The Joe Budden Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 852 | "Who's Gonna Save Superman?" Aug 16, 2025

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The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with Ice giving a recap of Chris Brown's concert at MetLife Stadium (17:25) before turning to new music with Cardi B's latest single 'Imaginary Playerz' (26:55) as well as a new album from Chance the Rapper 'STAR LINE' (35:56). More from Drake's lawsuit with UMG is revealed which includes a response from Lucian Grainge (48:09), Marc Lamont Hill addresses the internet's backlash from the previous episode (1:10:37), and the room reacts to the Minnesota Vikings adding a pair of male cheerleaders (1:22:49). Also, The Hollywood Reporter releases their list of the most powerful players in podcasting with Joe & the JBP checking in at No. 4 (1:31:43), Lil Yachty is under fire for his use of George Floyd's name in a new song (1:35:55), a Jussie Smollett Documentary is coming to Netflix (2:13:08), Sha'Carri Richardson's bodycam footage of her arrest has been released (2:27:30), and much more.

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Sleeper Picks:

Ice | Ryan Blades - "Right Palm Itching"

Parks | Roc Marciano & DJ Premier - "RocMarkable"

Ish | Sasha Keable - "heartbeat"

Melyssa | JID (feat. Ty Dolla $ign & 6LACK) - "Wholeheartedly"

Emanny | Lihtz (feat. Fridayy & Meek Mill) - "Crash Out RMX"

Marc | Chance the Rapper (feat. Jamila Woods) - "No More Old Men"

Episode 851 | "It's Gonna Take Me An Army" Aug 13, 2025

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Marc Lamont Hill returns to the JBP as they kick off their latest episode discussing his trip to Martha's Vineyard (23:50) before the room reacts to David Justice explaining why he ended his marriage with Halle Berry (34:40). Shedeur Sanders shines in his debut with the Browns (1:02:11), Ari Lennox doubles down on her Martin take (1:12:12), and QueenzFlip calls back to a recent Patreon episode topic about growing his audience (1:28:45). The cast then discusses the new horror movie 'Weapons' (1:48:00), and UFC strikes a deal with Paramount for $7.7 billion (1:54:02). Also, Tyla's new EP sells only 4,000 units in week one leading the JBP to speculate why (2:06:12), the room shares times an investment went wrong (2:29:00), new music later this week from Lil Baby & Young Thug as well as Cardi B (2:40:46), Joe calls Ian Dunlap and Rashad Bilal of 'Earn Your Leisure' (2:52:30), and much more!

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Episode 850 | "When Dove Cries" Aug 09, 2025

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The JBP leads off the latest episode discussing their long day earlier in the week (7:20) before Ice and Parks share their thoughts on attending a recent Clipse show (17:05). BET has suspended both the Hip-Hop and Soul Train Awards indefinitely (29:10), Instagram's new update (46:13), and Joe revisits will.i.am's comments about Black Thought & JAY-Z (54:20). The room then learns some information about the dildo throwing on WNBA courts (1:02:58), Sha'Carri Richardson's domestic violence arrest (1:13:10), a Stockton manager claims $50K misuse of funds for Wild 'N Out show introduced by Vice Mayor Jason Lee (1:33:13), and Joe has a message for the dusty people in New York (1:40:25). Also, in new music JID drops 'God Does Like Ugly' (1:57:00) alongside new releases from Bryson Tiller, Gunna, Juicy J, and Roc Marciano (2:00:07), Part of the Show (2:28:00), and much more!

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Episode 849 | "Super P" (feat. Offset) Aug 06, 2025

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The latest episode from the JBP features Melyssa Ford and QueenzFlip returning to set as the room discusses Joe's appearance at WWE Monday Night RAW (21:28) before Ice addresses Atlanta being upset at reactions to Metro Boomin's new album (43:30). Offset joins the cast to share the plans for his upcoming album 'Kiari' releasing later this month as well as life outside of music (55:15), his relationship with JID (1:09:08), his feelings about the internet and the media (1:13:30), the desire to get into fashion (1:37:00), and his plans as an artist moving forward (1:52:45). Also, Joe takes a look at The Volume & Nightcap's partnership (2:24:38), Johnny Manziel fires a tweet at Gillie Da Kid in defense of Cam Newton (2:50:00), Nicki Minaj vs. Dez Bryant (2:53:50), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Jacquees - "He Kant"

Ice | Mozzy - "4 A NECKLACE"

Parks | RJ PAYNE - "Hustle 4 my last name"

Ish | The Amours - "Clarity"

Melyssa | India Shawn - "Kill Switch"

Episode 848 | "The 3rd Originals" Aug 02, 2025

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In episode 848 the JBP begin discussing Shannon Sharpe's dismissal from ESPN (31:53) before turning to new music. Metro Boomin's album 'A Futuristic Summa' drops (1:01:30), Joe shares his thoughts on 'Fantastic Four' (1:19:34) as well as a new single from YG featuring Leon Thomas (1:30:34). The room reacts to Rashidah Ali & Cardi B's recent confrontation (1:38:49), Ari Lennox speaks out on the show 'Martin' for disrespecting Pam (1:57:25), and will.i.am says Black Thought is a trillion times better than JAY-Z (2:08:15). Also, Demaris calls out rapper Ray Vaughn for his recent comments leading the cast to discuss 'checking someone's energy' (2:16:07), Brooke Hogan breaks her silence following her father's death (2:27:24), Bobbi Althoff's podcast is ending (2:34:10), Part of the Show (2:48:55), and much more!

