The Joe Budden Podcast

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Episode 626 | "No One In The World" May 13, 2023

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The JBP starts this episode by discussing music, including Lil Durk's new single featuring J. Cole (22:40), Anita Baker's criticism for cutting Babyface's set (36:30), & Janelle Monae's 'Lipstick Lover' (51:30). Scammers made some money selling AI-generated Frank Ocean songs (59:20), the gang talks Mother's Day plans (1:12:23), and Brian McKnight responds to the criticism he's been receiving (1:20:03). Also, the Bionic Six shares their thoughts on Praz allegedly suing 50 Cent & Kyrie Irving for defamation (1:36:20), Pierre 'P' Thomas responds to snitching allegations (1:38:45), Beyoncé's "Renaissance" World Tour could bring in over $2 billion (2:10:22), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Mario (feat. Sabrina Claudio) - "Like Her Too (Remix)"

Ice | Albee Al - "I'M FROM MARION (Part 2)"

Parks | 2Pac - "F**k the World"

Ish | Asiahn & ELHAE - "What She Wants"

Melyssa | K.Roosevelt - "Love Blind"

QueenzFlip | Rahky - "Red Flags"

Episode 625 | "Watch This" May 10, 2023

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The JBP kicks off this episode with the reports of an altercation between Chris Brown & Usher over the weekend before the 'Lovers & Friends' Festival in Vegas (18:40). The long-awaited Verzuz between Puff & Jermaine Dupri is slated for Madison Square Garden in September (52:24), NBA YoungBoy goes on a Twitter rant dissing Akademiks & Lil Durk ahead of their album releases this Friday (1:04:30), & the gang reacts to the latest news on Freddie Gibbs (1:15:33). Also, Jonathan Majors gets hit with another charge (1:32:55) while Tory Lanez requests a new trial (1:38:50), MGK disses Jack Harlow in recent freestyle (1:50:50), NBA Playoffs (2:00:08), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Joyia - "Pink Skies"

Ice | Lloyd Banks - "Daddy's Little Girl"

Parks | Belly - "Ambiance"

Ish | PHABO - "Casamigos"

Melyssa | Mikhala Jené - "Human Nature"

QueenzFlip | Teejay & DJ Mac - "Drift"

Episode 624 | "The Gayes Lost" May 06, 2023

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The Bionic Six returns as the gang starts by discussing Melyssa & QueenzFlip's sensitivity training (13:20) before turning their attention to Ed Sheeran winning the copyright case against him (29:56). Album bundles are returning as Billboard introduces 'Fan Packs' (43:21), 50 Cent announces The Final Lap Tour celebrating Get Rich or Die Tryin' 20 years later (58:50), and Mike Budenholzer has been fired by the Bucks just two years after winning a championship (1:12:00). The JBP also shares their thoughts on the death of Jordan Neely (1:24:55), the latest news on the writers strike (1:42:11), Part of the Show (2:41:49), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | DaniLeigh - "Tasty"

Ice | Conway the Machine (feat. Fabolous & Benny the Butcher) - "Brooklyn Chop House"

Parks | RJ Payne - "Venom"

Ish | Jidenna - "MiSS BEHAVE"

Melyssa | RITUAL - "Cinnamon"

QueenzFlip | Cau2g$ & Bynoe - "Take 'Em Out (Riot Mix)"

Episode 623 | "Meow" May 03, 2023

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The JBP kicks off this episode with a recap of the 2023 Met Gala (10:30) before discussing Cher's split with Alexander Edwards (30:51). Lil Durk claims he's been blackballed (38:34), Ed Sheeran is currently on trial in a copyright-infringement case over Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' (46:42), & the 'Godfather of A.I.' sends a warning on his way out after leaving Google (1:10:01). Also, NBA Playoff talk continues (1:17:47) and Memphis declines to bring back Dillon Brooks (1:30:40), Brian McKnight has been criticized over recent Instagram posts (1:37:25), the gang reacts to Eboni K. Williams saying she'd never date a bus driver (1:57:45), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Tamar Braxton - "Changed"

Ice | Don Trip - "The Messenger"

Parks | Flee Lord & Crisis - "Let Me Get Mines"

Ish | Amaria (feat. Amber Navran) - "Lying To You"

Melyssa | Radiant Children - "Life's a Bitch"

QueenzFlip | Teejay - "Baller"

Episode 622 | "Crème de la Crème" Apr 29, 2023

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The JBP kicks off this weekend's episode by sending their condolences to Jerry Springer who passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer (26:28). The gang then covers the music that released on Friday including Jack Harlow's new album (34:02) & a new Miguel record (44:52). Facebook drops all original programming including 'Red Table Talk' (57:36), the NBA Playoffs are in full swing (1:11:34), and Troy & Rashad from 'Earn Your Leisure' join the show (1:40:31). Also, Lamar Jackson re-ups with the Ravens (2:24:40), Young Thug shows support to Gunna on Instagram (2:44:23), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Omarion - "Serious"

Ice | Rowdy Rebel & Fetty Luciano (feat. Fivio Foreign & Rah Swish) - "No Pressure"

