Joe Budden and Gillie Da Kid have strongly checked Max B for his recent comments downplaying the legacy of hip-hop pioneer Big Daddy Kane. The controversy began after Max B appeared on Gillie and Wallo’s Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast and claimed he was a better rapper than Kane, while also poking fun at Kane’s 1991 Playgirl photo shoot and his third album, Taste of Chocolate.
Here is how both media giants and the wider hip-hop community addressed the disrespect.
Gillie Da Kid’s ReactionDespite the interview taking place on his platform, Gillie made it clear that he does not condone Max B’s take.
Gillie stated that comparing Max B to Big Daddy Kane is completely out of line. He emphasized that Kane is a foundational pillar of the culture.
Gillie described disrespecting a pioneer like Kane as equivalent to “someone disrespecting your parent”. He promised that the culture will not stand by and let its originators be minimized.
Reality Check: He reminded listeners that Max B is heavily localized to New York popularity, whereas Big Daddy Kane is a global icon who literally paved the way for modern hip-hop infrastructure.
Joe Budden’s BreakdownOn The Joe Budden Podcast, Joe and his co-hosts completely dissected Max B’s claims.
Budden stated plainly that Max B will “never stand next to Big Daddy Kane”. He noted that Kane’s debut era, including the iconic Long Live the Kane album cover, represents one of the most epic and untouchable moments in hip-hop history.
Standing on Shoulders: Joe pointed out that artists like Max B only exist because of the blueprint Kane created. He mentioned how even a young JAY-Z used to run behind Kane to learn the game. He added that trying to rewrite history or pretend Kane wasn’t a lyrical master is entirely fake.
The Broader Industry BacklashMax B’s comments sparked a massive wave of defense for Big Daddy Kane across the hip-hop community
Fat Joe went live to check Max B, stating firmly that nobody is allowed to downplay the contributions of the Golden Era legend.
Rather than getting caught up in internet drama, Kane reminded everyone why he is a pioneer by dropping a lyrical freestyle to prove his skillset remains sharp
