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Kathy Iandoli

After <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/joe-budden-seemingly-apologizes-to-ari-lennox-calls-her-a-bag-of-mixed-nuts">Joe Budden</a>'s claim that the "<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/joe-budden-says-the-recent-female-rap-wave-is-over">female rap wave is over</a>" during the latest episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, renowned hip-hop journalists <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/breaking-down-the-history-of-women-in-hip-hop-w-kathy-iandoli">Kathy Iandoli</a> and <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/twitter-reacts-paris-hilton-poses-as-kim-kardashian-clone-for-yeezy-season-6-photos">Sowmya Krishnamurthy</a> defended women's hip-hop on X.
Although he excluded <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/latto-fires-back-at-ice-spice-in-new-song-sunday-service">Latto</a>, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/flo-milli-makes-billboard-hot-100-debut">Flo Milli</a>, and <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/rapsody-on-her-evolution-almost-giving-up-music-lauryn-hill-upcoming-music">Rapsody</a>, Budden tells co-hosts, "Y'all ain't gonna want to hear it from me, but the girl rapper wave is over. Just telling you what it is. I'm normally a few months ahead with this stuff, sometimes a few years ahead with this stuff. The girl rapper wave is finito.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;The cream rises to the top, so Latto shall remain; Flo Milli shall remain; Rapsody will always be there, but she wasn't really a part of [that scene]," he explained. "But all of that, 'Go find a girl, send her to Colombia, get it done, put her in the studio with f**king Mike WiLL [Made-It] or any one of them n***as... all that planting the girl in the scene, getting the record and it taking off&mdash;that wave is over.&rdquo;
He concluded with: "I think labels are looking at it like, 'Very few of y'all are selling records, it&rsquo;s too much work to get your coin back, we got to go do brand deals all over the world with y'all, y'all are expensive, some of y'all are annoying,' and none of these records are working."
Iandoli and Krishnamurthy refuted Budden's claim on X. Krishnamurthy began the response by critiquing the lack of industry people in the conversation. She tweets: &ldquo;The problem with Joe Budden is that nobody in the room has any industry knowledge to ever challenge him. 1. Rap has been in an overall slump re: chart hits. Male and female. 2. Female rappers dominate TikTok. 3. Catalog is crushing frontline as a business. It&rsquo;s not 2002, Joe.&rdquo;
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Budden's listeners were addressed by her next tweet, "I can't imagine being a 'music commentator' and not learning what's actually going on.". The lack of research and analysis is so bad. I feel bad for the listeners.&rdquo;
Iandoli joined with reference to her book about Women&rsquo;s Hip-Hop, God Save The Queens, as she had hoped the culture wouldn&rsquo;t &ldquo;label&rdquo; female rap as a fad. She tweets with Budden&rsquo;s clip,&nbsp; &ldquo;When I did my interviews for God Save The Queens five years ago, I said that I hope people don&rsquo;t just disregard women in Hip-Hop as some wave like oh we have Mumble Rap, we have Women Rap. And here we are. Women are NOT a subgenre. This is reductive AF.&rdquo;
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Iandoli discussed women's hip-hop issues and answered questions from followers. When asked if the genre was saturated, she explained:
&ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s because women have been given so few chances to succeed in the past that the number of success stories is now looking &lsquo;alarming&rsquo; when really they are still way outnumbered by all of the men out here. Women are applying pressure and making people uncomfortable.&rdquo;
Iandoli responded to Budden's neglect of women's hip-hop contributions to the culture with a tweet. She tells a user, &ldquo;Funny how he didn&rsquo;t address that women increase the shock value of their raps once they&rsquo;re surrounded by mediocre incel males who attempt to objectify them first. Maybe he should look at that with his microscope first and see it&rsquo;s all reactionary.&rdquo;
As Iandoli answers followers, Krishnamurthy addressed the double standard. Sowmya tweets, &ldquo;I love the double standards and dissection that comes with discussing female rappers. Not an ounce of the same smoke for their male counterparts.&nbsp; Just say you hate women and let&rsquo;s move on.&rdquo;
Sowmya used the opportunity to question the current definition of mainstream rap in a tweet. &ldquo;​​It&rsquo;s also a good time to discuss what mainstream rap even is any more,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;The niche artists are killing it with dedicated followings.&rdquo;
When asked about talking to Joe Budden on the podcast, she answered, &ldquo;That offer is always on the table. I usually don&rsquo;t agree with Joe Budden but I&rsquo;m always down to dialogue if he likes being challenged . Talk to @Ian_Schwartzman.&rdquo;
Kathy Iandoli and Sowmya Krishnamurthy are releasing new books in 2024 that capture the most impactful moments in hip-hop history. Legendary entertainer Eve and Iandoli collaborate on a memoir titled <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/eve-collabs-with-award-winning-journalist-kathy-iandoli-on-new-memoir-whos">Who's That Girl</a>, set for release in September. The upcoming memoir adds to Iandoli&rsquo;s run of hip-hop books, which includes God Save The Queens, Baby Girl: Better Known As Aaliyah, and the upcoming Lil Kim memoir The Queen Bee.
Krishnamurthy published her first book, Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion, in October 2023. Fashion media giants <a href="https://www.elle.com/fashion/a45344822/sowmya-krishnamurthy-fashion-killa-book-interview-2023/">Elle</a>, <a href="https://www.interviewmagazine.com/uncategorized/sowmya-krishnamurthy-says-the-flyest-new-yorkers-live-in-harlem">Interview</a>, and <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a45486690/best-hip-hop-fashion-looks/">Harper's Baazar</a> profiled her debut. She announced her second book in January titled Roc-A-Fella Records: An American Rap Dynasty, which explores the success of the iconic record label that produced Jay-Z, Kanye West, and more.

