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Reason Hints At Griselda Tension On Joe Budden Podcast

Following their major win at the BET Awards for Best Hip-Hop Platform, the Joe Budden Podcast wasted little time in bouncing back with a hilarious new episode, this time featuring a guest appearance from TDE’s own Reason. And while plenty of topics are unpacked, one of the most interesting moments arrives when the crew breaks down Westside Gunn’s recent message for Eminem and Shady Records — around the one hour fifty-eight minute mark.

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“He felt a way” says Joe Budden. “It’s alright for n**as to say we felt a way about some shit.” Before the conversation can heat up, Reason interjects with a question about Westside Gunn — “he’s the one with the ad-libs right?” As Budden laughs at the possibility of a brewing “beef,” Reason explains that he’s only really familiar with Benny’s catalog — though he does note that Westside has been “throwing little darts at [TDE] for a minute,” a fact he hasn’t forgotten.

Alluding to Gunn’s displeasure with seeing TDE nominated over Griselda in certain award categories, Reason elaborates on his philosophy. “I do get what he’s saying as far as how many projects they putting out,” he says. “But it’s also not about the quantity though, it’s about the classics — in my opinion.” Rory inquires as to whether there really is animosity between TDE and Griselda, and Reason reflects back to an incident in January. “We was all supposed to rap at Apple,” he reflects. “Griselda was going up there and I was supposed to rap with them. I hit Benny, they said it was cool…and then they said the studio didn’t have the capacity for another rapper.”

“For me, I don’t think n***as really like to cross moments anymore,” he muses. “It’s not about the moment in hip-hop, it’s about where you trying to go. That’s something I try to push against. I try to go with the moments.” While he opts to leave it at that, Joe, Mal, and Rory waste little time in circling back to Westside Gunn’s recent Eminem comment, which only drives the antics deeper into overdrive. Though the hosts conclude that Em and Paul aren’t handling Gridselda quite so effectively, Reason maintains that Griselda doesn’t need the help — “they’re doing a great job.”

For more antics and insight from The Joe Budden Podcast, check out the full episode below. And should you require further clarity on everything that has transpired between Westside Gunn and Shady Records since they connected in 2017, be sure to check out our Complete History piece right here.

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Snoop Dogg Wants To Pay Someone $10,000 A Month To Eat Ice Cream

Snoop Dogg in Hollywood, California, 2019

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Snoop Dogg has had a lot of job titles over the years, but “official ice cream taster” wasn’t one of them until now — and he’s hiring someone else to fill it. His company Dr. Bombay just opened applications for the role, and it pays $10,000 a month.

The gig is fully remote and open to anyone on the planet, which Snoop announced himself in a video that’s exactly as laid-back as you’d expect. “I love the paper, but not the paperwork,” he said, explaining that HR firm Deel is handling the logistics while he handles, presumably, the ice cream.

The actual job is less “sit around and eat pints all day” and more part-time cultural scout. Whoever gets it will track flavor and food trends around the world, report back on what people are eating and talking about, and work directly with Dr. Bombay’s in-house flavor lead to help shape what the brand does next. It’s a three-month contractor role, and Snoop’s team says they’re actively looking outside the usual resume pile — creators and non-traditional applicants welcome.

Dr. Bombay itself leans nostalgic, with flavors like Long Beach Fruit Cart, Sticky Caramel Apple Pie, and Peanut Butter Jelly Time already sitting on shelves at Walmart and moving through DoorDash and Instacart. Somewhere out there is one very lucky applicant about to get paid five figures a month to have opinions about ice cream, and honestly, good for them.

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Ronan Furlong finds renewal in the sea with latest release “Splitting The Ash”

“Splitting The Ash” opens with a distinctly Celtic riff before Ronan Furlong moves into an energetic song influenced by ideas of healing, rebirth, and spiritual renewal. The title and subject of the song are based on an ancient Irish ritual in which an ash tree is split open, giving the song a strong link to tradition, while its message is firmly rooted in the present: finding strength, renewal, and inspiration when life puts barriers in your way.

The sea is central to the track’s feeling, a symbol of challenge and regeneration. Furlong links his power to the resilience that can develop from exceeding physical boundaries. The song’s backstory lends that notion further weight, penned during a swim in the Irish Sea in January. The music’s context of creation gives it a particularly direct relationship with endurance and the willingness to push beyond discomfort.

“Splitting The Ash” ultimately feels life-affirming but never loses sight of struggle. The Celtic opening of the song gives an immediate sense of place, while its focus on renewal keeps the message open and universal. Ronan Furlong uses an old image of healing to remind us that difficult experiences can also be a source of strength, inspiration, and a renewed connection to life.

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