The Joe Budden Podcast

The JBP kicks off this episode discussing new music including Gunna’s new single (32:30), Cardi B & Latto’s record ‘Put It On Da Floor Again’ (44:25), and Diddy is accused of stealing his recent record ‘Act Bad’ (54:20). Joe brings a trivia game for the pod to play (1:18:55) and the gang sends their thoughts and prayers to D.C. Young Fly & the family of Jacky Oh (1:56:28). Also, the JBP responds to the media’s coverage of Jamie Foxx (2:10:47), Shannon Sharpe agrees to buyout with FS1 (2:23:13), Part of the Show returns (2:30:39), + 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 | Queen Naija - “Words of Affirmation” Ice | Icewear Vezzo - “Back On The Road” Parks | Saba & No ID - “hue_man nature” Ish | Fridayy & Chris Brown - “Don’t Give It Away”  Melyssa | Tame Impala - “Posthumous Forgiveness”

The Bionic Six returns following the Memorial Day weekend as they begin by discussing the news of alleged real estate scamming surrounding DJ Envy and his business partner (21:30). Meek Mill goes on a Twitter rant and calls DJ Drama (52:00), former football player Travis Rudolph’s murder trial is underway (1:14:56), and **SPOILER ALERT** unpacking Succession’s series finale (1:21:05). Also, the gang reacts to Miami beating Boston in game 7 (1:33:27), Melyssa shares a story from her weekend at the Rockefeller Center (2:04:10), Part of the Show returns (2:21:08), + 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 | Devon Gilfillian - “Right Kind Of Crazy” Ice | Pusha T (feat. Kanye West) - “Dreamin Of The Past” Parks | Crown & The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League - “Stick Around”  Ish | Kevin Ross - “Don’t Pretend” Melyssa | Arlo Parks - “Devotion”

A slew of topics in this episode as the JBP kicks things off discussing Memorial Day plans for the weekend (19:26) before sharing their sentiments on the passing of Tina Turner (25:28). The gang dives into new music including Lil Durks album ‘Almost Healed’ (31:18), GloRilla’s ‘Lick or Sum’ (43:23), & Diddy’s ‘Act Bad’ featuring City Girls & Fabolous (47:54). Ja Morant recently posted a cryptic message on Instagram which led to a wellness check (1:00:24), *SPOILER ALERT* a conversation on the TV show ‘Love & Death’ (1:04:09), Ari Lennox apologizes for prior comments on Oprah & Gayle King (1:20:00), Elon Musk’s brain chip company ‘Neuralink’ has approval from the FDA (1:49:18), Part of the Show (2:22:08), + 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 | Emanny - “Belongs To You”  Ice | Ea5tward - “Not Verified” Parks | Belly - “New Money, Old Devils” Melyssa | ODESZA (feat. Little Dragon) - “Light” QueenzFlip | Ding Dong & Dunw3ll - “Bounce”

The JBP starts this episode by sharing stories from their weekend (9:20) before addressing the beef between Rick Ross & DJ Envy (30:40). Lil Durk accuses Gunna of being a rat in an interview with DJ Akademiks (52:36), Ish spouts off about the Lakers after they were swept by the Nuggets (1:04:15), and Janelle Monáe graces the cover of Rolling Stone magazine (1:15:18). The gang also talks about the value in narratives (1:30:24), Devin Haney’s fight against Vasiliy Lomachenko (1:59:00), **SPOILER ALERT** Succession’s most recent episode (2:15:34), + 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 | Sevyn Streeter - “It’s a Man’s World” Ice | 3SideSayge - “Demons” Parks | Ransom - “Freedom”  Ish | Genia - “False Prophet” Melyssa | The Hics - “Caught In A Lie” QueenzFlip | Ding Dong - “Krazy Krazy”

The JBP kicks things off with all the new music released including Summer Walker’s EP (11:15), H.E.R.’s new single (31:52), and Post Malone’s album announcement (36:47). The Bionic Six also discusses RapCaviar’s top-50 Hip-Hop beats of all-time list (49:13), Timbaland is making moves with A.I. software (54:41), and Ja Morant issues an apology (1:05:55). Also, there are rumors of a T.I. & Rick Ross Verzuz (1:25:52), Montana’s Governor signs a bill to ban TikTok (1:44:45), Part of the Show returns (2:01:44), + 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 | Grace Sorensen (feat. Magna Carda) - “Digits” Ice | Cash Sinatra - “Activision”  Parks | KAYTRAMINÉ, Aminé & Kaytranada - “Westside” Ish | Maeta (feat. Free Nationals) - “Through The Night” Melyssa | Play Nice, Insightful, Tay Iwar, Naji, Bowtye, Zilo, J.Robb, & Benny Abel  - “Pick Up Your Phone”  QueenzFlip | Chinx (feat. French Montana & Lil Crody) - “Candy Rain”  

