Joe Budden Gives His Definitive Take On Drake's Legacy Amid Recent Controversies

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Joe Budden attends Jay-Z's 40/40 Club 18th Anniversary celebration at 40/40 Club on August 28, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Joe Budden's opinion is always being sought after.

Over the last month or so, Joe Budden and his podcast co-hosts have had numerous conversations about Drake. Although some may find this to be redundant, the conversations are necessary, and especially relevant. The megastar has been embroiled in feuds with Kendrick Lamar and the entire industry. Moreover, the artist just had a couple of reference tracks leaked, which has led to extended conversations about Drizzy and his legacy in hip-hop.

During the most recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the retired MC spoke about Drake and all of the latest hot takes about him. As you can see in the clip below, Budden noted that while Drake's placement as an MC might be affected, his legacy remains unscathed. In fact, Joe thinks it would take a lot more than just some reference tracks for Drake's image to truly take a hit. After over a decade of providing us with hits, Budden is pretty confident of Drake's current standing in the culture.

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“I don’t care what Drake does," Budden said. "For me Drake’s legacy is already cemented, a lot more has to happen for him to look as bad as some of yall want us to view him as." Some fans probably would have expected a different take from Budden. However, he has always maintained that he is a fan of Aubrey. Sure, he's been critical of the Canadian artist, but who hasn't? Only time will tell whether or not Joe's hypothesis about Drake gets proven wrong.

Let us know what you think of this take from Joe Budden, in the comments section down below. Do you agree that Drake and his legacy have already been cemented? Is there anything that can happen that would make you change your opinion of Drake? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.