During a recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, LL Cool J surprised the host with a gold plaque for his hit “Pump It Up.”
Joe Budden released “Pump It Up” in 2003 as the lead single from his self-titled debut album. The track officially received its RIAA certification last August, and fans were stunned that it took two decades to earn gold status. However, reactions were divided, with many in disbelief while others trolled the rapper-turned-podcaster. Meanwhile, other social media users took the opportunity to mock the outspoken media personality. Another person referenced Budden’s recent feud with Drake. “This why he really Hate Drake,” they wrote. “20 years to go gold.”
Although Budden dropped “Pump It Up” over twenty years ago, he still receives requests about it. Earlier this year, Budden claimed Nicki Minaj reached out asking him to perform it at her Pink Friday Tour stop in NYC. Nonetheless, he rejected the invite, stating, “I ain’t hype no more.”