The Joe Budden Podcast

The JBP opens up the latest episode with their thoughts on Jermaine Dupri’s response video after the crew dissected his label tweet over the weekend (20:25) before turning Doechii who riled up social media after saying heterosexual men are a red flag (31:00). Marc Lamont Hill has a question for the room on whether you’d save your spouse or child in a boat crisis (57:20), a high school relay runner hits a competitor over the head with a baton (1:07:54), and the heir to the Hermès fortune wants to give the $11 billion to his ex-gardener (1:23:55). Also, Druski & Odell Beckham, Jr. have been named by Jane Doe in a Diddy lawsuit (1:36:13), Nelly’s ex randomly pops back up with comments about the rapper (1:51:44), the latest between Lebron & Stephen A. Smith (2:07:18), Part of the Show (2:26:00), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | kwn (feat. Kehlani) - “worst behaviour (Remix)”

Ice | Jacquees & DeJ Loaf - “You Still Belong to Somebody Else”

Parks | 38 Spesh, Fashawn, & Little Vic - “Santeria”

Melyssa | Durand Bernarr - “Overqualified”

Marc |  SAINt JHN - “Fvck being SAD”

Joe, Ice, Melyssa, & Parks kick off the latest episode with more reactions of the JBP’s basketball game from last weekend before turning to the internet’s division over an NYPD detective pole dancing in a music video (19:14). QueenzFlip arrives to the studio as the room dives into the news of a Southwest passenger stripping naked on a plane which leads to stories from the cast about their odd airline experiences in the past, plus T-Pain flying commercial (33:37), the crew is divided over whose side to take following Lebron James confronting Stephen A. Smith over his son (1:12:40), and Jermaine Dupri’s tweet over independent artists vs. music labels (1:38:15). Also in new music, Tory Lanez drops a new album ‘PETERSON’ (1:56:55), Teyana Taylor & Aaron Pierre (2:07:54), the passing of more legends including Roy Ayers & D’Wayne Wiggins (2:19:15), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Tony! Toni! Toné! - “(Lay Your Head On My) Pillow”

Ice | Lady London - “Is You Krazy?”

Parks | Smif-N-Wessun - “Home Sweet Home”

Melyssa | Tony! Toni! Toné! - “Whatever You Want”

Beaten and battered from their recent basketball outing, the JBP kicks off the latest episode discussing how their bodies are feeling days later (3:07) before sending their condolences to Angie Stone’s loved ones following her tragic passing (33:30). The crew then turns to the Oscars 2025 (45:25) which includes Adrian Brody & Halle Berry’s kiss (52:20) as well as some criticism surrounding Zoe Saldana (1:00:23). Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Lamont Roach Jr.’s fight over the weekend (1:27:30), Sixers Paul George says he’s taking a break from podcasting to focus on the rest of the season (1:44:32), and **SPOILER ALERT** reactions to the ‘Paradise’ season finale on Hulu (1:53:30). Also, Notorious B.I.G.'s catalog is reportedly on sale which leads to a conversation on IP, being blackballed, and life’s roadblocks (2:08:51), the latest on Anthony Edwards status as a parent brings the room into a discussion on patriarchal designs & culture (2:50:43), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | dvsn - “One in a Million”

Ice | Jim Jones - “Back in My Bag”

Parks | 6ix, KYLE, & Blu (feat. Buddy & Like) - “Firmament”

Ish | Bryson Tiller - “Play It Off”

Melyssa | Col3trane & Chase Shakur - “Crocodile Tears”

Marc | Vertical Hold - “Seems You're Much Too Busy”

The Joe Budden Podcast recaps their week (10:15) before the room moves to the sad news involving the passing of Gene Hackman, his wife, and their dog (25:10). **SPOILER ALERT** The crew gives their predictions for the ‘Paradise’ season finale (40:08), New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a recent Black History Month event (49:00), and Joe shares some details about a new app called ‘Timeleft’ (55:50). An all-women flight to space through Jeff Bezos rocket company is slated to take off this spring (1:03:23), Lenny Williams releases new music at the age of 80 (1:25:27), and is anyone participating in economic blackout day (1:41:48). Also, Turkey Leg Hut’s former owner warns staff they’ll be fired for using phones during shifts (1:55:50), in new music Jim Jones & Fridayy drop new albums (2:13:54), Atlanta’s police department is after Lil Baby (2:31:49), and much more. 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Ye Ali (feat. Dcmbr & Hrtbrkfever) - “Come Inside”

Ice | Fridayy (feat. Meek Mill) - “Proud Of Me”

Parks | Ray Vaughn - “CEMETERY lanterns”

Ish | Kels - “We Tried”

Melyssa | Yo Trane - “Ecstasy”

The latest episode of the JBP kicks off with the crew discussing Meek Mill’s tax problems (24:45) before moving to news of former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. being at the center of infidelity allegations (35:00). Ne-Yo’s baby mother rips his polyamorous lifestyle (51:50), Rolling Stone is back with another bad list (1:24:05), and Freddie Gibbs seemingly disses J. Cole following his latest release ‘cLOUDs’ leading the cast to debate whether or not Cole should engage (1:29:49). Also, Kash Doll and Asian Doll trade shots online (1:52:12), Rihanna says she’s working on a new album (2:18:24), Tripp Fontaine breaks his silence regarding ‘Tonight’s Conversation’ (2:33:10), Marc Lamont Hill reacts to MSNBC cancelling Joy Reid’s evening show (2:48:40), Part of the Show (2:58:05), 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: www.patreon.com/joebudden 

Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Tempest – “Stop Playing”

Ice | Benny the Butcher & ILL Tone Beats - “36 Ounces and a Mercedes”

Parks | RJ Payne & Erick Sermon - “RIGHT CROSS”

Ish | LÉA THE LEOX - “IFY”

Melyssa | Zyah Belle - “1-800 Heartbreak”

Marc | THEY. - “Rotation”

QueenzFlip | Trinidad Killa (feat. Nicki Minaj) - “ESKIMO (Remix)”