Joe Budden Calls Out Saweetie For Alleged Quavo Bars Amid Takeoff's Death

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He thought it was "bad timing" for Saweetie to emerge with a track that seemingly addressed controversies with Quavo and Lil Baby.

Days ago, Saweetie delivered a new project, but immediately, she took hits on social media. Saweetie's fans have been patiently awaiting the arrival of her major label debut Pretty B*tch Music, but reported delays have kept the album from streaming services. Over the years, Saweetie gave several excuses as to why PBM was indefinitely shelved, but last week, she returned with The Single Life.

On her track "Don't Say Nothin'," the Bay Area hitmaker seemed to acknowledge viral gossip. There were rumors that Saweetie was involved with Lil Baby and her explosive breakup with Quavo made headlines. "Why n*ggas always speakin' on who I'm f*ckin' on? / He must've got excited when I FaceTimed with nothin' on."

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She raps: "A hunnid K, please, know how much paper I be touchin' on? / That's light, better check my net worth / Post a pic' in his sweatshirt, I bet it have my ex hurt / That's what I get for kissin' on these frogs / He got mad and told my business to the blogs."

People quickly called out Saweetie for the purported mention of Quavo as she spoke about someone who told blogs about their personal life. This came amid the mourning of Takeoff, and the public reacted in droves.

Joe Budden seemingly agreed with the masses and took to his podcast to deliver his take.

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"It was bad timing for whatever she was saying in that freestyle," said Budden. "It ain't the time for your freestyle. Because what I heard, I honestly didn't really hear nothin' directed to Quavo. Like, I just keep hearing Lil Baby and I think people keep confusing it with Quavo like they did last time."

"But, either way, it ain't the time for confusion. It ain't the time for none of that after they just lost they brother and nephew. It ain't time for that. Sorry, Saweetie. Push it back. You been quiet. No need to come shake the table now."

Moreover, Budden added, "And, did you f*ck dude or not?"

Check out the clip below and let us know if you think Saweetie should have pushed her project back.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.