Following one of the craziest weekends in Rap in recent memory, the JBP dissects each record that has been released since last Friday night starting with Drake’s ‘Family Matters’ (21:50) before Kendrick Lamar stepped on it less than an hour later with ‘Meet The Grahams’ (1:44:48). Kendrick then drops ‘Not Like Us’ produced by DJ Mustard a day later (2:59:08), Drake responds with ‘THE HEART PT. 6’ on Sunday night (3:41:14), the room debates whether he is waving the white flag, and more! Become a ...
May 08, 2024•5 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Just in time for the latest episode of the JBP, Kendrick Lamar drops his response to Drake with ‘euphoria’ (23:35) as the Bionic Six goes through the record and shares their thoughts (58:54). The room then re-listens to the record and debates whether Drake is on the clock and how long before he will respond (1:10:10), a short conversation on new docs and tv shows (1:20:50) before the lyric breakdowns of ‘euphoria’ continue on (1:27:29), and Amanda Seales continues to kick Shannon Sharpe’s back i...
May 01, 2024•4 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The latest episode of the JBP begins with the news of a cease and desist from Tupac’s estate over the use of his vocals on Drake’s ‘Taylor Made’ Freestyle (39:07) before turning to Meg thee Stallion being accused of harassment in lawsuit by her ex-cameraman (49:04). In new music, PARTYNEXTDOOR drops ‘P4’ (1:08:15), Eminem is slated to drop later this summer (1:16:40), and Sinead Harnett, A Boogie, and Ye Ali also released new projects (1:18:40). The Bionic Six reacts to the Amanda Seales Club Sh...
Apr 27, 2024•3 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Another episode in the books for the JBP as they begin with discussing Drake’s ‘Taylor Made Freestyle’ which includes A.I. verses from Tupac and Snoop Dogg (36:15). The room then shares their thoughts about Kanye West jumping into the beef after releasing the ‘Like That Remix’ (1:13:48), Doe Boy joins the show (2:10:15) as the Bionic Six dives into Chris Brown & Quavo continuing to trade diss records with ‘Weakest Link’ (1:44:47) and ‘Over Hoes & B*tches’ (2:13:51), & Joe shares his thoughts on ...
Apr 24, 2024•4 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP kicks off the latest episode reacting to Wale’s tweet about Melyssa Ford (26:56) before turning to new music including the buzz surrounding Taylor Swift’s album (42:02) as well as Drake’s ‘Push Ups’ hitting DSPs (44:33). The room then debates whether Drake moves OVO Fest with Future & Metro due to perform in Toronto the same weekend (53:35), more music from Nicki Minaj & Lucky Daye (1:26:35), and Miami is hosting a nude cruise come 2025 (1:49:21). Also, Shyne speaks on ‘99 club shooting ...
Apr 20, 2024•4 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fresh off the emergency pod discussing Drake and Rick Ross’ diss tracks, the JBP returns to address the business interests behind rap beef (23:25) before getting into rumors about Kendrick Lamar’s response, the AI track that hit the timeline (44:04), and Metro Boomin and Future announcing their tour ‘WE TRUST YOU’ (59:32). Jerrod Carmichael issues an apology to Dave Chappelle on The Breakfast Club (1:18:48), the room sends their best following the passing of Rico Wade (1:46:14), Kai Cenat is sui...
Apr 17, 2024•3 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP starts with their thoughts on Future & Metro Boomin’s ‘WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU’ (17:50) before turning to reactions to A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd’s lyrics on the album (41:58). Chris Brown drops the deluxe for ‘11:11’ (1:04:20), Quavo counters to getting dissed with a record of his own (1:17:24), and Rappers have already started to respond to J. Cole following his apology (1:27:48). Also, the room sends their thoughts out following the passing of legendary DJ Miste...
