Episode 559 | "Investing In The Downfall"

The full crew is in attendance for the latest JBP episode as the internet erupts once again over the topic of 100 men vs. one gorilla (23:44) before Joe asks Ish to elaborate on his thoughts on reparations (39:23). Terrance Howard reveals why he turned down the role to play Marvin Gaye in his biopic (53:42), Shedeur Sanders falls to the Cleveland Browns in round five (1:05:27) as the room also discusses their thoughts on the prank phone call (1:21:04), and a dozen Philadelphia Eagles including Jalen Hurts skip their visit to the White House (1:24:30). Also, Joe wants to highlight Young Thug’s new record (1:39:28) and DESTIN CONRAD’s album (1:46:48) once more, Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s Grand National Tour is already setting records (2:12:22), How long should you be indebted to a person that glows you up (2:20:33), Bill Belichik’s girlfriend interrupts his CBS interview (2:31:15), 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 | Ayra Starr & Wizkid - “Gimme Dat” Ice | Max B - “Blow Me A Dub (Remix)” Parks | Mobb Deep (feat. Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, & Big Noyd) - “Right Back at You” Ish | Mario - “Drowning” Melyssa | Leon Thomas & Halle - “RATHER BE ALONE” Marc | Reflection Eternal (feat. Jay Electronica, J. Cole, & Mos Def) - “Just Begun”

30 Apr 4h 8min

Ice and QueenzFlip return in the latest episode from the JBP as the room is eager to discuss Ryan Coogler’s latest movie ‘Sinners’ (17:42) before turning to all the latest news regarding Shannon Sharpe who says he’s stepping away from ESPN (45:18). Joe calls Pistons assistant coach Jarrett Jack following Game 3 of the Knicks-Pistons series (1:26:55), Shedeur Sanders falls out of the first round in the NFL Draft (1:37:50), and Kevin Gates attends the Lakers game following his comments about Lebron and his wife (1:48:15). Also, Marc Lamont Hill shares his feelings about R. Kelly performing at birthday parties from jail (2:00:30), new music (2:20:55), Ari Lennox & Dreamville part ways (2:25:45), Cornell cancels Kehlani’s performance for supporting Palestine leading Marc to discuss free speech being under attack (2:42:50), 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 | Coco Jones - “AEOMG” Ice | Belly Gang Kushington - “75 on 75” Parks | Ray Vaughn - “DOLLAR menu” Marc | Wu-Tang Clan & Mathematics (feat. Nicole Bus) - “Claudine”

26 Apr 3h 26min

Marc, Ish, & Parks are eager to question Joe about his experience at Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the Knicks-Pistons series as he was seated right behind 50 Cent (15:13) before Marc clears up any beef he’s had in the past with DJ Akademiks (35:13). Shannon Sharpe is being sued civilly for $50 million (43:35), Emanny joins the show with more jokes for Joe (1:12:40), and after a long bout with illness Pope Francis has passed at 88 (1:23:03). Also, Kanye West continues to receive headlines (1:26:45), Roddy Ricch speaks out after posting his son on Easter (1:53:30), the room discusses fandom in social media and if celebrities have the right to be frustrated (2:05:05), the JBP reacts to SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma (2:36:30), 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 | DESTIN CONRAD - “KISSING IN PUBLIC” Parks | Don Covay - “I Was Checkin' Out She Was Checkin' In” Ish | Asiahn - “WASSUP WIT IT” Emanny | Tabeia - “How Much I Care” Marc | Wiz Khalifa (feat. OT Genasis) - “How We Act”

23 Apr 3h 13min

The latest episode of the JBP opens with a conversation about men overestimating their abilities (8:30) before the room turns to Lil Wayne’s Rolling Stone interview (44:00). In new music, Mozzy’s album ‘INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS’ releases which includes a Tsu Surf record (52:34), Juan Soto’s comments to the NY Post about no longer hitting in front of Aaron Judge (1:12:35), The Godfather of Harlem Soundtrack (1:28:05), and a new record from Tommy Richman & Sexyy Red (1:32:00). Also, BET+ is bringing a ‘Martin’ spinoff ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ which leads the room to debate which shows or movies they would like to see a spinoff of (1:44:55), Tracie Ellis Ross discusses dating and toxic masculinity in latest podcast interview with Michelle Obama (1:51:44), new charges for Luigi Mangione (2:28:15), more from Drake vs. UMG (2:42:03), 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 | Jacob Latimore - “WIN WIN” Ice | Mozzy & Polo G - “WHO WANT WAR” Parks | Wiz Khalifa (feat. Juicy J) - “My Influence” Ish | SHERIE - “FEELS & FEARS” Melyssa | ELHAE (feat. DrewsThatDude & J-Louis) - “A.N.O.”

