The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 724 | "When The Dust Settles"
May 11, 2024
The podcast delves into rap beef aftermath with Drake & Kendrick Lamar, The Game firing shots at Rick Ross, Shaq's diss track to Shannon Sharpe, and new music drops from Gunna, Ghostface Killah, and Meg Thee Stallion. Other topics include marriage discussions, viral reactions, Roast of Tom Brady, and much more!
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Beef Escalation Risks Real Harm
- The Drake vs Kendrick feud moved from skill debate to mudslinging that risks real-world violence and industry fallout.
- The panel warns that when rap beef mixes with real affiliations and doxxing, it can spill beyond music into dangerous territory.
Shell Shock Undermines Creative Focus
- Drake appears shell-shocked and unfocused after the backlash, making him vulnerable in the market and personally unsettled.
- The hosts suggest he should step back, regroup, secure his life, and avoid further escalation while his team reassesses.
Perception Drives Streaming Momentum
- Public backlash can flip streaming patterns quickly: Kendrick's catalog rose while Drake's dipped after the feud.
- Cultural momentum and streaming trends can reflect perception shifts faster than artist comebacks can be executed.