In the latest episode, the JBP starts with love for Vince Staples whose new show is ready to hit Netflix this February (31:23). Ice shares his thoughts on the new Kevin Hart movie ‘Lift’ (36:05), the room talks new music, including Fivio Foreign & Meek Mill’s new single ‘Same 24’ (46:05), and Jim Jones puts up $100K to any rapper from his era (51:33). Also, Torrei Hart explains why she isn’t changing her last name (1:06:05), Snoop Dogg turns down $100 million from OnlyFans (1:27:42), Drake takes...
Jan 20, 2024•3 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP starts with their reactions to Mos Def calling Drake a ‘pop’ artist who makes shopping records (23:22). The guys then give their thoughts on Wild Card Weekend in the NFL (1:08:30), Rick Ross’s current girlfriend Cristina Mackey speaks on his past relationships (1:31:18), and a recap of the 2024 Emmys (1:56:50). Also, Joe extends warmth and love to Ari Lennox (2:18:34), Part of the Show (2:46:09), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for addition...
Jan 17, 2024•3 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP is joined by Elliott Wilson as they begin with a discussion on Hip-Hop journalism (12:25) before Melyssa proposes a topic for the room (19:41). In new music, 21 Savage drops his new project ‘american dream’ (26:40), Joe asks Elliott his thoughts on Kid Cudi who also released a new album (45:25), and ‘The Book of Clarence’ soundtrack includes a D’Angelo/JAY Z collab which leads to the pod’s thoughts about a future Hov album (50:45). Stephen A. Smith finally unleashe...
Jan 13, 2024•4 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP kicks off the second episode of the year with their reactions to Jonathan Majors' appearance on 'Good Morning America' (21:45) before turning to music they are looking forward to in 2024 amid SZA’s frustrations with leaked music (42:28). Ari Lennox opens up about her experience on the Rod Wave tour (45:40), Kevin Hart’s ex-wife is joining Katt Williams on tour (1:10:58), and Ice has a question for the room regarding exposure culture (1:23:00). Also, the Golden Globes (1:53:01), a door ca...
Jan 10, 2024•3 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the first episode of 2024, the JBP begins with their thoughts and reactions to Katt Williams appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s ‘Club Shay Shay’ (28:14) before discussing the theory with black men in Hollywood wearing dresses (1:04:02). Dave Chappelle releases his new stand-up special ‘The Dreamer’ on Netflix (1:32:10), Jeffrey Epstein contact names revealed in unsealed documents (1:38:41), and Uncle Murda releases his 2023 Rap Up (1:57:23). Also, the room reacts to the viral video of a man jumpi...
Jan 06, 2024•4 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the final episode of 2023, the JBP begins by recapping their holiday season (26:06) before turning to Spirit Airlines firing a gate agent after putting a six-year old on a flight by himself (44:45). The Bionic Six then shouts out their favorite albums and artists of the year (1:12:50) as well as the top JBP moments (1:17:00), Joe reads the network’s end of year performance analysis (1:28:50), and Kevin Hart is suing Tasha K for extortion (1:45:46). Also, Emanny shares his review of ‘The Color...
Dec 30, 2023•4 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP starts with the upcoming holiday (17:37) before turning to Taraji P. Henson’s interview with Oprah (40:00). Lil Wayne calls ‘A Milli’ his greatest record and names Future’s ‘56 Nights’ as the best Hip-Hop mixtape of all-time (51:20), Joe reads a list of quick hit topics including Tiffany Haddish (1:04:08) and Tyreek Hill (1:10:06), Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery (1:26:43), and the crew jokes about the recent viral clip from T.D. Jakes (1:32:44). Also, the Bio...
Dec 23, 2023•3 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP kicks things off with news of the verdict from Jonathan Majors trial (20:08) before turning to the recently leaked text messages involving Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (46:11). The crew shows love to Scarface following his Tiny Desk Concert appearance (1:21:19), Metro Boomin vs. Drake beef continues on (1:26:15), Tinder drops a $500/month subscription tier (1:41:14), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and vi...
Dec 20, 2023•3 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP tackles a number of topics from the week starting with Nicki Minaj calling out Elliott Wilson (22:59) and her beef Billboard leads to a conversation on industry music tricks (37:19). Cardi B calls out Offset (45:22), Meg Thee Stallion responds to Pardison Fontaine (1:03:28), and the affidavit from Tory Lanez’ driver is released (1:22:54). Also, surveillance video of Jonathan Majors running from his girlfriend has been revealed to the public (1:28:25), Michael B. Jo...
Dec 16, 2023•3 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP begins with discussing their weekend (17:00) which leads to Ish’s story of a recent hair removal procedure (21:00). Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign debut new ‘Vultures’ album in Miami (47:52), the latest news in sports with the Lakers winning the in-season tournament, Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million contract, and Patrick Mahomes’ complaints from Sunday’s game vs. the Bills (1:04:04). Also, The Grammy’s salutes 50 years of Hip-Hop (1:24:50), Joe & Ice react to Netflix’s ‘Le...
Dec 13, 2023•3 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 
