вЂњFor me I got a little lost,вЂќ continues JoeвЂќ вЂњI had always been in control of my music. I thought we could get paid for a very powerful brand that we created as an Indie Festival monster.вЂќ вЂњI just think the group could do better without him. вЂњWhatever tension exists between me and my brothers soley exists because of how all of us view Em,вЂќ explains Budden. On his latest episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, Joey delved into some of the behind-the-scenes drama permeating Welcome To Our House and its creative direction. Talk of EminemвЂ™s influence turned from a positive to a negative, especially for those fatigued of RecoveryвЂ™s more anthemic sound.ДЇast forward to today. The album remained enjoyable, though fans continued to raise eyebrows. Gone was the raw approach to sheer lyricism, discombobulated structures and mixtape sensibilities instead, Slaughterhouse had morphed into their best impression of a commercially viable quartet, complete with Skylar Grey hooks. Upon receiving the groupвЂ™s debut Welcome To Our House in 2012 (executive produced and arranged by Eminem), many felt the major label debut was a betrayal of their original modus operandi. Mild at first, but it would clearly grow into something darker: open disrespect, maybe even disdain. Little did we know, tension was brewing behind the scenes. Once again, Joe and Em traded verses like healthy competitors, two lyricists given ample space to shine on their own merits. The partnership continued to prove promising, as Em and Slaughterhouse held it down on a scene-stealing BET Cypher (prompting RoyceвЂ™s iconic вЂњHi RihannaвЂќ).

Yet Em rang in the news with panache, dropping off an introductory track called вЂњShady 2.0,вЂќ which coincidentally marked the first official collaboration between Eminem and Budden as you might know, Slaughterhouse was featured on Recovery bonus track вЂњSession One,вЂќ although JoeвЂ™s verse was ultimately absent. For every D12 and Obie Trice there was a Cashis and Bobby Creekwater, and the already established supergroup deserved better than to suffer a shelving. When rap fans heard that Slaughterhouse would be joining the ranks of Shady Records, the news was met with cautious optimism. вЂњWhen I saw what he said about Em's music, I knew there was something else there.'Д«ut what is this вЂњsomething else,вЂќ and how did come to bring two former label mates to such hostility? LIFE IN A GLASS HOUSE вЂњThere was something else behind that critique, and that was my only thing,вЂќ he explains. Crooked saw right through it, and broke it down accordingly. As such, BuddenвЂ™s criticism of EminemвЂ™s Revival, which ostensibly set this whole debacle off, was inherently tarnished by a deep rooted issue. Taking to Instagram live with stogie firmly in hand, Crook revealed that Joe had been harboring a grudge against Eminem, largely over his treatment (or lack thereof, depending on who you ask) of Slaughterhouse. Such suspicions were all but confirmed by KXNG Crooked, a former member of Slaughterhouse. Was it really surprising that he might develop animosity toward the man in charge of his creative process? A focused and savvy business mind, Budden has garnered a reputation for not playing nicely with others. Having garnered a loyal cult following off the strength of his independent grind and prolific mixtape run, BuddenвЂ™s return to the world of major label politics was perhaps doomed from the start. In that regard, an element of BuddenвЂ™s musical fate was ushered into Eminem and Paul RosenbergвЂ™s hands.

Recall, that Slaughterhouse signed to Shady Records in 2011, as revealed through an iconic XXL Cover. While EmвЂ™s вЂњFallвЂќ shot felt like a surface level warning, it seemed as if JoeвЂ™s response stemmed from a deeper, more personal place. Using his podcast as a pulpit, Budden unleashed a heated tirade, targeting EmвЂ™s character, business acumen, relevance, and musical aptitude. Yet Joe Budden was having none of EmвЂ™s commentary. Machine Gun Kelly came out swinging with вЂњRap Devil.вЂќ Die Antwoord issued a brief freestyle clowning Slim ShadyвЂ™s вЂњbotox.вЂќ Lil Yachty met his namedrop with a digital shrug. One after another, those targeted emerged from the woodwork with responses at the ready. Lo and behold, the bait was quickly seized. On Kamikaze, Eminem played the role of nefarious pet-owner, dangling proverbial catnip over a pen of rambunctious kittens. Tension between Joe Budden and Eminem has escalated into full-blown hostility.

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