The Joe Budden Podcast

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Episode 394 | "Those Heffas" Nov 28, 2020

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On this episode: The guys recap their Thanksgiving and share how they celebrated with their families (12:45). They discuss Meg thee Stallion's first week album sales (26:30) and her ex-bestfriend releasing a diss track (30:05). Also, new music from Juicy J, Jim Jones and Bad Bunny (39:53), Joe addresses Kevin Hart's attempt to defend himself on Clubhouse (1:23:18), Young Thug's statement on Andre 3000 which spark a conversation on artists to artist communication (2:01:03), predictions on Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. (2:13:00), and an update from Benny the Butcher (2:22:10).

Sleeper Picks

Joe | Jim Jones - "Anybody" (Ft. Sandra Conte) Rory | Big Sean - "100" (Ft. Royce Da 5'9 & Kendrick Lamar) Mal | Blxst - "Got It All" (Ft. Dom Kennedy) Parks | LE$ - "Sick"

Episode 393 | "The Big Bro" Nov 25, 2020

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Although Joe, Rory, Mal and Parks have made it clear they don't believe the Grammy's respect or understand the culture, there are artist that still strive to win the Award (21:58). The guys discuss the nominees, the snubs and the reaction from the music industry (48:00). They also discuss Dave Chappelle's latest special and the importance of his message (1:03:22), Hip-Hop beef's that should end (1:35:17), who can Joe beat in a Verzuz (1:48:40) and an update on HBO's "The Undoing" (potential spoiler alerts) and MORE!

Sleeper Picks

Joe | Protoje - "In Bloom" (Ft. Lila Iké)

Rory | Priya Ragu - "Good Love 2.0"

Mal | | JR Writer - "This Is Not New" (Ft. Royce Da 5'9)

Parks | Rasheed Chappell - "Rock Bottom" (Ft. Ransom)

Episode 392 | "Ta Daa" Nov 21, 2020

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Joe and the guys get straight to it this episode and recap the most anticipated Verzuz battle between Jeezy and Gucci Mane (13:06). They give their takes on the outcome, their favorite moments of the night, who they believed won and Joe reaches out to an Atlanta correspondent for better understanding of the climate in Atlanta (1:08:05). Also, new music was released (1:33:46), Joe clears his tension with Wale (2:29:35), a review of Kevin Hart's latest comedy special (2:42:41) and much more!

Sleeper Picks

Joe | SAINt JHN - "Highschool Reunion, Prom" (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)

Rory | T-Pain - "She Said"

Mal | SAINt JHN - "Quarantine Wifey" (Ft. JID)

Parks | Mobb Deep - "Extortion" (Ft. Method Man)

Episode 391 | "Steam Room" Nov 18, 2020

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Since the previous episode, Jeezy has found a new opponent in Gucci Mane (replacing T.I.) for the upcoming Verzuz battle and the guys react and give their predictions on the historic reunion (22:24). Joe then gets in his bag regarding the current energy surrounding Hip Hop culture (38:45), an update on HBO's "The Undoing" (POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERTS) (1:09:33), and the pressure Clubhouse faces now that Twitter has announced a chat room feature (1:19:27). Also, an update on Taylor Swifts masters (1:41:15), James Harden potentially coming to the Brooklyn Nets (2:11:19), and Technology vs Government (2:25:10)!

Sleeper Picks

Joe | Gucci Mane - "So Icy" (Ft. Young Jeezy)

Rory | Hailes - "Come Thru" (Ft. Jonathan Singletary)

Mal | SAINt JHN - "Pray 4 Me" (Ft. Kanye West)

Parks | Salaam Remi - "Really Real Out Here" (Ft. Black Thought & Common)

Episode 390 | "Chatty Chatty" Nov 14, 2020

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On this episode: Joe asks the question regarding Futures decisions to collaborate with Lil Uzi Vert and other artist that he believes doesn't make sense (17:42). The guys also discuss new music from Masego, Goodie Mob, (39:16), and 2 Chainz (1:02:45) . Westside Gunn joins the crew to discuss his time on Shady records, working on new music, and the pressures he faces while being an artist in today's climate (1:38:30).

