In the latest episode, the JBP discusses Keith Lee doing food reviews in New York (47:47) before turning to the pod’s reactions to the NBA’s In-Season Tournament (1:02:06). In new music, James Fauntleroy drops a Christmas project (1:11:35) and Nicki Minaj drops ‘Pink Friday 2’ (1:18:39). QueenzFlip responds to the latest internet drama aimed at them (1:29:30), Russell Simmons breaks his silence (2:01:58), quick hits (2:34:26), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for addition...
Dec 09, 2023•4 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP starts by covering the response from Cam’ron & Mase after Melyssa’s comments from the previous episode (19:29) as well as NBA Youngboy’s response to Joe critiquing his music (26:12). Joe then gets in story mode and recaps his Friday night out (30:30), Ashanti & Nelly are reportedly having a baby together (52:57), and Lil Baby disses Gunna (56:06). Also, Natalie Nunn denied service at restaurant over Zeus affiliation (1:07:52), Michael Jackson’s new documentary ‘Thr...
Dec 06, 2023•4 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP begins by recapping their recent Podsgiving (14:48) and why Ish was a no-show (18:30) before turning to the latest news on Tsu Surf’s case (38:57). In new music, Ice shares his thoughts on the Sexyy Red deluxe album and the Busta Rhymes album that dropped last week (44:14), Joe issues an apology to Lupe Fiasco (51:42), and T.I. confronts an Atlanta club over the use of him and his son on promotion flyers (55:36). Also, Joe has a parenting question for the girl dad’...
Dec 02, 2023•4 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP begins with the recent video of T.I. and his son getting into an altercation on Instagram live (27:20) before covering a couple topics from the Young Thug/YSL trial (49:18). Joe then responds to Dee-1’s recent comments (1:11:20), Saucy Santana gets dragged after body shaming women (1:21:33), and the pod shows their appreciation for the Soul Train Awards from over the weekend (1:38:48). Also, Shannon Sharpe gets ripped for his comments about Meg Thee Stallion on his...
Nov 29, 2023•3 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP starts by recapping their Thanksgiving (21:12) before turning to Dolly Parton’s halftime performance at the Cowboys game (44:10). Several additional lawsuits were released to the public throughout the past week (51:38), a debate takes place over the term ‘love bombing’ (1:19:18), and Lupe Fiasco has started to rap over André 3000 flutes (1:38:00). Also, the room debates Sexyy Red’s new song (1:41:26), Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign drop ‘Vultures’ (1:51:57), God Shammg...
Nov 25, 2023•3 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP kicks off by addressing delays and edits from the previous episode [Ep. 676 Silence Of The Lambs] (13:06). Notable highlights include a late Friday night settlement between Cassie & Diddy (31:29), Pardison Fontaine taking aim at Meg Thee Stallion with his new record titled 'Thee Person,' (1:10:41) and Joe expressing his enthusiasm for Podsgiving (1:42:30). Additionally, Joe shares his review of the movie 'The Mother' on Netflix (2:09:30), Meek Mill's diss towards T...
Nov 22, 2023•4 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Bionic Six begins this episode recapping each of their weekends (15:05) before moving to the announcement of a new André 3000 solo project ‘New Blue Sun’ due this Friday (35:32). Drake & J. Cole announce a joint tour (53:52), the JBP reacts to Meek Mill & Rick Ross selling 35K first week (59:33), and Chrisean Rock deleted her socials after being accused of assault at a Tamar Braxton concert (1:03:00). Also, Lil Yachty says Hip-Hop is in a terrible place (1:36:36), *SPOILER ALERT* Joe recaps ...
Nov 15, 2023•3 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP returns to the airwaves as they begin with discussing the recent interview between Jeezy & Nia Long that was released earlier this week (24:30). In new music, Chris Brown drops his new project ‘11:11’ (46:10), BJ the Chicago Kid releases his album ‘Gravy’ (59:39), and Meek Mill & Rick Ross drop ‘Too Good To Be True’ (1:07:04). Also, the JBP goes through the Hip-Hop & R&B Grammy Nominations (1:29:28), KeKe Palmer files restraining order on her ex (1:52:02), an update on the Young Thug Tri...
Nov 11, 2023•3 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP starts this week with a recap of Joe’s Saturday night after getting into an altercation (31:10) before QueenzFlip & Parks also address their names recently being in the news (55:32). Lloyd Banks is set to release ‘Cold Corner 3’ for $100 which leads to a discussion on selling music (1:13:20), Dee-1 calls out Rick Ross, Meek Mill, & Jim Jones for their lyrics in Hip-Hop (1:52:19), Lauryn Hill defends her concert tardiness (2:08:45), Part of the Show (2:23:26), + MORE! Become a Patron of T...
Nov 08, 2023•3 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP kicks off this episode with Joe sharing the backstory of his Wednesday evening due to a recent viral video that hit social media (20:27). In new music, Jeezy drops his double album ‘I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget’ (45:33), reactions to Meg Thee Stallion’s new single ‘Cobra’ (51:18), Benny the Butcher & Lil Wayne link up once again for ‘Big Dog’ (1:24:00), Lucky Daye releases his new record ‘That’s You’ (1:29:44), and The Beatles are back thanks to the support of AI (1:42:33) . Also,...