Apr 13, 2024•3 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast The apology heard around the world… The JBP kicks off this episode with their thoughts on J. Cole’s comments at Dreamville Festival about his response to Kendrick Lamar on ‘7 Minute Drill’ (20:00). The room then discusses what this does to Cole’s career moving forward (1:04:05), if we can expect a response from Drake sooner rather than later (1:10:00), and Vince Staples shares his thoughts on Rap beef & publishing (1:39:34). Meek Mill and Wale traded tweets over the weekend (1:52:14), The Solar ...
Apr 10, 2024•4 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast J. Cole surprise dropped ‘Might Delete Later,’ and the Bionic Six begins with initial thoughts on the project (19:56) before breaking down “7 Minute Drill” bar by bar (44:33), revisiting Kendrick Lamar’s verse on “Like That” (1:42:43), and predicting when and how Drake will respond given Metro Boomin and Future’s follow up project ‘WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU’ is looming (1:52:47). The music conversation continues with Bryson Tiller dropping his self-titled album (2:04:35) and GloRilla releasing he...
Apr 06, 2024•4 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Melyssa Ford returns to her seat as the Bionic Six starts with discussing Jerrod Carmichael’s new HBO reality show (23:39) before turning to Drake’s IG post of Joe over the weekend (46:34). The internet then reacted to Joe’s Sexyy Red take from an old podcast (57:50), Iowa tops LSU in the women’s basketball Elite 8 (1:02:48), and the JBP compliments Nicki Minaj’s tour (1:15:55). Also, the first week sales are in for Beyoncé as well as Future & Metro Boomin (1:18:20), Lizzo is retiring (1:22:18),...
Apr 03, 2024•3 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast A lot of bad Hip-Hop takes have appeared on the internet over the past week as the JBP discusses recent comments about Rick Ross (17:16) as well as Drake’s recent Instagram captions (21:37). Kanye has now insert himself into the Hip-Hop drama (31:40), Beyoncé drops ‘COWBOY CARTER’ (52:44), and Stevie J wants to fight 50 Cent (1:07:54). Also, Juvenile drops the music video for ‘400 Degreez’ 26 years later (1:22:20), the room discusses a recent viral video where a man’s girlfriend stopped him from...
Mar 30, 2024•3 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the guys start with jokes for Ish following a video posted on Instagram (18:35) before moving to the news of three P. Diddy houses being raided by Homeland Security (26:15). The room then shares their thoughts and prayers to Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge (1:02:50), Joe talks the impact of ‘Like This’ and Kendrick Lamar’s verse in New York over the weekend (1:15:45), and the recent history of beef between Future and Dra...
Mar 27, 2024•4 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kendrick Lamar’s verse on Future & Metro Boomin’s new album ‘WE DON’T TRUST YOU’ has received a lot of attention as the JBP begins this episode with a breakdown (21:47), will Drake and/or J. Cole respond (33:10), showing appreciation for Metro’s production on the project (42:50), Big Sean’s unfortunate timing (56:18), and the room picks a side in the beef (1:06:20). In other new music, Tyla and SiR drop albums (1:22:07), Meg Thee Stallion announces her upcoming tour (1:25:13), and Schoolboy Q ta...
Mar 23, 2024•3 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP kicks things off with recent news of Bruno Mars owing MGM $50 million in gambling debt (21:33) before moving to new podcasts emerging including LeBron James & JJ Redick, as well as Lamar Odom & Caitlin Jenner (42:49). The room then speculates the rumors that 4Batz is an AI artist (57:16), new albums from Beyoncé & Future are on the way (1:02:29), and J. Cole drops another vlog teasing new music (1:09:49). Also, DJ Akademiks offers Meek Mill a podcast deal (1:22:15), *TRIGGER WARNING* the...
