The Joe Budden Podcast

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Episode 667 | "Internal Docket" Oct 18, 2023

Show notes

The Bionic Six returns as they begin this episode with Ish's thoughts on the latest press run clips from Jada Pinkett Smith with Joe adding he's now changed sides (22:55). In music news, the JBP gives props to Offset's album 'Set It Off' (43:54), reactions to Southside & G Herbo's recent interview with Funny Marco (57:00), and Melyssa proposes an alternate option to Carlee Russell as Candace Owens is aiming to get the first exclusive interview (1:20:52). Shannon Sharpe addresses the jokes surrounding his makeup on 'First Take' (1:34:37), Drake ties Michael Jackson for the most No. 1's of all-time after 'First Person Shooter' featuring J. Cole makes it the 13th (1:39:46), and new music from Wale is on the way while Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign are pushing back their project (1:53:55). Also, Joe has a couple of his homegirls pull up to the pod (2:04:32), a Part of the Show question turns into a huge debate (2:12:43), trauma bonding (2:43:00), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Chxrry22 & Vory - "Never Had This"

Ice | Lehla Samia - "You Want It"

Parks | Bad Bunny - "GRACIAS POR NADA"

Ish | Jordin Sparks - "Call My Name"

Melyssa | Tone Stith (feat. Kiana Ledé) - "Be Quiet"

Shanty | Ceechynaa - "Last Laugh"

Episode 666 | "Bonus Bunnies" Oct 14, 2023

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The JBP starts this episode discussing when they found out the previous podcast was Patreon release only (3:03) before turning to Jada Pinkett Smith's recent press run to promote her book (29:53). A quick recap of the BET Hip-Hop Awards (54:35), Caresha wins Best Hip-Hop Platform for the second year in a row (1:00:48), and new music from Bad Bunny, Offset, & Westside Gunn (1:11:08). Also, the JBP discusses the recent social media debates over the Cheesecake Factory video (1:30:45), BET's lack of budget and Ice Spice not appearing for her award (1:48:00), Part of the Show returns (2:08:25), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Monaleo - "Beating Down Yo Block"

Ice | Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher, & Conway the Machine - "Kostas"

Parks | David Bars - "Understood"

Melyssa | Lolo Zouaï - "Desert Rose"

QueenzFlip | JR Writer, Hell Rell, & 40 Cal - "Presidential"

Episode 664 | "8:45am in Fayetteville" Oct 07, 2023

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With the arrival of Drake's 'For All The Dogs,' the JBP dives into the timestamp record '8am in Charlotte' (21:07), reacts to J. Cole's feature on 'First Person Shooter' (42:44), and shares their thoughts on the project as a whole and the state of Hip-Hop (1:02:18). A video of Sexyy Red got leaked on her Instagram (1:30:23), Jason Derulo has been sued for sexual harassment (1:49:26), and U2 performs at the new Sphere venue in Las Vegas (2:06:45). Also, Joe takes a victory lap for his Taylor Swift & NFL take from the last episode (2:22:24), when's the fastest you fell out of love (2:29:54), Part of the Show (2:59:10), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Ivory Scott (feat. Queen Naija) - "My Mind"

Ice | Journee - "Selfish"

Parks | Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist (feat. Vince Staples) - "Mancala"

Ish | Arin Ray - "Wait So Long"

Episode 663 | "Watch the Bucks" Oct 04, 2023

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The JBP welcomes back Drea & Lex of the 'Pour Minds' podcast as they begin with discussing the latest on the NFL's infatuation with Taylor Swift and whether it's an actual partnership following the Chiefs/Jets game over the weekend (27:33). Jimmy Butler shows up to Miami Heat's media day with a different look (49:50), Drea and Lex address women being transactional vs. being a freak (55:03), and Joe asks the room how they subscribe to regional grades and how they change after his recent comments about women in different cities (1:07:02). Also, JAY-Z is facing pushback for not freely giving money to family members (1:16:30), Kanye West disses several artists including Cardi B in which he called her an industry plant in leaked footage from a 2018 documentary (1:39:39), The Waffle House workers go on strike (2:07:41), Keefe D & Tupac (2:23:09), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Justin Timberlake - "Tunnel Vision"

