“There is s*xism in hip-hop” — DJ Akademiks believes Megan Thee Stallion’s “stagnation” happened because she is more of an influencer than rapper

DJ Akademiks has sparked debate, claiming that s*xism plays a role in the trajectory of female rappers in hip-hop, referencing Megan Thee Stallion. On February 24, 2025, during a live episode on Twitch, DJ Akademiks shared his thoughts on the career trajectory of Megan Thee Stallion. He claimed that female rappers like her do not release music frequently because they are engaged in other activities, positioning them more as influencers. Additionally, he remarked that much of their content is centered around s*xuality, reducing the necessity for frequent music releases. “I’m just saying, I sometimes think when we are talking about music, and we start to talk about these female rappers, it’s a reason why, like, there is a s*xism in hip hop, but there is a reason why their music do not go nowhere a lot of that focus on music,” DJ said. Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, rose to prominence with her freestyling videos, which she often shares on Instagram. Her latest album, Megan: Act II, was released on October 25, 2024. It is an expanded version of her third studio album, Megan. DJ Akademiks weighs in on Megan Thee Stallion’s career status...