On December 18, fans of Complex’s ever-popular daily Hip Hop show Everyday Struggle were shocked to discover that one of the show’s hosts and arguably its biggest draw, had left.
“My contract is up,” Joe Budden tweeted. “[I’m] waiting to see how this plays out.”
My contract is up… waiting to see how this plays out. ? https://t.co/Sp4LBnmBDq
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) December 18, 2017
Certain creators you just can’t corporate……
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) December 18, 2017
I am not on paternity & they should stop using my 3 day old child to mask internal chaos, thx. https://t.co/ZRpvDDwFD1
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) December 18, 2017
The main Everyday Struggle Twitter account and that of interim guest host DJ Whoo Kid were business as usual, with Whoo Kid even suggesting he was simply filling in while Budden was on “baby duties this week.”
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Budden responded to Whoo Kid, stating “I am not on paternity and they should stop using my 3 day old child to mask internal chaos.” Whoo Kid replied cordially, “I will make it clear that I’m not here taking your spot brother.” And Budden noted that it was all love, and this was an issue between him and Complex’s parent company, Verizon.
I love u bro, u already… this is between me & Co.. Verizon.
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) December 18, 2017
Another tweet from Budden suggested that his departure comes down to dollars and cents. He has noted the cultural significance of the show and may have felt that the compensation offered didn’t match the contribution he was making. “Creators will be properly acknowledged & compensated, or they won’t create,” he said.
Yeah nah.. Creators will be properly acknowledged & compensated, or they won’t create…. integrity. https://t.co/fqSfn9Oo5z
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) December 18, 2017
They didn’t give me a proper goodbye either. INJUSTICE!!!!!! https://t.co/ygMuYvuTL5
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) December 19, 2017
The fan reactions were swift. May noted that without Budden, the other hosts weren’t a strong enough draw to hold the show together.
Does complex realize joe budden is the only reason people watch… pic.twitter.com/lOm5tDw6HE
— Big Girl Slay ? (@Biggirlslay) December 19, 2017
If complex doesn't bring Joe Budden back that's a huge fucking L on them niggas lmaoo he single handily carried Everyday Struggle and made that shit relevant and made Complex as whole relevant. Nobody wanna hear just Akademiks bitch ass fr lol
— Banks ? (@trvplord12_) December 19, 2017
joe budden left Everyday Struggle. everyday struggle with no joe budden is equivalent to cavs with no lebron
— STUNNA ? (@LILAFRIMANE) December 19, 2017
Let's be real without Joe budden they are not really gonna have a show, he the only one who knows what he is talking about. And on top of that who the fuck is gonna wanna come to the show to chop it up with Nedeska & AK lololololololollllllllolololololololol
— Kyla-Aolani ? (@KylaAolani) December 19, 2017
Budden, though, reminded his fans that he could just create a new platform. “I’ll create another if need be,” he said, “[and] another, and another … it’s when you CAN’T create that you move WITHOUT integrity.”
I created that show… I’ll create another if need be… & another & another….. it’s when u CANT create that you move WITHOUT integrity… https://t.co/aZdMDI3eOG
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) December 19, 2017
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