Kai Cenat reacts after being mentioned in Joe Budden's Drake diss amid ongoing feud: 'Why am I always catching strays'
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Kai Cenat speaks out in response to Joe Budden's diss towards Drake, conveying frustration about being drawn into the feud.
Kai Cenat, a prominent figure in the streaming world with a substantial following across various platforms, unexpectedly became involved in a feud between Joe Budden and Drake over the weekend.
In reaction to Drake's album 'For All the Dogs,' Budden did not hold back his critique, describing the project as lackluster. He also expressed a desire for more maturity from the 36-year-old megastar, expecting greater depth in his work.
Stream sensation Kai Cenat responds to Joe Budden's critical mention
Additionally, Budden indirectly targeted Kai Cenat by suggesting that Drake shouldn't be associating with "kids."
While not directly criticizing Cenat, this remark intensified the heated exchange between Drake and Budden, sparking curiosity about Cenat's response.
With the ongoing feud between these two significant figures in the music industry, it appeared inevitable for Cenat to share his perspective.
On Monday night, Kai Cenat spoke out, firmly stating his position. "I be minding my motherf**king business, my n***," Cenat asserted.
He also said, "And somehow, I always catch a f**cking stray. This happened with Zion Williamson and that other b*tch, caught a stray from her. Why am I always catching strays, my n****?"
"The n**** is always saying something bad about me. This man said he was ecstatic to see me arrested and go to jail for the sh*t that happened in August," added Cenat.
Joe Budden's less-than-flattering view of Cenat is apparent, and the streamer is frustrated by the consistent inclusion of unwarranted discussions. His feelings on the matter resonate with many who can relate to being unexpectedly drawn into controversies.
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With Joe Budden slated to release several podcast episodes this week, the community is eager to see if he will respond to Cenat's statements. As the feud continues to unfold, the spotlight remains on the reactions and opinions of key players.
Drake's latest album,' For All the Dogs,' has created a buzz on the internet. Speculation is circulating that the rapper may have referenced specific streamers in a particular lyric. During a livestream, Kai Cenat's excitement was palpable as he received a call from the renowned rapper.
This isn't their first time in the spotlight together. Not long ago, Drake even gave a shout-out to Kai Cenat during one of his live concerts. Now, their heartwarming conversation during the livestream is making waves.
Cenat continued to express his love to Drake, stating, “I appreciate that, bro. That s**t crazy for the whole community, bro. That s**t fire, bro."
Drake vs Joe Budden: A prolonged feud unveiled
The ongoing feud between rap heavyweights Drake and Joe Budden has its origins in April 2016. It all began when Joe Budden expressed his critical views on Drake's fourth album, 'Views.'
The acclaimed rapper and podcast host, addressing his audience on the podcast 'I'll Name This Podcast Later,' was candid in his critique, labeling Drake's music as "uninspired."
He specifically noted, "That kid on that album that I heard sounds real f**kin’ uninspired. That’s what I think. I think that that music is really good. You can’t fool a real n**ga. That music sounds good, and I enjoyed it. 40, you sound amazing. Drake, you do not."
In response, Drake cryptically replied through a Snapchat video that emerged online in May 2016.
The brief song snippet featured Drizzy rapping the line "pump, pump it up," an unmistakable reference to Joe Budden's 2003 hit 'Pump It Up.'
This action fueled speculations of Drake preparing to release a diss track against Budden.
Subliminal Jabs on '4PM In Calabasas'
As speculation about a Drake diss track swirled, the Canadian rapper dropped '4PM In Calabasas,' a song that contained subtle jabs at Joe Budden. The lyrics included references to Budden's ex-girlfriend Tahiry, among other insinuations.
Surprisingly, Joe Budden, in a show of sportsmanship, expressed appreciation on Twitter, stating, "He snapped just now, even if he dissed me & puff the whole time….. He ain’t sound that inspired in a minute."
Joe Budden's direct Diss Track
Unsatisfied with Drake's apparent silence, Joe Budden launched a direct diss track aimed at the Canadian rapper, branding him as "fake" and delivering a series of cutting lines.
In 'Making A Murderer Pt. 1,' Budden delivered the lines: "My words ain’t ghostwritten I ain’t Drake / That’s all gimmick I’m authentic I ain’t Drake / Ain’t nothing wrong with it, only saying I ain’t fake."
He also issued a warning to Drizzy, asserting, "Aubrey when you sub real MCs, you get murdered."
Joe Budden didn't stop there; he made multiple attempts to goad Drake into a response. Remixing the lyrics that Drake famously used against Meek Mill in 'Back To Back,' Budden rapped, "I waited five days n*gga, where y'all at," on 'Wake.' He even characterized Drake as "afraid" in another diss track.
Drake's on-stage acknowledgment
Finally, Drake decided to address the feud directly on stage during one of his shows in Dallas as part of his Summer Sixteen Tour.
He quipped, "I should’ve brought Joe Budden up here and let him do ‘Pump It Up’ one time tonight. Pump, pump, pump it up. F*ck them n**gas, man," acknowledging the feud's existence.
Budden urges Drake for direct diss track
Responding to Drake's on-stage acknowledgment, Joe Budden laid down more bars, urging Drake to release a direct diss track targeting him.
In 'Just Because,' Budden rapped, "He just gotta bar up now / I’m still on ‘Energy,’ let’s see if he ‘Charged Up’ now."
This feud, born from an album review, has evolved into a compelling and multi-dimensional battle between two prominent figures in the world of hip-hop. As history has shown, in the realm of rap feuds, anything can happen, and the drama is far from over.