Music
Lupe Fiasco & Joe Budden Squash Alleged “Hate” for Kendrick Lamar & Drake in Fiery X Spaces Debate
Lupe Fiasco and Joe Budden took to an X (formerly Twitter) Spaces discussion on Monday to dive into the viral feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, addressing long-standing rumors about their alleged disdain for the two rap titans. During the discussion, Fiasco confronted the rumors about his supposed hatred for Lamar, while Budden tackled similar accusations regarding his feelings towards Drake.
The conversation kicked off with Fiasco revealing his limited engagement with the diss tracks circulating between Lamar and Drake. “You know I haven’t listened to any of the songs? I listened to ‘Push Ups’ and then after the [Rick] Ross response [‘Champagne Moments’], I haven’t listened to anything. So I haven’t heard any of the records: ‘Family Matters,’ ‘Meet the Grahams,’ ‘Not Like Us.’ I kinda tapped out,” Fiasco admitted. Budden seized the moment, accusing Fiasco of harboring “sheer hate for one of them n****s,” to which Fiasco swiftly shot back with the same accusation.
In an effort to set the record straight, Fiasco declared, “I do not have a problem. No matter what was said in the past, what you think happened, what happened, what didn’t happen. I personally and professionally do not have a problem with my brother-in-arms Kendrick Lamar.” The heated exchange left fans eager for more insights into the minds of these influential artists.
The longstanding beef between Lamar and Drake has been brewing since the release of Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That” earlier this year. Although no new diss tracks have surfaced since May, the tension remains high. Stay tuned for further updates on the evolving dynamics between Lupe Fiasco, Joe Budden, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar right here on Honk Magazine.
Artist Spotlight
Pags creates a laid-back but calculated approach on new release “NAMELESS SUPERSTAR”
Pags’ latest release, “NAMELESS SUPERSTAR” is a hip-hop/trap track that puts emphasis on tone, flow and subtle complexity with a laid-back but calculated approach. Rather than providing obvious hooks or lengthy lyrics, the song invites self-engagement.
The relaxed conversational cadence brings an easy rhythm to the song. Pags is clean so every bar comes through naturally. This performance doesn’t need attention, but it does reward it. What’s interesting about “NAMELESS SUPERSTAR” is the writing.
Some lines are immediate, some deferred. This has gotten a lot of responses which is good for the track. Makes you curious so you listen again to understand. Pags doesn’t like explaining. That choice gives the song a conversational rather than show tone. “NAMELESS SUPERSTAR” is about the build up and the things that make you want to listen again.
Artist Spotlight
Mark Winters celebrates life’s best moments on new release “All In The Rhythm”
Mark Winters’ new track, “All In The Rhythm,” is a warm and moving folk-pop release that celebrates the quiet truth that life’s best moments often come from staying in step with the people we love. The song has an organic sense of openness and forward motion, inspired by a hike in Zion National Park.
“All In The Rhythm” captures the grounding simplicity of walking, breathing, and sharing meaningful moments with others, with an acoustic guitar and a steady pulse. That pulse-like rhythm is symbolic not just of music, but of connection itself.
The track hits home because of its uplifting honesty. It poses a serious question: what if the search for happiness is not about more, but about movement in harmony with loved ones, with life, with the now? That notion gives the song emotional weight without weighing down its bright spirit.
The folk-pop foundation lends it accessibility and charm. The steady groove propels the song with a reassuring, alive momentum, while acoustic textures add warmth. It’s easy to imagine listeners connecting with its hopeful message, because it speaks to something universal.
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