On Drake’s new album ICEMAN, the rapper takes aim at DJ Khaled on the track “Make Them Pay.” The lyrics reportedly reference Khaled’s silence on Palestine, a topic that has sparked criticism from some who believe the prominent Palestinian producer should be more vocal on the issue.
During a previous episode of the Joe and Jada podcast, Jadakiss said Drake was within his rights to target Khaled on the song. At the time, co-host Fat Joe disagreed, citing his longtime friendship with Khaled.
On a more recent episode of the podcast, Jadakiss revealed that Khaled apparently wasn’t pleased with his remarks. However, the Yonkers rapper stressed that he wasn’t choosing sides and was simply offering his honest perspective on the situation.
“They said DJ Khaled got mad at me, Khaled, I love you,” Jadakiss said. “I’m not taking no sides, I’m just giving my opinions on both sides, this is Hip Hop.”
Jadakiss made it clear that he views his commentary as objective analysis rather than personal criticism, emphasizing that discussing and debating moments like these has always been a part of hip-hop culture.
As for Fat Joe, he’s more interested in bringing both sides together than picking one. In fact, he used the podcast platform to publicly offer his help in mending the apparent rift between Drake and DJ Khaled.
“I’m gonna say to whoever is down with Drake, I say this out of love, I’m reaching out as the big brother and say let’s fix it, I’m extending my hand to end this Drake and DJ Khaled situation,” Fat Joe said.
Whether either party is interested in reconciliation remains unclear, but Fat Joe’s willingness to step in as a mediator highlights the respect he has for both artists and his desire to see the situation resolved peacefully.
Meanwhile, Jadakiss has continued to stand by his comments, maintaining that he was simply sharing his honest perspective rather than taking sides. His remarks have sparked conversation among fans, many of whom appreciate his straightforward approach and commitment to speaking candidly on hip-hop issues.
