Controversy Surrounds Hot 97’s Summer Jam As Budden Claims He Was Mistaken For A ‘Seat Filler’
Summer Jam Seat Filler Saga: Joe Budden And Ebro Darden Exchange Words
The music industry is buzzing with controversy following recent comments made by rapper and podcast host Joe Budden about Hot 97’s Summer Jam. In a recent episode of his eponymous podcast, Budden claimed that upon arriving at the event, he was asked if he was a ‘seat filler’.
Budden’s comments have sparked a heated exchange with Hot 97 host Ebro Darden, who has vehemently denied the claims. Darden, along with other members of the Summer Jam team, have defended the event, stating that it profits solely from sponsors rather than ticket sales, negating the need for ‘seat fillers’.
That lady didn’t even work for Hot… non story here.
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) June 8, 2023
They saying YOU said they had seat fillers at Summer Jam when all you did was tell the story about what the lady said when you tried to get to your section smh. You know how it go. They grabbed the sound byte, didn’t listen to the entire thing etc etc. pic.twitter.com/Dc9DPnf3aN
— DuffJuice (@DuffJuice30) June 8, 2023
The controversy has been further fueled by the release of text messages between Darden and other Hot 97 employees, discussing Budden’s comments. The messages reveal a sense of disbelief and frustration, with one employee stating, “Trying to use his platform to dimension our brand when he was an invited guest to our show. I really don’t understand the reasoning for this!”
Tweets. Play along. Say something controversial
— the Old Man Ebro (@oldmanebro) June 8, 2023
What’s this about?
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) June 8, 2023
Despite the ongoing debate, Budden has maintained his stance, even going as far as thanking the Summer Jam team for their hospitality in a text message. However, he has also clarified that the woman who asked him if he was a ‘seat filler’ did not work for Hot 97, calling the whole situation a ‘non-story’.
The exchange between Budden and Darden has sparked a broader conversation about the behind-the-scenes workings of music festivals and the role of celebrities within them. As the debate continues, fans and industry insiders alike will be watching closely to see how this saga unfolds.
In the meantime, Summer Jam 2023 continues to make headlines for its impressive lineup, which includes Ice Spice, Coi Leray, GloRilla, Lola Brooke, French Montana, Fivio Foreign, and Lil Tjay. Despite the controversy, the event remains a highlight of the summer music season, showcasing the best of hip-hop and R&B.
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