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🚨 Rory & Mal react to Drake breaking Michael Jackson’s record for most Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s by a solo artist while some fans are arguing that Drake’s total includes too many collaborations… Rory says he doesn’t care and points out that A list artists collaborate far more... show more

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🚨 Ebro and Eddie say Drake’s No. 1 records and Michael Jackson’s No. 1 records shouldn’t be compared without context They say, Drake absolutely deserves credit for breaking the record… but charting in the streaming era is very different from charting in the physical sales era They point out that more than 50% of Drake’s No. 1 records involved collaborations or featured artists, adding another layer to the comparison Ebro says people celebrate the record without discussing how different the eras and the paths to No. 1 actually were “There’s a physical media era and a streaming era.” via Rap Life Review

🚨 Ebro and Eddie say Drake’s No. 1 records and Michael Jackson’s No. 1 records shouldn’t be compared without context They say, Drake absolutely deserves credit for breaking the record… but charting in the streaming era is very different from charting in the physical sales era They point out that more than 50% of Drake’s No. 1 records involved collaborations or featured artists, adding another layer to the comparison Ebro says people celebrate the record without discussing how different the eras and the paths to No. 1 actually were “There’s a physical media era and a streaming era.” via Rap Life Review

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🚨 Rory & Mal say Drake may be the most accessible superstar we’ve ever seen and that accessibility is exactly why he gives people so much ammo to criticize him. They argue Drake is constantly online, responds to people, DMs fans and moves like a regular person despite his level of fame, while artists like Kendrick and The Weeknd maintain far more mystique. Rory says that also means every move Drake makes becomes content for people who have learned they can monetize hating him. Via New Rory & Mal

🚨 Rory & Mal say Drake may be the most accessible superstar we’ve ever seen and that accessibility is exactly why he gives people so much ammo to criticize him. They argue Drake is constantly online, responds to people, DMs fans and moves like a regular person despite his level of fame, while artists like Kendrick and The Weeknd maintain far more mystique. Rory says that also means every move Drake makes becomes content for people who have learned they can monetize hating him. Via New Rory & Mal

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Drake reportedly spent $123,000 on the Michael Jackson glove now seen on the cover of ICEMAN. Drake first showed off the piece in 2023 after tying MJ for the most Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 songs by a male solo artist. The Swarovski crystal-covered glove is tied to Michael Jackson’s legendary 1984 Victory Tour. Thoughts? ⬇️

Drake reportedly spent $123,000 on the Michael Jackson glove now seen on the cover of ICEMAN. Drake first showed off the piece in 2023 after tying MJ for the most Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 songs by a male solo artist. The Swarovski crystal-covered glove is tied to Michael Jackson’s legendary 1984 Victory Tour. Thoughts? ⬇️

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Rory & Mal react to the news that Drake allegedly fulfilled his record deal with the release of his three new albums, saying that Drake could potentially renegotiate a $5 BILLION deal with UMG 👀 "UMG is gonna do everything in their powers to make Drake happy and not lose him... Just hold up five fingers and I think Universal says, 'Done.' I think they would give Drake five billion dollars." (Via New Rory & MAL)

Rory & Mal react to the news that Drake allegedly fulfilled his record deal with the release of his three new albums, saying that Drake could potentially renegotiate a $5 BILLION deal with UMG 👀 "UMG is gonna do everything in their powers to make Drake happy and not lose him... Just hold up five fingers and I think Universal says, 'Done.' I think they would give Drake five billion dollars." (Via New Rory & MAL)

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🚨 Mal says Jhené Aiko changed Drake’s sound and deserves way more credit for how modern R&B sounds today Mal points to “From Time” as a turning point in Drake’s music: “After that record, a lot of Drake’s rapping changed.” Rory says Jhené’s influence goes way beyond Drake: “I give her credit for most of R&B right now… everyone is her kids, for the most part. Even some of the men.” Rory says she “completely changed how R&B” sounds and calls her a legend in her own right. Via New Rory & Mal

