A slew of topics in this episode as the JBP kicks things off discussing Memorial Day plans for the weekend (19:26) before sharing their sentiments on the passing of Tina Turner (25:28). The gang dives into new music including Lil Durks album 'Almost Healed' (31:18), GloRilla's 'Lick or Sum' (43:23), & Diddy's 'Act Bad' featuring City Girls & Fabolous (47:54). Ja Morant recently posted a cryptic message on Instagram which led to a wellness check (1:00:24), *SPOILER ALERT* a conversation o...
May 27, 2023•2 hr 55 min
The JBP starts this episode by sharing stories from their weekend (9:20) before addressing the beef between Rick Ross & DJ Envy (30:40). Lil Durk accuses Gunna of being a rat in an interview with DJ Akademiks (52:36), Ish spouts off about the Lakers after they were swept by the Nuggets (1:04:15), and Janelle Monáe graces the cover of Rolling Stone magazine (1:15:18). The gang also talks about the value in narratives (1:30:24), Devin Haney's fight against Vasiliy Lomachenko (1:59:00), **SPOIL...
May 24, 2023•2 hr 54 min
The JBP kicks things off with all the new music released including Summer Walker's EP (11:15), H.E.R.'s new single (31:52), and Post Malone's album announcement (36:47). The Bionic Six also discusses RapCaviar's top-50 Hip-Hop beats of all-time list (49:13), Timbaland is making moves with A.I. software (54:41), and Ja Morant issues an apology (1:05:55). Also, there are rumors of a T.I. & Rick Ross Verzuz (1:25:52), Montana's Governor signs a bill to ban TikTok (1:44:45), Part of the Show ret...
May 20, 2023•2 hr 55 min
The JBP starts this episode by recapping their Mother's Day (14:30) before turning their attention to Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, who was caught flashing a gun on Instagram for the second time in a couple of months (21:20). The gang then discusses the Knicks & Sixers being eliminated from the NBA playoffs (41:30), Jonathan Majors is reportedly dating Meagan Good (55:18), and the latest news in music (1:15:20). Also, Lil Wayne ends his LA show prematurely after low crowd energy (1:21:5...
May 17, 2023•2 hr 29 min
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 Irv...
May 13, 2023•2 hr 56 min
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 Ma...
May 10, 2023•3 hr 6 min
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 th...
May 06, 2023•3 hr 14 min
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 McK...
May 03, 2023•2 hr 39 min
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-...
Apr 29, 2023•3 hr 18 min
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 ...
Apr 26, 2023•3 hr 5 min
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 ...
Apr 22, 2023•2 hr 24 min
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! Become a Patron of T...
Apr 19, 2023•2 hr 50 min
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...
Apr 15, 2023•2 hr 58 min
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 Freak...
Apr 12, 2023•3 hr 1 min
The JBP begins this weekend's podcast sending their condolences to Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App, who was killed earlier this week & share their thoughts of the timing of the FedNow announcement just a day later (16:24). The gang then discusses new music including Drake's 'Search & Rescue' (41:15) & Rae Sremmurd's project 'Sremm 4 Life' (47:47). Also, reactions to the report that Spotify has millions of songs without a single play (1:02:30), Joe & QueenzFlip respond to the hat...
Apr 08, 2023•2 hr 39 min
This week on the JBP, the Bionic Six discusses the recently released list from Complex that named Joe number one on their Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings (1:52). The gang recaps the NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four & Championship games (23:32) which were overshadowed by the storylines surrounding LSU's Angel Reese (29:27), as well as Dave Portnoy's comments about the tournament's Most Outstanding Player (40:17). Plenty of other events from the weekend included Wrestlemania (53:19), Dreamville...
Apr 05, 2023•2 hr 32 min
The JBP starts this episode with the latest news on Jonathan Majors whose lawyer released text messages that show the woman taking blame for the fight (16:30). Arrests have been made in the Tekashi 69 assault (28:46), Ish discusses China ditching the US dollar (53:22), and plenty of new music dropped this weekend (1:05:01). Also, the gang discusses the state of TikTok & Instagram (1:35:12), Part of the Show returns (1:44:23), + more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional b...
Apr 01, 2023•2 hr 33 min
The JBP kicks off this week's episode with news of Jonathan Majors facing assault and harassment charges after being arrested over the weekend (16:10). Lamar Jackson has made a statement that he requested a trade from Baltimore earlier this month (47:55), a couple breaks up over a Chris Brown lap dance at one of his shows (1:01:10), and Soulja Boy reacts to questions about whether people would rather have dinner with him or $250 in food stamps (1:34:30). Also, DJ Drama joins the show ahead of tw...
Mar 29, 2023•2 hr 56 min
The JBP kicks things off this week by diving into new music, beginning with 6lack's new album (15:12). Next, the collective discusses a couple of controversial headlines, including Tekashi 69 being attacked (22:50) and Troy Ave's diss to Taxstone after their case concluded (47:25). Joe and the crew then examine Logic's latest display to prove his "blackness" (1:03:20), 50 Cent vs. Lil Wayne in a Verzuz (1:11:25), and Joe finally purchases Usher tickets (1:22:45). (SPOILER ALERTS AHEAD) Finally, ...
Mar 25, 2023•2 hr 44 min
The JBP begins this episode discussing Spring Break in Miami (14:22) as well as the current beef between Bad Bunny & Devin Booker (19:48). Rudolph Isley is suing his brother Ron over the rights to 'The Isley Brothers' trademark (29:20), Larsa Pippen & Donald Trump find themselves in the news again (47:09), and Joe gives his recap of the Hulu documentary on Jared from Subway. **SPOILER ALERT** A busy week in TV land as the gang discusses Amazon Prime's new show 'Swarm' as well as other fi...