Mar 20, 2024•3 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The JBP starts this episode with a weekend full of new music including ‘Enough’ from Cardi B (21:41), songs from Sexyy Redd and PARTYNEXTDOOR (36:12), plus music from Gunna, Don Tolliver, and Flo Milli (46:08). Karrueche is selling feet pics on OnlyFans (58:20), Kanye West has fired YesJulz and fined her $7.7 million (1:13:21), Joe reacts to LeBron James driving around playing Silk’s ‘Lose Control’ (1:21:36), and Bobbi Althoff was booted from Drake’s SXSW party by security (1:26:16). Also, the r...
Mar 16, 2024•3 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP begins by reacting to another rant from Kanye (17:48) before moving to the latest in music and what is due this Friday (27:15). The internet reacts to Drake’s 4Bat’z remix (35:44), Lebron and Jeanie Buss’ viral video (57:12), and a Boeing whistleblower has been found dead (1:40:48). Also, Bishop Whitehead has been found guilty of fraud (1:47:57), 2024 Oscars results (1:57:26), Black Twitter documentary coming to Hulu (2:01:45), Gilbert Arenas & Nick Young’s comment...
Mar 13, 2024•3 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP begins with new music including an Ariana Grande album (22:10), Drake’s 4Batz remix (28:50), and Dreamville has announced their two-day festival lineup (36:12). Shannon Sharpe sits down with Steve Stoute (56:57), Mike Tyson & Jake Paul are slated to fight in July live on Netflix (1:10:38), and Draya Michele announces pregnancy on Instagram (1:24:30). Also, Nelly says the 2000’s Hip-Hop era was the toughest ever (1:36:39), Royce da 5’9” pulls up to the podcast (2:07...
Mar 09, 2024•4 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, Joe starts by clarifying his comments about the girl rapper wave being over (27:33) as the room discusses changes in the music industry which has brought many layoffs (31:01). In new music, a Future album may be right around the corner (56:29), Drake teases remix with 4Batz (1:01:55), and Miami Beach created a commercial for the Spring breakers (1:22:36). Also, the JBP reacts to Rick Ross & Cristina Mackey parting ways (1:42:22), Usher vacations in Bali with Russell Simmon...
Mar 06, 2024•3 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, Joe returns to the show as the Bionic Six starts with diving into the beefs including Akademiks and Meek Mill (26:05) before turning to the Katt Williams appearance on Joe Rogan (56:30). In new music, Cardi B releases a new single ‘Like What’ (1:17:03), the JBP debates if girl rapper wave is over (1:19:08), and Schoolboy Q drops his album ‘BLUE LIPS’ (1:35:19). Also, Kellogg’s CEO makes comments about cereal for dinner (1:53:30), Oprah to sell her Weight Watchers shares (2...
Mar 02, 2024•3 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP starts with discussing a couple fights from the weekend including Cam Newton getting jumped at a youth football event (20:30) and Busta Rhymes at French Montana’s album release party (28:00). The room then reacts to the Wendy Williams Documentary (43:00), Kanye calls for another boycott of adidas (1:02:52), and another lawsuit has been brought against Diddy (1:24:30). Also, Flip discusses the anticipation for the WWE moving forward (1:37:55), Melyssa discusses the ...
Feb 28, 2024•3 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP starts with music including their reactions to Jeezy’s Tiny Desk performance (16:38), J. Cole’s freestyle (28:38), and the streaming games artists are playing after French Montana drops six versions of ‘Mac & Cheese 5’ (38:18). Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (1:03:36), Joe revisits Beyoncé’s ‘TEXAS HOLD ‘EM’ (1:27:44), and the room discusses Floyd Mayweather’s appearance on ‘The Pivot’ (1:44:50). Also, Donnell Rawlings pu...
Feb 24, 2024•3 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP starts with their thoughts on NBA All-Star Weekend including the three-point contest (18:23), the dunk contest (29:18), and the game itself (41:30). Chris Brown has a beef with Ruffles (58:03), the room shares their thoughts on ‘The Vince Staples Show’ on Netflix (1:14:43), and See, The Thing Is Podcast has announced their final episode after 3+ years (1:38:28). Also, a defense attorney in the YSL trial has been arrested (2:00:09), Tiffany Redd talks publishing in ...