🚨 Mal says Jhené Aiko changed Drake’s sound and deserves way more credit for how modern R&B sounds today Mal points to “From Time” as a turning point in Drake’s music: “After that record, a lot of Drake’s rapping changed.” Rory says Jhené’s influence goes way beyond Drake: “I give her credit for most of R&B right now… everyone is her kids, for the most part. Even some of the men.” Rory says she “completely changed how R&B” sounds and calls her a legend in her own right. Via New Rory & Mal

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🚨 Mal says Drake’s upcoming album Iceman is a “classic.” On the Rory & Mal Podcast, the Ray Daniel’s and the crew debate whether Drake will drop Iceman while his lawsuit is still ongoing and if that could affect how the album is promoted or supported. Rory says Drake has faced “dirty games” behind the scenes, saying records like “Nokia” and “What Did I Miss?” were big enough to go No.1 but may have been held back.

🚨 Mal says Drake’s upcoming album Iceman is a “classic.” On the Rory & Mal Podcast, the Ray Daniel’s and the crew debate whether Drake will drop Iceman while his lawsuit is still ongoing and if that could affect how the album is promoted or supported. Rory says Drake has faced “dirty games” behind the scenes, saying records like “Nokia” and “What Did I Miss?” were big enough to go No.1 but may have been held back.

CY Chels

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🚨 Mal says Drake and Jay-Z are NOT beefing Mal pushed back on claims Drake’s relationship with Jay-Z stopped him from attending the Yankee Stadium shows, saying Drake may have disagreed with Jay backing Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance, but that doesn’t make it a beef. He also argued Drake’s “the jig is up” line wasn’t really a shot at Jay-Z, saying it felt more like “regular rap” than a true diss. Mal added there’s “not a world” where Drake would be upset if he went to see Jay perform. Via Rory & Mal

🚨 Mal says Drake and Jay-Z are NOT beefing Mal pushed back on claims Drake’s relationship with Jay-Z stopped him from attending the Yankee Stadium shows, saying Drake may have disagreed with Jay backing Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance, but that doesn’t make it a beef. He also argued Drake’s “the jig is up” line wasn’t really a shot at Jay-Z, saying it felt more like “regular rap” than a true diss. Mal added there’s “not a world” where Drake would be upset if he went to see Jay perform. Via Rory & Mal

CY Chels

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Maybe they’ll listen to Nicki since Drake is going through it now. they scrutinized her and called her bitter. Now that Drake is going through it maybe you’ll understand. Billboard is a scam in 2025 that does not reflect the most successful songs each week b/c they allow radio to weight the most points on the hot 100 chart. Drake’s Nokia is number 1 on all metrics but because Kendrick has 45 million more on radio Kendrick will Remain at number 1. Imagine how many artists who don’t have the fan base of a Nicki or Drake that have been robbed but have no one to speak up for them !

Maybe they’ll listen to Nicki since Drake is going through it now. they scrutinized her and called her bitter. Now that Drake is going through it maybe you’ll understand. Billboard is a scam in 2025 that does not reflect the most successful songs each week b/c they allow radio to weight the most points on the hot 100 chart. Drake’s Nokia is number 1 on all metrics but because Kendrick has 45 million more on radio Kendrick will Remain at number 1. Imagine how many artists who don’t have the fan base of a Nicki or Drake that have been robbed but have no one to speak up for them !

Keeping Culture Alive

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Pimpin Ken says Drake is the artist that has put the most game ever in the music industry… that he has put himself in a situation that his opps are marketing ICEMAN for him…and also Drake brought back hiphop💯 “Drake got out his record deal, he got everybody talking about him and he beat MJ…He position himself to get everybody on him, I mean everybody promoting this man whether for good or bad”🔥

Pimpin Ken says Drake is the artist that has put the most game ever in the music industry… that he has put himself in a situation that his opps are marketing ICEMAN for him…and also Drake brought back hiphop💯 “Drake got out his record deal, he got everybody talking about him and he beat MJ…He position himself to get everybody on him, I mean everybody promoting this man whether for good or bad”🔥

