No Holds Barred: Ye’s Explosive Interview with DJ Akademiks Drops Today

Published 03/26/2025, 3:10 PM EDT

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Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has always been a force of controversy, never hesitating to speak his mind without filters. His recent string of explosive X posts and unfiltered takes on celebrities like Kendrick Lamar have only added fuel to the fire. Now, as he prepares to sit down for an interview with DJ Akademiks, anticipation is at an all-time high. What will he reveal this time? With Ye, nothing is off-limits, and only time will tell what comes next.

Will he target someone new, reveal a wild secret, or drop a philosophy lesson? One thing is certain—Ye never runs out of surprises!

Ye’s unfiltered sit-down with DJ Akademiks premieres today

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DJ Akademiks, widely recognized for his podcast Off the Record with DJ Akademiks, made waves with a statement during one of his live streams earlier this month. He revealed plans to travel for an in-person conversation with Ye. Fast forward to March 26, 2025, and Akademiks took to X to confirm that the much-anticipated interview would be released today at 3 p.m. While excitement builds, he also noted that final edits are still pending, leaving fans eager to see the unfiltered result.

Earlier today, Akademiks shared a new video on X, calling his interview with Ye an unforgettable experience. He warned that reactions would be mixed—some might be thrilled, others upset. He also mentioned Ye’s current stay in Japan and their debate over the best time to release the interview. Akademiks revealed it is a two-part conversation, emphasizing that any edits made would be Ye’s decisions, not his own.

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DJ Akademiks made it clear that any rappers called out in his upcoming interview should direct their frustrations to Ye, not him, distancing himself from any fallout that might follow.

Ye and DJ Akademiks talk about their highly-anticipated interview

In a behind-the-scenes clip from Half Price Dave, DJ Akademiks and Ye discuss their intense interview, reflecting on its raw, unfiltered nature. Akademiks called it a surreal experience.  Explaining the process on his livestream, Ak revealed securing the interview was challenging and "unorthodox." Ye’s initial safety concerns led to a delay, but they finally met. Amidst this, Ye also dropped an update on his mental health on Justin Laboy’s podcast The Download.

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DJ Akademiks shared that Ye’s $10 million creative warehouse in Los Angeles was the original location for their interview. However, after Ye arrived late and noticed unsettling activity in his surroundings, he became concerned for his safety, leading to the interview’s cancellation that day. Akademiks remained in LA for three days, but now, the moment fans have been waiting for is finally here. With the interview set to drop today, fans are eagerly awaiting to hear Ye’s unfiltered thoughts, glued to their screens.

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Are you looking forward to the Ye and DJ Akademiks interview dropping? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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