Episode 856 | "Pillow Talk"

This episode needs no introduction, as Joe kicks things off with a West Coast set (2:14) before the JBP provides an in-depth recap of Kendrick Lamar's "The Pop Out - Ken and Friends" concert on Juneteenth (18:40). Later, they discuss Matthew Stafford's wife revealing that she had sex with his college backup (1:21:22) and the return of VERZUZ on X (1:28:49) before getting into new music - Kehlani's 'CRASH,' Clipse's track with John Legend "Birds Don't Sing" and their upcoming album, Shaquille O'Neal & Notorious B.I.G.'s "You Can't Stop the Reign" hitting DSPs, and more (1:35:09). They also discuss Birdman telling New Orleans prison inmates that books won't help them (1:46:08), the Yahoo Sports piece that revealed that Michael Jordan's 1988 Defensive Player of the Year season likely included home-biased stats (1:53:40), **SPOILER ALERT** episode eight of 'Dark Matter' (2:01:12), what they would look like in an alternate dimesnion (2:12:18), if a child's decisions are a reflection of their parents (2:30:08), claims of a surge in STDs in Houston (2:41:14), 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 | “Anywhere But Here” by Cocaine 80s Ice | “Last Of The Few” by Arsonal Da Rebel (feat. Albee Al) Parks | “Problems” by Ray Vaughn (feat. Pusha T) Melyssa | “Mustang Sally” by Maeta Emanny | “Supply & Demand” by Alonda Rich

22 Juni 20243h 20min

In this episode, Mel starts with sharing her experience in Miami for the American Black Film Festival (19:36) before the room recaps their Father’s Day from over the weekend (30:08). The JBP then sends their congratulations to the Boston Celtics for winning the NBA Championship (45:18), Gervonta Davis & Frank Martin squared off for the WBA lightweight world title (1:24:12), and Joe sends his thoughts to Angela Bofill who passed at 70 (1:37:39). Also, the room shares their thoughts of a viral video of Eagles linebacker Terrell Lewis trying to run out on an escort without paying (1:43:52), Chris Brown’s meet and greet’s are breaking up households (2:25:46), Kendrick’s Juneteenth show and speculation of a ‘Not Like Us’ video (2:37:26), Reason and TDE part ways (2:46:13), **SPOILER ALERT** House of the Dragon (3:01:44) 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 | Normani (feat. Gunna) - “1:59” Ice | Fabolous (feat. Don Q & Dave East) - “For The Family” Parks | JasonMartin & DJ Quik (feat. The Game) - “CHUPACABRA” Ish | Victoria Monét - “Power of Two”  Melyssa | KAYTRANADA (feat. Thundercat) - “Be Careful) Emanny | Kadeem Nichols - “Beautiful Mess”

19 Juni 20244h 5min

The JBP returns to the airwaves as the room starts with a debate on double standards when it comes to liking pictures on Instagram (25:10) as well as handling ‘the break’ in relationships (46:10). Tyla responds to the controversy surrounding her use of the term ‘coloured’ (1:18:10), Rob Schneider criticizes Will Smith in recent interview (1:26:05), and Neil deGrasse Tyson responds to Terrance Howard (1:45:13). Also, heading into the Father’s Day the guys have a parenting convo about enabling kids (1:53:50), Ish shares his experience at the Chris Brown concert (2:19:00), Joey Chestnut & Kobayashi have an upcoming Netflix special ‘Unfinished Beef’ (2:41:47), 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 | Jodeci - “Every Moment” Parks | Jack Freeman & Jagged Edge - “U N D R E S S (Remix)” Ish | ESTA. (feat. Arin Ray) - “controllin” Emanny | Ne-Yo - “2 Million Secrets”

15 Juni 20243h 20min

The JBP begins this episode with Ish discussing his trip to Boston for Game 2 of the NBA Finals (20:38) before a major **SPOILER ALERT** as Joe continues to discuss ‘Dark Matter’ on AppleTV (27:00). TMZ releases video of Sexyy Red getting into a fight at an airport (37:48), the room then reacts to Michael Rainey Jr.’s appearance on a live stream over the weekend in which he was sexually assaulted (45:55), Kai Cenat, Druski, & Kevin Hart link up (1:03:03), and some details on Apple’s next iOS (1:20:04). Also, the YSL trial is still a mess (1:06:38), Rihanna teases a new album (1:35:36), Kendrick Lamar’s speech at Compton College (2:00:30), URL’s NOME 14 event (2:09:53), Part of the Show (2:27:37), 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 | Christopher Williams - “All I See” Ice | Moneybagg Yo - “PLAY DA FOOL” Parks | Austin Sour - “Make It Home” Ish | Lily Massie (feat. Gemaine) - “Lethal Weapon”

