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Joe Budden Says Kendrick Lamar and Drake are Ready to Go ‘Nuclear’ with Diss Tracks

April 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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J. Cole apologized, but Kendrick Lamar and Drake are still set on beef. According to Joe Budden, the two titans are ready to drop “nuclear” diss tracks on each other.

Speaking on The Joe Budden Podcast, Budden revealed that “it’s up.”

“Whatever little rappy s–t you thought was going on, it’s not that and something’s coming,” Budden said. “I think that J. Cole knows that from either Drake, Kendrick or both. And it was time to bow out because we are no longer in the first round.”

He added that he had “good information” that the “nuclear” tracks would end speculation and debate.

“I been saying for a few pods that I’ve seen absolutely nothing from Drake to get me excited enough to think that he will be capable of doing what needs to be done against the likes of a Kendrick Lamar,” Budden said. “I’m here to say there is no longer any need for me to instigate anything. We’re here and apparently he did it and people heard it. I heard it’s bad.”

Meanwhile, “Like That” continues to run it up.

Joe Budden is hearing Kendrick and Drake both have a diss track otw

“What I’m hearing from both sides, it’s nuclear… it’s up, and I’m hearing this from people who can rap.”

( @JoeBuddenPod) pic.twitter.com/WTAzNfvqLA

— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) April 10, 2024

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What Did Ari Lennox Say About Joe Budden?

April 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast began with a discussion around J. Cole’s Might Delete Later. Co-host Lamar “Ice” Burney was reviewing “Pricey” and noted the song features Gucci Mane and Young Dro. Budden interjected, “And Ari Lennox. Don’t do that to Ari. Ari Lennox is on track one as well. Shout-out to her.” It seemed like a well-intentioned shoutout for a split second before Budden added, “Don’t need her to go grab a football helmet again.”

What Did Ari Lennox Say About Joe Budden?

It would appear Lennox did not take kindly to her name coming out of Budden’s mouth. On her Instagram Story, Lennox posted a video of Consequence punching Budden backstage at a Love And Hip-Hop: New York reunion taping in 2013. After 24 Instagram Story posts of the same video, Lennox wrote, “Knocked your little glasses off and everything. Keep my precious name out of your psychotic, animal-abusing, women-terrorizing, demonic trolling, nicotine-encased mouth. All this meth smoke for a woman but not for any man beating your ass in real life. Bald b*tch!”

Ari Lennox’s IG story is just Joe Budden getting punched by Consequence on loop pic.twitter.com/GG0JQsxAmw

— Still Knigga. (@Less_HumbleTeej) April 10, 2024

Of course, this is not just about one comment made this week. During the January 11 episode of Budden’s podcast, Budden criticized Lennox for expressing that she “was never comfortable” while opening on Rod Wave’s Nostalgia Tour last year.

Budden dismissed Lennox’s feelings — emphasizing that “it’s a blessing” to be able to tour as a musician and suggesting that Lennox should have told her team that she didn’t want to open for Rod Wave. For reference, Budden’s “football helmet” comment this week was a callback to mocking Lennox’s response to having a bottle thrown at her during one of her Nostalgia Tour sets.

“She went out there the next day with a football helmet on,” Budden said in January. “It’s only funny if it’s funny. […] I got a problem with this ‘woe is me’ era. I do. From guys, from girls.”

Lennox also clapped back in January. “Y’all, I don’t know what Joe Budden’s obsession is with me, but what I will say is that somebody needs to tell him to stop touching them dogs,” she said on an Instagram Live, as captured here. “I don’t understand why he’s so obsessed. Like, why are you so obsessed?” Budden apologized (sort of).

Ari Lennox Trolls Joe Budden With Repeated Videos Of Consequence Punching Him

April 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ari Lennox is someone who is not afraid to voice their opinion on something. This is especially true as it pertains to people she doesn’t like. As it turns out, one of those people is none other than Joe Budden. Although Budden has defended Lennox at times on his show, the R&B songstress simply does not like him. A few months ago, she even launched a pretty scathing rant in his direction. Subsequently, he responded in a not-so-kind fashion, calling her a “bag of mixed nuts.”