19 Apr 3h 47min

Tax season has arrived as the JBP opens the latest episode discussing their past dealings with the IRS while continuing to shoot jokes at each other (4:23). QueenzFlip shares his attempt to get into the Vybz Kartel show over the weekend (39:16), Blue Origin's all-female flight launches to edge of space (47:36), and the room dives into their Mount Rushmore of white rappers (1:05:10). Joe asks the room their thoughts on the continued feud between 50 Cent & Ja Rule (1:15:10), Wallo’s message to Black-owned businesses (1:23:13), and Ish & Joe continue to argue about their past bets (1:39:50). Also, a rumor that Taylor Swift will star in a remake of ‘The Bodyguard’ (1:51:00), the latest in the Karmelo Anthony case (1:59:24), are you allowed to put ‘best pu$$y ever’ on a birthday cake (2:09:56), Joe says Rum Nitty is the best current battle rapper (2:32:38), 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 | SiR (feat. Maeta) - “OUT OF MY HANDS” Ice | Tory Lanez - “Rather You Than Me” Parks | Boldy James & V Don - “Dr. Demento” Ish | Jake&Papa - “Floating” Melyssa | Ari Abdul - “Worship”

16 Apr 3h 10min

The JBP revisits potential nanny options for Ish (4:35) to begin the latest episode before they discuss the handling of forgiveness in friendships (31:00) as well as how many people the cast has fallen in love with in their life (42:35). In NBA news, the crew shares their thoughts on Ja Morant’s new grenade celebration along with Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas and Joe shares his thoughts about Detroit & other NBA cities (1:10:18). Quavo & Lil Baby collab on a new record (1:27:30), Kendrick Lamar & SZA drop the music video for ‘luther’ (1:39:49), and the room debates which classic songs they could live without (1:45:00). Also, a helicopter crashes into the Hudson River (2:15:02), the roof collapses at a Dominican Republic club (2:19:15), Netflix has gentrified the pop the balloon show (2:32:09), B.Dot releases a list of the best posse cuts of all-time (2:49:02), the state of ‘My Expert Opinion’ (3:21:00),  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: www.patreon.com/joebudden  Sleeper Picks:  Joe | Coco Jones - “Taste” Ice | Deante' Hitchcock - “Born Broke Die Rich” Parks | Saba & No ID - “Acts 1.5” Ish | kwn - “do what i say” Melyssa | Artemas - “cross my heart”

12 Apr 3h 56min

The JBP kicks off the latest episode discussing the cost of nanny’s (7:50) as well as eating habits (11:50) before turning to Marc Lamont Hill who shares his experience at a recent event for Muslim celebrities (35:00). Dreamville Festival took place in Raleigh, NC over the weekend as the city has reached an agreement to bring it back for at least four more years (48:05), Billboard releases their top-25 female rappers of all-time list which brings some disagreements from the cast over the placements and names on it (55:26), and the guys have settled their debate of who can bench press 225 pounds (1:12:52). Joe has some smoke for Marc over Nikola Jokić (1:20:53), a trio of new Drake songs hit the internet (1:27:55), and the JBP reacts to the NCAA Tournament games in which Houston & UConn took home titles (2:00:53). Also, Hakeem Olajuwon was denied access to the floor after Houston’s win (2:07:50), nationwide protests over Trump’s tariffs (2:24:33), Stephen A. Smith is considering a run for presidency (2:51:46), Part of the Show (2:59:54), and 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 | The ARTI$t - “Inside My Heart” Ice | Dende & Roy Woods - “Stay” Parks | Rah Digga - “Straight Spittin’, Part II” Ish | THEHONESTGUY (feat. Zenesoul) - “CHANTE’S GROOVE” Melyssa | Kevin Ross - “Spin” QueenzFlip | MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, & Shenseea - “Shake It To The Max (FLY) [Remix]” Marc | Jon B. (feat. Alex Isley) - “Show Me”

9 Apr 3h 38min

This episode of the JBP starts hot, with Joe and Flip pressing Mel to tell the story of when she linked up with a group of Colombians to be a drug mule (0:54). Later, the room pays tribute to Val Kilmer (35:50) before Joe provides his honest thoughts on Adam22 announcing that No Jumper is going broke (41:22) and shares his latest ghetto exploits with tuna fish (1:10:57). In music, Sexyy Red’s “Hoochie Coochie” (1:24:52), the lack of up-and-coming stars in Hip-Hop (1:40:19), and Fulton Country prosecutors’ attempt to revoke Young Thug’s probation over some of his Tweets (2:01:51). The crew also discusses Ayesha Howard’s statement on Anthony Edwards’ alleged attempt to pay all of his child support up front (2:08:01), the mayor of Gary, Indiana calling out Joe over his comments on the city (2:26:07), Carmelo Anthony’s first-ballot induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame (2:32:51), 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 | Amerie - “Mine” Ice | Wiz Khalifa (feat. Gunna) - “5 Star” Parks | Nas - “We Will Survive” Melyssa | LÉA THE LEOX - “IFY”

5 Apr 2h 59min