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🚨 Mal says Pharrell’s comments had no place at Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium celebration Mal argues Pharrell’s “kill all them n****s” comment had no place during a celebration of Jay-Z’s legacy, insisting “that wasn’t the energy” “ Pharrell should just chill, do your Louis thing and give us some beats.” Rory pushed back, arguing Pharrell simply got caught up in the emotion of the moment after being heavily involved throughout the Drake feud, and that people are reading too much into it. Via Rory & Mal

🚨 Mal says Pharrell’s comments had no place at Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium celebration Mal argues Pharrell’s “kill all them n****s” comment had no place during a celebration of Jay-Z’s legacy, insisting “that wasn’t the energy” “ Pharrell should just chill, do your Louis thing and give us some beats.” Rory pushed back, arguing Pharrell simply got caught up in the emotion of the moment after being heavily involved throughout the Drake feud, and that people are reading too much into it. Via Rory & Mal

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🚨 Rory says he DOESN’T really want another full Pusha T x Pharrell album after Push revealed they have a new solo project coming Rory says Push has spent the last decade largely inside the Kanye/Pharrell ecosystem, and while he loves those records, he feels he’s heard enough of that sound and wants Pusha to challenge himself with something completely different He throws out Metro Boomin, Just Blaze, Timbaland and Nottz as producers he’d rather hear Push explore “Push is too dope to have to stay in that.” Via New Rory & Mal

🚨 Rory says he DOESN’T really want another full Pusha T x Pharrell album after Push revealed they have a new solo project coming Rory says Push has spent the last decade largely inside the Kanye/Pharrell ecosystem, and while he loves those records, he feels he’s heard enough of that sound and wants Pusha to challenge himself with something completely different He throws out Metro Boomin, Just Blaze, Timbaland and Nottz as producers he’d rather hear Push explore “Push is too dope to have to stay in that.” Via New Rory & Mal

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🚨 DJ Akademiks says there’s only TWO artists from Drake’s past he wants to see collaborate with him moving forward: 🔥 Nicki Minaj 🔥 Lil Wayne According to Ak, every other rapper Drake has worked with over the years can stay in the past. 🗣️ “If it’s not Nicki Minaj and it’s not Lil Wayne, I think Drake is better by himself.” Ak made it clear he has no interest in nostalgia collaborations or reunion records with Drake’s former rap peers. 🗣️ “We don’t care how good the first song was. We don’t care how good the second song was. Time’s up.” 🚫 No old collaborations. 🚫 No reunion records. 🚫 No ‘bringing back the feeling.’ Ak says the only exception is Young Money. 👑 He believes fans are overdue for another Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne posse cut, comparing the anticipation to when the trio released “Seeing Green.” 🗣️ “We need another ‘Seeing Green.’ We need that bad.” While replaying Young Money classics, Ak argued that no rap collective past or present could generate the same excitement as Drake, Nicki, and Wayne appearing on a track together in 2026. 👀 He even questioned whether reunions from groups like: MMG Roc-A-Fella TDE would create the same level of anticipation. 🗣️ “I don’t think there’s any group we want to hear more than Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne on a posse cut.” Ak spent part of the stream revisiting “Seeing Green” and “No Frauds,” praising the chemistry between all three artists and calling their collaborations some of the most replayable records in modern hip-hop. He also reflected on Drake and Nicki’s relationship, suggesting that after everything that’s happened in the industry over the last few years, Drake may now better understand some of the points Nicki has been making publicly. 🎯 Bottom line: Akademiks says Drake doesn’t need to revisit old partnerships or chase nostalgia. The formula is simple: 🦉 Drake 👑 Nicki Minaj 🐐 Lil Wayne And give the fans a long overdue “Seeing Green Part 2

