The Joe Budden Podcast

The JBP returns with a full docket as they begin with sharing their thoughts on the announcement that Usher will perform at halftime for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas (24:28). Joe wants to discuss the weird obsession from the media over Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift (48:13), Kerry Washington reveals learning that her dad is not her biological father (1:25:28) which leads the pod to debate about parenting and requesting DNA tests (1:45:45), Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance World Tour’ continues to be impressive (1:51:17), and Flip has a question for the pod on handling representation when they inflate your rates for extra money (2:02:14). Also, Pitbull & Drag-On are beefing (2:30:10), Flip responds to Tasha K’s recent comments about Joe & the Bionic Six (2:34:10), Parks is hype over his Dolphins (2:57:40), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Adrian Marcel (feat. Wale) - “Waiting” Ice | Tyga, YG, & Lil Wayne - “Brand New” Parks | Nick Grant - “BRAVO” Ish | Jastin Martin - “Ends” Melyssa | Emotional Oranges - “Better Apart”

The JBP begins this episode discussing Drake’s lyric from ‘Tuscan Leather’ a decade ago (12:55) before turning to more details on Jeezy & Jeannie Mai’s separation (20:52). Recapping new music, Doja Cat drops her album ‘Scarlet’ (49:52) and Ice announces the release date for Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Fix Before Tha VI’ (1:00:22). Jada Pinkett Smith shares an old video of her and Tupac (1:07:09), Nicki Minaj & Cardi B continue to beef (1:17:00), and Chrisean Rock is being criticized for the handling of her baby in public (1:43:22). Also, the latest updates on the WGA strike (2:32:40), Joe reads a few different Part of the Show questions (2:39:17), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/JoeBudden leeper Picks: Joe | Diddy & NOVA WAV - “What’s Love” Ice | Doja Cat - “Often” Parks | Elcamino & Black Soprano Family (feat. Inspectah Deck) - “Victory” Ish | Destiny Rogers - “Save My Love” Melyssa | Juniper & Sango (feat. Xavier Omär) - “Tell Me”

The JBP kicks off this episode discussing their weekends (11:57) which featured celebrating a number of birthday parties before the room turns their attention to the new music released last week as Ish addresses the Diddy & Cleo Sol projects (27:33). Drake has pushed back the release date for his album ‘For All The Dogs’ (37:22) while also receiving pushback from Halle Berry for using her photo to promote the ‘Slime You Out’ single (41:25). HBO has canceled ‘Winning Time’ after two seasons (59:06), Russell Brand has sexual assault allegations brought against him (1:06:10), and the gang recaps Colorado beating Colorado State (1:26:20). Coach Roy Johnson of Bishop Sycamore joins to talk about the HBO documentary ‘BS High’ (1:32:42), the ESPN game vs. IMG Academy (1:51:28), mistakes he made and whether he profited (2:20:20), and his future as a coach (2:29:43). Also, Geechi Gotti vs. Eazy The Block Captain took place on Chrome 23 over the weekend (2:50:20), Joe explains the interview process with certain guests after receiving some backlash on X (2:58:52), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Diddy (feat. Swae Lee) - “Tough Love” Ice | Fabolous - “Ain’t Nuthin Ta F*ck Wit” Parks | Little Brother - “Wish Me Well” Ish | Tone Stith - “Lonely” Melyssa | Lola Consuelos - “Divine Timing”

The JBP kicks off this episode with a live reaction to Drake’s new song featuring SZA ‘Slime You Out’ (9:03) before turning to a recap of the MTV VMA’s from earlier this week (26:44), and Joe then responds to Cardi B’s recent comments about him (52:49). Diving into new music, the Bionic Six shares their thoughts on Nas & Hit-Boy’s ‘Magic 3’ (1:16:33) and Diddy’s R&B project ‘The Love Album: Off The Grid’ (1:26:23). Jonathan Majors is in the news again after a video goes viral of him breaking up a fight (1:50:45), Flip confronts Joe about recent contract talks (2:03:06), Jeezy files for divorce (2:14:00), Melyssa responds to recent comments from Tyler Perry about black women in relationships (2:20:56), Part of the Show (2:53:05), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Fridayy (feat. Fireboy DML) - “You” Ice | Killer Mike (feat. Young Nudy) - “ACT UP” Parks | Johnny Quest(Jq) (feat. Caption the Great & Mr Golden) - “Marty McFly” Ish | T.I. (feat. Kevin Gates) - “Active” Melyssa | Kevin Ross - “Ain’t Mine”

