Claim to Fame:
- Emerged as No.1 draft pick from the mixtape circuit in 2002.
- His self-titled debut featured the hit single "Pump It Up" which also appears on the 2 Fast 2 Furious soundtrack.
License to Ill: With rhymes that sometimes lean against sentiment, Joey (as his friends call him) exhumes a vulnerability that's almost considered a taboo in hip-hop. Yet, it's his ability to balance sentiment with creativity and his excellent word choice that puts Budden miles ahead of his peers.
Upcoming Album: The Growth (Def Jam)
Official Website: DefJam/Joe Budden