 The JBP starts this episode by recapping their Mother’s Day (14:30) before turning their attention to Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, who was caught flashing a gun on Instagram for the second time in a couple of months (21:20). The gang then discusses the Knicks & Sixers being eliminated from the NBA playoffs (41:30), Jonathan Majors is reportedly dating Meagan Good (55:18), and the latest news in music (1:15:20). Also, Lil Wayne ends his LA show prematurely after low crowd energy (1:21:55), the latest on Jamie Foxx’s health and the irresponsible media coverage (1:48:10), Part of the Show (2:00:18), + 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 | Kenya Vaun - “Summer” Ice | Tyla (feat. Ayra Starr) - “Girl Next Door” Parks | Jay Worthy , DJ Muggs, & MC Eiht - “A-Wax & O-Dog” Ish | Lekan - “Familiar” Melyssa | Santino Le Saint - “Maria Don’t Call Me” QueenzFlip | Rahky - “Get Out”

The JBP starts this episode by discussing music, including Lil Durk’s new single featuring J. Cole (22:40), Anita Baker’s criticism for cutting Babyface’s set (36:30), & Janelle Monae’s ‘Lipstick Lover’ (51:30). Scammers made some money selling AI-generated Frank Ocean songs (59:20), the gang talks Mother’s Day plans (1:12:23), and Brian McKnight responds to the criticism he’s been receiving (1:20:03). Also, the Bionic Six shares their thoughts on Praz allegedly suing 50 Cent & Kyrie Irving for defamation (1:36:20), Pierre ‘P’ Thomas responds to snitching allegations (1:38:45), Beyoncé’s "Renaissance" World Tour could bring in over $2 billion (2:10:22), + 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. Sabrina Claudio) - “Like Her Too (Remix)” Ice | Albee Al - “I’M FROM MARION (Part 2)” Parks | 2Pac - “F**k the World” Ish | Asiahn & ELHAE - “What She Wants”  Melyssa | K.Roosevelt - “Love Blind” QueenzFlip | Rahky  - “Red Flags”

The JBP kicks off this episode with the reports of an altercation between Chris Brown & Usher over the weekend before the ‘Lovers & Friends’ Festival in Vegas (18:40). The long-awaited Verzuz between Puff & Jermaine Dupri is slated for Madison Square Garden in September (52:24), NBA YoungBoy goes on a Twitter rant dissing Akademiks & Lil Durk ahead of their album releases this Friday (1:04:30), & the gang reacts to the latest news on Freddie Gibbs (1:15:33). Also, Jonathan Majors gets hit with another charge (1:32:55) while Tory Lanez requests a new trial (1:38:50), MGK disses Jack Harlow in recent freestyle (1:50:50), NBA Playoffs (2:00:08), + 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 | Joyia - “Pink Skies” Ice | Lloyd Banks - “Daddy’s Little Girl” Parks | Belly - “Ambiance” Ish | PHABO - “Casamigos” Melyssa | Mikhala Jené - “Human Nature” QueenzFlip | Teejay & DJ Mac - “Drift”

The Bionic Six returns as the gang starts by discussing Melyssa & QueenzFlip’s sensitivity training (13:20) before turning their attention to Ed Sheeran winning the copyright case against him (29:56). Album bundles are returning as Billboard introduces ‘Fan Packs’ (43:21), 50 Cent announces The Final Lap Tour celebrating Get Rich or Die Tryin’ 20 years later (58:50), and Mike Budenholzer has been fired by the Bucks just two years after winning a championship (1:12:00). The JBP also shares their thoughts on the death of Jordan Neely (1:24:55), the latest news on the writers strike (1:42:11), Part of the Show (2:41:49), + 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 | DaniLeigh - “Tasty” Ice | Conway the Machine (feat. Fabolous & Benny the Butcher) - “Brooklyn Chop House” Parks | RJ Payne - “Venom” Ish | Jidenna - “MiSS BEHAVE” Melyssa | RITUAL - “Cinnamon” QueenzFlip | Cau2g$ & Bynoe - “Take ‘Em Out (Riot Mix)”