It’s been an interesting time for Lennox, who was not invited to perform at Dreamville despite being on the label. Furthermore, she got to watch her label boss give an apology to Kendrick Lamar, and subsequently get shamed for it. This ties back to Joe Budden as Budden went on his podcast today and spoke on Cole’s apology. He had a nuanced view of it, however, it was an opinion that would definitely upset a Cole fan. As some noticed, Lennox seemed to be annoyed with Budden’s comments, as her Instagram story reflects this.

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Ari Lennox Does Not Like Joe One Bit

In the video above, you can see that Lennox’s entire Instagram story is just the same video from the Love & Hip-Hop Reunion special in which Consequence punched Budden in the back of the head. This is an iconic moment that always ends with Joe saying “that’s what I like” with a maniacal grin on his face. Regardless, it is clear that Lennox is getting some amusement out of Budden’s pain. Now, it will be interesting to see if Budden even responds.

Let us know what you think of the feud between Ari Lennox and Joe Budden, in the comments section down below. Whose side do you see yourself taking in all of this? Do you think Budden had a point in regards to the J Cole apology? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Joe Budden & Skillz Reignite Feud Over J Cole’s Beef With Kendrick Lamar

April 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

J. Cole’s apology to Kendrick Lamar over the “7 Minute Drill” response to the “Like That” verse is the bravest thing he could’ve done… and people aren’t too happy with it. While the depth of that conversation is a story for another time, the prevailing sentiment among purist hip-hop fans of old is that Cole cowered out, and now, the “streets need a body.” That’s exactly what Joe Budden recently tweeted (before the actual apology), alluding to how we’re still waiting on Drake’s response to Kendrick and that folks want to see a tough battle. But then, one of Budden’s old opponents, rapper Skillz, chimed in and provoked another spat between them, which has previously gone down circa 2021 over their respective rapping skills.

“Wild take coming from a rapper who never caught one,” Skillz tweeted back at Joe Budden. “Now Skillz…… there is NO LIVING BREATHING person that has you as a better MC than me,” Budden hit back. “& YOU can’t career shame a mosquito with a mixtape. And the one time a year ppl wanted to hear from you got stolen from you. Go be with your family.” “Now Joseph? I have never been punched in the face for any sub par bars either,” Skillz retorted. “You have taken more RAP/LIFE L’s than any rapper from Jersey. Go be Wendy Williams bro. And if YOU WERE SUCH AN AMAZING RAPPER in your PRIME? Why you become a podcaster?!? You cant ever talk bars with me.” This is ironic considering his Hip Hop Confessions podcast, something that Budden’s co-host Ice brought up against him.

Skillz Takes Shots At Joe Budden Over J. Cole’s Kendrick Lamar Apology

“ICE? Find me one ep where Im talkin about current gossip…” Skillz responded to Ice. “i talk hip hop on my pod…thats it. You think I care about what sexxy redd wore last week??” “Bro I’m just saying. You said son became a podcaster…as a podcaster,” Joe Budden’s co-host clapped back. “And if we keeping it a buck, ya description says u have folks come on to confess their secrets…know who does that? Gossip shows lol.” “I feel u ice respectfully but ….you keep bypassing the word HIP HOP tho,” Skillz added. “thats what my ish is about. Not what yall do.”

Budden Fires Back, Ice Chimes In

Now Skillz…… there is NO LIVING BREATHING person that has you as a better MC than me. & YOU can’t career shame a mosquito with a mixtape. And the one time a year ppl wanted to hear from you got stolen from you. Go be with your family. https://t.co/YA4vjnetNY

— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) April 8, 2024

“I’m really not,” Ice clarified. “Go back and look at what I initially replied to. The words ‘hip-hop’ were nowhere in that tweet. You moved the goalpost afterwards.” Skillz even admitted this by replying with, “Touche I did,” and through salute and handshake emojis, it seems like this either completely resolved or they just got bored. As for Joe Budden, though, no such resolution was offered to Skillz. For more news and the latest updates on all this rap beef and these players, stay logged into HNHH.

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Joe Budden Trashed J. Cole’s ‘7 Minute Drill’ Diss Response To Kendrick Lamar: ‘This Narcoleptic-Sounding Sh*t’

April 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

For weeks, Drake and J. Cole fans waited for their response to Kendrick Lamar. Before Dreamville Fest 2024 kicked off, Cole served up his formal retort with the song “7 Minute Drill.”

