Joe Budden has shared his thoughts on Drake’s career following what many perceive as a defeat to Kendrick Lamar and recent leaks of reference tracks.
On his podcast, Budden argued that despite being out-strategized and out-streamed by Kendrick, Drake’s legacy remains intact. He emphasized Drake’s past achievements as a testament to his enduring influence:
“I don’t care what Drake does; for me, Drake’s legacy is already kinda cemented. A lot more has to happen for him to look as bad as some of y’all want us to view him as. I don’t think he looks the greatest right now, but I don’t care.”
Budden also expressed indifference to the quality of Drake’s recent music, stating he already has what he needs from the artist:
“I don’t care that I don’t think he can rap like he wants to rap. I don’t care that the slaps don’t sound the same. I got Views, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, Nothing Was the Same, Take Care, So Far Gone. I got the music that I need from him. It is phenomenal, no matter who wrote it. It sounds timeless, no matter who wrote it. And it continues to work.”
These comments follow the leak of several Drake reference tracks, including a version of “Mob Ties” recorded by Vory, intensifying scrutiny over his songwriting.
In other news, Budden recently criticized Apple Music’s ranking of the 100 best albums of all time, particularly the placement of several classic R&B albums.
