DJ Akademiks launched a scathing critique of Megan Thee Stallion during his recent deposition, where he explicitly called the Grammy-winning rapper a “liar” while under oath. The popular media personality was questioned extensively about his potential involvement in the highly publicized court case between Megan and Tory Lanez, who was convicted of shooting her in July 2020.
During the deposition, Akademiks firmly denied allegations that he received payments from Tory Lanez, Nicki Minaj, or Drake to shape his coverage or participate in any media campaign against Megan. He acknowledged receiving promotional payments from various record labels, including Roc Nation, but insisted these financial arrangements never influenced his commentary on the shooting case.
Akademiks denied being paid by Lanez, Minaj, or Drake, while admitting to record label payments that he claims never affected his shooting case coverage.
The questioning became particularly tense when Akademiks was asked about his presence at the shooting, which he categorically denied witnessing. “I wasn’t there,” Akademiks stated, while maintaining that he accepted the jury’s verdict convicting Lanez but remained skeptical about certain details in Megan’s testimony. The controversy highlights how artists increasingly rely on diverse revenue streams beyond music sales to sustain their careers and public image during periods of legal turmoil.
Megan’s legal team has alleged that Tory Lanez and associates paid bloggers and media figures to discredit her, prompting the investigation into potential financial incentives that might have influenced media coverage. Akademiks was specifically named as potentially participating in these efforts, accusations he vehemently rejected during questioning. Megan has repeatedly accused Tory of paying bloggers to slander her reputation throughout the ongoing legal proceedings.
Following the deposition, Akademiks took to social media platforms including Instagram and X to express frustration about the nature of the questioning. He claimed that Roc Nation lawyers were receiving hourly rates of $1500 while questioning him about his social media posts. He sarcastically noted that he was asked more about Tory, Nicki, and Drake than about Megan herself, suggesting the line of inquiry was misguided.
Public reaction to Akademiks’ testimony has fueled ongoing debates about credibility in the case, with social media users divided in their support. The deposition highlights the complex intersection of media influence, celebrity, and legal proceedings in high-profile cases, raising questions about how public narratives are shaped in contentious legal battles involving prominent artists. In the aftermath, industry experts suggest that both artists could benefit from focusing on strategic promotion to rebuild their images rather than continuing public disputes.