Ice | Belly Gang Kushington - "Street Blues"

Parks | EARTHGANG & Spillage Village - "Flavors of Karma"

Ish | Kenyon Dixon (feat. RL) - "2000s R&B"

Melyssa | GoGo Morrow - "Don't Stop"3

Episode 662 | "Respectability Politics" Sep 30, 2023

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The JBP begins this episode discussing new music which included Rick Ross & Meek Mill reconnecting on a new 'SHAQ & KOBE' (21:07), breaking down J. Cole's verse on "The Secret Recipe" with Lil Yachty (27:55), and Ice & Ish attended a listening party for Yo Gotti's CMG project (1:00:35). The room then discusses Brittany Renner sitting down with Shannon Sharpe (1:15:15), Damian Lillard gets dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks (1:42:31), Joe comments on the goofy promotion from ESPN & the NFL with Taylor Swift (1:50:26), and Drake is a number one record away from tying Michael Jackson for most all-time (1:58:52). Also, Joe proposes a question about battle rappers (2:13:48), the JBP does some quick hits briefly touching on some lesser important topics including Britney Spears & Doja Cat (2:18:35), Part of the Show returns (2:22:57), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Lola Brooke (feat. Bryson Tiller) - "You"

Ice | Lil Wayne & Cool & Dre - "To The Bank"

Parks | VIC MENSA (feat. Jay Electronica) - "The Weeping Poets"

Ish | Benji. & Spillage Village (feat. Will Juergens & Cam Chambers) - "Terms & Conditions"

Melyssa | ELIZA - "Heat of the Moon"

Episode 661 | "Listeners Don't Care" Sep 27, 2023

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The JBP returns with a full docket as they begin with sharing their thoughts on the announcement that Usher will perform at halftime for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas (24:28). Joe wants to discuss the weird obsession from the media over Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift (48:13), Kerry Washington reveals learning that her dad is not her biological father (1:25:28) which leads the pod to debate about parenting and requesting DNA tests (1:45:45), Beyoncé's 'Renaissance World Tour' continues to be impressive (1:51:17), and Flip has a question for the pod on handling representation when they inflate your rates for extra money (2:02:14). Also, Pitbull & Drag-On are beefing (2:30:10), Flip responds to Tasha K's recent comments about Joe & the Bionic Six (2:34:10), Parks is hype over his Dolphins (2:57:40), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Adrian Marcel (feat. Wale) - "Waiting"

Ice | Tyga, YG, & Lil Wayne - "Brand New"

Parks | Nick Grant - "BRAVO"

Ish | Jastin Martin - "Ends"

Melyssa | Emotional Oranges - "Better Apart"

Episode 660 | "Here Comes Thicko" Sep 23, 2023

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The JBP begins this episode discussing Drake's lyric from 'Tuscan Leather' a decade ago (12:55) before turning to more details on Jeezy & Jeannie Mai's separation (20:52). Recapping new music, Doja Cat drops her album 'Scarlet' (49:52) and Ice announces the release date for Lil Wayne's 'Tha Fix Before Tha VI' (1:00:22). Jada Pinkett Smith shares an old video of her and Tupac (1:07:09), Nicki Minaj & Cardi B continue to beef (1:17:00), and Chrisean Rock is being criticized for the handling of her baby in public (1:43:22). Also, the latest updates on the WGA strike (2:32:40), Joe reads a few different Part of the Show questions (2:39:17), + MORE!

