Popular hip-hop commentators Joe Budden, Royce da 5’9, and Glasses Malone recently weighed in on the controversy surrounding Kendrick Lamar and accusations of using bots to inflate his streaming numbers. The drama unfolded when renowned hip-hop news personality Akademiks exposed Lamar for allegedly using bots to boost his streaming numbers.

In a recent episode of Budden’s podcast, “The Joe Budden Podcast,” the host shared his thoughts on the controversy, stating, “I’ve always thought Kendrick was a bit overrated. This just solidifies it for me. If you have to resort to using bots to boost your numbers, then maybe you’re not as hot as you think you are.”

Royce da 5’9 also shared his thoughts on the matter, tweeting, “I’ve always respected Kendrick’s talent, but if these allegations are true, it’s a disappointing move. Artists should rely on their artistry and fan base, not shady tactics like using bots.”

Glasses Malone added to the conversation, stating, “It’s sad to see an artist of Kendrick’s caliber stoop to such levels. He should be confident in his talent and not feel the need to cheat the system in order to succeed.”

It remains to be seen how Kendrick Lamar will respond to these allegations, but one thing is for sure: the hip-hop community is buzzing with this latest controversy. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.