Joe Budden has dropped a bombshell about the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef. He says they actually spoke before their epic diss track battle this summer.
On his podcast, Joe Budden revealed insider rumors suggesting Kendrick and Drake had a discussion to outline the rules before their diss tracks. “I heard that Drake and Kendrick had a talk before any diss record was released. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but I heard they spoke!” he exclaimed.
Pressed for details, Budden mentioned that the conversation might have resembled the intro of Kendrick’s ‘Euphoria,’ which samples Teddy Pendergrass. Imagining the exchange, he speculated Kendrick asking Drake, “Hey, how do you want this to go? What we doing? Oh, we rapping? Okay, then let’s keep it umph.”
Budden suggested the talk was about ensuring no hard feelings while preparing to tear each other up lyrically. “It’s only tea ’cause to say it to him on the phone — like, I know what that’s like when you bouta tear a n-gga. ‘Let me call him and make sure first. Hey man, we doing this for real?’”
The conversation has stirred social media buzz. One user shared, ‘Yooo!!! Joe Budden said that Drake and Dot talked before any diss tracks came out and Dot was warning the boy. 🤣🤣’ With fans reacting, it’s clear the conversation is a hot topic.
Joe Budden has frequently involved himself in discussions about Kendrick and Drake. In July, he addressed Kendrick’s claim that Drake is an outsider in Hip Hop. Kendrick’s comments focused on cultural elements like fashion, dance moves, and neighborhood ties, stressing that these define authentic Hip Hop.
Budden didn’t outright label Drake as an outsider but criticized some of his actions, such as purchasing 2Pac’s $1 million ring and performing with Dipset in Cam’ron’s pink fur coat. He emphasized that even if Drake’s intent isn’t to disrespect, it can come off that way.
Budden questioned whether Drake truly cares about Hip Hop culture. He said, “I get what Kendrick is trying to say, and he’s probably the only person who could say it effectively.” Budden pondered if Drake really embodies Hip Hop values, leaving the question open for others to consider.
Joe Budden’s revelations have added a new layer to the ongoing Kendrick Lamar and Drake saga. With fans and insiders alike weighing in, this unexpected twist promises to keep the debate alive.