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leeper Picks:

Joe | Diddy & NOVA WAV - "What's Love"

Ice | Doja Cat - "Often"

Parks | Elcamino & Black Soprano Family (feat. Inspectah Deck) - "Victory"

Ish | Destiny Rogers - "Save My Love"

Melyssa | Juniper & Sango (feat. Xavier Omär) - "Tell Me"

Episode 659 | "Color Commentators" Sep 20, 2023

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The JBP kicks off this episode discussing their weekends (11:57) which featured celebrating a number of birthday parties before the room turns their attention to the new music released last week as Ish addresses the Diddy & Cleo Sol projects (27:33). Drake has pushed back the release date for his album 'For All The Dogs' (37:22) while also receiving pushback from Halle Berry for using her photo to promote the 'Slime You Out' single (41:25). HBO has canceled 'Winning Time' after two seasons (59:06), Russell Brand has sexual assault allegations brought against him (1:06:10), and the gang recaps Colorado beating Colorado State (1:26:20). Coach Roy Johnson of Bishop Sycamore joins to talk about the HBO documentary 'BS High' (1:32:42), the ESPN game vs. IMG Academy (1:51:28), mistakes he made and whether he profited (2:20:20), and his future as a coach (2:29:43). Also, Geechi Gotti vs. Eazy The Block Captain took place on Chrome 23 over the weekend (2:50:20), Joe explains the interview process with certain guests after receiving some backlash on X (2:58:52), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Diddy (feat. Swae Lee) - "Tough Love"

Ice | Fabolous - "Ain't Nuthin Ta F*ck Wit"

Parks | Little Brother - "Wish Me Well"

Ish | Tone Stith - "Lonely"

Melyssa | Lola Consuelos - "Divine Timing"

Episode 658 | "I Know That's Right" Sep 16, 2023

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The JBP kicks off this episode with a live reaction to Drake's new song featuring SZA 'Slime You Out' (9:03) before turning to a recap of the MTV VMA's from earlier this week (26:44), and Joe then responds to Cardi B's recent comments about him (52:49). Diving into new music, the Bionic Six shares their thoughts on Nas & Hit-Boy's 'Magic 3' (1:16:33) and Diddy's R&B project 'The Love Album: Off The Grid' (1:26:23). Jonathan Majors is in the news again after a video goes viral of him breaking up a fight (1:50:45), Flip confronts Joe about recent contract talks (2:03:06), Jeezy files for divorce (2:14:00), Melyssa responds to recent comments from Tyler Perry about black women in relationships (2:20:56), Part of the Show (2:53:05), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Fridayy (feat. Fireboy DML) - "You"

Ice | Killer Mike (feat. Young Nudy) - "ACT UP"

Parks | Johnny Quest(Jq) (feat. Caption the Great & Mr Golden) - "Marty McFly"

Ish | T.I. (feat. Kevin Gates) - "Active"

Melyssa | Kevin Ross - "Ain't Mine"

Episode 657 | "Bring Back Dogpiling" (feat. Stephen A. Smith) Sep 13, 2023

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The JBP kicks off this episode with Ice reviewing a recent Gunna concert at Barclays (9:48) before the pod turns to new music slated to drop this Friday (19:00). Joe has been in the headlines for his take on the new Meg Thee Stallion & Cardi B record (28:18), Tink and Hitmaka are publicly going through a break up (33:10), Joe calls Ice to homie court (44:48), and Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis release an apology video for writing character letters for Danny Masterson (1:01:20). Also, the JBP recaps week 1 in the NFL (1:32:55), Stephen A. Smith joins the pod to discuss his battle against Skip Bayless and the addition of Shannon Sharpe (2:06:46), ESPN layoffs (2:24:25), USA not sending its best to FIBA World Cup (2:45:33), Jordan vs. Lebron (2:56:08), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Tyla - "Water"

Ice | Ryan Trey (feat. Mariah the Scientist) - "Ain't Even Friends"

Parks | Apollo Brown & Planet Asia - "Broad Dayin'"

Ish | Dre Scot - "Feelings"

Melyssa | Full Crate (feat. Dende) - "Sinking Ship"