The JBP kicks off this episode with a recap of the 2023 Met Gala (10:30) before discussing Cher’s split with Alexander Edwards (30:51). Lil Durk claims he’s been blackballed (38:34), Ed Sheeran is currently on trial in a copyright-infringement case over Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ (46:42), & the ‘Godfather of A.I.’ sends a warning on his way out after leaving Google (1:10:01). Also, NBA Playoff talk continues (1:17:47) and Memphis declines to bring back Dillon Brooks (1:30:40), Brian McKnight has been criticized over recent Instagram posts (1:37:25), the gang reacts to Eboni K. Williams saying she’d never date a bus driver (1:57:45), + 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 | Tamar Braxton - “Changed”  Ice | Don Trip - “The Messenger” Parks | Flee Lord & Crisis - “Let Me Get Mines” Ish | Amaria (feat. Amber Navran) - “Lying To You” Melyssa | Radiant Children - “Life’s a Bitch” QueenzFlip | Teejay - “Baller”

The JBP kicks off this weekend’s episode by sending their condolences to Jerry Springer who passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer (26:28). The gang then covers the music that released on Friday including Jack Harlow’s new album (34:02) & a new Miguel record (44:52). Facebook drops all original programming including ‘Red Table Talk’ (57:36), the NBA Playoffs are in full swing (1:11:34), and Troy & Rashad from ‘Earn Your Leisure’ join the show (1:40:31). Also, Lamar Jackson re-ups with the Ravens (2:24:40), Young Thug shows support to Gunna on Instagram (2:44:23), + 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 | Omarion - “Serious” Ice | Rowdy Rebel & Fetty Luciano (feat. Fivio Foreign & Rah Swish) - “No Pressure” Parks | Markas & BrixxisKING - “Shyne” Ish | Leon Thomas - “Crash & Burn” Melyssa | ODIE - “North Face” QueenzFlip | Eddie F & Miss Jones - “Calling All Ladies”  

Joe returns from his Las Vegas trip as he shares details from his time in Sin City (11:25) and provides his thoughts on the Usher’s residency show (21:15). The JBP dives into the Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis & Ryan Garcia fight (59:45) as well as the Don Lemon & Tucker Carlson departures (1:16:10), and Joe sends some love to his peers (1:39:00). Also, the gang looks to Ish to apologize for his Knicks/Cavs prediction (2:02:47), Joe gives his Snowfall take (2:18:25), Rapper Pras admits he was an FBI Informant (2:36:20), + 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 | Amaria - “Secrets” Ice | Red Cafe, Fabolous, Capella Grey - “Don’t Vibe and Tell” Parks | Domo Genesis & The Alchemist (feat. Smoke DZA) - “Power Ballad” Ish | Sidibe - “Diamond in the Desert” Melyssa | Madison Ryann Ward & Ty Brasel - “Unknown” QueenzFlip | Major Galore - “Sip This Tee”

The gang records their first episode without Joe as they begin with the latest news on Jonathan Majors as additional abuse allegations come to light (12:47) and Tiffany Haddish attempts to defend him (25:57). Desiigner seeks mental health treatment after exposing himself on an airplane (36:55), Frank Ocean pulls out of weekend 2 of Coachella due to an injury (1:00:33), and *SPOILER ALERT* Snowfall series finale recap (1:05:00). Also, the JBP gives their thoughts on the Chance the Rapper dancing video (1:29:01), Eagles QB Jalen Hurts pens a love letter to black women (1:40:06), + 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: Ice | Lloyd Banks - “Cliffhanger” Melyssa | SamTRax (feat. Amber Oliver) - “You Are” Parks | Your Old Droog & Madlib - “Pronouns” Ish | Yung Bleu & Chris Brown - “Distant Lover”

The JBP starts this episode by recapping Coachella (26:45) and giving their thoughts on Frank Ocean’s performance and what went wrong with the set (30:26). Ice recaps the Lil Wayne concert he attended (55:55), Jonathan Majors PR & management teams have severed ties (1:11:25), and the gang has some updates on the YSL RICO case (1:29:54). Also, an A.I. version of a Drake & Weeknd song was leaked (1:42:46), Part of the Show (1:57:05), the NBA playoffs (2:16:22), + 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 | Dende - “Block Me” Ice | Mozzy - “FREE ALL THE LIFERS” Parks | Agony Aka Southside Tone - “Ricks Story” Ish | Maeta - “S(EX) [Sped Up]” Melyssa | Satin Jackets & Panama - “Back to Me” QueenzFlip | Stack Bundles - “Drunk or High”   