🚨 DJ Akademiks says there’s only TWO artists from Drake’s past he wants to see collaborate with him moving forward: 🔥 Nicki Minaj 🔥 Lil Wayne According to Ak, every other rapper Drake has worked with over the years can stay in the past. 🗣️ “If it’s not Nicki Minaj and it’s not Lil Wayne, I think Drake is better by himself.” Ak made it clear he has no interest in nostalgia collaborations or reunion records with Drake’s former rap peers. 🗣️ “We don’t care how good the first song was. We don’t care how good the second song was. Time’s up.” 🚫 No old collaborations. 🚫 No reunion records. 🚫 No ‘bringing back the feeling.’ Ak says the only exception is Young Money. 👑 He believes fans are overdue for another Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne posse cut, comparing the anticipation to when the trio released “Seeing Green.” 🗣️ “We need another ‘Seeing Green.’ We need that bad.” While replaying Young Money classics, Ak argued that no rap collective past or present could generate the same excitement as Drake, Nicki, and Wayne appearing on a track together in 2026. 👀 He even questioned whether reunions from groups like: MMG Roc-A-Fella TDE would create the same level of anticipation. 🗣️ “I don’t think there’s any group we want to hear more than Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne on a posse cut.” Ak spent part of the stream revisiting “Seeing Green” and “No Frauds,” praising the chemistry between all three artists and calling their collaborations some of the most replayable records in modern hip-hop. He also reflected on Drake and Nicki’s relationship, suggesting that after everything that’s happened in the industry over the last few years, Drake may now better understand some of the points Nicki has been making publicly. 🎯 Bottom line: Akademiks says Drake doesn’t need to revisit old partnerships or chase nostalgia. The formula is simple: 🦉 Drake 👑 Nicki Minaj 🐐 Lil Wayne And give the fans a long overdue “Seeing Green Part 2

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🚨 Rory says he can understand why Kendrick may not be answering The Game’s calls right now, because Game has a history of turning private conversations into public material Rory says Kendrick has always been very private, while Game is the complete opposite and rarely hides who he is talking to or what was said He points to Game previously putting Drake voice notes on an album after wanting another feature and says that could make Kendrick think twice “If I answer the phone for Game, there may be a whole record of our conversation out tomorrow” They also say the public history around Wack100, Nipsey and Black Sam makes it easier to understand why some of those relationships may be strained, while stressing they are only speculating from what is already public Via New Rory & Mal

🚨 Rory says he can understand why Kendrick may not be answering The Game’s calls right now, because Game has a history of turning private conversations into public material Rory says Kendrick has always been very private, while Game is the complete opposite and rarely hides who he is talking to or what was said He points to Game previously putting Drake voice notes on an album after wanting another feature and says that could make Kendrick think twice “If I answer the phone for Game, there may be a whole record of our conversation out tomorrow” They also say the public history around Wack100, Nipsey and Black Sam makes it easier to understand why some of those relationships may be strained, while stressing they are only speculating from what is already public Via New Rory & Mal

CY Chels

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DJ Akademiks Pre Show Drake Appreciation 🎶🔥 Before the show even starts, DJ Akademiks is already in his bag turning up to Drake and setting the tone. Key moments: •Akademiks plays Drake during the pre show and says Drake’s music hits on a real, level that his opps simply can’t replicate. •Sends a message directly to NoCap, saying he needs these Drake songs in his playlist for tweeting what he did. •Says Drake consistently makes songs that line up with real life moments, year after year. •Calls “For All The Dogs” one of the greatest breakup albums of all time. •Emphasizes that you don’t have to be heartbroken Drake’s music helps you move forward, shed bad energy, and level up. •Says Drake has a rare ability to describe experiences people are actively living, almost like he “just knows.” •Declares Drake the GOAT, saying every era of his life has a Drake song attached to it. •Makes it clear: Drake makes relatable, lived in music, not just noise or shock value. Akademiks bottom line: “This is why Drake is the greatest. He talks about real shit we actually go through.”