The JBP kicks off this episode with Ice reviewing a recent Gunna concert at Barclays (9:48) before the pod turns to new music slated to drop this Friday (19:00). Joe has been in the headlines for his take on the new Meg Thee Stallion & Cardi B record (28:18), Tink and Hitmaka are publicly going through a break up (33:10), Joe calls Ice to homie court (44:48), and Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis release an apology video for writing character letters for Danny Masterson (1:01:20). Also, the JBP recaps week 1 in the NFL (1:32:55), Stephen A. Smith joins the pod to discuss his battle against Skip Bayless and the addition of Shannon Sharpe (2:06:46), ESPN layoffs (2:24:25), USA not sending its best to FIBA World Cup (2:45:33), Jordan vs. Lebron (2:56:08), + MORE! Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Tyla - “Water” Ice | Ryan Trey (feat. Mariah the Scientist) - “Ain’t Even Friends” Parks | Apollo Brown & Planet Asia - “Broad Dayin’” Ish | Dre Scot - “Feelings” Melyssa | Full Crate (feat. Dende) - “Sinking Ship”

The JBP returns from vacation with a lot to discuss as they begin with a recap of Joe’s birthday party (2:22) before turning to a review of Equalizer 3 (27:28). Deion Sanders & Colorado receive praises from the pod after beating #17 TCU to open the season (32:48), Diddy is giving artists back their publishing and is releasing a new album next week (52:47), and Melyssa addresses recent use of demonic imagery from Doja Cat (1:01:00). A date of September 22nd has been announced for Drake’s next project ‘For All The Dogs’ (1:13:44), reactions to the new Cardi B & Meg Thee Stallion song (1:36:40), Joe addresses comments that were made towards him from Taxstone and others during the break (2:04:55), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Calvin Harris & The Weeknd - “Over Now” Ice | Cam’ron - “Run It Up” Parks | 38 Spesh & Conway the Machine (feat. Emanny) - “Made Bosses” Ish | Victoria Monét - “Alright” Melyssa | Kwaku Asante - “The Real Thing”

Before hitting vacation, the JBP recaps their weekend which included a trip to Atlanta for Joe & Ish (13:17). The room then sends their condolences to longtime ‘The Price Is Right’ host Bob Barker who passed away at age 99 (23:45), singer Miguel put hooks in his back during one of his performances (30:41), and the Bishop Sycamore Documentary ‘BS High’ is out on MAX (36:57). Also, Joe & the gang discuss Deandre Ayton & Katt Leya as well as Bill Murray & Kelis, Drake gives a response as to why his album hasn’t dropped yet (1:34:37), the new ‘Undisputed’ lineup and Lil Wayne’s intro on FS1 (1:48:33), Streamer IShowSpeed bows to the Twitch CEO (2:11:40), Part of the Show (2:21:03), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Victoria Monét - “Stop (Askin’ Me 4Shyt)” Ice | L I T O (feat. Ransom) - “Rookie & the Vet” Parks | Russ (feat. Rexx Life Raj) - “Adventure” Ish | Q - “TODAY” Melyssa | NxWorries, Anderson .Paak, & Knxwledge - “Daydreaming” QueenzFlip - LORD VISIONARY ROMAN - “One of Them”

The Bionic Six is joined by Vince Staples as the JBP starts with discussing issues that plague the music industry (14:10), and generational wealth (17:03). Joe then shares their experience after attending Dave Chappelle’s stand-up earlier in the week (52:00), we continue to wait another week for Drake’s next project ‘For All The Dogs’ (1:06:26), and Donald Trump & Rudy Giuliani’s mugshots have been released (1:16:18). Also, Joe has a message for J. Cole following his feature with Gucci Mane (1:32:12), Are festivals messing with artists longevity in music (1:52:46), Vince responds to Sexyy Red and the women outperforming all the male acts currently (1:59:13), Part of the Show returns (2:24:40), the pod addresses Ice’s music takes (2:56:20), + MORE! Sleeper Picks: Joe | Sexyy Red & Sukihana - “Hood Rats” Ice | Jae Anthonie - “What Up” Parks | DJ Muggs, Roc Marciano, Rome Streetz, & Mayhem Lauren - “67 Keys” Ish | TheARTI$t - “Frustrated Love” Melyssa | Jack Freeman - “Shine”