12 Juni 20243h 2min

The JBP welcomes back Elliott Wilson to the studio as the room puts an early notice on Father’s Day (18:20) before turning to Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming LA show on Juneteenth (21:44). Joe then shares his thoughts about ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ (30:38), in new music KAYTRANADA’s album ‘TIMELESS’ is out (40:53), Latto’s ‘Sunday Service’ Remix with Flo Milli & Meg Thee Stallion (46:25) leads to Billboard’s Top-10 Hottest Women Rappers list (50:53), and Bun B testifies in court over a 2019 home invasion involving his wife (56:40). Also, a debate on Drake clearing his disses from his Instagram (1:23:40) as well as the reference track of Lil Wayne’s ‘I’m Single’ (1:39:47), Shannon Sharpe’s sit down with Ray J (2:06:42), AppleTV’s ‘Dark Matter’ (2:18:25), the Pharrell LEGO biopic (2:54:38), Joe is waiting on new music from a list of artists (3:01:27), why Joe & Melyssa couldn’t get into ‘Clipped’ (3:10:15), Ryan Seacret is set to take over for Pat Sajack on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ (3:13:03), 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 | Lucky Daye - “Soft” Ice | The Game (feat. Chiller) - “Rent Due”  Parks | The Co-Op (feat. Passport Gift, Parks, Rasheed Campbell, & David Bars) - “Less Than a Man” Ish | Ayra Starr - “Birds Sing of Money” Melyssa | KAYTRANADA (feat. Mariah the Scientist) - “Out Of Luck” Emanny | Felicia Temple - “Care”

8 Juni 20243h 56min

In the latest episode, Melyssa starts with sharing her experience at the Roots Picnic (23:53) before the JBP turns to their reactions on Hot97’s Summer Jam as well as the comments from Method Man about the crowd (34:07). Bia releases a diss record aimed at Cardi B (47:42) and Snowd4y & Drake’s new song ‘Wah Gwan Delilah’ receives mixed reviews (57:42). Also, the Bionic Six share their thoughts on Caitlin Clark’s first few weeks in the WNBA (1:34:51), Monica McNutt calls out Stephen A. Smith on First Take (1:42:33), sexual harassment charges against Kanye (1:58:47) and sexual assault charges against The-Dream (2:07:28), Part of the Show (2:42:02), 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 | Tyla - “Safer” Ice | Payroll Giovanni - “Cashout” Parks | UFO Fev, Vanderslide, & Red Inf - “Sharing Ramen” Ish | Kehlani - “Next 2 U” Melyssa | .multibeat & Joya Mooi - “Don’t Count Me In”

5 Juni 20243h 19min

The JBP kicks off this episode with their thoughts on the Rolling Stone article covering Diddy’s history of violence (38:44). In new music, Eminem drops his single ‘Houdini’ (1:24:32), Meek Mill releases ‘5AM IN PHILLY’ (1:27:54), and ‘Wanna Be’ by Cardi B, Meg Thee Stallion, & GloRilla also released (1:35:13). Also, Usher is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from BET (1:40:52), OVO 40’s beef with Cipha Sounds (1:56:30), Do we have a song of the summer for 2024 (2:01:53), Donald Trump found guilty on 34 counts in criminal trial (2:28:16), Joe reads a list of random topics from his phone (2:59:49), 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 | Emanny - “Selfish” Ice | Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg - “Grown Up” Parks | Mach-Hommy (feat. Archie Whitewater) - “LON LON” Ish | ESTA. & Leon Thomas - “Dangerous Game” Melyssa | UNA MIA (feat. Lekan) - “Better Care (Remix)” Emanny | THANKYOUMARTINO - “Omw”

1 Juni 20243h 50min

After a short vacation, the JBP podcast starts with a recap of Joe, Emanny, & Melyssa’s trip to DC for the R&B Money Tour featuring Tank, Keri Hilson, & Carl Thomas (21:27), followed by a discussion about leaked reference tracks surrounding a few Drake records (41:54). The hosts then react to the Sexyy Red album ‘In Sexyy We Trust’ and Drake’s feature on ‘U My Everything’ (55:28). Additionally, artists are still reacting to Apple’s 100 greatest albums list (1:19:32), and Live Nation has been hit with a DOJ antitrust lawsuit (1:26:10). It's also mentioned that Travis Scott was involved in an altercation over the weekend at Cannes (1:42:25), and the hosts debate if Joe’s G card has expired (1:56:00). They also discuss Season 2 of ‘The Jinx’ (2:11:34), Vivica A. Fox is taking boyfriend applications (2:33:15), Part of the Show (2:57:11), 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 | Shenseea & Wizkid - “Work Me Out”    Ice | YG - “Weird”   Parks | Juicy J (feat. Xavier Wulf) - “All It Takes”   Ish | LARA’ (feat. Ambré) - “Like Dat”   Melyssa | Full Crate & Shaé Universe - “Stay”

29 Maj 20243h 32min