Hip Hop Authors Kathy Iandoli & Sowmya Krishnamurthy Refute Joe Budden’s “Female Rap Wave” Comment

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Joe Budden is chiming in on an alleged OnlyFans video of Lil Fizz.During an episode of Joe’s podcast, he said he’d have “fizz coming out” of the B2K member. Joe said, “Aye, Lil Fizz, you’re lucky I ain’t see this news sooner. I would have started with this one, buddy. But this why I’ma fight y’all, ’cause y’all have eyes and know some of this is funny. If this n-gga got his ass tooted up in the air on OnlyFans, somebody need to know about that.” Joe went on to say,“Do I like skinny people? Lil Fizz too small for me. I’d break that lil boy. I’d have fizz coming out of Fizz, man. Get this n-gga outta here.” Take a look: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmXuek6tY3t/?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=Following the alleged leak, Fizz said it wasn’t him. Hip Hop Dx reports Fizz said, “This shit is crazy, the levels these chicks will go to, to try and destroy and ruin you,” he wrote. “Wow unbelievable! Y’all have a happy holiday, that is NOT ME!”Earlier this year, Joe said he was bisexual. On Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast a few months back, Joe didn’t confirm or deny his sexually. Joe said, “I’m not ready to share my personal journey. I’m not ready to let you guys into my world. Only do n-ggas in Hip Hop think that’s cool — ‘Yo, I heard you say something. Yeah, you like d*ck?’ Only in Hip Hop do n*ggas think that’s not an intrusive question. That is invasive, that is intrusive. That’s my lifestyle to share, not yours. That’s not your place to pull me out of the closet.”<a href="https://hiphopdx.com/news/joe-budden-lil-fizz-onlyfans-leak-reaction" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Via</a>

Joe Budden Says He’d ‘Break Lil Fizz’ + ‘Have Fizz’ Coming Out Of Him Amid Alleged OnlyFans

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Celebrities are speaking out about strip club culture.Last week, retired rapper Joe Budden called out some New York City strip clubs hiring mostly Latin women. Bronx rapper Cardi B. responded to an online user commenting on the situation. Cardi explained during her exotic dancing days; she faced discrimination for not looking Spanish enough. Cardi B. joined the <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/cardi-b-reflects-discrimination-she-173847294.html">strip club convo</a> after someone online said, “Why would anyone be shocked when the Kim K’s and Cardi B’s are being pushed as the standard for desirability amongst men in the media.” Cardi replied, “Funny thing u say that because when I was a dancer, certain clubs wouldn’t let me work on ‘Latin nights’ cause apparently I didn’t look Spanish enough with my braids! I even spoke about strip club & colorism b4,” Cardi wrote.<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.complex.com/music/cardi-b-speaks-on-strip-club-discrimination-viral-joe-budden-comments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Complex</a>, points out, Brooklyn rapper K Goddess defended Cardi’s statement. K Goddess said,“She’s definitely tellin the truth,” K said. “When she had her braids working in Lust W/ her teeth, her demeanor, & she 99% had a Tan she was a hard worker she DID NOT LOOK ‘Spanish’ yall forgettin how Cardi used to look/talk?”Cardi responded to K Goddess and said, “Girl don’t even argue. People only want to comprehend when it’s convenient.” She continued, “People on the internet will try to tell you about your own experiences even if it’s coming from 2 people who worked at these clubs.” Take a look: https://www.instagram.com/p/CeV_wcJuvZs/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Last week, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/joe-budden-calls-out-nyc-strip-clubs-you-not-hiring-black-women/">Joe Budden</a> called out some New York City strip clubs for only hiring a certain type of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ABd_xG1wo">women</a>. In an Instagram story post, the podcast host explained, “NY strip clubs, not only are you not hiring Black women, but you’re purposely hiring the SAME exact girl. Your promoter having a type is gonna lose y’all money this Summer.. this is disgusting (not the girls, the optics).”