The JBP is back in full force with Ish returning from vacation as Joe starts this episode sharing a story of attending an event for Burna Boy (23:00) before the gang turns to Drake releasing the artwork for his upcoming project ‘For All The Dogs’ (30:48). Zane Lowe claims there’s an industry-shaking feature on the album which has led to speculation of it being Frank Ocean (35:00), Irv Gotti’s recent interview with Drink Champs included some comments about Dame Dash & JAY-Z (48:17), and Joe gives Sexxy Redd her flowers (1:07:36). Also, the Fresh&Fit Podcast has been demonetized by YouTube (1:28:44), reactions to Meek Mill and sneaker resellers (1:42:49), does the pod celebrate their birthday (2:14:54), Part of the Show returns (2:26:17), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Arin Ray - “Gold” Ice | Big Take & AO Alientè - “Dancer” Parks | NEMS, Scram Jones, & Tish Hyman - “KEEP ON” Ish | Elle Eliades (feat. R.L. KING) - “You” Melyssa | ODIE - “Slowly”

The JBP kicks off this episode by discussing the internet’s recent obsession with Ice Spice’s mother (13:15) before turning to new music. EST Gee recently walked off during the middle of an interview with Bootleg Kev (23:35) with his project ‘El TORO 2’ dropping just a couple of days later (38:44), Chris Brown announces an 11-song album (48:47), & a number of other artists including Quavo, Lil Uzi Vert, Ciara, Snoh Aalegra, and Dame D.O.L.L.A. also released music. The room then discusses the title of hottest rapper in the world and why the landscape of music is so different today (1:10:45), did Plies cause Britney Spears marriage to fall apart (1:28:12), Pinkydoll rants about her OnlyFans leaks (1:39:30), Part of the Show returns (1:59:30), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | RAAHiiM - “1000 Lives” Ice | EST Gee (feat. 42 Dugg) - “FREE DOGGY” Parks | Mick Jenkins (feat. Benny the Butcher) - “Sitting Ducks” Melyssa | Blxst - “Searching”

The JBP kicks off this week's episode with a recap of Hip-Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium from over the weekend (13:18) which leads to a message Joe has for music labels (28:08). A discussion on samples in Hip-Hop includes Flip sharing an issue he has with Steely Dan over ‘Deja Vu’ (44:55), Melle Mel regrets the recent diss track he made to Eminem (58:40), and the room debates whether we should be making anything of Drake & Bobbi Althoff no longer following each other and removing their interview from YouTube (1:10:55). Also, Usher is set to drop his next single with Keke Palmer (1:14:36), Former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher is suing the Tuohy’s to end conservatorship (1:56:59), sports moments that crush your soul to this day (2:14:05), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Noah Guy (feat. Amaria) - “STAY HERE” Ice | Young Stat (feat. Rxchiie Zoo) - “Blah Blah Blah” Parks | Brady Watt, Conway the Machine, & Talib Kweli) - “Without You” Melyssa | LANKS - “Stronger Than” QueenzFlip | Major Galore - “Say That You Miss Me”

The JBP returns as they kick things off with the recent news of Tory Lanez being sentenced to 10 years for his role in the shooting of Meg Thee Stallion (18:55). After a social media post revealed Lil Tay and her brother had pass away, the rapper and social media influencer returned the following day to say the report was untrue and they were hacked (1:02:44), the Bionic Six shares a list of a few people who need to hang it up (1:12:05), and new music including REASON’s ‘PORCHES’ and a DJ Khaled single (1:25:05). Also, what has been the song of the summer (1:32:44), Akademiks rants about Erykah Badu over an old interview (1:46:30), Part of the Show returns (2:05:28), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | RAAHiiM - “Spin The Block” Ice | EST Gee (feat. Yo Gotti) - “A MOMENT WITH GOTTI” Parks | REASON (feat. Doechii & Junii) - “I Don’t Trust You!” Ish | Tone Stith - “I Need You” Melyssa | Floyd Fuji - “INSIDE”

