DJ Akademiks launched a blistering critique of Roc Nation this week, condemning what he described as questionable tactics during a recent deposition related to Megan Thee Stallion‘s ongoing legal case.
The media personality took issue with what he perceived as an excessive focus on artists Drake and Nicki Minaj during questioning, characterizing the inquiries as “dumb” and irrelevant to the core legal matters at hand.
According to Akademiks, the deposition, which forms part of the legal proceedings connected to Megan Thee Stallion’s case involving Tory Lanez, veered markedly off-topic by emphasizing relationships and connections to Drake and Nicki Minaj.
He shared footage and commentary on social media platforms, arguing that these questions had little relevance to the alleged violent incident at the center of the case. His posts quickly gained traction online, with the hashtag #RocNation trending as users debated the appropriateness of the legal team’s approach.
The accusations leveled by Akademiks suggest that Roc Nation, as Megan’s management company, and her legal representatives may be utilizing the deposition process for purposes beyond establishing facts directly related to the case.
He specifically called out what he viewed as an attempt to target uninvolved third parties, potentially for image management rather than legal clarity. Akademiks also revealed that a federal judge intervened to keep the questioning on track during the seven-hour deposition.
The criticism implied that the aggressive line of questioning appeared more sensational than substantive.
Some industry observers noted that proper music monetization requires clear understanding of rights management organizations like PROs that collect and distribute royalties for artists and songwriters.
Many industry professionals argue that management teams like Roc Nation should focus more on effective promotional strategies for their artists rather than being embroiled in legal controversies.
His thread garnered significant community engagement with 4.4K views and 235 likes, indicating widespread interest in the controversy.
Neither Roc Nation nor Megan Thee Stallion’s legal team has issued an official response to Akademiks’ claims.
The case, which has generated considerable media attention since allegations emerged that Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion, continues to unfold amid heightened public scrutiny.
While Akademiks’ footage sparked considerable social media discussion, no independent verification of the deposition content has been made available through published transcripts or official legal filings, leaving the full context of the questioning subject to interpretation.
