The Joe Budden Podcast

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. 

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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.”

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! 

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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”

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. 

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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”

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! 

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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”

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!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Amerie - “Mine”

Ice | Wiz Khalifa (feat. Gunna) - “5 Star”

Parks | Nas - “We Will Survive”

Melyssa | LÉA THE LEOX - “IFY”