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 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 . Quavo & Lil Yachty - Ice Tray
The Cold Front: How Quavo and Lil Yachty Froze Out the Haters with "Ice Tray" The tension famously peaked during the 2017 BET
Released on December 19, 2017, the music video took the pettiness to a cinematic level. Directed by Quavo (under his "Huncho" moniker), the visual featured: Quavo and Lil Yachty's ''Ice Tray'' Behind-the-Scenes Video The Cold Front: How Quavo and Lil Yachty