Joe Budden’s latest remarks about Drake have reignited their long-standing feud, drawing attention from hip-hop fans and media alike. After Drake posted a video of Budden on his Finsta account, Budden responded by calling the rapper a “corpse” and refusing to engage further. This latest exchange adds another chapter to their ongoing rivalry, which dates back to 2016.
Here’s a look at the history of Drake and Joe Budden’s feud, the context behind their latest clash, and what it means for both artists moving forward.
What happened to Joe Budden and Drake?
Joe Budden and Drake’s long-standing tension reignited when Drake posted a video of Budden on finsta account, “plottttwistttttt,” captioning it, “$$$HITTING MEEEEEE.” Budden, taking this as a slight, responded on The Joe Budden Podcast, calling Drake a “corpse” and stating he refuses to engage in “a back-and-forth” now that the rapper is “ice cold” (via Vibe).
The feud between Drake and Joe Budden dates back to 2016 when Budden criticized Drake’s album Views, calling it “uninspired” on his podcast. Drake reportedly responded with subtle shots, including lyrics from “4PM in Calabasas” and his verse on French Montana’s “No Shopping,” where he’s believed to have referred to Budden as a “one-hit wonder” (via Capital Xtra).
In retaliation, Budden released multiple diss tracks, such as “Making a Murderer Pt. 1” and “Wake,” taking direct aim at Drake’s artistry and credibility. Their beef briefly cooled, but the underlying tension remained.
The recent exchange comes at a time when Drake has been under scrutiny following multiple rap beefs, most notably with Kendrick Lamar. Budden alluded to this in his podcast, pointing out how many artists had “jumped on” Drake recently, seemingly referencing Kendrick’s “Not Like Us,” which gained massive traction, especially after it was performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
