50 Cent wasted no time clapping back at Joe Budden after the former rapper-turned-podcaster claimed he “needs therapy.” The G-Unit mogul, known for his unfiltered social media presence, took to Instagram to issue a fiery response, calling Budden a “punk” and dredging up past controversies.
50 Cent’s Unfiltered Response
When it comes to social media battles, 50 Cent is always locked and loaded.
Budden’s recent podcast remarks, where he suggested that both 50 and Kanye West were in need of therapy, clearly struck a nerve. Wasting no time, 50 fired back on Instagram, ridiculing Budden’s past while dismissing the therapy claim entirely.
“Stay out my mix, Joe, talking about I need therapy,” 50 wrote. “Bitch, you need to stop walking around naked. The fuck is you doing in the hallway with ya balls out PUNK!”
He didn’t stop there. In a now-deleted follow-up post, he doubled down. “They just told Joe what I said. Yeah, I mean what I said PUNK!”
Joe Budden’s Podcast Critique
During a discussion on The Joe Budden Podcast, the retired rapper spoke on how therapy should be a priority for certain hip-hop figures.
- Budden listed Kanye West and 50 Cent as artists who could benefit from professional help.
- He suggested that hip-hop, in general, has become synonymous with untreated mental health issues.
- The podcast host wasn’t attempting to insult either artist, but rather made an observation about how they handle controversy.
Budden specifically pointed to 50’s reaction to Irv Gotti’s passing, criticizing how publicly he aired his feelings. “If 50 feels like that, then go smoke a cigar in the cigar room,” Budden advised.
Irv Gotti’s Death Sparks More Drama
50 Cent and Irv Gotti’s long-standing feud didn’t end with Gotti’s passing.
Rather than taking the high road, 50 made it clear that his feelings hadn’t changed. The rap mogul’s reaction to the news, which Budden deemed inappropriate, became the centerpiece of the podcast discussion.
Budden didn’t say 50 shouldn’t feel a certain way. Instead, he suggested keeping those feelings private. “I’m not telling him how to feel. Yeah, feel like that! But mocking Gotti after his death is wrong.”
A Never-Ending Feud?
The exchange between 50 Cent and Joe Budden is just another chapter in the history of rap figures clashing over personal opinions.
50’s habit of responding with brutal honesty—or outright disrespect—has kept him in countless feuds over the years. Meanwhile, Budden’s role as a media personality means he frequently critiques hip-hop’s biggest names, even if it stirs controversy.
Whether this exchange fizzles out or escalates further, one thing is certain—neither man is known for backing down.