Cardi B. Opens Up On ‘Not Looking Black Enough’ While Working In Strip Clubs

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Joe Budden warned his Twitter fans he would start a "war" with New York City strip clubs, and he did.The former <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/300-ent-founder-kevin-liles-takes-the-stand-in-young-thugs-case-to-convince-a-judge-to-grant-bond/">rapper</a> Tweeted on June 2, "I think I'm gonna start a war with <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/joe-budden-explains-why-hes-taking-a-break-from-strip-clubs/">NY strip clubs</a> but only because [I] care."https://twitter.com/joebudden/status/1532355912702255105?s=21&t=ALC-52WtoFDx_qj0VmnzBgIn an Instagram story post, he explained further. <a href="https://amp.tmz.com/2022/06/02/joe-budden-nyc-strip-clubs-lack-of-diversity-waka-flocka-flame/">Joe said</a>, "NY strip clubs, not only are you not hiring Black women, but you're purposely hiring the SAME exact girl. Your promoter having a type is gonna lose y'all money this Summer.. this is disgusting (not the girls, the optics)." Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/CeTnB7VuWm3/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Waka Flocka responded <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/usher-seemingly-responds-to-exotic-dancers-calling-him-out-for-using-fake-money-at-the-strip-club/">online</a> and said to Joe, "man shut up soft a*s up." Joe wasn't phased, and commented back via Twitter, "or what." Take a look:https://twitter.com/nojumper/status/1532426923187458049?s=21&t=QrW7s2dr27BSTE3MpgvhZAIn the comment section under The Shade Room's IG post, Mysonne said he agreed with Joe and wrote, "I conquer." Other users said Joe is speaking facts and said, "I'm with him the owner might have a preference, but if you about ya bag, you gone have women of all flavors to bring in that money." While speaking of starting "wars" with NYC strip clubs, Joe Budden found himself in a "rap beef" a few days ago. Cy-Hi dropped a diss track about Joe on Sway. Joe hopped on Twitter to respond and said, "Why is Cyhi doing that to my name while I’m on vacation? That’s not nice." In another Tweet, the Love and Hip Hop star said, "& w that nasty ass bar too….. you lot so lucky lol."https://twitter.com/JoeBudden/status/1531324011644436480?s=20&t=x1cjwnnKMZS_ZtcWaaBD_Ahttps://twitter.com/JoeBudden/status/1531338882981281792?s=20&t=7sHWsWc5KdcGTCLn4JS5-g<a href="https://allhiphop.com/rumors/joe-budden-finds-himself-in-another-rap-beef/">All Hip Hop</a> points out a Twitter used named @TenDeep_ shared an old clip of Joe saying he'd come out of <a href="https://youtu.be/cLBWCGAH_Xk">rap</a> retirement for Cy. Do yo think Joe will and do you want to hear something? Let us know and take a look at the clip below:https://twitter.com/TenDeep_/status/1531349723797405698?s=20&t=6l-YaR402W24oGM242BpVA

Joe Budden Calls Out NYC Strip Clubs, 'You Not Hiring Black Women'

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Swizz Beatz was not here for Joe Budden's comments.A twitter user by the name Hey Jasmine tweeted, "Alicia keys really got cooked on Diary" which sparked a debate as some people disagreed and some people agreed. One of the people who agreed was Joe Budden. In a since deleted tweet, Joe responds, "low key lol."https://www.instagram.com/p/CeEDdItre4E/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkBefore the tweet was deleted, Swizz Beatz caught wind of it and responded to Joe, "King Knock it all the way off ! Let’s not do this ! I never get into your zones! Leave my wife out of everything but greatness! Please …….."https://twitter.com/THEREALSWIZZZ/status/1530002727253598208?s=20&t=VcurarRuNA3d0A1Ul7mwmg

Swizz Beatz Claps Back At Joe Budden For Saying Alicia Keys Got 'Cooked'

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Isaiah Rashad will join Joe Budden for an interview.Joe Budden teased a clip of the interview via Instagram. In the clip you can hear Budden say, "when the chaos broke and I saw the news and the headlines, my first thing as a journalist was, ‘I’m gonna watch that interview when it happens and wonder who the h*ll is gonna have to go with that.’”He continued, “so I have to ask you, for the people who didn’t know, how do you identify today?”https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cd8qE-9D4zr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkBack in February, Rashad was the talk of social media after a sex tape leaked online, seemingly showing him being intimate with another man. Rashad addressed the leaked tape during his Coachella performance earlier this year. “I see all the messages and all that sh*t, all the positivity – Y’all n*ggas done kept me alive these last couple months.”The interview with Joe Budden is set to air this Thursday.