The Joe Budden Podcast

 The latest JBP episode begins with a recap of Mother’s Day 2025 (19:00) as well as the room’s review of Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s show at Metlife Stadium last Friday night (26:38). Melyssa shares her experience at the Broadway revival of Shakespeare's "Othello" featuring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal (52:38), P. Diddy’s trial is underway (1:03:10), and the latest from Tory Lanez after he was rushed to a hospital following a stabbing (1:23:34). Also, the NBA’s Draft Lottery (1:44:37) and Michael Jordan is set to join NBA on NBC (1:52:40), triggering text messages and communication expectations (1:56:49), Jayden Daniels mother appears on ‘The Pivot’ to address her public backlash (2:19:35), Joe says he’s standing with Teyana Taylor (2:44:55), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Mariah the Scientist - “Burning Blue”

Ice | Snoop Dogg - “Unsung Heroes”

Parks | Ben Kenobe - “SMOKE”

Ish | TA Thomas - “Devotion”

Melyssa | Anike - “WAKANDE”

In the latest episode from the JBP the crew discusses their plans for Kendrick Lamar’s next show (8:40) before turning to the allegations that came out earlier this week against Smokey Robinson (38:22) as well as former Laker Byron Scott (49:21). Joe informs the room of Tyler Chase Butler’s story after hus arrest in Virginia (1:00:04) and then shares his thoughts about the New York Knicks who are coming home up 2-0 against Boston (1:13:24). Also, the JBP family has an intervention for Marc Lamont Hill after his latest appearance on Piers Morgan’s show (1:48:48), rumors of UNC banning Bill Belichik’s girlfriend from their facilities (2:20:55), the BET Awards nominations for 2025 (2:45:06), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Davido (feat. Omah Lay) - “With You”

Ice | Don Trip and Starlito - “Madden Curse”

Parks | Lefty Gunplay, JasonMartin, & The Game - “MENACE”

Ish | Reggie Becton - “All In”

Melyssa | Jessie Reyez - “**CUDN’T B ME**”

Marc | Kindred the Family Soul - “Far Away”

The full crew returns for the latest JBP episode as the room starts with a couple stories from their weekend (4:10) before turning to a debate on loaning money and investing in your partner (25:20). Joe then shares his distaste for basketball analysts following Game 1 of the Celtics-Knicks series (41:20), the crew dives into the 2025 Met Gala and Black Dandyism (48:02), and André 3000 drops a piano project (1:24:01) which leads to what risks would the co-hosts take if they could do something else (1:43:00). Also, Paul Pierce’s views on marriage  (1:57:55), the jury selection for the Diddy trial is underway (2:49:10), what are the biggest court cases the JBP has been alive for (3:08:23), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Sault - “S.I.T.L.”

Ice | DaBaby - “Sky is the Limit”

Parks | JULIAN MICHAEL - “stop calling my grandma.”

Ish | Skye Tunes - “Reset”

Melyssa | 54 Ultra - “Upside Down”

Marc | Davido (feat. Victoria Monét) - “Offa Me”

The latest episode from the JBP begins with the highlighting of a genius marketing move from a bar in Jersey City (20:30) before discussing the latest drama involving Bill Belichik and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson (29:45). The room then talks about gift-giving and thoughtfulness (43:24), Joe calls Pistons Assistant Coach Jarrett Jack after the New York Knicks beat Detroit in six (59:43), and Ish shares his thoughts about the Lakers losing to the Timberwolves in five (1:23:20). In new music, Lloyd Banks drops ‘A.O.N. 3: DESPITE MY MISTAKES’ (1:29:25), Summer Walker’s new single ‘Spend It’ (1:30:50), and the state of music so far in 2025 (1:35:40). Also, Ice expresses his hatred over a new trend (1:41:33), Kanye West appears to have revealed his sexual identity (1:48:45), alleged texts from Future to an ex over Trippie Redd have gone viral (2:04:30), Misa Hylton & Vado file a lawsuit against Mary J. Blige (2:18:50), and much more. 

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | RAAHiiM - “Just Like Me”

Ice | Lloyd Banks (feat. Ghostface Killah) - “ENDANGERED INNOCENCE”

Parks | Westside Gunn & Doechii - “Egypt (Remix)”

Ish | Isaiah Falls - “TAKE A HIT”

QueenzFlip - JayDon - “I’ll Be Good”

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!

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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”