There was a big reaction when Eminem announced he would launch his new battle rap league with Joe Budden facing off against Hollow Da Don. Though he has not battled on stage before, Budden has a longstanding relationship with the art of battle rap, both as a fan and through his own informal battling over the years. Joey gave an extended interview to AngryFans radio discussing his preparation for the upcoming battle, his thoughts on Hollow Da Don, his favorite battle rappers and more. You will be hard-pressed to find a more in-depth interview of Joe Budden. His portion of the interview starts at 16:10. Check it out below.

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