Drake has humorously attributed his notorious mirror selfies, characterized by his signature pout, to Joe Budden. In an Instagram post on August 28, Drake shared another pouty mirror selfie, captioning it: “I’m not aware of my picture or mirror face it’s a curse from birth and I’m influenced by what I see.” The post included images of YouTube star Duke Dennis and a young Joe Budden, seemingly suggesting that they are responsible for his widely-discussed selfie pose.
Duke Dennis, known for his “hood vlogs” and NBA 2K content, responded with a laughing emoji, to which Drake replied, “@dukedennis I accept my contributions to the mirror face members…we are akin to one another.” Ice Spice and Soulja Boy also joined in the fun, while Lil Yachty joked about rapper Ken Carson’s omission from the lineup.
The playful jab comes amid ongoing tension between Drake and Joe Budden. Budden recently criticized Drake’s performance in their long-standing feud, declaring Kendrick Lamar the clear victor. Budden’s critique was accompanied by his dance to Kendrick’s diss track “Not Like Us” on his podcast.
Despite their rocky relationship, Budden has praised Drake’s musical legacy, acknowledging albums like *Views* and *Take Care* as exceptional. However, he has expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of Drake’s music and his handling of their feud.
The exchange underscores the complicated dynamics between the two figures, blending humor with lingering rivalry.
