Episode 833 | "Up To My Wits End"
The JBP begins the latest episode with quick recaps from Lil Wayne’s concert at Madison Square Garden last Friday (16:00) along with Marc’s attendance at ‘Othello’ and meeting Denzel Washington (21:40). The room then dives into a full recap of the 2025 BET Awards including performances and award winners (45:15), Tyler Perry’s speech warning the erasure of black history (1:16:14), as well as Wale’s run in with Kai Cenat (1:31:30). Also, Ciara tells Jim Jones that it’s time to get married leading the crew to discussing the unintentional disrespect behind the comments (1:46:55), QueenzFlip shares his experience at the Puerto Rican Day Parade (1:59:40), Sexyy Red checks Ray J (2:47:37), Coco Gauff’s French Open win leads to post-match comments from her opponent Aryna Sabalenka (3:01:26), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Leon Thomas & Kehlani - “DIRT ON MY SHOES” Ice | EST Gee - “Take my time Geeski SH Feb 23” Parks | Coyote - “Product Of Immigration” Ish | DAMEDAME* - “PROMISE” Melyssa | Leven (feat. Grace Weber) - “Meet Up” Marc | The Roots - “Star/Pointro”
11 Juni 3h 47min
Episode 832 | "Soft Guy Era" (feat. Jeremy Hecht)
With the release of Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’, the JBP opens its latest episode discussing the 19-track album (32:50) before bringing in cohost of ‘The Bigger Picture’ Jeremy Hecht to discuss the back and forth between DDG & Halle Bailey (1:32:10). The internet has reacted to the rumors of streamer Duke Dennis having multiple kids (2:24:00), the room shares what they think their ambition level is (2:30:30) before turning to their highlights and areas to improve on in 2025 (2:46:29). Also, the Indiana Pacers take Game 1 of the NBA Finals (2:59:32), Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump (3:18:48), and much 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 | Ty Dolla $ign - “ALL IN” Ice | Lloyd Banks - “IF I WAKE UP” Parks | Bruiser Wolf (feat. Fat Ray) - “Fancy” Ish | Leon Thomas (feat. Big Sean) - “PARTY FAVORS” Melyssa | KAYTRANADA (feat. Lucky Daye) - “Look Easy”
7 Juni 4h 6min
Episode 831 | "Blessed and Highly Favored"
The latest episode of the JBP begins with Melyssa Ford’s recap of ‘The Roots Picnic 2025’ (19:28) before Joe shares how he feels about the Knicks falling to the Pacers in six games (39:23). Vanessa Bryant shuts down pregnancy rumors over the weekend (49:35) which leads the room to discuss relationship rules after the passing of a partner (57:00), The Clipse interview with GQ reveals Def Jam tried to suppress a Kendrick Lamar verse on the upcoming album (1:12:14) which followed with the duo as well as Pusha T leaving the label. Joe addresses the internet’s demand for conversations around Roc Nation’s Desiree Perez (1:24:20), Pusha T also shares his thoughts about Kanye (1:35:33), and the crew praises Leon Thomas for the deluxe of his project ‘MUTT’ (1:49:22). Also, Teyana Taylor announces a new album slated for August (2:05:56), Muni Long claims 'only Black women’ hate her personality (2:11:00), more lists of the best LA and west coast rappers release (2:23:18) as the JBP debates Eazy-E, Snoop Dogg vs. Ice Cube, as well as The Game vs. Jadakiss (2:33:00), reactions to the passing of Joanthan Joss (2:46:30), the New York Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau (2:55:00), and much more. Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Trey Songz - “Can’t Stay Mad” Ice | Samara Cyn - “Sinner” Parks | Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon - “See You Later” Ish | Honey Bxby (feat. WESLEYFRANKLIN) - “These Days” Melyssa | Christión - “Full of Smoke” Marc | Ledisi - “DAYDREAMING”
4 Juni 3h 52min
Episode 830 | "Stupid Seeds Grow Stupid Plants" (feat. Jozzy)
The latest episode of the JBP kicks off with QueenzFlip’s thoughts on the new HBO documentary ‘Pee-wee as Himself’ (28:57) before the room turns to Offset demanding spousal support in a new divorce case filing (37:25). In new music Clipse drops a single for their upcoming album ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ (1:09:46), Donald Trump is continuing to pardon people (1:23:10), and Tory Lanez legal team continues to push for his freedom (1:35:45). Also, Memphis’ own singer/songwriter Jozzy joins the crew (1:54:25) to talk about her new music and her early love for Melyssa Ford, leaving P. Diddy’s label, her inspirations, the need for songwriters, ‘StagePlay 2 Get Her Back’, and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