Mar 22, 2023•2 hr 37 min
The Bionic Six is back in full swing as the gang begins this episode with new music including T-Pain's cover album (12:15). The JBP then addresses the recent Adam22 allegations and multiple No Jumper firings (52:43), Ja Morant sits down with Jalen Rose for an interview (1:11:34), and Ciara's dress at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party creates debate (1:18:02). Also, Blac Chyna gets her fillers removed (1:36:34), Part of the Show (1:54:00), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additiona...
Mar 18, 2023•2 hr 23 min
The JBP returns after taking the weekend off as the gang starts by discussing The Oscars, which took place on Sunday (12:34). Troy Ave testifies on the fatal shooting at Irving Plaza in 2016 (35:00), Logic responds to recent backlash over his Ice Cube cover (58:27), and *Spoiler Alert* Joe and the gang recap BMF's latest episode which leads to a topic about cheating (1:16:30). Also, Silicon Valley Bank collapses (1:41:11), the two brothers who helped attack Jussie Smollett break their silence (2...
Mar 15, 2023•2 hr 55 min
The JBP kicks off this episode with their reactions to Logic doing a cover of Ice Cube's "It Was A Good Day" (7:38) before moving on to their review on Chris Rock's Netflix Live Special 'Selective Outrage' from Saturday (25:04). Grizzlies guard Ja Morant flashed a gun on Instagram live and could be facing a lengthy suspension from the NBA (59:35), Melle Mel shares his thoughts on the greatest rappers of all-time list (1:37:36), Lil Wayne also chimes in on the debate and where he stands (1:41:16)...
Mar 08, 2023•2 hr 50 min
The JBP returns as they open up the show with praise for De La Soul whose full discography has finally hit streaming services (8:23). Joe then addresses his Michael B. Jordan comments from earlier this week and gives his review of Creed III (23:03), Ja Morant's off the court allegations continue to swirl (41:12), & Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to life in prison (52:13). The gang also discusses the use of dating sites (1:03:50), new music from J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, & 6LACK (1:28:30), ...
Mar 04, 2023•3 hr 4 min
Topic-heavy episode for the JBP as the gang kicks off this episode discussing recent interviews from both Michael B. Jordan at Creed III's premiere event (12:55) and Maino's run-in with YouTuber Buba100x (35:55). J-Cole, Drake, & Usher headline Dreamville Fest (47:35), the JBP recaps all the fights from over the weekend (1:04:49), & Nas sells out Madison Square Garden (1:33:00). Also, Joe shares a story about crashing a cookout (1:41:55) and attending Chrome 23 (1:58:12), Part of the Sho...
Mar 01, 2023•2 hr 43 min
The gang talks about the upcoming Oscars as Rihanna is set to perform (20:20) while The Academy also prepares to get a crisis management team in place (22:30). A debate about white vs. black drug tv shows ensues as season 5 of Snowfall is underway (31:23), 6LACK has an album due in March (42:38), and Snoh Aalegra's recent tweet brings a discussion about the challenges artists still face in music (51:12). Also, Saucy Santana has some comments about hookah (1:33:55), ADIDAS is reportedly re-approa...
Feb 25, 2023•2 hr 36 min
The JBP kicks off this episode recapping their past few days before diving into their opinions on NBA All-Star Weekend in Utah (16:35). A video of YSL Woody allegedly snitching has been released which leads into a conversation surrounding street culture (50:46). Boosie cancels a potential collab album with T.I. (1:19:38), Jonathan Majors' recent photoshoot for Ebony Magazine has sparked controversy (1:32:20), the advancement of artificial intelligence (2:15:30), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Jo...
Feb 22, 2023•2 hr 38 min
The JBP starts this episode reading the list of reasons why women hate each other (12:04) before diving into a fashion convo as Pharrell becomes Louis Vuitton's next men's creative director (23:54). A$AP Rocky & Rihanna grace the cover of British Vogue (33:18) and Melyssa addresses Don Lemon's recent comments about Nikki Haley being past her prime (51:46). *SPOILER ALERTS AHEAD* Ice gives his thoughts on Ant-Man (1:22:09) and the crew provides their opinions on the latest seasons of YOU (1:2...
Feb 18, 2023•2 hr 57 min
Friend of the Show and Colts Linebacker Zaire Franklin returns to the JBP as the gang starts by recapping the Chiefs/Eagles Super Bowl (20:31) before turning their attention to Rihanna's halftime performance (47:20). Floyd Mayweather Jr. has agreed to an exhibition boxing match (1:30:28), everyone shares their thoughts on the red boots (1:38:15), and have the aliens arrived on earth (1:44:00)? Also, a train derailment in Ohio has caused an environmental disaster (1:52:55), Rest in Peace to Dave ...
Feb 15, 2023•3 hr 4 min
The Bionic Six is back. With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, the gang opens up this episode with their predictions for the Eagles & Chiefs matchup as well as their reactions to Billboard's Top-10 Halftime Performances (12:11). LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA's all-time scoring list (22:07), HYBE America acquires Quality Control Music for $300 million (43:55), and Billboard/Vibe also wrap up their Top-50 Rappers of All-Time list (52:48). The XXXTENTACION trial is und...
Feb 11, 2023•2 hr 42 min
