In a fiery exchange that has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, Joe Budden has called out Drake for what he perceives as blatant pandering to UK artists while dissing American talent. During a recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, Budden didn’t hold back, accusing Drake of undermining U.S. rappers with his controversial statements made at the Wireless Festival in the UK, where he proclaimed, “Nobody can outrap London rappers.”

Budden’s remarks come on the heels of Drake’s bold assertion that the best lyricists in the world hail from London, a statement that has ignited a fierce debate among fans and artists alike. The podcast episode, which has quickly gone viral, highlights Budden’s frustration with Drake’s apparent shift in allegiance, suggesting that the Canadian superstar is deliberately distancing himself from American hip-hop. “Drake is full of [expletive],” Budden declared, emphasizing his disbelief in Drake’s claims about UK superiority.

The backlash against Drake has been swift. DJ Vlad took to Twitter to challenge the notion that any UK rapper could surpass the likes of Kendrick Lamar, igniting a social media firestorm as fans weighed in with their opinions. Budden echoed this sentiment, asserting that while Drake has collaborated with UK artists, his statements seem less about admiration and more about self-preservation following a turbulent year in American hip-hop.

As the drama unfolds, the question remains: Is Drake genuinely elevating UK talent, or is he merely seeking to remain relevant in a shifting musical landscape? With tensions rising and artists from both sides weighing in, the hip-hop community is on high alert. Will Drake respond to Budden’s accusations, or will this controversy simmer down? One thing is certain: the stakes are high, and the battle for hip-hop supremacy is far from over.