Nov 04, 2023•4 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP begins this episode by discussing the reactions to Kai Cenat’s seven-day jail stream on Twitch (20:07) and whether they are warranted or not before turning to Kodak Black’s recent appearance on Drink Champs (42:40). The room then recaps their weekend (55:34), Akademiks gets in a back-and-forth with Saucy Santana (1:16:30), and Taylor Swift is reportedly set to sell 1.5M on her re-release of ‘1989’ which is causing labels to make some changes (1:39:49). Also, food critic Keith Lee has Atl...
Nov 01, 2023•3 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP kicks off this episode with a recap of Cesar Pina breaking his silence by going live on Instagram (33:27) before the Bionic Six turns to Dwight Howard addressing the latest news surrounding his sexuality (45:34). With October 31st around the corner, the room discusses Halloween 2023 (1:18:02), Brent Faiyaz drops his new project ‘Larger Than Life’ (1:31:40), and Tyla performs ‘Water’ on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon which leads to a conversation on artists crafting music while simultaneous...
Oct 28, 2023•4 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP returns as Joe starts with a story on his missing luggage (4:58) before turning to Melyssa’s question to the guys about who their tribe is (32:15). A source claims Rihanna is returning to music (53:47), City Girls projections for their album ‘RAW’ are in (59:14), and TGT is getting back together (1:21:24) which leads to recent comments from Tyrese’s ex who regrets their divorce (1:26:36). Also, the JBP reacts to Benny the Butcher’s comments about Hip-Hop critics (1:55:50), Michael Irvin ...
Oct 25, 2023•4 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP kicks off this episode with the latest news surrounding Cesar & DJ Envy and the real estate Ponzi scheme (13:42). Ish discusses reasons as to why iHeart hasn’t let go of Envy (32:06), Kim Kardashian reveals reasons why she has hired a male nanny (1:23:55), and new music (1:40:50) including singles from Chris Brown, Wale, and Meek Mill & Rick Ross. Also, Cardi B addresses Offset gifting her properties (2:00:53), Cordae & Naomi Osaka reportedly have split (2:07:00), Alec Baldwin has been...
Oct 21, 2023•3 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 surrou...
Oct 18, 2023•3 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 14, 2023•3 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Swif...
Oct 07, 2023•4 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Oct 04, 2023•4 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Sep 30, 2023•3 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 impress...
Sep 27, 2023•4 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 23, 2023•3 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (59:0...
Sep 20, 2023•3 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Sep 16, 2023•3 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 13, 2023•4 hr•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP returns from vacation with a lot to discuss as they begin with a recap of Joe’s birthday party (2:22) before turning to a review of Equalizer 3 (27:28). Deion Sanders & Colorado receive praises from the pod after beating #17 TCU to open the season (32:48), Diddy is giving artists back their publishing and is releasing a new album next week (52:47), and Melyssa addresses recent use of demonic imagery from Doja Cat (1:01:00). A date of September 22nd has been announced for Drake’s next pro...
Sep 09, 2023•4 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Before hitting vacation, the JBP recaps their weekend which included a trip to Atlanta for Joe & Ish (13:17). The room then sends their condolences to longtime ‘The Price Is Right’ host Bob Barker who passed away at age 99 (23:45), singer Miguel put hooks in his back during one of his performances (30:41), and the Bishop Sycamore Documentary ‘BS High’ is out on MAX (36:57). Also, Joe & the gang discuss Deandre Ayton & Katt Leya as well as Bill Murray & Kelis, Drake gives a response as to why his...
Aug 30, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast The Bionic Six is joined by Vince Staples as the JBP starts with discussing issues that plague the music industry (14:10), and generational wealth (17:03). Joe then shares their experience after attending Dave Chappelle’s stand-up earlier in the week (52:00), we continue to wait another week for Drake’s next project ‘For All The Dogs’ (1:06:26), and Donald Trump & Rudy Giuliani’s mugshots have been released (1:16:18). Also, Joe has a message for J. Cole following his feature with Gucci Mane (1:3...
Aug 26, 2023•3 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP is back in full force with Ish returning from vacation as Joe starts this episode sharing a story of attending an event for Burna Boy (23:00) before the gang turns to Drake releasing the artwork for his upcoming project ‘For All The Dogs’ (30:48). Zane Lowe claims there’s an industry-shaking feature on the album which has led to speculation of it being Frank Ocean (35:00), Irv Gotti’s recent interview with Drink Champs included some comments about Dame Dash & JAY-Z (48:17), and Joe gives...
Aug 23, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP kicks off this episode by discussing the internet’s recent obsession with Ice Spice’s mother (13:15) before turning to new music. EST Gee recently walked off during the middle of an interview with Bootleg Kev (23:35) with his project ‘El TORO 2’ dropping just a couple of days later (38:44), Chris Brown announces an 11-song album (48:47), & a number of other artists including Quavo, Lil Uzi Vert, Ciara, Snoh Aalegra, and Dame D.O.L.L.A. also released music. The room then discusses the tit...
Aug 19, 2023•3 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP kicks off this week's episode with a recap of Hip-Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium from over the weekend (13:18) which leads to a message Joe has for music labels (28:08). A discussion on samples in Hip-Hop includes Flip sharing an issue he has with Steely Dan over ‘Deja Vu’ (44:55), Melle Mel regrets the recent diss track he made to Eminem (58:40), and the room debates whether we should be making anything of Drake & Bobbi Althoff no longer following each other and removing their interview ...
Aug 16, 2023•3 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
