In a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, Joe Budden delved into Kendrick Lamar’s explosive verse on “Like That” and its impact on the hip-hop community. Budden asserted that Lamar’s verse, particularly its diss aimed at Drake and J. Cole, has shed light on what he perceives as insincere friendships among rappers.
Budden highlighted an incident involving Travis Scott at Rolling Loud L.A., where Scott, despite his affiliation with Drake, urged Future and Metro Boomin to play the controversial track. Budden expressed disdain for such superficial alliances, stating, “Not you [Travis], hopping around on stage like a fuckity-fuck, saying, ‘Play the Drake diss. I hate these phony friendships. Enough of this.”
According to Budden, Lamar’s verse has the potential to disrupt the facade of camaraderie prevalent in the rap industry. He commended Future for addressing these “monetized friendships” head-on, emphasizing that certain artists, including Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, and Young Thug, have refrained from confronting Drake, unlike Future.
Directly addressing Travis Scott, Budden minced no words, calling him out as a “phony-ass n-gga” for endorsing the diss track during his performance. He asserted that such incidents signify a shift towards authenticity in rap relationships, as exemplified by Lamar’s candid lyrics on “Like That.”
The controversy surrounding Future, Metro Boomin, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake escalated with the release of WE DON’T TRUST YOU, featuring Lamar’s incendiary verse. Speculations abound regarding the status of Drake’s relationships with Future and Metro Boomin, especially considering their previous collaborations and joint tours.
Fans have interpreted the lyrics of the title track as confirmation of Future severing ties with Drake, potentially due to a romantic entanglement gone awry. Lines like “I don’t need another fake friend, dog/ Can’t be ’bout a ho, ’cause we sharin’, dog” suggest underlying tensions and betrayals within the hip-hop fraternity.
Moreover, social media sleuths noticed Metro Boomin’s apparent unfollowing of Drake on Instagram, further fueling rumors of discord within the industry.
In conclusion, Joe Budden’s analysis of Kendrick Lamar’s impactful verse underscores the evolving dynamics of rap relationships and the quest for authenticity amidst a landscape rife with superficial alliances.
