DJ Akademiks took to Instagram Live to share an update on Toronto rapper Top5, who was recently the victim of a violent attack in London.
According to Ak, he spoke directly with Top5 following the incident and revealed that the rapper underwent surgery for a deep laceration sustained during the attack. Akademiks went on to suggest that the attack was an intentional attempt on Top5’s life. He also addressed online rumours and misinformation surrounding the incident, particularly a viral video falsely claiming to show the rapper being attacked. Sharing details from his conversation with Top5, Ak explained that the rapper was attending an afterparty and was separated from his group at the time of the attack.
Addressing speculation about the motives behind the attack, DJ Akademiks shut down theories tying it to local issues in the U.K.