''I don't think Ak would be praising it'': Fans react to DJ Akademiks revealing Kendrick being Creative Director for Carti's "I AM MUSIC" album

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DJ Akademiks (Image via Instagram/ @iamakademiks)

Recently, DJ Akademiks, known for his podcast, Off the Record with DJ Akademiks on Spotify, revealed on his live Twitch stream on March 5, 2025, that Kendrick Lamar would be the creative director for Playboi Carti's album I Am Music.

Playboi Cart's third studio album, I Am Music, is set to be released on Friday, March 14, 2025, after several delays and changes. The album has been widely discussed among fans and industry insiders.

He also discussed how this album would be Carti's ''most complete album" to date. These revelations have left fans thrilled and caused a buzz on social media. Here is what one of them had to say:

''I don't think Ak would be praising it if Kendrick had that kind of involvement.''- said (@MisterGoodShit)

Fans react to DJ Akademiks' claim about Kendrick Lamar's role in I Am Music

This announcement has brought in gloomy reactions from fans. While some are skeptical about Kendrick's involvement, others are expressing their doubts regarding Kendrick's potential.

Here is what some of them had to say:

''Is he trying to stay ahead of crowd just in case the album sucks and they will blame Kendrick ?!?😭😭😭.''- penned (@ilikechamomile)
''ak lying just for fun now lmao.''- stated (@sorawlr)
''Yo he said X really about to be on the album he f**king lying right?.''- commented (@rapscapo)

Some fans questioned DJ Akademiks' credibility as a source for this information. Here's what they said:

''Cmon man don’t source him 🤣💀.''- remarked (@Izzybb310)
''He lies to make it seem like he is in the know.''- expressed (@slystone2016)

These were some of the skeptical reactions from fans. The album I Am Music is expected to have no guest appearances but has an impressive lineup of artists that could have been in the production work.

It includes artists like Mike Dean, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott, and Ye, further weighing anticipation among fans. After going through multiple delays and title changes since the initial announcement in 2021, I Am Music will be Carti's first album since releasing Whole Lotta Red in 2020.

The announcement of the album release came out on March 13, 2025, through Playboi Carti's official Instagram account, and since then, fans and music lovers have been waiting to hear what Carti has in store for them and whether the music will live up to the hype created.

Edited by Sugnik Mondal
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