The JBP returns in full force after an entertaining weekend as they start with their reactions and a breakdown of the Montgomery, Alabama riverfront brawl (11:00). Jennifer Anniston is facing criticism after liking a post from Jamie Foxx (29:00), Tim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox & Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians square up on the baseball field (34:30), and streamer Kai Cenat was arrested in New York for inciting a riot after attempting to do a giveaway for his fans (39:30). Joe & crew then discuss Ne-Yo being under fire for comments made in an interview with Gloria Velez (53:16), Wayne Brady comes out as pansexual (1:10:20), and Travis Scott puts on his first UTOPIA concert at Rome’s Circus Maximus (1:14:11). Also, Summer Walker & Lil Meech continue to have a ‘I don’t care’-off (1:24:52), TDE’s Moosa & REASON have a heated exchange publicly (1:45:41), Joe makes Billboards 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players list (2:00:13), + MORE! Sleeper Picks: Joe | Mahalia (feat. DESTIN CONRAD) - “It’s Not Me, It’s You” Ice | Big Moose 280 - “Paranoid” Parks | DJ Premier (feat. Westside Gunn & Rome Streetz) - “Runway” Ish | Tori Kelly (feat. Ayra Starr) - “unbelievable” Melyssa | No Guidnce - “Is It A Crime?”

The JBP starts this episode with the recent allegations brought against Lizzo by former dancers of hers (11:22), as well as a response to the lawsuits from the artist (23:45). Cardi B won’t face charges after the mic throwing incident in Vegas (32:18), the gang turns to new music including a Yo Gotti & DJ Drama Gangsta Grillz project (36:03), the ‘Good Good’ single from Usher (42:03), and Chris Brown & Ciara team up which leads to a convo surrounding Chloe Bailey and whether there is some disconnect with her management (49:55). **SPOILER ALERT** Hijack’s final episode aired on Wednesday (1:05:24), the room reacts to the build your own podcast for $11 graphic (1:26:10), and Terence Crawford rips into Wallo for leaking private text messages (1:35:48). Also, the bionic six discusses what the cheating rules are (1:41:23), restaurant etiquette for dates (2:02:06), Part of the Show (2:28:47), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Mack Keane - “Chances” Ice | Yo Gotti - “I’m Out” Parks | Marlon Craft - “UPSNDOWMS” Ish | Josiah Bassey - “Here” Melyssa | goodboy noah - “tie down”

The JBP kicks things off by recapping the Terence Crawford & Errol Spence Jr. fight from over the weekend in Las Vegas (13:37) before moving to Cardi B chucking a microphone at a fan after a drink was thrown at her while performing (51:05). **SPOILER ALERT** The rest of the pod provides their thoughts on Netflix’s ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ (1:10:25), the gang then shares their thoughts on the passings of Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens (1:21:00) and ‘Euphoria’ star Angus Cloud (1:25:14), and rumors swirl of Summer Walker & Lil Meech splitting after she shares posts to her Instagram story (1:44:48). Also, Ish asks the group if they have walked back their takes on the new Travis Scott album (2:05:20), NLE Choppa’s tribute to Nelly with a new song (2:29:30), Part of the Show returns (2:43:15), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Mario (feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga) - “Main One” Ice | Ty Dolla $ign (feat. Chris Brown) - “Motion” Parks | Ransom & Nicholas Craven - “Homefront” Ish | Roy Woods - “Made Mistakes” Melyssa | Emmit Fenn - “Everybody Else” QueenzFlip | Cryssy Bandz (feat. A Boogie) - “Halo”

The JBP returns from vacation with a topic-filled episode as they start by recapping their time off (14:00) before returning to new music from the past two weeks. Travis Scott dropped ‘UTOPIA’ (43:35), Post Malone dropped ‘AUSTIN’ (1:19:08), Nas & Hit-Boy released Magic II (1:29:29), and several other singles from top acts also hit streaming services. Joe then reads recent Instagram direct messages from Dwight Howard after he’s been sued by someone he met online (1:51:00), Carlee Russell has been charged following the hoax kidnapping (2:01:45), and Friend of the Show Ian Dunlap responds to recent comments from DJ Envy (2:10:00). Also, Drake responds to Elliott Wilson’s criticisms of his recent interviews and appearances (2:22:25), Jamie Foxx provides a health update (2:31:50) which leads to a discussion on new TV Shows & movies (2:58:00) including Joe’s opinion on Netflix’s ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ (3:01:20), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Mack Keane & ESTA. (feat. DESTIN CONRAD) - “O.M.L.” Ice | Wynne - “What Would Comb Do?” Parks | Ben Kenobe - “Nosferatu” Ish | Elmiene - “Mad At Fire” Melyssa | Kiana Ledé (feat. Khalid) - “Where You Go”

