The Joe Budden Podcast

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Episode 832 | "Soft Guy Era" (feat. Jeremy Hecht) Jun 07, 2025

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With the release of Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter VI', the JBP opens its latest episode discussing the 19-track album (32:50) before bringing in cohost of 'The Bigger Picture' Jeremy Hecht to discuss the back and forth between DDG & Halle Bailey (1:32:10). The internet has reacted to the rumors of streamer Duke Dennis having multiple kids (2:24:00), the room shares what they think their ambition level is (2:30:30) before turning to their highlights and areas to improve on in 2025 (2:46:29). Also, the Indiana Pacers take Game 1 of the NBA Finals (2:59:32), Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump (3:18:48), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Ty Dolla $ign - "ALL IN"

Ice | Lloyd Banks - "IF I WAKE UP"

Parks | Bruiser Wolf (feat. Fat Ray) - "Fancy"

Ish | Leon Thomas (feat. Big Sean) - "PARTY FAVORS"

Melyssa | KAYTRANADA (feat. Lucky Daye) - "Look Easy"

Episode 831 | "Blessed and Highly Favored" Jun 04, 2025

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The latest episode of the JBP begins with Melyssa Ford's recap of 'The Roots Picnic 2025' (19:28) before Joe shares how he feels about the Knicks falling to the Pacers in six games (39:23). Vanessa Bryant shuts down pregnancy rumors over the weekend (49:35) which leads the room to discuss relationship rules after the passing of a partner (57:00), The Clipse interview with GQ reveals Def Jam tried to suppress a Kendrick Lamar verse on the upcoming album (1:12:14) which followed with the duo as well as Pusha T leaving the label. Joe addresses the internet's demand for conversations around Roc Nation's Desiree Perez (1:24:20), Pusha T also shares his thoughts about Kanye (1:35:33), and the crew praises Leon Thomas for the deluxe of his project 'MUTT' (1:49:22). Also, Teyana Taylor announces a new album slated for August (2:05:56), Muni Long claims 'only Black women' hate her personality (2:11:00), more lists of the best LA and west coast rappers release (2:23:18) as the JBP debates Eazy-E, Snoop Dogg vs. Ice Cube, as well as The Game vs. Jadakiss (2:33:00), reactions to the passing of Joanthan Joss (2:46:30), the New York Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau (2:55:00), and much more.

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Trey Songz - "Can't Stay Mad"

Ice | Samara Cyn - "Sinner"

Parks | Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon - "See You Later"

Ish | Honey Bxby (feat. WESLEYFRANKLIN) - "These Days"

Melyssa | Christión - "Full of Smoke"

Marc | Ledisi - "DAYDREAMING"

Episode 830 | "Stupid Seeds Grow Stupid Plants" (feat. Jozzy) May 31, 2025

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The latest episode of the JBP kicks off with QueenzFlip's thoughts on the new HBO documentary 'Pee-wee as Himself' (28:57) before the room turns to Offset demanding spousal support in a new divorce case filing (37:25). In new music Clipse drops a single for their upcoming album 'Let God Sort Em Out' (1:09:46), Donald Trump is continuing to pardon people (1:23:10), and Tory Lanez legal team continues to push for his freedom (1:35:45). Also, Memphis' own singer/songwriter Jozzy joins the crew (1:54:25) to talk about her new music and her early love for Melyssa Ford, leaving P. Diddy's label, her inspirations, the need for songwriters, 'StagePlay 2 Get Her Back', and much more!