DJ Akademiks Pre Show Drake Appreciation 🎶🔥 Before the show even starts, DJ Akademiks is already in his bag turning up to Drake and setting the tone. Key moments: •Akademiks plays Drake during the pre show and says Drake’s music hits on a real, level that his opps simply can’t replicate. •Sends a message directly to NoCap, saying he needs these Drake songs in his playlist for tweeting what he did. •Says Drake consistently makes songs that line up with real life moments, year after year. •Calls “For All The Dogs” one of the greatest breakup albums of all time. •Emphasizes that you don’t have to be heartbroken Drake’s music helps you move forward, shed bad energy, and level up. •Says Drake has a rare ability to describe experiences people are actively living, almost like he “just knows.” •Declares Drake the GOAT, saying every era of his life has a Drake song attached to it. •Makes it clear: Drake makes relatable, lived in music, not just noise or shock value. Akademiks bottom line: “This is why Drake is the greatest. He talks about real shit we actually go through.”

Cousin Tino ™️

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Charlamagne once said it was too early to call Drake one of the greatest‼️. He argued a rapper needed 15 to 20 years in the game before belonging in that conversation‼️. Quality and time mattered more than volume or commercial heat‼️. Drake has now cleared that mark‼️roughly 16–17 years since So Far Gone‼️. The numbers only grew more dominant‼️. Yet Charlamagne still pushes versions of the same skepticism‼️. When Drake broke Michael Jackson’s record for most No. 1s by a male solo artist, the response was “numbers lie”‼️ and that Drake’s music lacks the cultural weight of Thriller or Off the Wall‼️. Post-beef commentary has often framed him as stuck or a sore loser while continuing to scrutinize every move‼️. The original time requirement quietly became a permanent qualifier‼️. This pattern fuels talk of media jealousy toward Drake‼️. He came from outside the usual pipelines, blended singing and rapping at massive scale, stayed relevant across eras, and kept stacking metrics while refusing to fade‼️. That success disrupts preferred hierarchies‼️. The result is a consistent posture: acknowledge the numbers when forced, then immediately qualify them‼️. Celebrate others’ longevity while treating Drake’s as still provisional‼️. Frame commercial dominance as somehow less pure‼️. When the clock Charlamagne set runs out and the reluctance remains, it stops sounding like principle and starts sounding like narrative control‼️💯.

Charlamagne once said it was too early to call Drake one of the greatest‼️. He argued a rapper needed 15 to 20 years in the game before belonging in that conversation‼️. Quality and time mattered more than volume or commercial heat‼️. Drake has now cleared that mark‼️roughly 16–17 years since So Far Gone‼️. The numbers only grew more dominant‼️. Yet Charlamagne still pushes versions of the same skepticism‼️. When Drake broke Michael Jackson’s record for most No. 1s by a male solo artist, the response was “numbers lie”‼️ and that Drake’s music lacks the cultural weight of Thriller or Off the Wall‼️. Post-beef commentary has often framed him as stuck or a sore loser while continuing to scrutinize every move‼️. The original time requirement quietly became a permanent qualifier‼️. This pattern fuels talk of media jealousy toward Drake‼️. He came from outside the usual pipelines, blended singing and rapping at massive scale, stayed relevant across eras, and kept stacking metrics while refusing to fade‼️. That success disrupts preferred hierarchies‼️. The result is a consistent posture: acknowledge the numbers when forced, then immediately qualify them‼️. Celebrate others’ longevity while treating Drake’s as still provisional‼️. Frame commercial dominance as somehow less pure‼️. When the clock Charlamagne set runs out and the reluctance remains, it stops sounding like principle and starts sounding like narrative control‼️💯.

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🚨 Akademiks says Kendrick Lamar became the biggest artist on the West Coast then stopped helping the coast once he got there. Ak calls Kendrick a “selfish artist,” arguing that West Coast artists showed up for The Pop Out and the “Not Like Us” video when Kendrick needed the region behind him, but says Kendrick hasn’t returned that same support now that many of those artists are struggling commercially. Ak contrasts it with Drake continuing to collaborate with and publicly support other artists, before saying the West Coast is now “dead” outside of Kendrick.

