Fat Joe Seemingly Takes Shots At Joe Budden And Suggests He's Not As Rich As He Claims

BY Alexander Cole
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Fat Joe was recently on his podcast with Jadakiss, and had some harsh words for podcasters like Joe Budden.

Fat Joe has always been a competitive rapper, and that competitiveness extends to podcasting. He and Jadakiss have been on a run with their show, Joe & Jada, and they have found themselves at the top of hip-hop media rankings.

One of their biggest rivals in the podcast space is Joe Budden. The Joe Budden Podcast has been a staple of hip-hop media for a decade, and the show only continues to grow. Some see it as the gold standard of music podcasting. Although there are certainly others who prefer the stripped-back and raw nature of Joe & Jada.

During a recent episode of Joe & Jada, Fat Joe appeared to take some pointed shots at Joe Budden. While he did not mention Joe by name, there are context clues that make his comments feel intentional.

Firstly, Fat Joe believes podcasters are lying about their wealth. He says he has been around these podcasters, and they always have on inferior chains and inferior colognes.

Fat Joe Speaks On His Rival Podcasters

These comments could be about anyone. However, Fat Joe also remarked that his seats at Madison Square Garden are better. This specific comment is what gives the game away in regard to who he is talking about.

If you remember, Joe Budden went viral at a Knicks game because he was sitting a few rows back from Fat Joe, who had his usual courtside seats. His attendance went extra viral thanks to Budden's run-in with 50 Cent. It led to an entire news cycle, which eventually made its way to Budden's podcast.

Whether or not Joe Budden offers a response to Fat Joe is something that still remains to be seen. Budden typically never shies away from a good clap back.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!

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