Joe Budden admits he didn’t expect Lil Yachty’s career to thrive.
- The surprising confession happened on Lil Yachty’s podcast.
- Budden praised Yachty for his recent album and career growth.
- They recalled their heated 2017 interview on Everyday Struggle.
- Budden acknowledged his mistakes in his early judgment of Yachty.
Joe Budden shocked listeners when he told Lil Yachty he didn’t think the rapper’s career would last. This candid moment happened on Yachty’s podcast, A Safe Place.
When Yachty asked if Budden thought his career would endure, Budden responded bluntly, “No.” He elaborated, “You have defied the odds. I didn’t think you would be this good. Your last album? Hell no.”
Budden went on to praise Yachty’s progress, saying, “I didn’t think you’d be able to pen some of the things you penned. No matter what your backing is, you stand alone. You’ve created your own lane. I can’t be prouder of you.”
During the chat, Budden recalled their infamous 2017 interview on Everyday Struggle. It was Budden’s first interview with another artist and a moment he now regrets.
In that interview, Budden was critical of Yachty’s claim of being “happy every day.” Budden argued, “Feelings are fickle. They come and they go. Nobody is one thing forever.”
Yachty countered, explaining that his happiness stemmed from his drastic lifestyle change. “When you come from a college dorm with no money to having millions, how can you be upset?”
The 2017 interview saw Budden frequently interrupt Yachty, leading to online backlash. However, the recent podcast shows they’ve made amends and moved past their differences.
Joe Budden’s change of heart shows growth and newfound respect for Lil Yachty’s career.
