Recently, Joe’s biggest song “Pump It Up” was certified gold. During his last podcast, Budden was presented with a gold plaque for the song. This led to discussions about the impact of the song and how it is possible that it did not go gold until 2024. One explanation for this is that it is up to the label to apply for RIAA certifications. Budden and Def Jam did not end their relationship on the best of terms and this may have caused some delay in the process.
Joe Budden celebrates
Despite this valuable context, Drake fans decided to make their jokes anyway. In the replies to DJ Akademiks’ tweet above, fans were quick to mock Budden for his performance. Many noted that with Drake, it would never take 25 years for a song to reach gold status. They also made sure to include as many one-hit-wonder jokes as humanly possible. It was all very cruel and ignores the fact that their favorite artist has been a Joe Budden fan for ages.
Fans are surprised
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Alexander Cole is the current Editor-in-Chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop in 2018 as a sports and sneakers writer. In that time, he has proven himself to be an expert on Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things Nike. His favorite shoes are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, Air Jordan 4, Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the “Beluga 2.0” colorway. While his collection may not be the largest, he is always on the lookout for new styles. When it comes to sports, Alex is particularly interested in the NBA and NFL. His favorite teams are any team LeBron plays on and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even though they have never won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he covers the football, hockey, and basketball teams live and with live commentary. His favorite hip hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott and Lil Uzi Vert.
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