Yung Miami laughs at Joe Budden for it taking over two decades for his hit song “Pump It Up” to achieve gold status.
Yung Miami, one-half of the rap duo City Girls, had some choice words for Joe Budden after the podcaster and former rapper received a gold plaque for his 2003 hit single “Pump It Up.” The song, which was Budden’s biggest hit, finally achieved gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after 21 years. While Budden celebrated the milestone, Yung Miami found humor in how long it took for the song to reach that status.
In a recent social media exchange, Yung Miami reacted to a video clip of LL COOL J presenting Budden with the gold plaque. Accompanying her reaction with several laughing emojis, she quipped, “I was 9, I’m 30 now,” emphasizing just how much time had passed since the song’s release.
“You was just celebrating when you THOUGHT I took an L. I can laugh YOU was just laughing at me so LETS LAUGH!” Yung Miami tweeted.
Joe Budden, who has transitioned from rapper to a popular podcaster, initially held back from responding to Yung Miami’s jab, simply tweeting, “It would be too easy…” However, he couldn’t resist following up later, hinting at a possible response, “Maybe tmw lol…”
The origins of this social media spat date back to last year when Joe Budden took aim at Yung Miami’s Revolt TV show, Caresha Please. Budden expressed doubt that the show, which had been gaining popularity, would see a second season. During an episode of his Need To Know podcast, Budden remarked, “Won’t be getting one of those again,” before breaking into a rendition of Queen’s “Another One Bites The Dust.” He further criticized the awards Yung Miami had received for her podcast, dismissing them as a “glitch in the matrix.”
Yung Miami didn’t forget those comments. In her recent exchange with Budden, she reminded him of his previous shade, writing, “Another one bites the dust remember???” She continued, “You was just celebrating when you THOUGHT I took an L. I can laugh YOU was just laughing at me so LETS LAUGH!”
Budden’s skepticism about the future of Caresha Please followed a challenging period for Yung Miami, who was embroiled in controversy surrounding her relationship with music mogul Diddy. Despite the criticism and controversy, Yung Miami’s podcast has continued to thrive, making her jab at Budden’s long-awaited gold plaque even more pointed.
For Joe Budden, “Pump It Up” remains his most recognized work as a rapper, despite his career now being more focused on his successful podcast, The Joe Budden Podcast. The song was a staple in early 2000s hip-hop and remains a nostalgic track for many fans. However, the fact that it took 21 years to achieve gold certification—a milestone indicating 500,000 units sold—was an easy target for Yung Miami, who couldn’t resist poking fun.
The exchange between the two artists is a reflection of the playful yet often sharp-edged banter that occurs regularly in the hip-hop community. It’s not uncommon for artists to throw shade at each other over social media, especially when there’s history of prior comments or criticisms. While Yung Miami got the last laugh this time, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Joe Budden fire back in the near future.
As fans of both Yung Miami and Joe Budden continue to follow their back-and-forth, the feud adds another layer of intrigue to the dynamics within the hip-hop industry. Whether this will escalate into a more serious conflict or remain light-hearted banter remains to be seen. For now, it’s clear that neither artist is backing down from having the last word.