However, many don’t believe it compares to Lamar’s brutal guest verse on Metro Boomin and Future’s track “Like That.” Joe Budden so happens to be one of those people. Today (April 7), in the latest episode of the mogul’s namesake podcast, he shared his unfiltered thoughts.

“This is not ok,” he yelled. “Cole, call Royce [Da’ 5’9″]. Call a killer. You’re just too nice. It’s the tone…That’s my issue with this narcoleptic-sounding sh*t. That is my issue. It sounds like if I was actively trying to cop fentanyl…[7 Minute Drill] is what I would put on.”

When asked what he wanted from Cole, Budden replied: “I want him to sound alive.”

But he did praise the beat selected for the track. “The first half [of the track] is giving me Latto,” he said. “The first half sounds like he was having a lot of fun on that tour with Drake. That first half sounds like a hit if he sounded alive, and then Drake came on right after.”

Watch the full episode of the Joe Budden Podcast above.

Joe Budden Blasts J Cole For Kendrick Lamar Diss Response: “Call A Killer!”

April 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Reactions to “7 Minute Drill,” J Cole’s clapback at Kendrick Lamar’s diss against him, have been pretty split among the hip-hop community. Everyone seems to be celebrating the back-and-forth as competitive spirit, but the jury’s still out on whether it was actually an appropriate, cutting, or worthwhile response. Joe Budden and the rest of the members of his podcast said during their latest episode that the Dreamville boss did not strike gold with this diss track as he likely wanted to. While there were a few different points here, the most salient and reoccurring one in their discussion was that Cole just doesn’t have the conviction or energy to back up this aggression.

“The tone,” Joe Budden remarked as to what his main problem with the verse was, or at least the point he and his cohosts discussed the most. “This is my issue with this f**&ing narcoleptic sounding s**t. This sounds like… if I was actively looking to cop fentanyl this is what I would put on. I want to hear him sound alive.” Regardless of this criticism, it seems like the surprise mixtape that J. Cole put “7 Minute Drill” on will still perform quite well.

The Joe Budden Podcast Discusses J Cole’s “7 Minute Drill”: Watch

Joe Budden critiques J. Cole response track “7 Minute Drill” on new album “Might Delete Later” to Kendrick Lamar pic.twitter.com/KZnTPeQdx0

— Johnny (@johnnyflash__) April 6, 2024

Of course, commercial success doesn’t really get at the heart of most rap beef, especially between two lyricists who champion artistry and skill like J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar do. But this moment is easily one of the biggest in rap of 2024 so far, and no discussion on quality can take that away. Now all that’s left to prove is whether or not “The Big Three” will fully rise to the competitive occasion or just see this as a big moment for some quick engagement. With many others in the hip-hop world responding passionately to this confrontation, there’s a lot of pressure on them to perform.

On that note, we still haven’t (un-subliminally) heard from Drake, who arguably caught the brunt of K.Dot’s ire on “Like That” rather than the MC who actually responded. Maybe his hypothetical response will have more fire than what Budden thought Cole had on “7 Minute Drill.” Do you think it’s a worthy comparison point or did the North Carolina spitter satisfy your hunger? Let us know in the comments and keep checking in with HNHH for more on Joe Budden, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole.

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Joe Budden Supports Nicki Minaj By Taking A Trip To Gag City

April 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Joe Budden is someone who is largely known as a hater on the internet. However, he is also a huge fan of certain artists. Overall, one artist he has always supported is none other than Nicki Minaj. While the two have certainly butted heads over the years, Joe always finds himself supporting her when he can. Ultimately, one of the best ways to support an artist is by going to their shows. Luckily for Budden, Nicki has been on tour as a way to support her latest project, Pink Friday 2. In fact, last night she was in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center.

In the video clip down below, you can see that Joe Budden was at the show, sitting fairly close to the front. Someone was able to capture a video of the podcast host, who seemed to be pretty early to the show. Clearly, he wanted to make sure he got in his seat before things got too hectic. Of course, it should come as no surprise that Nicki was able to sell out this show. She even has two more outings at the Barclays Center, and fans are expected to come out in droves.

Joe Budden Enjoys The Show

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At this stage in her career, Nicki continues to impress. She has been rocking out this tour, and there was also quite a bit of praise for her Rolling Loud performance. At this point, it seems clear that there is no taking her off the throne, even if some are hellbent on doing so. Hopefully, Joe had a good time, and we get to hear about it on his podcast.

