The Joe Budden Podcast

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Episode 646 | "Put The Kids To Bed" Jul 29, 2023

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The JBP returns from vacation with a topic-filled episode as they start by recapping their time off (14:00) before returning to new music from the past two weeks. Travis Scott dropped 'UTOPIA' (43:35), Post Malone dropped 'AUSTIN' (1:19:08), Nas & Hit-Boy released Magic II (1:29:29), and several other singles from top acts also hit streaming services. Joe then reads recent Instagram direct messages from Dwight Howard after he's been sued by someone he met online (1:51:00), Carlee Russell has been charged following the hoax kidnapping (2:01:45), and Friend of the Show Ian Dunlap responds to recent comments from DJ Envy (2:10:00). Also, Drake responds to Elliott Wilson's criticisms of his recent interviews and appearances (2:22:25), Jamie Foxx provides a health update (2:31:50) which leads to a discussion on new TV Shows & movies (2:58:00) including Joe's opinion on Netflix's 'They Cloned Tyrone' (3:01:20), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Mack Keane & ESTA. (feat. DESTIN CONRAD) - "O.M.L."

Ice | Wynne - "What Would Comb Do?"

Parks | Ben Kenobe - "Nosferatu"

Ish | Elmiene - "Mad At Fire"

Melyssa | Kiana Ledé (feat. Khalid) - "Where You Go"

Episode 645 | "Own 'Em Forever" Jul 19, 2023

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Before hitting vacation, the JBP starts this episode with conflicting reports on the Travis Scott show scheduled in Egypt for later this month and whether or not it will still take place (25:05). Nas & Hit-Boy are slated to drop 'Magic 2' this Friday (1:04:18), Elliott Wilson & Rob Markman trade jabs in a series of tweets (1:15:20), and Boosie & his daughter are beefing online (1:40:40). Also, Ish calls out Adam22 for two of his recent episodes (2:05:23), other rap beefs continue including Talib Kweli & Consequence (2:16:38), Part of the Show returns (2:29:16), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Maeta - "ASMR"

Ice | Lil Tjay - "June 22nd"

Parks | Jourden - "Flow"

Ish | Chikoruss - "Body Language"

Episode 644 | "Stay in School" Jul 15, 2023

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Listen in to the JBP as the gang starts by reading social media reactions to the tape release of Adam22's wife (34:02) before turning to new music including King Von's posthumous project (46:32) & Justin Timberlake hopping on Coco Jones' 'ICU' for the remix (49:09). Hollywood prepares to shut down as the actors join the writers on strike (54:14) while Joe explains why music needs to do the same thing (1:05:35), the pod debates Ice Cube vs. Biggie when it comes to storytelling in music (1:33:37), and JAY-Z's 'The Book of Hov' exhibit comes to Brooklyn (1:45:43). Also, Lil Baby has canceled a number of shows on his nationwide tour (2:05:54), Uzi responds to experimenting with his music and says he's "trying" (2:25:15), Part of the Show returns (2:33:00), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Joseph Solomon - "Black Like You"

Ice | King Von (feat. 42 Dugg) - "GangLand"

Parks | CMR - "Midtro"

Ish | alayna - "Who Am I Now"

Melyssa | Kwaku Asante - "Molasses"

Episode 643 | "Cottage Industry" Jul 12, 2023

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The JBP kicks off this episode discussing QueenzFlip's appearance with WWE over the weekend (25:00) before turning to music, starting with Lil Uzi Vert's 'Pink Tape' reaching No. 1 on Billboard, ending the 2023 drought for Hip-Hop (34:35). Travis Scott announces Utopia Performance at Egyptian Pyramids ahead of his new album set to release this summer (43:50), Post Malone is dropping at the end of the month (55:15), and Le'Veon Bell says he paid for verses from Moneybagg Yo and Stunna 4 Vegas but didn't like them (1:04:50). Also, the JBP investigates the recent Michael Rubin party (1:23:10), Mel discusses a homage to video vixens party she attended (1:37:18), Jonah Hill's ex shares screenshots of conversations as she accuses him of being emotionally abusive (1:49:18), more videos from Usher concerts (3:05:00), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Ambré - "PT. II (DRAKE & DRIVE)"

Ice | Arsonal da Rebel - "(Intro) Counted Me Out"

Parks | Mike Yorkz - "Summer Salt/Fine Line"

Ish | Leon Thomas - "Breaking Point"

Melyssa | Khamari - "Drifting"

Episode 642 | "That Energy" Jul 08, 2023

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The JBP returns to the airwaves as they start things off with Keke Palmer being called out publicly by her boyfriend after viral videos of her at an Usher show hit social media (23:50). Birdman presses Druski on Instagram live for his spoof record label (1:17:46), Drake responds to Childish Gambino while on tour (1:42:55), and Meta launches their Twitter competitor app 'Threads' which has led to mixed reactions (1:55:35). Also, does anyone on the pod have a fake social media page (2:17:45), the world saw the hottest day ever recorded (2:27:19), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Keyshia Cole - "Forever Is A Thing"

Ice | Melli - "Wyldin"

Parks | Grip - "Bare"

Ish | PHABO (feat. Ambré) - "NYL"

Melyssa | Esthero - "My Torture"

Episode 641 | "One Dance" Jul 05, 2023

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The JBP begins this episode discussing their weekend as the focus turns to Melyssa who shares how her most recent dating experience went (20:06). Adam22 addresses the news surrounding him and his wife in a series of tweets (46:08), first-week sales projections on Lil Uzi's new album are in (1:07:15), & the gang talks about new documentaries including 'American Gladiators' (1:10:55). Also, Joe has a question for the guys in the room for when your significant other attends parties (1:27:30), NBA free agency is underway (1:55:32) while ESPN has let go of more sports personalities (2:04:33), can you remain friends with someone who doesn't jump in to help in a fight (2:10:25), + MORE!

Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Kenyon Dixon - "Lucky"

Ice | Marcus Ariah (feat. TheARTI$t & ONLYBISI) - "Read Your Mind"

Parks | Teflon (feat. DJ Premier & Benny the Butcher) - "Hostile Takeover"

Ish | Jordan Hawkins (feat. DUCKWRTH) - "Can't Fake What You Feel"

Melyssa | MMYYKK - "Better (For the Love)"

Episode 640 | "Blacked" Jul 01, 2023

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The Bionic Six is back in full force as the gang starts with assessing the viral video of two strippers being robbed in LA following BET awards weekend (23:25). The JBP then discusses new music including Lil Uzi's album (31:15), Drake released a book (38:42), & where they currently sit with the Jim Jones & Pusha T beef (44:05). Billboard released the top-20 rap groups of all-time (50:25), NYPD reportedly has evidence to arrest Jonathan Majors accuser (1:09:30), and Adam22's wife returns to work for the first time since their marriage (1:20:43). Also, ESPN announces a series of layoffs (2:16:30), Pat Sajack to be replaced by Ryan Seacret on Wheel of Fortune (2:25:15), who is the best matchup in a Verzuz for Avant (2:51:15), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Avant - "Makin' Good Love"

Ice | 42 Dugg - "One Time"

Parks | Jay Rock & Kal Banx - "Eastside"

Ish | ASTN & Alex Vaughn - "How Soon"

Melyssa Ford | greek - "hmu"

QueenzFlip | Honey Bxby - "Get Your Lick Back"

Episode 639 | "Fun But Ghetto" Jun 28, 2023

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The JBP starts this episode recapping their trip to see Bill Burr over the weekend (15:33) before sharing their thoughts on the 2023 BET Awards in LA (23:00). An argument between JT & Uzi took place in which she threw her phone at him (29:30), Patti LaBelle forgets the words during her Tina Turner tribute (44:48), Offset & Quavo perform honoring Takeoff (49:46), and Busta Rhymes receives the Lifetime Achievement Award (53:00). Also, Cardi B allegedly gets her cheat back (1:19:22), a concerning video of Kodak Black hits the internet (2:00:27), Ice Cube goes on a rant about the NBA and gatekeepers (2:22:35), Part of the Show returns (2:33:08), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Glenn Jones - "I've Been Searchin' (Nobody Like You)"

Ice | Doe Boy - "RHUDE BOY"

Parks | Killer Mike (feat. Jagged Edge) - "SLUMMER"

Ish | Genia - "The One"

QueenzFlip | Jim Jones - "Never Did 3 Quarters"

Episode 638 | "Dudecast" Jun 24, 2023

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The JBP kicks things off by discussing their weekend plans before turning to new music which begins with the Young Thug project 'Business Is Business' (21:34). Pusha T responds to Jim Jones in a newly released Clipse record (33:38), the latest news on the OceanGate submersible (56:05), and Taxstone receives 35 years from the Irving Plaza shooting (1:28:00). Also, rumors have it Papoose and Eazy The Block Captain got into a physical altercation (1:56:22), NBA Draft and recent trades (2:30:39), Flip has a question for the room (2:45:33), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Hrs & Hrs (Remix) (feat. Usher) - Muni Long

Ice | Young Dom - "Master P"

Parks | 7xvethegenius & DJ Green Lantern - "The Feel"

Ish | TA Thomas - "June 15th"

QueenzFlip | Stack Bundles - "Some Say Its Crazy"

Episode 637 | "Crevices" Jun 21, 2023

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The Bionic Six is back in full force as the gang starts by recapping their Father's Day (11:15) before turning to Rico Love (24:10) and Russell Simmons (28:35) being outed by their ex's over the holiday weekend. Ice addresses the JBP's takes on the YK Osiris news from the last pod (1:03:17), a submarine slated to view the Titanic wreckage has gone missing (1:06:46), and Michael Jordan has sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets (1:16:30). Also, an ex-Starbucks manager was awarded $25.6 million in a lawsuit over her firing (1:25:43), Ice talks about his vacation (1:53:20), Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin returns (1:58:50), Part of the Show (2:42:22), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | PHABO (feat. Arin Ray) - "Stay"

Ice | Arsonal da Rebel (feat. Symba) - "Slow Down"

Parks | The Legendary Traxster & IAMGAWD - "The Master and the Student"

Ish | Gen Neo - "Called It Love"

Melyssa | Dijon - "The Dress"

Zaire | Leaf Ward - "F**k Khalif"