The JBP returns as they begin with their thoughts on the latest episode of Snowfall leading into the series finale next week (25:57). An arrest has been made in the killing of Cash App’s founder Bob Lee (38:31), Universal Music has asked streaming services to block A.I. companies from accessing their songs (48:45), and the gang takes a look at the positives and negatives from A.I. in the music space and beyond (1:02:20). Also, Cam’ron has been hit with a copyright lawsuit over the use of a photo of himself (1:48:00), Ice talks about the new Netflix show ‘Beef’ & Ish shares his thoughts about ‘Night Agent’ (2:17:45), + 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 | Emanny - “Belongs To You” Ice | Rackboy Cam - “Mind on the Money (Oh Yea)” Parks | El Michels Affair & Black Thought - “The Weather” Ish | Ye Ali - “Vision Board” Melyssa | Victoria Monét (feat. Lucky Daye) - “Smoke” QueenzFlip | Flyt - “Envy”

The JBP begins this week's episode recapping their plans from the weekend before turning their attention to the Dalai Lama video that was released (24:18). Daniel Caesar issues an apology for his controversial comments in 2019 (36:30), Jim Jones says Pusha T is not a top-50 rapper (52:45), and **SPOILER ALERT** an update on the most recent episodes of Snowfall (1:16:28) & Succession (1:21:05). Also, Joe is kind enough to give more podcast advice to anyone who may need it (1:50:24), the Freaknik Documentary is coming to Hulu (2:00:48), + 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 | SZA - “Low” Ice | REASON - “At It Again”  Parks | Juicy J - “Demon of Addiction” Ish | Jamilah Barry & P2J - “If the Love Goes - A COLORS SHOW” Melyssa | Mikhala Jene (feat. Ro James) - “Mad Bitches” QueenzFlip | BDavighn - “Check’d Out”    

The JBP begins this weekend’s podcast sending their condolences to Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App, who was killed earlier this week & share their thoughts of the timing of the FedNow announcement just a day later (16:24). The gang then discusses new music including Drake's ‘Search & Rescue’ (41:15) & Rae Sremmurd’s project ‘Sremm 4 Life’ (47:47). Also, reactions to the report that Spotify has millions of songs without a single play (1:02:30), Joe & QueenzFlip respond to the hate they’ve been receiving (1:15:30), Chlöe Bailey’s album sold just 10k units first week (1:36:25), + 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 | Alex Vaughn (feat. Summer Walker) - “So Be It (Remix)” Ice | Don Trip & Starlito - “Gift & a Curse” Parks | Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri (feat. T.I.) - “Never Fall Off” Melyssa | Kiana Ledé (feat. Ella Mai) - “Jealous” QueenzFlip | Lloyd Banks (feat. Method Man) - “101 Razors”

This week on the JBP, the Bionic Six discusses the recently released list from Complex that named Joe number one on their Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings (1:52). The gang recaps the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four & Championship games (23:32) which were overshadowed by the storylines surrounding LSU’s Angel Reese (29:27), as well as Dave Portnoy’s comments about the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player (40:17). Plenty of other events from the weekend included Wrestlemania (53:19), Dreamville Festival (1:01:10), & HOT 97 announced the Summer Jam lineup with Cardi B as its headliner (1:13:36). Also, the JBP talks about tip-flation (1:21:17), Donald Trump’s indictment (1:26:30), new music (1:31:25), + 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: Group Sleeper A: Chlöe | “Feel Me Cry” Group Sleeper B: City Fidelia (feat. YNR Davinci) | “Can’t Sleep”

The JBP starts this episode with the latest news on Jonathan Majors whose lawyer released text messages that show the woman taking blame for the fight (16:30). Arrests have been made in the Tekashi 69 assault (28:46), Ish discusses China ditching the US dollar (53:22), and plenty of new music dropped this weekend (1:05:01). Also, the gang discusses the state of TikTok & Instagram (1:35:12), Part of the Show returns (1:44:23), + 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 | Kenyon Dixon (feat. Kincy) - “Slow Dancing” Ice | Royce da 5’9” (feat. Redman) - “Royce & Reggie”  Parks | 38 Spesh - “Crowned King” Ish | THEY. - “Riptide” Melyssa | Jenevieve - “Love Quotes” Flip | Ty Trilly - “Voice of the Pain”

The JBP kicks off this week’s episode with news of Jonathan Majors facing assault and harassment charges after being arrested over the weekend (16:10). Lamar Jackson has made a statement that he requested a trade from Baltimore earlier this month (47:55), a couple breaks up over a Chris Brown lap dance at one of his shows (1:01:10), and Soulja Boy reacts to questions about whether people would rather have dinner with him or $250 in food stamps (1:34:30). Also, DJ Drama joins the show ahead of two album releases this Friday (1:39:04) + 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: Group Selection: Tyler, the Creator & DJ Drama - “Dog Tooth”