Joe Budden: Kendrick Lamar’s “Funniest” Move?

The rap world is still buzzing from the intense feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and with Drake’s new album ‘ICEMAN’ on the horizon, speculation is running wild. Now, Joe Budden is throwing a wild hypothetical into the mix: what if Kendrick Lamar dropped a surprise project on the exact same day as ‘ICEMAN’?

A Hypothetical Showdown

During a recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, Budden mused about the possibility, calling it potentially “the funniest sh*t in hip-hop history.” He acknowledged that it’s highly unlikely, suggesting Kendrick is likely past the two-year-old beef. However, the idea of Kendrick dropping anything – an album, a single, anything – on May 15th, the same day ‘ICEMAN’ is slated for release, has captured the imagination.

Budden was quick to clarify that he wasn’t encouraging this move, aiming to avoid accusations of rooting against Drake. He simply found the scenario amusing and strategically interesting. “Drop anything on Friday, Kendrick Lamar,” Budden stated, emphasizing it was a thought experiment.

Could It Backfire?

Co-host Ice offered a different perspective, suggesting that if Kendrick did drop on the same day, he might not come out on top in terms of sales. “If he dropped the same day, I wouldn’t have him winning that,” Ice commented, predicting that Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ would still outsell any surprise release from Kendrick.

Fueling the Speculation

While Budden’s scenario is purely hypothetical, recent events have only fueled speculation about Kendrick’s next move. The temporary disappearance of his tracks ‘GNX’ and ‘Euphoria’ from Apple Music, along with music video removals, has fans buzzing. Furthermore, mysterious “Who Is The Giant?” posters appearing in major cities, featuring a QR code leading to a cryptic video, have added to the intrigue. Many suspect this could be part of a rollout orchestrated by pgLang, Kendrick’s creative collective.

Whether Kendrick Lamar plans a surprise drop or not, the anticipation surrounding his next move, especially in light of the ongoing Drake situation, remains incredibly high. Joe Budden’s thought experiment just adds another layer to the complex narrative.