Joe Budden has publicly laughed off Drake’s attempt to intimidate DeMar DeRozan during an NBA game, adding a splash of humor to the mix.
During a clash between the Toronto Raptors and the Sacramento Kings, Drake’s courtside behavior caught the eye of Joe Budden, who didn’t hold back in expressing his disdain. Budden critiqued Drake’s ‘mean-mugging’ and trash-talking DeRozan, who had previously appeared in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ video—a song that seemingly irks Drake.
Speaking on his podcast, Budden remarked frankly on Drake’s game day antics, referring to them as ‘duck lips of death’ and humorously threatened to throw a ball at him if those antics continued. He emphasized that while Drake’s emotions were understandable, his method of expressing them left much to be desired.
Budden further highlighted Drake’s difficulty in navigating conflict, suggesting that it’s not about the conflict itself but how one handles it. He humorously concluded, “We’re respectful, so we’re not gonna say it… but you a bitch!”
The podcast session also touched upon DeRozan’s cameo in ‘Not Like Us’ and how it didn’t strain his relationship with Drake. DeRozan, maintaining a diplomatic stance, once told the Sacramento Bee that despite appearances, their friendship remains intact and that the rivalry between Drake and Kendrick was just entertainment.
Meanwhile, Drake found himself the butt of a joke once again when Sacramento Kings’ owner Vivek Ranadivé mocked him during the Raptors’ defeat, wearing a sweatshirt reading, “They Not Like Us.” This playful jab only added to the lighthearted banter surrounding the situation.
Joe Budden’s remarks about Drake’s courtside behavior underscore the playful rivalry and ongoing dynamics within the hip-hop community. The situation offers a humorous lens into how public figures navigate personal grievances and how these actions resonate in the public eye.
