Joe Budden calls out Drake for his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, labeling him as a ‘Karen’ and seeing this as harmful to Hip Hop.

  • Drake faces backlash for suing UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us,’ which allegedly promoted violence near his home.
  • Budden accuses Drake of hypocrisy, recalling an incident where Drake encouraged aggressive fan behavior.
  • The podcaster reminisces about an earlier, more genuine version of Drake, criticizing his current persona.
  • UMG denies Drake’s claims and vows to fight the lawsuit, insisting they’ve always supported him.

In a heated podcast episode, Joe Budden expressed anger towards Drake for his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group. He labeled Drake as a ‘Karen,’ suggesting the lawsuit damages the true spirit of Hip Hop.

Budden criticized Drake’s claims that UMG prompted a 2024 shooting at his Toronto home by promoting the song ‘Not Like Us.’ He described Drake’s behavior as hypocritical, reminding listeners of a time when Drake allegedly encouraged hostile fan actions.

Budden expressed disdain for what he sees as Drake’s identity crisis. He longs for the days when Drake was ‘the nigga with the Blackberry,’ famous for his quirky yet charming persona.

The podcaster viewed the lawsuit as a missed opportunity to challenge the dominance of labels in the music industry. He believes unity is lacking in Hip Hop and bemoans the lack of cultural understanding among artists.


Budden doubted Drake’s chances of succeeding with his lawsuit, suggesting that it might harm his career. Co-host Ish argued that Drake has the right to voice concerns, but Budden maintained that Drake’s actions are career risks.

UMG has denied all allegations in Drake’s lawsuit. They argue that the claims are false and insist they’ve always invested in and supported Drake’s career. UMG plans to defend themselves vigorously, highlighting that they do not engage in defamation.

Joe Budden’s criticism of Drake raises questions on legal battles in Hip Hop and their impact on the genre’s culture.

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