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Episode 847 | "From The 19's" Jul 30, 2025

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Joe returns to the couch fresh off vacation as he shares a couple stories from his past week in Turks with his cohosts (18:35) before Ice shares his thoughts about a recent Ja Rule, Nelly, & Eve concert (40:33). The JBP then reacts to the mass shooting in New York City over the weekend (49:45), Joe praises the new Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller record (1:04:00) and the State of Hip-Hop following Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist release of 'Alfredo 2' (1:12:20). Also, Deion Sanders is cancer free (1:40:30), Deandre Ayton's scandal with an Instagram model (1:49:53), Tracie Ellis Ross reacts to the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner leading the room to discuss some of the internet's feelings over posting pictures after someone's passing (2:33:40), Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad (2:47:05), and much more!

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Joe | KenTheMan - "First"

Ice | Starlito & Don Trip (feat. 8Ball & MJG) - "Unrated Version"

Parks | Benny the Butcher - "77 Club"

Marc | Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist (feat. Anderson .Paak) - "Ensalada"

Episode 846 | "The Wet In Sweat" Jul 26, 2025

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The JBP kicks off their latest episode discussing Joe's vacation (20:40) before turning to Complex's 2025 Hip-Hop Media Rankings (30:50) and Hulk Hogan passing at age 71 (42:00). In new music, the room reacts to Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist 'Alfredo 2' (1:08:53), Marc Lamont Hill shares his thoughts on Tyler, the Creator's album (1:15:00), Wale & Pusha T's 'Damage Control' (1:21:10), and Drake's new record with Central Cee (1:24:22). Also, GloRilla was arrested for alleged felony drug possession after her home was burglarized (1:37:00), the cast shares what makes them a Karen and how they feel about snitching (1:45:00), Cam Newton and Gillie beef over Jalen Hurts (2:01:00), Part of the Show (2:24:14) leads into a debate about love bombing (2:42:55), and much more!

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Episode 845 | "Atheist Mingle" Jul 23, 2025

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Joe's New York Times article opens the latest episode of the JBP as the cast reacts to the reveal of Patreon revenue numbers (23:55) before turning to Shannon Sharpe's settled lawsuit in which the victim says she is retiring from OnlyFans (31:48). Tyler, The Creator drops a new album 'Don't Tap The Glass' (49:38) which leads into a conversation surrounding Rap artists with longevity and marketing (1:03:55), WNBA players are demanding more money (1:52:55), and Fat Joe performs at Sea World (2:20:03). Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theo Huxtable in The Cosby Show, passes away at 54 (2:22:14), the room debates what amount of money would make them happy (2:51:15), and much more.

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Sophie Marks - "Easy to Dream"

Ice | Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist - "1995"

Parks | Khamari - "Head in a Jar"

Ish | Alex Isley, Jack Dine, & Masego - "Good & Plenty"

Marc | Raekwon (feat. Nas) - "The Omerta"

Episode 844 | "Lies & Gooch" Jul 19, 2025

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The JBP wastes no time kicking this Saturday edition of the podcast off by poking fun at the Astronomer CEO who was caught cheating at a Coldplay concert (19:22) before Parks salutes the Wu-Tang Clan for putting on an incredible show at Madison Square Garden (56:22). Next, some new music shoutouts (1:09:23), Shane Gillis' controversial monologue at the ESPYs (1:23:12), and how Nicki Minaj's rift with SZA might impact how she's perceived (1:40:30). The crew also discusses if they've ever been caught cheating in person (2:19:32), the Milwaukee father who ran off while his son was being kidnapped (2:30:45), Barack and Michelle Obama addressing divorce rumors (2:42:45), Shannon Sharpe settling his sexual assault lawsuit (2:48:33), a Part of the Show dilemma (2:53:42), and much more!

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Episode 843 | "Mothers Baby, Fathers Maybe" Jul 16, 2025

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The JBP starts its latest episode with Stevie Wonder addressing his blindness while on his Love, Light and Song UK tour (27:29) before diving into photos Conor McGregor sent to Azealia Banks leading the room to discuss the manner of sending unsolicited dick pics (32:57). Parks and Joe share a story of their night out over the weekend (45:05), Shaq calls out RG3 over his Angel Reese comments (1:02:30), and Drake headlines the Wireless Festival in London for three-straight nights while claiming UK rappers are the most lyrical (1:20:04). Joe gives love to the new GIVĒON album (1:29:12) and FS1 cancels three shows which includes a number of popular sports personalities (1:47:35). Also, unreleased Beyoncé music and several items were stolen from a car in Atlanta (2:10:57), Bleacher Report's Top-100 players of all-time leads the room to argue over the placements in the top-12 (2:16:00), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | GIVĒON - "BACKUP PLAN"

Ice | Sheff G & Sleepy Hollow - "Woke Up"

Parks | 38 Spesh (feat. Amahzi Stahr) - "Late Morning"

Melyssa | Justin Bieber - "TOO LONG"

Marc | Justin Bieber - "DAISIES"