Joe Budden Podcast Faces Backlash After Negative Comments About Gary

Since the early days of his mayoral campaign, Mayor Eddie Melton has made the point that he’s out to change the algorithm related to the city of Gary.

Last week, though, the new reputation Melton is attempting to build for Gary took a hit during a segment on the popular Joe Budden Podcast when the famed rapper, along with his co-hosts, made some disparaging remarks about the city.

“There’s like three traffic lights in Gary. Gary is six blocks of wind and tumbleweeds. If I had to go to Gary, I’m not going to Gary,” Budden said as he recalled a prior tour stop through the city…

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