Lil Baby and DJ Akademiks Reignite Beef Over Alleged Nail Polish Wearing
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The ongoing tension between Lil Baby and DJ Akademiks has flared up once again, sparked by Akademiks’ recent remarks about Lil Baby’s appearance in a new music video.
DJ Akademiks Calls Out Lil Baby
The feud reignited when DJ Akademiks took to X on Thursday night (March 28) to repost a clip from Lil Baby’s latest music video. In the clip, Lil Baby is seen flashing the middle finger to the camera while sporting what appears to be nail polish on his fingers.
Dis nigga ain’t been the same since then Michael Rubin parties… I kno his nails not painted .. man wats going on in rap https://t.co/ISKV6JKPsN
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) March 28, 2024
In his caption accompanying the video clip, Akademiks appeared to mock Lil Baby, suggesting that the rapper’s behavior had changed after attending billionaire Michael Rubin’s parties. Akademiks questioned Lil Baby’s choice of attire and expressed confusion about the direction of rap music.
The day we lost Lil Baby . pic.twitter.com/AQ1cPfIb7m
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) March 28, 2024
Lil Baby Responds
Lil Baby swiftly responded to Akademiks’ comments a few hours later, dismissing the accusations of wearing nail polish. He took to his Instagram Story to address the issue, posting a selfie showing his hand with no nail polish visible.
Expressing frustration with media outlets like Akademiks, Lil Baby denounced the allegations, stating that they were baseless and part of a larger agenda. He emphasized that he had not painted his nails and called out Akademiks for perpetuating false narratives.
Lil Baby says he ain’t paint his nails in his new music video and Akademiks is pushing an agenda. pic.twitter.com/XUmZVKFR7D
— No Jumper (@nojumper) March 29, 2024Advertisement
This recent exchange adds another chapter to the ongoing feud between Lil Baby and DJ Akademiks. The conflict dates back to Lil Baby’s 2022 album “It’s Only Me,” where he dissed Akademiks for previously taking shots at him. In response, Akademiks threatened to testify against Lil Baby in court, escalating the tension between the two.
As the feud continues to unfold on social media, fans are left speculating about the underlying motives behind the public sparring match between Lil Baby and DJ Akademiks.
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