The Joe Budden Podcast

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Episode 822 | "Behind the Dumpster" May 03, 2025

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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"

Episode 821 | "The Natty" Apr 30, 2025

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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"

Episode 820 | "Don't Invite Them In" Apr 26, 2025

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Ice and QueenzFlip return in the latest episode from the JBP as the room is eager to discuss Ryan Coogler's latest movie 'Sinners' (17:42) before turning to all the latest news regarding Shannon Sharpe who says he's stepping away from ESPN (45:18). Joe calls Pistons assistant coach Jarrett Jack following Game 3 of the Knicks-Pistons series (1:26:55), Shedeur Sanders falls out of the first round in the NFL Draft (1:37:50), and Kevin Gates attends the Lakers game following his comments about Lebron and his wife (1:48:15). Also, Marc Lamont Hill shares his feelings about R. Kelly performing at birthday parties from jail (2:00:30), new music (2:20:55), Ari Lennox & Dreamville part ways (2:25:45), Cornell cancels Kehlani's performance for supporting Palestine leading Marc to discuss free speech being under attack (2:42:50), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Coco Jones - "AEOMG"

Ice | Belly Gang Kushington - "75 on 75"

Parks | Ray Vaughn - "DOLLAR menu"

Marc | Wu-Tang Clan & Mathematics (feat. Nicole Bus) - "Claudine"

Episode 819 | "Where's Wallo When You Need Him?" Apr 23, 2025

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Marc, Ish, & Parks are eager to question Joe about his experience at Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the Knicks-Pistons series as he was seated right behind 50 Cent (15:13) before Marc clears up any beef he's had in the past with DJ Akademiks (35:13). Shannon Sharpe is being sued civilly for $50 million (43:35), Emanny joins the show with more jokes for Joe (1:12:40), and after a long bout with illness Pope Francis has passed at 88 (1:23:03). Also, Kanye West continues to receive headlines (1:26:45), Roddy Ricch speaks out after posting his son on Easter (1:53:30), the room discusses fandom in social media and if celebrities have the right to be frustrated (2:05:05), the JBP reacts to SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma (2:36:30), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | DESTIN CONRAD - "KISSING IN PUBLIC"

Parks | Don Covay - "I Was Checkin' Out She Was Checkin' In"

Ish | Asiahn - "WASSUP WIT IT"

Emanny | Tabeia - "How Much I Care"

Marc | Wiz Khalifa (feat. OT Genasis) - "How We Act"

Episode 818 | "Pod & Order" Apr 19, 2025

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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."

Episode 817 | "More Mt. Rushmore's" Apr 16, 2025

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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"

Episode 816 | "We Listen and We Judge Quietly" Apr 12, 2025

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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"

Episode 815 | "Al B. Ehhhh" Apr 09, 2025

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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"

Episode 814 | "Fight or Flight" Apr 05, 2025

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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"

Episode 813 | "Plausible Deniability" Apr 02, 2025

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The JBP kicks things off by discussing the passing of Young Scooter & Bishop Brigante over the weekend (21:58). Kanye's interview with DJ Akademiks goes viral (36:07), Drake drops the music video to 'Nokia' (58:20), and the room debates where they stand on the father in Georgia who was arrested for leaving his children unattended at McDonald's while he went to a job interview (1:13:33). Also, Sean Kingston and his mother have been convicted of wire fraud (1:22:40), the nypost learns of the sex trend 'Hotwifing' (1:34:45), Summer Jam is back in New Jersey (1:57:42), QueenzFlip asks his co-hosts whether they'd prefer to forget the past or the future (2:00:18), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Chris Brown - "Stuck On Stupid"

Ice | Wale - "The Helium Balloon"

Parks | David Bars - "Creepin"

Ish | Monique The Star - "Lost My Mind"

Melyssa | Dabeull, Dezzy Hollow, & Holybrune - "Let's Play"

Marc | Ari Lennox - "Soft Girl Era"