Lil Baby Talks New Album, Activism, Friends Locked Up, Issues With Akademiks More May 2026

The feud has since escalated, with Akademiks making unverified claims about being offered money to stop criticizing the rapper's work.

He expressed that he does not appreciate being compared financially to media personalities. The feud has since escalated, with Akademiks making

He explained his frustration stems from Akademiks' commentary on rappers' finances and personal lives, particularly when his son sees the content online. : The rapper addressed the difficult reality of

: The rapper addressed the difficult reality of having close friends incarcerated, expressing his loyalty and the emotional weight of their absence during his career's peak. : He spoke about his transition from helping

In a 2022 interview on The Breakfast Club , Lil Baby discussed his growth as an artist, his commitment to social impact, and his ongoing tension with DJ Akademiks .

: Lil Baby clarified lyrics from his song "From Now On," where he mentioned people who "can't get touched".

: He spoke about his transition from helping just his local neighborhood to wanting to "take care of the world". He noted that as his platform grew, so did his sense of responsibility toward his community.