Let us know what you think of Joe Budden and his support for Nicki Minaj, in the comments section down below. Have you been to the latest Nicki Minaj tour? If so, what city did you go watch her in? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Benzino Claims Joe Budden Backed Out Of A Boxing Match After He “Ran His Mouth”

April 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Benzino is synonymous with hip-hop beef. The former publisher of The Source magazine is best known for his long-standing battle with Eminem and Shady Records, and has continued to pick fights with artists ever since. It’s just what he does. Benzino recently hopped on Instagram Live and took aim at another (former) Shady Records signee, Joe Budden. The media mogul claims he was supposed to have a boxing match against Budden, but the latter backed out.

Benzino vs. Budden might sound like a throwback to the aughts, the boxing match was supposed to happen this year. The ex-publisher claimed that he threatened to break Budden’s jaw, and the former rapper told him he’d accept the challenge. “We got in touch with celebrity boxing,” he explained. “I was on the phone with Joe’s manager Ian and they backed out the fight.” The Source mastermind saw the decision as a sign of weakness, and proceeded to trash talk Budden further. “Joe ran his mouth and he backed out the fight,” he added. “He must have been thinking about that straw that he was going to be sipping out of.”

Joe Budden Clowned Benzino For Being “Old”

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Budden, who’s best known as an internet personality these days, had plenty to say about Benzino on his self-titled podcast. He asserted that getting in the ring would be a very “bad idea” for Benzino, who is 15 years older. “Old n****s shouldn’t do that,” he noted. “He do too much s**t that old n****s shouldn’t do.” Furthermore, Budden clowned Benzino for getting dissed by Eminem on the recent song “Doomsday, Pt. 2.” Budden and Eminem have had a contentious relationship since the former left Shady Records, but he joked that Benzino’s antics actually has him on Eminem’s side yet again. “Now me and Em on the same side — look what you did,” he said.

All jokes aside, Budden dismissed the match as an attempt to get more attention. He told his podcast listeners that he’s never had an issue with Benzino before, so the notion of him being threatened and then being offered a boxing match was a “horrible” idea. “I ain’t never had a problem with Benzino, but Benzino do make being 50 look corny,” Budden concluded. It looks as though the ex-publisher is going to have to refocus his attention on Eminem, who he also challenged to a celebrity boxing match. Unsurprisingly, the Detroit rapper has not even acknowledged the challenge.

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Rick Ross & Drake Drama Leaves Joe Budden In His Feelings

April 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Joe Budden and Drake have had a lot to say about one another lately, and not all of it has been positive. However, the former did share on a recent episode of his podcast that there’s at least one artist that he’d be sad not to see Champagne Papi in the studio with anymore. While chatting with his co-hosts, Budden spoke about the apparent drama that’s unfolding between Drake and most of his contemporaries right now, noting that he wouldn’t be bothered by a halt in collaborations between the 6ix God and Future.

“I wasn’t the biggest fan of What A Time to Be Alive so who cares if Drake and Future never record again in my book. If Rick Ross and Drake are not rapping together no more, this hurts,” the 43-year-old said. “This is impactful. No more ‘[Aston Martin] Music’?” Budden asked in disbelief. As HipHopDX reports, the main clue right now as to why Rozay unfollowed his long-time friend is a tweet from Metro Boomin urging hip-hop heads to “pick a side” after dropping We Don’t Trust You last month.

Joe Budden Wishes for Drake and Rick Ross to Resolve Their Conflict

The former correctional officer appears as a guest on the collab album from the renowned producer and Hendrix, which also includes Kendrick Lamar’s feisty “Like That” diss aimed at Champagne Papi. Rather than jumping in the booth to respond, Drake went low by sending VIP tickets to Ross’ ex, Cristina Mackey during a recent tour date, and has been hinting at crafting the perfect comeback to his newfound opps.

At this point, it’s looking like Drake is feuding with many of his past collaborators, though we still haven’t exactly pieced together why. Earlier this week the father of one fueled rumours that he and Travis Scott are on the outs by appearing to “shoot” at a prop of the Houston native’s head while performing their “MELTDOWN” collaboration. Read all about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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