Parks | Markas & BrixxisKING - "Shyne"

Ish | Leon Thomas - "Crash & Burn"

Melyssa | ODIE - "North Face"

QueenzFlip | Eddie F & Miss Jones - "Calling All Ladies"

Episode 621 | "Slaves to a Structure" Apr 26, 2023

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Joe returns from his Las Vegas trip as he shares details from his time in Sin City (11:25) and provides his thoughts on the Usher's residency show (21:15). The JBP dives into the Gervonta 'Tank' Davis & Ryan Garcia fight (59:45) as well as the Don Lemon & Tucker Carlson departures (1:16:10), and Joe sends some love to his peers (1:39:00). Also, the gang looks to Ish to apologize for his Knicks/Cavs prediction (2:02:47), Joe gives his Snowfall take (2:18:25), Rapper Pras admits he was an FBI Informant (2:36:20), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Amaria - "Secrets"

Ice | Red Cafe, Fabolous, Capella Grey - "Don't Vibe and Tell"

Parks | Domo Genesis & The Alchemist (feat. Smoke DZA) - "Power Ballad"

Ish | Sidibe - "Diamond in the Desert"

Melyssa | Madison Ryann Ward & Ty Brasel - "Unknown"

QueenzFlip | Major Galore - "Sip This Tee"

Episode 620 | "Who Said?" Apr 22, 2023

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The gang records their first episode without Joe as they begin with the latest news on Jonathan Majors as additional abuse allegations come to light (12:47) and Tiffany Haddish attempts to defend him (25:57). Desiigner seeks mental health treatment after exposing himself on an airplane (36:55), Frank Ocean pulls out of weekend 2 of Coachella due to an injury (1:00:33), and *SPOILER ALERT* Snowfall series finale recap (1:05:00). Also, the JBP gives their thoughts on the Chance the Rapper dancing video (1:29:01), Eagles QB Jalen Hurts pens a love letter to black women (1:40:06), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Ice | Lloyd Banks - "Cliffhanger"

Melyssa | SamTRax (feat. Amber Oliver) - "You Are"

Parks | Your Old Droog & Madlib - "Pronouns"

Ish | Yung Bleu & Chris Brown - "Distant Lover"

Episode 619 | "Hate to be Frank" Apr 19, 2023

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The JBP starts this episode by recapping Coachella (26:45) and giving their thoughts on Frank Ocean's performance and what went wrong with the set (30:26). Ice recaps the Lil Wayne concert he attended (55:55), Jonathan Majors PR & management teams have severed ties (1:11:25), and the gang has some updates on the YSL RICO case (1:29:54). Also, an A.I. version of a Drake & Weeknd song was leaked (1:42:46), Part of the Show (1:57:05), the NBA playoffs (2:16:22), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Dende - "Block Me"

Ice | Mozzy - "FREE ALL THE LIFERS"

Parks | Agony Aka Southside Tone - "Ricks Story"

Ish | Maeta - "S(EX) [Sped Up]"

Melyssa | Satin Jackets & Panama - "Back to Me"

QueenzFlip | Stack Bundles - "Drunk or High"

Episode 618 | "They Got Us" Apr 15, 2023

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The JBP returns as they begin with their thoughts on the latest episode of Snowfall leading into the series finale next week (25:57). An arrest has been made in the killing of Cash App's founder Bob Lee (38:31), Universal Music has asked streaming services to block A.I. companies from accessing their songs (48:45), and the gang takes a look at the positives and negatives from A.I. in the music space and beyond (1:02:20). Also, Cam'ron has been hit with a copyright lawsuit over the use of a photo of himself (1:48:00), Ice talks about the new Netflix show 'Beef' & Ish shares his thoughts about 'Night Agent' (2:17:45), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Emanny - "Belongs To You"

Ice | Rackboy Cam - "Mind on the Money (Oh Yea)"

Parks | El Michels Affair & Black Thought - "The Weather"

Ish | Ye Ali - "Vision Board"

Melyssa | Victoria Monét (feat. Lucky Daye) - "Smoke"

QueenzFlip | Flyt - "Envy"

Episode 617 | "Ribbit" Apr 12, 2023

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The JBP begins this week's episode recapping their plans from the weekend before turning their attention to the Dalai Lama video that was released (24:18). Daniel Caesar issues an apology for his controversial comments in 2019 (36:30), Jim Jones says Pusha T is not a top-50 rapper (52:45), and **SPOILER ALERT** an update on the most recent episodes of Snowfall (1:16:28) & Succession (1:21:05). Also, Joe is kind enough to give more podcast advice to anyone who may need it (1:50:24), the Freaknik Documentary is coming to Hulu (2:00:48), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | SZA - "Low"

Ice | REASON - "At It Again"

Parks | Juicy J - "Demon of Addiction"

Ish | Jamilah Barry & P2J - "If the Love Goes - A COLORS SHOW"

Melyssa | Mikhala Jene (feat. Ro James) - "Mad Bitches"

QueenzFlip | BDavighn - "Check'd Out"