Future’s brother Casino raided by FBI/DEA for 21 kilos and $380K—I break down the fentanyl pipeline, press-table math, cartel claims, DJ Akademiks vs NBA YoungBoy’s money, Adin Ross access, Young Thug lyrics in court. The FBI/DEA press conference on Freebandz Casino dropped heavy numbers—21 kilos, $380K in cash, pill presses, counting machines, LV-stamped pills—and the internet ran with it like every headline equals truth. I slow this down. What do the feds say for TV vs what the street math really is? Why do busts get timed near the “motherload” play? And how does that splash back on Future, his family, and ATL politics even when proximity gets read as participation? We track the fentanyl shift—how it replaced heroin, why “pure” claims get thrown around, and who benefits when a crisis becomes a market. Then we move from product talk to people talk: the ecosystem around a star. “Stop counting another man’s money.” Fame ≠ funds. There’s overhead, lawsuits, kids, payrolls, taxes, and a community that wants help without understanding cost. The goal is to feed your people without bleeding your brand—gifts, not allowances; build men, not dependents. On media power: I break down DJ Akademiks vs NBA YoungBoy’s bag. Did the coverage help or hurt in real dollars—deals, touring optics, brand risk? That’s not vibes; that’s receipts and risk. On access optics: the Adin Ross conversation isn’t just clout—its security, insurance, and venue politics. When a crowd gets pre-framed as dangerous, are we protecting the artist or creating the exact tension we fear? On the courts: we take Young Thug and the rap-lyrics-as-evidence debate. Where’s the line between art and confession when prosecutors cherry-pick bars for narrative power? Culture wants truth; the court wants convictions. On codes and survival: Internet culture rewards role-playing “street,” but real life has consequences. Police vs street codes isn’t a slogan—it’s a survival decision families live with when cameras are off. Finally, the machine: labels and algorithms that profit from pain—from drill headlines to trending tragedies. Who cashes out, and who pays the bill after the streams clear? This is not a clip farm. It’s a full executive breakdown of headlines, incentives, and the choices men have to make under pressure. Join the community / support the show • Discord: https://discord.gg/3AwsHfDcJB • Patreon (early drops, longer audio, lives): https://patreon.com/ItsUpTherePodcast Listen everywhere (Black Effect / iHeart) Search It’s Up There Podcast on all platforms. • Subscribe, like, and drop a specific take (what did the feds overstate? did media help or hurt YB? should lyrics ever count as evidence?) • Share this with somebody who only reads headlines. #ItsUpTherePodcast #Future #Freebandz #Casino #FBI #DEA #Fentanyl #DJAkademiks #NBAYoungBoy #YoungThug #RapLyrics #hiphoppodcast Join Our Its Up There Podcast Clip Channel now https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh6Wk40kcNcMJ4t_jtmluw Discord https://discord.gg/GJKXMWQS For all exclusive interviews & more content not here click here https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🚨Unreleased Interviews https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🦺All Merch Options teespring.com/its-up-there-podcast-merch 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jheeb8FxYVDRo8khyrz36?si=e339dD2JRte2MYX2Uon3BQ 👀 SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw 👂 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-up-there-podcast/id1317524092?uo=4 👣FOLLOW ITS UP THERE PODCAST HOST : INSTAGRAM | fogfo_looney TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fogfo_looney PATREON| https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast SUBSCRIBE TO Youtube Channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwNIuOcAtoo&list=PLnwwxLxHiDWayq4HPgNYUtsAGvqe3liOO

