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June 13, 2019

Drake’s ‘Thank Me Later’ Age Well? Best Verses: Jay Z vs Eminem on ‘Renegade’ | Everyday Struggle

On the Thursday, June 13th episode of #EverydayStruggle, DJ Akademiks, Nadeska and Wayno look back at 'This Week in Hip-Hop' in June 2010 when Drake released his debut album '‘Thank Me Later.’  They evaluate the impact of the project and Drake's capacity for making hits at that point in his career before moving onto their segment 'Versus.' Who had the better verse on 'Light Up' -- Drake or Jay Z? Eminem or Jay Z on 'Renegade?' Juelz Santana, Lil Wayne or Fabolous on 'You Ain't Got Nuthin?' Then the crew answers questions about Tee Grizzley's place in rap after releasing his sophomore album #Scriptures, and how far the City Girls' careers might go.

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Everyday Struggle
Everyday Struggle is a daily hip-hop debate show where internet sensation DJ Akademiks and hip-hop veteran Wayno square off on the biggest topics in music and pop culture, moderated by journalist Nadeska Alexis. The hosts bring their fans an in-depth look into the biggest stories in the hip-hop community with commentary, exclusive content, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest shows in rap. Popular segments throughout the show include The Review, AK by the Numbers, Heat Check, Struggle Mail and more. Conversations and opinions are of the hosts and are not representative of Complex or their guests. Notable celebrities on the show have included 21 Savage, Vince Staples, 2 Chainz, Jeezy, SZA, Erykah Badu, Tory Lanez, and spawned viral moments with rappers like Lil Yachty, Soulja Boy and the Migos. The show launched in April 2017 and airs Monday through Thursday on Complex.