DJ Vlad has declared an end to his longstanding feud with podcast rival Joe Budden. This surprising news came after a chance encounter in New York during the holiday season.
DJ Vlad took to social media platform X to share his unexpected meeting with Joe Budden. “After 15 years of ‘beef,’ I ran into Joe Budden shopping in New York yesterday,” he tweeted. It was a momentous occasion as it marked their first face-to-face interaction since 2008.
Their conversation was cordial, with both individuals shaking hands and exchanging congratulations on their individual successes. They also took a moment to talk about their families, emphasizing the maturity of the exchange. “It was a real grown-man moment,” Vlad remarked, wishing everyone happy holidays.
The roots of their feud trace back to an incident involving Rick Ross in 2010. Vlad had sued Ross for assault following a disagreement at an award show. Joe Budden, in 2022, articulated his perspective on the lawsuit, expressing discomfort with the way Vlad handled the situation.
Budden’s issues with Vlad extended beyond this single event. He felt Vlad had exploited him early in his hosting career and accused him of provoking animosity among his guests. Moreover, Budden disapproved of Vlad airing footage of Crooked I being shot in Los Angeles, which he considered both a legal and personal misstep.
Despite these grievances, Budden clarified, “It’s not that there’s a beef still. It’s not a beef… There’s nothing [for us] to really fight about.” His words suggest a readiness to move past old conflicts, mirroring Vlad’s recent expression of goodwill.
While Budden has yet to comment on Vlad’s latest tweet, fans online have actively voiced their relief and support for the apparent reconciliation. One user tweeted, “About time! You see them face to face and you realize it ain’t worth being angry.” Such sentiments reflect a broader desire to see old disagreements laid to rest.
This reconciliation adds Joe Budden to a list of individuals with whom Vlad has reconciled, including former employee Shirley Ju. It’s a promising sign that bygones might indeed be bygones for Vlad, as evidenced by these routine displays of amity.
In the unpredictable world of media and entertainment, DJ Vlad and Joe Budden seem to have turned a new leaf. Whether or not this marks the official end of their feud, it highlights the possibility for growth and reconciliation.
