DJ Akademiks: Kendrick Lamar Called Elliott Wilson a ‘Rat’

The ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar continues to generate headlines, and now DJ Akademiks is adding fuel to the fire. During a recent livestream, Akademiks made some explosive claims about veteran music journalist Elliott Wilson, alleging a falling out with Drake and a tense encounter with Kendrick Lamar.

Fallout with Drake and a ‘Rat’ Accusation

Akademiks suggested that Wilson’s relationship with Drake soured because the rapper allegedly stopped granting him interview requests. “All respect to my n—a Elliott Wilson,” Akademiks stated, “Him and Drake fell out ’cause he felt entitled to Drake giving him an interview.” This implies a perceived sense of entitlement from Wilson that Drake no longer reciprocated.

The drama didn’t stop there. Akademiks then claimed that Wilson’s appearance at Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” video shoot was far from friendly. “He went to the ‘Not Like Us’ video… Kendrick called him a rat straight to his face,” Akademiks alleged. He questioned Wilson’s loyalty, asking, “How you diss the man who gave you multiple interviews, run to the other side, and the man not even happy that you switched sides?”

Wilson’s Own Account and Past Tensions

Interestingly, Wilson himself has addressed the alleged encounter with Kendrick. He previously posted on social media, “Kendrick dapped me up and whispered ‘you’re a rat.’ I [heart emoji] hip hop.” This confirms Akademiks’ claim of the ‘rat’ accusation, though Wilson’s framing suggests a more complex interaction.

Wilson has been vocal in his support for Kendrick Lamar during the highly publicized feud that intensified in 2024. This stance has seemingly created friction with Drake, as Wilson also claimed in the past that Drake had banned him from Toronto. He explained at the time, “I got the calls from OGs — I’m not really welcomed in Toronto right now… So, I would not go to TO if me and Drake weren’t good.”