Joe Budden Compares Lil Durk To Chief Keef After Arrest For Alleged Murder-For-Hire

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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - JULY 24: Joe Budden attends Revolt Summit at Kings Theatre on July 24, 2019 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
"At some point, somebody has to break the cycle," according to Joe Budden.

Lil Durk's arrest has earned mixed reactions in the hip-hop community. He was taken into custody in Florida earlier this week for alleged murder for hire. According to DJ Akademiks, he's since been moved to Miami and is awaiting transport to Los Angeles. His arrest took place just hours after five alleged OTF affiliates were arrested and hit with similar charges. Authorities believe they were allegedly hired to kill Quando Rondo as revenge for King Von's 2020 death.

If convicted, Durk could reportedly face life imprisonment or the death penalty. During a new episode of his podcast, Joe Budden shared his take on the situation, revealing that he finds it extremely unfortunate. "I'm just tired of seeing young, Black, successful people get the opportunity [and lose it] like that, because of where we came from and the things we've endured and experienced," he explained.

Joe Budden Thinks Chief Keef "Did It The Right Way"

"At some point, somebody has to break the cycle," he added. Budden went on to bring up another Chicago rapper, Chief Keef. He compared the two of them, arguing that Chief Keef managed to navigate his circumstances the right way. "I could not stop thinking of Chief Keef this whole time," he said. "As an example of, or at least the only example I can think of, of somebody that did it the right way."

"All I know is he got a record deal, word spread fast around the industry about who he be like it normally does, he wild out for a year...maybe the first year and a half, and then he boogied, he moved. He moved and we never heard a thing again," Budden described. What do you think of Joe Budden's take on Lil Durk's recent arrest? What about his remarks about Chief Keef? Do you agree with him or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.
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