Sleeper Picks

Joe | Blxst - "Searching"

Rory | Lloyd Banks - "Nobody Believes Me"

Mal | Belly - "Lullaby"

Parks | Ransom & Nicholas Craven - "Final Destination"

Episode 389 | "The Baddies" Nov 11, 2020

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Covid-19 couldn't hold Joe down for long, the guys return to the studio to discuss all that they've missed and Joe shares his experience with the virus. The guys begin with Dave Chappelle on SNL (20:44), a hypothetical Verzuz battle between OutKast and A Tribe Called Quest (32:00), they congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (58:20) in addition to reacting to Van Jones crying on CNN (1:12:00). The crew also sheds light on the untimely passing of King Von (1:32:25), an update in the tech world (2:22:20) and more!

Sleeper Picks

Joe | SiR - "Footsteps in the Dark Pts 1 & 2"

Rory | Raahiim - "You Love Me"

Mal | King Von - "I Am What I Am" (Ft. Fivio Foreign)

Parks | UFO Fev - "El Maestro" (Ft. Big Ghost)

Episode 388 | "Slow Buss" Nov 05, 2020

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Covid-19 hit close to home this past week, so Joe and the guys gave a Zoom-cast until they return in-studio. Joe begins with an apology to everyone and an update on his Covid battle (4:00). The guys also discuss the recent election anxiety (6:50), New Jersey legalizes weed (18:05), Joe Rogan goes live on YouTube during the election coverage (20:58), new music that released since the last episode (24:11), and Joe hating on other rappers (51:35).

Episode 387 | "That Jigga Person" Oct 28, 2020

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On this episode: T.I. finds an opponent in Jeezy to battle on Verzuz (14:21) and the guys give their predictions. Kanye West's interview with Joe Rogan (36:35), Joe asks what're the most impactful albums over the last 15 years (59:32), Drake announces his next album (1:10:24). Also, Reason joins to chop it up about Griselda (1:52:55), the best rapper in his peer group (2:27:16), Tsu Surf retiring (2:41:25) and more!

Joe | SAINt JHN - "Sucks To Be You"

Rory | SG Lewis - "Feed The Fire" (Ft. Lucky Daye)

Mal | Xavier Omär - "Surf" (Ft. Masego)

Parks | Reason - "Flick It Up" (Ft. Ab-Soul)

Episode 386 | "How Many Licks?" Oct 24, 2020

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On this episode: Joe and the guys open up with their thoughts on Ty Dolla $ign's new album (15:16) and the other new music releases (30:42). They discuss their thoughts on potential match-ups for the next season of Verzuz (54:56), Joe highlights the rise and fall of the content streaming app Quibi (1:25:40), the Presedential debate (1:44:53) and more!

Sleeper Picks

Joe | Lil Kim - "How Many Licks?" (Ft. Sisqo)

Rory | Memphis Bleek - "Infatuated"

Mal | Akeem Ali - "Keemy Casanova"

Parks | Nas - "On The Real"

Episode 385 | "The Pouch" Oct 21, 2020

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On this episode: Joe presses Mal about leaving his signature "money bag" under one of Joe's crushes (18:50). Joe also shares his thoughts on why music labels will no longer exist within the next decade (33:50), Jeffery Toobin gets caught "cranking off" on Zoom (48:50), men begging women for money (1:13:40), Kanye and 50 Cent's political views (1:55:20) and more!

Sleeper Picks

Joe | María Isabel - "Where Does The Love Go?" (Ft. Yeek)

Rory | THEY. - "The Moment"

Mal | Sheek Louch - "Onyx"

Parks | Black Thought - "Fuel" (Ft. Portugal. The Man & The Last Artful, Dodgr)

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