🚨 Akademiks says Kendrick Lamar became the biggest artist on the West Coast then stopped helping the coast once he got there. Ak calls Kendrick a “selfish artist,” arguing that West Coast artists showed up for The Pop Out and the “Not Like Us” video when Kendrick needed the region behind him, but says Kendrick hasn’t returned that same support now that many of those artists are struggling commercially. Ak contrasts it with Drake continuing to collaborate with and publicly support other artists, before saying the West Coast is now “dead” outside of Kendrick.

CY Chels

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I'll never respect people who try to discredit everything Drake has done. These individuals are extremely dishonest, because they're the same people that will have him in their top 5 most listened to artists at the end of the year. There's no erasing having the most hits of any artist ever. There's no erasing breaking records set by the Beatles and Michael Jackson. There's no erasing having the most diamond certifications. There's no erasing having 14-year-old albums being played more than the most recent releases. His music has been the soundtrack to the lives of people all around the globe. This is why the Drake Elimination Plot, which y'all love to downplay, was an absolute failure. The reality is that people will let the rest of the rap game fall into poverty before they turn on Drake. Why do you think the genre is having one of its worst years ever, while Drake is having his best? Truth always wins over narratives. Drake is the Greatest Rapper of All Time. And his story is still being written.

I'll never respect people who try to discredit everything Drake has done. These individuals are extremely dishonest, because they're the same people that will have him in their top 5 most listened to artists at the end of the year. There's no erasing having the most hits of any artist ever. There's no erasing breaking records set by the Beatles and Michael Jackson. There's no erasing having the most diamond certifications. There's no erasing having 14-year-old albums being played more than the most recent releases. His music has been the soundtrack to the lives of people all around the globe. This is why the Drake Elimination Plot, which y'all love to downplay, was an absolute failure. The reality is that people will let the rest of the rap game fall into poverty before they turn on Drake. Why do you think the genre is having one of its worst years ever, while Drake is having his best? Truth always wins over narratives. Drake is the Greatest Rapper of All Time. And his story is still being written.

Jesse

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Reason says that the Revenge of the Dreamers 3 sessions were the most fun he’s ever had and talks about J. Cole making some smart moves for his artists: “Cole had a Dreamville studio where only Dreamville artists could be…When bigger artists came in, he’s also pulling them into the room to work with Dreamville artists. So now you setting up your Dreamville artists that may never get in proximity with [those larger artists] to have features for their albums and future work…As a CEO of a label, that’s genius.” REASON New Rory & MAL

Reason says that the Revenge of the Dreamers 3 sessions were the most fun he’s ever had and talks about J. Cole making some smart moves for his artists: “Cole had a Dreamville studio where only Dreamville artists could be…When bigger artists came in, he’s also pulling them into the room to work with Dreamville artists. So now you setting up your Dreamville artists that may never get in proximity with [those larger artists] to have features for their albums and future work…As a CEO of a label, that’s genius.” REASON New Rory & MAL

Joey

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Joe Budden tells DJ Akademiks that he sees what he’s been trying to do, putting his name in the middle of the Jay-Z and Drake situation. Budden says he’s been saying Drake should leave Jay-Z alone, and Drake’s fans were saying no, he shouldn’t. Now Joe Budden has switched up, and Akademiks is asking him why he suddenly wants Drake to battle Jay-Z. He also says a Jay-Z vs. Drake battle isn’t the same as Kendrick vs. Game, because Game is from the West Coast. That battle could turn dangerous given West Coast gang dynamics and the history between those two, while a Jay-Z vs. Drake battle would just be a battle, with no real-world stakes attached.

Joe Budden tells DJ Akademiks that he sees what he’s been trying to do, putting his name in the middle of the Jay-Z and Drake situation. Budden says he’s been saying Drake should leave Jay-Z alone, and Drake’s fans were saying no, he shouldn’t. Now Joe Budden has switched up, and Akademiks is asking him why he suddenly wants Drake to battle Jay-Z. He also says a Jay-Z vs. Drake battle isn’t the same as Kendrick vs. Game, because Game is from the West Coast. That battle could turn dangerous given West Coast gang dynamics and the history between those two, while a Jay-Z vs. Drake battle would just be a battle, with no real-world stakes attached.

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