The media, social networks and rap fans around the globe salivated at the possibility of Eminem taking shots at Drake in regards to the ongoing feud with Joe Budden. That rumor was started by Hot 97 radio host Ebro, who later recanted his story on Twitter and called it a joke.
Drake apparently didn’t think the joke was particularly funny, and used his Madison Square Garden show to diss Hot 97 during a freestyle. October’s Very Own also says that the New York radio station will have to fire Funk Master Flex before he grants them an interview.
While at the concert, Complex also reported that Drake said “Fuck Hot 97” but later rescinded the claim because there was no video evidence.
Drake just said "f*ck Hot 97" at the Garden
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) August 5, 2016
UPDATE: https://t.co/4ddvM2A8Kopic.twitter.com/hjWgYk2oQa
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) August 5, 2016
Rosenberg, Ebro and Flex have responded to recent developments via Twitter. Flex even mentioned making an announcement Saturday night.
Ebro Responds To Drake's Comments About Hot 97 & Funkmaster Flex pic.twitter.com/YYLYPXjsm5
— Xclusives Zone (@XclusivesZone) August 5, 2016
Well that's rude https://t.co/h6b2t8lAOM
— Hot 97 & ESPN's Own (@Rosenbergradio) August 5, 2016
Yea he been mad at Flex… ???
Wait… He mad at me too?!! ??? https://t.co/qimE428w4y
— El Viejo Ebro (@oldmanebro) August 5, 2016
We built him… He loves us.
— El Viejo Ebro (@oldmanebro) August 5, 2016
I don't approve of drake saying f*ck hot 97 cuz we do generally support the hell out of him .. But I Def understand him hating some people
— Hot 97 & ESPN's Own (@Rosenbergradio) August 5, 2016
We did this b4 with…
*Nas
*JayZ
*WayneCalmate… https://t.co/REcJqLWs9N
— El Viejo Ebro (@oldmanebro) August 5, 2016
We gone run them rap shits.. The 4A, 6A, 5P joints tho
— El Viejo Ebro (@oldmanebro) August 5, 2016
Wayne said "Fuck HOT97" in writing on album credits…
I never stopped his paper.
I know we irritate people we love sometimes.
— El Viejo Ebro (@oldmanebro) August 5, 2016
Hahahaha!!! 7pm Sat I got a story to tell! @Drake u gonna learn! #NYC@HOT97
— Funk Flex !!!!! (@funkflex) August 5, 2016