Joe Budden’s rant about Drake and UMG sparks a heated response from Drake’s father.
- Dennis Graham tells Budden to stand down, fueling social media drama.
- Budden’s fiery podcast episode accuses Drake of manipulation and betrayal.
- The feud centers around alleged insensitive comments about Metro Boomin’s late mother.
- Drake’s legal battle with UMG involves accusations of using streaming bots and defamation.
Joe Budden’s rant about Drake’s legal skirmish with Universal Music Group (UMG) was a scorcher. In a podcast episode, Budden critiqued the Canadian rapper’s character, calling him manipulative and deceitful. Budden didn’t hold back, claiming, “Or he’s a selfish, lying, manipulative sack of shit…” and suggesting Drake’s offstage behavior could be reprehensible.
Drake’s dad, Dennis Graham, wasn’t about to let Budden’s words slide. He jumped on Instagram to defend his son, firmly telling Budden to “stand down.” Graham added, “Joe needs to back the fuck off, this has nothing to do with him, period.”
The drama between Budden and Drake isn’t just about name-calling. Budden brought up sensitive issues, like Drake’s alleged callousness following Metro Boomin’s mother’s death. According to Budden, Drake prioritized his work, indicating, “This n-gga’s mom died but where my beat at, n-gga?…”
Drake’s ongoing legal dispute with UMG adds another layer to the tension. Drake has filed complaints against UMG, accusing them of artificially boosting Kendrick Lamar’s diss track against him using streaming bots and payola schemes. This track, “Not Like Us,” also allegedly defames Drake by engaging in serious allegations, which UMG denies.
UMG refuted Drake’s claims, stating they uphold the highest ethical standards in their marketing practices. They labeled the legal arguments as contrived and pointed out that music preference is a choice made by fans. The controversy keeps the spotlight on Drake and UMG’s strained relationship amid the legal quagmire.
The dramatic showdown between Joe Budden and Dennis Graham underscores the heated tensions in Drake’s world.
