Joe Budden reacts to potential Drake disses on upcoming album ICEMAN, revealing a rumored lyric tied to his past legal drama.
- May 13, 2026
AceShowbiz - Joe Budden is preparing for potential disses from Drake as the rapper’s new album, ICEMAN, approaches its May 15 release date.
On a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the former rapper speculated about whether Drake might take shots at him on the highly anticipated project. He revealed a private conversation where someone hinted at an unreleased lyric involving a "naked in the hallway" reference, which Budden admitted he was relieved was not going to be included.
This rumored lyric seems to allude to a previous legal dispute involving Budden. In an earlier podcast, he described the lawsuit as stemming from a "simple sleepwalking medical condition" that escalated beyond expectations.
During the discussion, Budden and his co-hosts humorously brainstormed possible titles for the alleged diss track, such as "6AM in the Hallway." Despite the speculation, Budden expressed doubt that he will be featured on the final album version.
Budden also shared that while he would not mind subtle or subliminal references, he expects only indirect mentions rather than overt disses.
As ICEMAN approaches its release, fans and listeners will be watching closely to see if Drake includes any tracks targeting Joe Budden or if the rapper takes a different approach on his new album.
