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Such suspicions were all but confirmed by KXNG Crooked, a former member of Slaughterhouse. Was it really surprising that he might develop animosity toward the man in charge of his creative process? A focused and savvy business mind, Budden has garnered a reputation for not playing nicely with others.
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Having garnered a loyal cult following off the strength of his independent grind and prolific mixtape run, Budden’s return to the world of major label politics was perhaps doomed from the start. In that regard, an element of Budden’s musical fate was ushered into Eminem and Paul Rosenberg’s hands. Recall, that Slaughterhouse signed to Shady Records in 2011, as revealed through an iconic XXL Cover. While Em’s “Fall” shot felt like a surface level warning, it seemed as if Joe’s response stemmed from a deeper, more personal place. Using his podcast as a pulpit, Budden unleashed a heated tirade, targeting Em’s character, business acumen, relevance, and musical aptitude.
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Yet Joe Budden was having none of Em’s commentary. Machine Gun Kelly came out swinging with “Rap Devil.” Die Antwoord issued a brief freestyle clowning Slim Shady’s “botox.” Lil Yachty met his namedrop with a digital shrug. One after another, those targeted emerged from the woodwork with responses at the ready. Lo and behold, the bait was quickly seized. On Kamikaze, Eminem played the role of nefarious pet-owner, dangling proverbial catnip over a pen of rambunctious kittens. Tension between Joe Budden and Eminem has escalated into full-blown hostility.