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Joe Budden Debates Whether Drake Should Take Shots At JAY-Z

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Joe Budden Debates Whether Drake Should Take Shots At JAY-Z

The tension between Drake and Jay-Z is largely rooted in competitive rivalry rather than a full-blown feud. Both artists have taken subtle jabs at each other in songs over the years, often referencing their dominance in the rap game and differing styles.

DJ Akademiks posted about Drake’s IG story where he uploaded pictures of Aaliyah and Solange(the sister of his wife Beyonce). Many assumed the message Drake was trying to send alluded to Solange getting into a fight with him in an elevator years ago. The Aaliyah portion was a bit more cryptic as it is known he and Dame Dash both dated her, but also rumors swirling from Jaguar Wright surrounding Beyonce and the “One In A Million” singer.

Early Collaboration and Mutual Respect

Initially, Drake and Jay-Z had a cordial relationship. Drake looked up to Jay-Z as a mentor, and they collaborated on songs like “Light Up” from Drake’s debut album Thank Me Later in 2010. Jay-Z provided a verse that was considered to be a form of “advice” for the young rapper. Their relationship at this point was friendly, with a mutual sense of admiration.

Competitive Tension

As Drake’s career took off, competition between the two became more apparent. Jay-Z is known for being a rap icon with a legacy spanning decades, while Drake was the new wave of rap dominance. As Drake began rising in prominence, it led to subtle, competitive tensions.
Subtle Jabs and Lyrics

Subliminal Shots In Their Songs

Joe Budden podcast debated whether or not Drake lost his “big dog” status after believing he lost his rap battles to Kendrick Lamar and Pusha T. Budden thinks Drake is targeting business people which include Shawn Carter. He believes he is following the path of Nicki Minaj going up against the labels.

 

 

Jay-Z’s Verse on “Pound Cake” (Drake’s Nothing Was the Same, 2013) – Jay-Z delivers a lengthy verse about wealth and status, which some fans interpreted as subtly addressing the difference between him and Drake in terms of legacy and experience.

Drake’s “Summer Sixteen” (2016) – In this track, Drake seemingly takes shots at Jay-Z, saying, “I used to wanna be on Roc-A-Fella, then I turned into Jay.” This could be read as Drake asserting that he’s on Jay-Z’s level now, perhaps surpassing him in relevance to the younger generation.

Jay-Z’s “The Devil is a Lie” (Rick Ross’s Mastermind, 2014) – Some interpreted Jay-Z’s verse as a subtle dig at Drake, particularly when he talks about “M’s” (millions), which followed a rumored dispute about Jay-Z bragging about art collections, a subject Drake mocked on “The Language.”

Art vs. Money Debate

The tension escalated in part because of their differing approaches to wealth and success. Jay-Z often raps about his investments, art collections, and billionaire status, while Drake tends to focus on mainstream success, streaming numbers, and being in touch with a younger audience. In 2013, Drake called Jay-Z’s frequent references to art “corny” in an interview, saying, “It’s like Hov can’t drop bars these days without at least four art references.”
Recent Status

Despite their jabs, the situation between Drake and Jay-Z doesn’t appear to be personal animosity but more of a competitive edge. Both have continued to acknowledge each other’s impact on the culture. They’ve also collaborated a few times after their public exchanges, like on “Talk Up” from Drake’s Scorpion album in 2018.

In essence, their “beef” is more of a reflection of two titans of the industry asserting their dominance in different ways. There’s respect between them, but like many greats, their competition occasionally flares up in the form of lyrical one-upmanship.

ONLINE REACTIONS

Fans are always up for a good debate over rap battles. This possible showdown is no different as many voice their thoughts on social media platform X formerly Twitter as seen below.

 

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