“Joe Budden Claims Superior Mixtape Discography Over Lil Wayne and 50 Cent—Internet Reacts

Recently, podcaster Joe Budden made headlines by claiming his mixtapes surpass those of icons Lil Wayne and 50 Cent. This bold assertion was made during a lively discussion on his popular podcast, where the panelists shared their thoughts on the best mixtape artists in the game. Despite varying opinions from the team, including mentions of both Weezy and Fif, Budden confidently stated:

“Oh that’s easy… me… Joe Budden.”

By Tuesday, October 8, 2024, snippets from the episode had begun to circulate on social media.

Social media users quickly chimed in, with one even humorously suggesting that Budden himself might not truly believe he has the top mixtape catalog.

Criticism of Budden’s claim poured in, with many deeming it the “worst Hip Hop take of all time.”Below are some responses seen beneath @SaycheeseDGTL’s post on X:

“We finally got it, the worst Hip Hop take of all time,”one user remarked.

“The Mood Muzik series is very underrated, but this take is EGREGIOUS,”@MaxD091 expressed.

“Joe lives in his own world, I’m telling you,”a fan quipped.

Conversely, supporters of Budden pointed to his acclaimed Mood Muzik mixtape series as evidence of his talent.

“Say what you want, but Mood Muzik is the best mixtape series ever…”@TheKidFresh commented.

“Let’s be real, Joe Budden is the underground king when it comes to mixtapes. He has dropped numerous tapes that many of y’all haven’t even heard because you had to be in places like Jamaica Ave or Fulton Street in Brooklyn where they pump new music,”another user stated.

“A lot of people criticizing Joe’s mixtape catalog probably haven’t even listened to them,”a user pointed out.

Joe Budden Gained Fame with Mixtapes and Demos in the Early 2000s

Initially, the podcast crew brushed off Budden’s comments, while mentioning renowned rappers like Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa, and Fabolous in the discussion. Co-host Lamar “Ice”Burney expressed skepticism about including Lil Wayne, saying:

“Don’t put Wayne in there… don’t… see, Wayne has a lot of classics but also a lot of misses… You can’t claim greatness with so many misses in the discography.”

This led Emanny Salgado, another regular co-host, to agree with Ice’s point on Gucci Mane but not Wayne. Burney then pointed out that Gucci also has an extensive mixtape history. Ice reiterated that the focus was on overall discography, emphasizing that they should consider the entire body of work instead of just the standout tracks.

Later, Joe Budden clarified he wasn’t placing any rankings but rather sharing his top choices, which included himself, Jeezy, Fab, Wayne, and 50.

Hailing from East Harlem, Manhattan, Joe Budden had a challenging upbringing and was sent to boarding school in North Carolina, where he first delved into rapping. He gained recognition in the early 2000s through his mixtapes and demos.

His breakout single, “Focus,”enjoyed a 17-week run on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts, peaking at number 43, which led to a contract with Def Jam Records. Budden’s hit, “Pump It Up,”propelled him to fame, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success, and was even featured in blockbuster films such as “2 Fast 2 Furious”(2003) and “You Got Served”(2004).

Over the years, Joe Budden has released multiple studio albums and his well-regarded Mood Muzik mixtape series, which received widespread accolades. By 2017, he shifted focus towards broadcasting and launched his podcast a year later.

As of now, Joe Budden has not publicly responded to the comments circulating online.

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