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Joe Budden Faces Backlash for Dissing Megan Thee Stallion

11/30/2025

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Joe Budden, a podcaster, voiced personal bias against Megan Thee Stallion, the American rapper, on his podcast amid the fallout from the Tory Lanez trial.
He claimed she has mistreated industry figures.
Budden questioned the significance of her streaming numbers, saying they reflect manipulation rather than artistry.
The remarks drew public backlash and renewed calls for respect toward Megan Thee Stallion in the industry.

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Joe Budden, a podcaster, voiced personal bias against Megan Thee Stallion, the American rapper, on his podcast amid the fallout from the Tory Lanez trial.
He claimed she has mistreated industry figures.
Budden questioned the significance of her streaming numbers, saying they reflect manipulation rather than artistry.
The remarks drew public backlash and renewed calls for respect toward Megan Thee Stallion in the industry.