Joe Budden's song "Making A Murderer Pt. 1" is a diss track aimed at rapper Drake. In the song, Budden expresses his dissatisfaction with Drake and calls him out for various reasons. The lyrics convey Budden's frustration with Drake's success and suggest that Drake is not as talented or authentic as he claims to be. The song starts with Budden acknowledging the requests from fans to respond to Drake's disses. He expresses his discomfort with the situation but acknowledges his love for hip-hop and his duty to respond. He then criticizes Drake for his alliances, specifically referencing his beef with Meek Mill. Budden accuses Drake of being confused and indirectly targeting him in his songs. He claims that Drake is being disrespectful and manipulative with his lyrics. He questions the authenticity of Drake's music and his credibility as a rapper. The lyrics also reveal a personal conflict between the two artists. Drake is heard in an audio clip expressing his admiration and respect for Budden, but Budden denies it and says it is not an honor to be around him. The tension between their friendship is evident throughout the song. Budden further disses Drake by comparing him to other artists, such as Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole, suggesting that he is not on their level lyrically. He criticizes Drake for his commercial success and questions his ability as a real MC. The song also includes a verse from singer Andrea Martin, who sings about being called a murderer and being underestimated. This verse adds to the overall theme of the song, which is Budden's frustration with Drake's success. Overall, "Making A Murderer Pt. 1" is a diss track by Joe Budden aimed at Drake. The lyrics convey Budden's disappointment with Drake's music and his frustration with their personal relationship. The song showcases Budden's lyrical skills and his desire to defend his reputation as a rapper.