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DJ Akademiks, Young Thug, Big Bank, Woody, Charleston White, Adin Ross and Loon all collide in this It’s Up There Podcast episode about clout, integrity and Atlanta culture. DJ Akademiks, Young Thug, Big Bank, Woody, Charleston White, Adin Ross and Loon all collide in this It’s Up There Podcast episode about clout, integrity and Atlanta culture. In this solo breakdown, Loon explains how he and Big Bank were the two platforms Young Thug trusted, how Big Bank let Woody talk about Thug, and why Loon refused to let Charleston White speak on Thug in full character mode. Akademiks then used that contrast to pit Loon and Big Bank against each other, lie on Loon’s name, and keep up his pattern of wrecking rappers and misleading streamers like Adin Ross for content and clout. Loon walks you through the real context behind the viral clips, why he stopped the Thug conversation, and how today’s media profits from opposition takes, police energy and chaos instead of real understanding and loyalty. In this episode, Loon gets into: DJ Akademiks vs Loon vs Big Bank – how Ak used Big Bank’s viral interview with Woody to attack Loon for blocking Thug talk with Charleston White Young Thug’s trust – why Thug sat with Loon and Big Bank when things got dark, and what that means now that his name is being used for clicks Woody vs Charleston White – both don’t care for Thug, but one was allowed to talk and one wasn’t, and why that was a conscious choice Blocking Charleston’s Thug convo – character mode, open cases, the clip ecosystem and why Loon refused a cheap viral moment Akademiks ruining rappers around him – the pattern with rappers he stands next to, and why Loon calls him a wrecking ball Akademiks lying to Adin Ross – fake “industry pull,” promising access he doesn’t have, and dragging streamers into rap fires Clout vs integrity – why the culture rewards the mess and punishes boundaries, and what that costs long term Real ATL loyalty vs WiFi relationships – “you come together, you leave together,” and people who stand on you without being told Media infiltration & police energy – outsiders shaping narratives on the culture with no real codes Why Loon isn’t triggerable – executive-level conversations, staying calm, and still being willing to stand on business when disrespected This episode is about more than one clip. It’s about how the game is being played, who really stands for the culture, and why sometimes the most viral decision is not the right one. Watch more from It’s Up There Podcast w/ Loon: 🎥 Full Episode Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnwwxLxHiDWYLCXvb81w69QAfr6cc1Y3N 🎧 Listen on Black Effect / iHeart / anywhere you get podcasts Tap In With The Looniverse: 🔗 Patreon (early episodes, audio, extras): https://patreon.com/ItsUpTherePodcast 💬 Discord (community & convo): https://discord.gg/3AwsHfDcJB 📲 Follow on socials: Instagram / TikTok / Snapchat / Facebook – @ItsUpTherePodcast #DJAkademiks #YoungThug #BigBank #CharlestonWhite #AdinRoss #ItsUpTherePodcast 0:00 - Introduction & Setting the Stage for Heated Interview 2:15 - Charleston White Explains "Character Mode" - Key Context 4:30 - NBA YoungBoy Fans Discussion - "Retarded" Comments Addressed 7:45 - Tension Builds - Charleston's Controversial Takes on Black Youth 10:20 - HEATED MOMENT: Young Thug Topic Introduced 11:50 - Loon SHUTS DOWN Young Thug Discussion - "Not in Character Mode" 13:30 - Charleston Gets Aggressive - "What Kind of N***a Would I Be?" 15:10 - Victims of Crime Discussion - Charleston Challenges Host 17:25 - EXPLOSIVE EXCHANGE: "Let's Talk About Victims Then!" 19:40 - Charleston Calls Out Platform Bias - Accuses Host of Protecting Thug 22:00 - Host Explains His Position - Personal Relationships vs Journalism 24:15 - Rich Homie Quan's Father Reference - More Heated Discussion 26:30 - Charleston's Street Credibility Claims - "I Never Shot a Gun" 28:45 - Full Character Mode Activated - Conversation Gets Chaotic 31:20 - DJ Academics Response Discussion - "Low Budget A** N***a" 33:50 - Host Breaks Down Why He Stopped Young Thug Conversation 36:10 - Takashi 6ix9ine Comments - Home Invasion Discussion 38:25 - Charleston White WALKS OUT - Interview Ends Abruptly 40:00 - Post-Interview Analysis - Host Explains His Thought Process 42:30 - Algorithm vs Reality - Content Creation Ethics Discussion 45:15 - Response to Critics & Commentary on Media Integrity 47:40 - Final Thoughts on Protecting Relationships vs Journalism 50:00 - Conclusion & What's Next

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