Joe Budden Declares Winner of Kendrick Lamar & Drake Beef So Far

In the ongoing beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, Joe Budden has declared an early winner. After the release of Kendrick’s diss track “Euphoria” in response to Drake’s “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle,” Budden appeared on Akademiks’ livestream to share his thoughts.

Budden claimed that Kendrick is the victor in this first round of diss records, but he expressed excitement to see how Drake would respond. Despite Akademiks’ belief that Drake was up 1-0, Budden disagreed, laughing off the idea that “Push Ups” was better than “Euphoria.”

The former Slaughterhouse MC emphasized the importance of seeing how artists respond to being challenged, especially someone like Drake who has had a relatively smooth career. Budden urged Drake to “finish your food” and not let this opportunity slip away.

In addition to discussing the feud between Kendrick and Drake, Budden criticized Kanye West for inserting himself into the situation. He called out Ye for trying to seek attention and urged him to stay out of the beef between the two rappers.

Despite his criticism of Kanye, Budden did acknowledge the producer’s talent on the remix of Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick’s “Like That.” While Budden may not be a fan of Kanye’s involvement, Metro Boomin seemed to support West’s diss by sharing a photo of them in the studio.

As the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake continues to escalate, fans are eagerly awaiting Drake’s response to Kendrick’s latest diss track. With Joe Budden weighing in on the situation, the stakes are higher than ever in this rap battle.