I think that was compelling in the moment, because people were thinking if he’ll say that about someone he likes, or if he’ll critique Eminem in such a harsh way, his only standard is his truth. I guess the way I was picking that album apart stylistically, whether you agreed with it or not - the way that I was nitpicking every nuance of it - some people really enjoyed that, even despite disagreeing with me because Drake is such a huge star. I was speaking from the position of being such a huge Drake fan. Joe Budden: I’ll be honest, it was the Drake review. I want to use my platform to uplift other people who are also qualified to do that.Īt what point did you realize that your voice and perspective beyond music was valuable and impactful enough to tangibly move culture? Whatever we want to talk about, I can talk about it. The fight is in so many different creators' stories, there are just different variations of the fight - I have a fight that’s very specific to me and my journey. The rebelliousness and the fight is there. While I understand the Howard Stern comparisons to help contextualize my craft for other people, and while I relate to the moral stance he took against a bigger corporate machine, that’s probably where our similarities stop. It gave me what I needed to move forward personally and professionally. They responded pretty early to my change in career choice, and it was enough to truly motivate and encourage me. It’s totally in the hands of the fans and participants of the culture. Joe Budden: In terms of my position, the onus of that is not on me. Seeing all of the ways in which outlets have attempted to label you or contextualize your role within the space - How would you define your position and the value your perspective adds to the culture? I spoke with Joe Budden about growth, handling transitions and how each season of his storied past has prepared him for this redemptive moment in the spotlight.
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Now, after recently inking an exclusive podcast deal with Spotify and his new series amply titled State Of The Culture airing every Tuesday night at 10PM EST, Budden is proving that every setback and success has collectively prepared him for this moment. In May, headlines surfaced announcing his partnership with mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and his multi-channel music network Revolt TV. In 2017, he stepped back out on his own launching The Pull Up, an interview series showcasing Budden sitting down with top artists for free-flowing dialogue. The standout YouTube series flooded timelines and stirred debate, quickly becoming a beloved fan favorite prior to Budden's sudden departure. Riding the momentum of its success, Budden joined Complex to anchor Everyday Struggle, paired with Nadeska Alexis and DJ Akademics.
The show quickly earned respect and notoriety through delivering sobering reviews and candid takes on trending topics driving culture. Sitting comfortably alongside longtime friends Mal and Rory, Joe made a redemptive return to the mic in 2015 and launched The Joe Budden Podcast. Hitting another breaking point, Budden took time to reflect and ultimately return to his core. The standout series elevated his public profile, but simultaneously introduced the world to a series of deep-rooted conflicts circulating his life. Giving fans a glimpse into his layered personality, Budden later became a recurring part of the Love & Hip Hop franchise. His career experienced a formidable resurgence after dropping a popular series of mixtapes before aligning with a group of skilled lyricists to form Slaughterhouse and releasing a slate of street acclaimed projects under Eminem's Shady/Aftermath imprint.īudden was an early adopter of Twitter, establishing the reputation as an unfiltered source of social commentary complimented by a signature sarcasm and somewhat antagonizing approach to critiquing the culture. Signing a recording contract with Def Jam, the New Jersey native never reached his projected place as one of rap’s most promising artists. Joe Budden's backstory reflects a brief stint in the rap spotlight, most notably tied to his 2003 breakout hit “Pump It Up”. By owning unpopular opinion, the emcee turned media phenom is poised to challenge convention and ignite conversations setting a precedent that affecting change isn’t the byproduct of being right, but rather the outcome of unapologetically challenging others to uncover their truth. In the case of Joe Budden, reaching this point of realization following a myriad of turning points and transitions throughout his career has empowered the outspoken cultural critic to find refuge in imperfection.
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