31 Maj 3h 15min
Episode 829 | "The Thickening Agent"
In the latest episode from the JBP, Joe talks dealing with a sinus infection (:35) before the room recaps their Memorial Day (24:41) and Melyssa prepared mac n cheese for the crew (35:34). Former Def Jam President and CEO of 300 Entertainment Kevin Liles has been accused of sexual misconduct as Lady Luck is in search of $30 million (40:48), Druski goes viral with his ‘White Boy’ skit (1:20:48), and Travis Hunter gets married with no prenup agreement (1:24:42). Also, Diddy’s lawyers want the Kid Cudi testimony removed (1:48:05) and Young Thug calls Cudi a rat (1:54:44), how does the cast feel about family members helping escaped convicts (2:18:05), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Ice | Snoop Dogg & Sexyy Red - “Me N OG Snoop” Parks | Slum Village - “Climax (Girl Shit)” Ish | PJ - “Day One” Melyssa | Eris Ford & Evan and Eris (feat. V. Rose) - “Bad Energy” Marc | Common (feat. Kanye West & John Legend) - “They Say”
29 Maj 3h 9min
Episode 828 | "Don't Tell Me Goodnight"
The JBP’s latest episode kicks off with a debate over barbers (3:00) before the room asks Joe if he is done attending New York Knicks games after they blew a late Game 1 lead to the Indiana Pacers (31:04). Joe then shares his favorite TikTok trend (44:50), Kid Cudi takes the stand in the Puff trial (55:00), and Papoose & Remy Ma continue to go back and forth on social media (1:13:12). Also, GloRilla confirms she got a nose job (1:49:38), no more pennies (1:56:20), Rod Wave arrested in Georgia (2:02:17), Joey Bada$$ has plans for a new album in August (2:11:53), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Reggie Becton - “Die Young” Ice | YG (feat. Shoreline Mafia) - “HOLLYWOOD” Parks | Common - “invocation” Ish | NxWorries (feat. Thundercat) - “KeepHer”
24 Maj 2h 55min
Episode 827 | "Magic vs Bird"
The JBP opens their latest episode with a recap of the latest in Rap beef with more songs from Joey Bada$$, Ray Vaughn, Daylyt, and others over the weekend (10:55). The P. Diddy trial continues on with more set to testify (44:00) before the room reacts to the 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail (1:22:55), and Joe shares his thoughts following the Knicks ousting of the Boston Celtics in six (1:32:47). Also, Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese have sparked internet debate once again (1:45:43), Ryan Clark dismisses RGIII’s criticism of Angel Reese because of his marriage (2:01:40), a Mexican Navy Ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge (2:39:35), and much more. Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | kwn - “eyes wide open” Ice | Key Glock - “Made A Way” Parks | Xzibit (feat. Symba) - “American Idols” Ish | Asiahn - “BREATHE” Marc | Gregory Porter - “No Love Dying”
21 Maj 3h 32min
Episode 826 | "To The Voting Members"
The JBP is joined by Ray Daniels in the latest episode as the room with beef in Hip-Hop starting with Big Sean, Ab-Soul, & Joey Bada$$’s ‘Red Bull Viral Freestyle’ (15:25). Ray Vaughn responds to Joey’s verse with ‘Hoe Era’ the next day (25:24) and Joey Bada$$ returns fire with ‘THE FINALS’ (44:25). Marc Lamont Hill wants Joe to address the Knicks prior to Game 6 (58:00), the P. Diddy trial continues with Cassie on the stand (1:09:44), and Joe responds to clips from the ‘Joe and Jada’ podcast. Also, Chris Brown’s arrest in the UK (2:23:10), Kelsey Harris’ bodyguard breaks his silence (2:27:44), Halle Bailey has been granted temporary physical and legal custody of her and DDG’s son (2:46:13), and much 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 | 2 Chainz, Ronald Isley, & The Isley Brothers - “THE ATL EXPERIENCE” Ice | Don Trip & Starlito - “Mitchell & Ness” Parks | Benny the Butcher (feat. Styles P) - “Toxic” Melyssa | Junetober - “Video Fantasy Dream Girl” QueenzFlip | Big Ro6 - “Decisions” Marc | Bilal - “Sometimes”
17 Maj 3h 41min