Before hitting vacation, the JBP starts this episode with conflicting reports on the Travis Scott show scheduled in Egypt for later this month and whether or not it will still take place (25:05). Nas & Hit-Boy are slated to drop ‘Magic 2’ this Friday (1:04:18), Elliott Wilson & Rob Markman trade jabs in a series of tweets (1:15:20), and Boosie & his daughter are beefing online (1:40:40). Also, Ish calls out Adam22 for two of his recent episodes (2:05:23), other rap beefs continue including Talib Kweli & Consequence (2:16:38), Part of the Show returns (2:29:16), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Maeta - “ASMR” Ice | Lil Tjay - “June 22nd” Parks | Jourden - “Flow” Ish | Chikoruss - “Body Language”

Listen in to the JBP as the gang starts by reading social media reactions to the tape release of Adam22’s wife (34:02) before turning to new music including King Von’s posthumous project (46:32) & Justin Timberlake hopping on Coco Jones’ ‘ICU’ for the remix (49:09). Hollywood prepares to shut down as the actors join the writers on strike (54:14) while Joe explains why music needs to do the same thing (1:05:35), the pod debates Ice Cube vs. Biggie when it comes to storytelling in music (1:33:37), and JAY-Z’s ‘The Book of Hov’ exhibit comes to Brooklyn (1:45:43). Also, Lil Baby has canceled a number of shows on his nationwide tour (2:05:54), Uzi responds to experimenting with his music and says he’s “trying” (2:25:15), Part of the Show returns (2:33:00), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Joseph Solomon - “Black Like You” Ice | King Von (feat. 42 Dugg) - “GangLand” Parks | CMR - “Midtro” Ish | alayna - “Who Am I Now” Melyssa | Kwaku Asante - “Molasses”

The JBP kicks off this episode discussing QueenzFlip’s appearance with WWE over the weekend (25:00) before turning to music, starting with Lil Uzi Vert’s ‘Pink Tape’ reaching No. 1 on Billboard, ending the 2023 drought for Hip-Hop (34:35). Travis Scott announces Utopia Performance at Egyptian Pyramids ahead of his new album set to release this summer (43:50), Post Malone is dropping at the end of the month (55:15), and Le'Veon Bell says he paid for verses from Moneybagg Yo and Stunna 4 Vegas but didn’t like them (1:04:50). Also, the JBP investigates the recent Michael Rubin party (1:23:10), Mel discusses a homage to video vixens party she attended (1:37:18), Jonah Hill’s ex shares screenshots of conversations as she accuses him of being emotionally abusive (1:49:18), more videos from Usher concerts (3:05:00), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Ambré - “PT. II (DRAKE & DRIVE)” Ice | Arsonal da Rebel - “(Intro) Counted Me Out” Parks | Mike Yorkz - “Summer Salt/Fine Line” Ish | Leon Thomas - “Breaking Point” Melyssa | Khamari - “Drifting”

The JBP returns to the airwaves as they start things off with Keke Palmer being called out publicly by her boyfriend after viral videos of her at an Usher show hit social media (23:50). Birdman presses Druski on Instagram live for his spoof record label (1:17:46), Drake responds to Childish Gambino while on tour (1:42:55), and Meta launches their Twitter competitor app ‘Threads’ which has led to mixed reactions (1:55:35). Also, does anyone on the pod have a fake social media page (2:17:45), the world saw the hottest day ever recorded (2:27:19), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Keyshia Cole - “Forever Is A Thing” Ice | Melli - “Wyldin” Parks | Grip - “Bare” Ish | PHABO (feat. Ambré) - “NYL” Melyssa | Esthero - “My Torture”