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Episode 829 | "The Thickening Agent" May 29, 2025

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In the latest episode from the JBP, Joe talks dealing with a sinus infection (:35) before the room recaps their Memorial Day (24:41) and Melyssa prepared mac n cheese for the crew (35:34). Former Def Jam President and CEO of 300 Entertainment Kevin Liles has been accused of sexual misconduct as Lady Luck is in search of $30 million (40:48), Druski goes viral with his 'White Boy' skit (1:20:48), and Travis Hunter gets married with no prenup agreement (1:24:42). Also, Diddy's lawyers want the Kid Cudi testimony removed (1:48:05) and Young Thug calls Cudi a rat (1:54:44), how does the cast feel about family members helping escaped convicts (2:18:05), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Ice | Snoop Dogg & Sexyy Red - "Me N OG Snoop"

Parks | Slum Village - "Climax (Girl Shit)"

Ish | PJ - "Day One"

Melyssa | Eris Ford & Evan and Eris (feat. V. Rose) - "Bad Energy"

Marc | Common (feat. Kanye West & John Legend) - "They Say"

Episode 828 | "Don't Tell Me Goodnight" May 24, 2025

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The JBP's latest episode kicks off with a debate over barbers (3:00) before the room asks Joe if he is done attending New York Knicks games after they blew a late Game 1 lead to the Indiana Pacers (31:04). Joe then shares his favorite TikTok trend (44:50), Kid Cudi takes the stand in the Puff trial (55:00), and Papoose & Remy Ma continue to go back and forth on social media (1:13:12). Also, GloRilla confirms she got a nose job (1:49:38), no more pennies (1:56:20), Rod Wave arrested in Georgia (2:02:17), Joey Bada$$ has plans for a new album in August (2:11:53), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Reggie Becton - "Die Young"

Ice | YG (feat. Shoreline Mafia) - "HOLLYWOOD"

Parks | Common - "invocation"

Ish | NxWorries (feat. Thundercat) - "KeepHer"

Episode 827 | "Magic vs Bird" May 21, 2025

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The JBP opens their latest episode with a recap of the latest in Rap beef with more songs from Joey Bada$$, Ray Vaughn, Daylyt, and others over the weekend (10:55). The P. Diddy trial continues on with more set to testify (44:00) before the room reacts to the 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail (1:22:55), and Joe shares his thoughts following the Knicks ousting of the Boston Celtics in six (1:32:47). Also, Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese have sparked internet debate once again (1:45:43), Ryan Clark dismisses RGIII's criticism of Angel Reese because of his marriage (2:01:40), a Mexican Navy Ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge (2:39:35), and much more.

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | kwn - "eyes wide open"

Ice | Key Glock - "Made A Way"

Parks | Xzibit (feat. Symba) - "American Idols"

Ish | Asiahn - "BREATHE"

Marc | Gregory Porter - "No Love Dying"

Episode 826 | "To The Voting Members" May 17, 2025

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The JBP is joined by Ray Daniels in the latest episode as the room with beef in Hip-Hop starting with Big Sean, Ab-Soul, & Joey Bada$$'s 'Red Bull Viral Freestyle' (15:25). Ray Vaughn responds to Joey's verse with 'Hoe Era' the next day (25:24) and Joey Bada$$ returns fire with 'THE FINALS' (44:25). Marc Lamont Hill wants Joe to address the Knicks prior to Game 6 (58:00), the P. Diddy trial continues with Cassie on the stand (1:09:44), and Joe responds to clips from the 'Joe and Jada' podcast. Also, Chris Brown's arrest in the UK (2:23:10), Kelsey Harris' bodyguard breaks his silence (2:27:44), Halle Bailey has been granted temporary physical and legal custody of her and DDG's son (2:46:13), and much more.

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | 2 Chainz, Ronald Isley, & The Isley Brothers - "THE ATL EXPERIENCE"

Ice | Don Trip & Starlito - "Mitchell & Ness"

Parks | Benny the Butcher (feat. Styles P) - "Toxic"

Melyssa | Junetober - "Video Fantasy Dream Girl"

QueenzFlip | Big Ro6 - "Decisions"

Marc | Bilal - "Sometimes"

Episode 825 | "K" May 14, 2025

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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"

Episode 824 | "Cart Before the Horse" May 10, 2025

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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"

Episode 823 | "They Let You Stay In Haiti?" May 07, 2025

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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"