Joe Budden Calls Out Drake’s Alleged Industry Secrets Amid Lawsuit
Joe Budden Calls Out Drake’s Alleged Dirty Industry Secrets Amid Drake’s Lawsuit
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Joe Budden didn’t hold back when reacting to Drake’s recent lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) regarding Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” In the lawsuit, Drake accuses UMG of manipulating streaming numbers to boost certain songs, including the track, which falsely labels him a “certified pedophile” and “predator.” The lawsuit caused a stir on social media, and many were eager to hear Joe Budden’s take, considering his longstanding rivalry with Drake.
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On the latest episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, Budden unleashed a scathing rant, calling Drake a “selfish lying manipulative sack of sh*t.” He accused the rapper of years of behind-the-scenes manipulation, claiming that Drake had made enemies for 15 years and only now faced the consequences. “You’ve been behind the scenes being the biggest sack of s### you can possibly be,” Budden said. He also criticized Drake’s relationship with UMG CEO Lucian Grainge, suggesting that Drake had been protected for years due to his fanbase and connections. “Because he’s got fans and had Lucian [Grainge], everybody just gets to turn a blind eye,” Budden said.
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Budden went on to express his disappointment in Drake, who he once saw as a leader of the new generation of rap. “You were supposed to be the leader of the new school,” Budden said, lamenting that Drake didn’t use his power to improve the industry for upcoming artists. Budden also hinted at personal betrayals, mentioning Drake’s fallout with Metro Boomin and describing him as “grimier” than fans realize.
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The rapper’s lawsuit has two main parts: accusations of UMG manipulating streaming numbers to promote specific songs, and a defamation claim against Kendrick Lamar over “Not Like Us,” which Drake says falsely accuses him of being a sex offender. Drake alleges that UMG knowingly allowed the song’s release despite the defamatory nature of its lyrics.
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Budden’s comments have fueled the ongoing controversy, raising questions about industry practices, the manipulation of streaming numbers, and the consequences of false accusations in the music world.
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