned a social media feud into something far more unpredictable.