Astro Rap Beef Alert: Here's How Drake Tried to Make Kendrick a Suspect with Joe Budden's Little Black Podcast!
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Guess what folks, we’re diving into some celestial drama today because when it comes to Drake and Kendrick Lamar, it seems even the stars might need to consult legal counsel before chosing sides. In the hip-hop soap opera that is currently unfolding in a courtroom near you, our favorite Toronto wordsmith, Drake, has decided to throw some shade and a lawsuit towards the cosmos of Universal Music Group (UMG). Now, you might be wondering, “What in the Gemini fickleness is going on here?” Well, let me enlighten you with a dash of astrology and a sprinkle of rap beef.
It all boils down to this: Drake ain’t just slinging lyrical disses anymore; he’s updated his lawsuit against UMG, quoting none other than the ever-controversial Joe Budden. You know, the guy who’s not shy about stirring the pot. But here’s the kicker – this isn’t just your regular hip-hop mudslinging. Oh no, Drake’s brought allegations of Kendrick Lamar using bots to get his tracks more playtime than a Sagittarius main character in a romcom. Here’s the twist though; have you ever heard a podcast disclaimer and thought, “Yeah, this is as legally binding as my horoscope?” Because, apparently, Drake has.
So, let’s lay it out: According to the legal docs, some banter on The Joe Budden Podcast became Exhibit A in Drake’s quest to prove manipulation in the rap battle stakes. But, as Twitter (err, X) would erupt with laughter when they realized the podcast squad’s preamble of “all this is entertainment, folks!” might not hold up in court, we’re left pondering—is this legal play a stroke of genius or as futile as trying to convince a Leo to downsize their ego?
Can the fiery energy of Aries settle this dispute, or will Pisces’ tendency to be misunderstood lead us down a rabbit hole of legal wrangling and lyrical gymnastics? Stay tuned, as this rap battle turns into a cosmic courtroom saga, where even the stars might be called to testify.
While Drake and Joe Budden have had a very contentious relationship over the years, few people expected it to actually reach a courtroom in any capacity. But that’s exactly what happened when the Toronto rapper updated his lawsuit against UMG and quoted the New York native’s podcast while referencing Kendrick Lamar and his alleged use of bots in the rap battle.
As the legal filing indicates, Drake’s updated lawsuit against UMG uses some remarks from The Joe Budden Podcast to suggest the veracity of the botting claims against Kendrick Lamar’s camp. On the program, the cohosts argued how botting is part of the strategy to beat Drizzy, and how they believe manipulated streams and other forms of engagement are more likely than not.
However, many people online quickly pointed out the disclaimer preluding every Joe Budden Podcast episode, which indicates all “thoughts, views, and opinions” on the show are “for entertainment purposes only.” In addition, they pointed out Drake’s ironic reference to the program during the battle. “Heard it on the Budden podcast, it’s got to be true,” he rapped using 2Pac‘s A.I.-generated voice on “Taylor Made Freestyle.”
Not only that, but other social media users expressed confusion over this specific inclusion in Drake’s updated lawsuit. This is because the OVO mogul’s grounds against UMG are mostly based on defamation claims concerning his character, specifically due to the diss track “Not Like Us.”
On the other hand, various payola accusations against Kendrick Lamar’s camp were unsuccessful in court. Still, this doesn’t mean other efforts are inactive. More concrete information could emerge in the future, so alleged commercial manipulation is not out of the woods yet.
“Should his legal representatives senselessly keep the New York lawsuit alive, we will demonstrate that all remaining claims are without merit,” UMG stated in response to this updated lawsuit on Thursday (April 17), per Music Business Worldwide. “It is shameful that these foolish and frivolous legal theatrics continue. They are reputationally and financially costly to Drake and have no chance of success.”
Elsewhere, Drake has a new album on the way, and Kendrick Lamar and SZA will hit the road this week. Despite all the legal scuffle, these two giants continue to leave large artistic footsteps in its wake.
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