The track is famous for its hook, where Quavo delivers the now-iconic line: "If a nigga hatin', call him Joe Budden" . This was a direct response to media personality and former rapper Joe Budden, who had been a vocal critic of Migos and Lil Yachty on the Complex series Everyday Struggle .
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The tension famously peaked during the 2017 BET Awards pre-show interview, where Budden walked off set during a tense exchange with Migos—a moment that essentially birthed the inspiration for this track. The Music Video: A Masterclass in Trolling The track is famous for its hook, where