Feb 21, 2024•4 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Big 700! The JBP kicks off this episode with a recap of their Valentine’s Day (5:54) before discussing a freaky news week. Freddie Gibbs ex releases a picture of him online (18:19), Sean Evans splits with adult film star (28:44), and Ish debates former teacher being fired for having an OnlyFans account (40:28). Also, Ice talks about the advancement of AI on Instagram (53:20), Kanye & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures’ album continues to be removed and readded to streaming (1:12:10), Vory kicked off of t...
Feb 17, 2024•3 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP kicks things off with a recap of Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show (23:29) before discussing Patrick Mahomes leading the Chiefs to an OT win over the 49ers to capture his third ring (49:15). Beyoncé has released two new songs favoring the Country genre (59:35), we finally get ‘Vultures’ from Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign (1:21:41), and Shannon Sharpe & Mike Epps have peaced things up (1:36:15). Also, *SPOILER ALERT* Ice & Ice discuss ‘Kanan’ (1:51:00), Joe reacts to th...
Feb 14, 2024•3 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP begins with sharing their thoughts on new music including Usher’s ‘COMING HOME’ album (17:42), Latto’s ‘Sunday Service’ (48:58), and Fivio Foreign’s new project ‘Pain & Love 2’ (53:49). The Bionic Six then reacts to Mo’Nique’s appearance on Club Shay Shay (1:14:12), Logic sits down for an interview with his Dad (1:44:06), and Ice shares some more information about the Apple Vision Pro headset (1:57:15). Also, Ebro calls into the show to discuss some of the backlash...
Feb 10, 2024•4 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP discusses everything Grammy’s 2024 including Killer Mike sweeping the Rap category (9:12), highlighting the show’s performances (20:15), and Joe reads his notes which include favorite and funny moments (27:24). JAY-Z then issues a speech with some criticisms for the awards (1:03:23), was SZA robbed by Taylor Swift for album of the year (1:25:33), and the room talks new trends including whether they’d choose to be cremated (1:43:31). Also, Latto has an upcoming song...
Feb 07, 2024•3 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP begins with the news of Universal Music Group pulling music from TikTok (17:40) before moving to the 66th Annual Grammy Awards due up this weekend (39:03). Trey Songz and Jacquees reportedly got into a fight in Dubai (51:19), Joe talks his and Ish’s viral moment from the last episode (1:08:30), and with Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show nearing closer, the singer drops a new single for his highly anticipated album ‘COMING HOME’ (1:22:15). Also, the room reacts to th...
Feb 03, 2024•3 hr 48 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP begins with reactions to Nicki Minaj’s ‘Big Foot’ record (15:52) before debating whether Meg Thee Stallion decides to respond to her (36:43). The room then reacts to the weekend’s playoff games which leaves a Chiefs vs. Niners Super Bowl (1:04:30), Mos Def clears up his comments about Drake (1:21:55), and The Breakfast Club names Jess Hilarious as an official co-host (1:28:43). Also, Shannon Sharpe says Taylor Swift moves the needle more than Beyoncé (1:37:18), Kan...
Jan 31, 2024•3 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP starts with all the Rap beef including Nicki Minaj vs. Meg Thee Stallion along with her new record ‘HISS’ (20:39), Ice Spice & Latto (1:06:04), and Eminem dissing Benzino once again (1:11:18). The Bionic Six then discusses the age gap of Draya Michele and Rockets guard Jalen Green (1:17:55), Vince McMahon has been accused of trafficking and sexual abuse, and the jail phone call between Mariah the Scientist & Young Thug leaked (2:10:40). Also, the latest TV shows an...
Jan 27, 2024•3 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode, the JBP starts with the 2024 Oscar Nominations (19:09) before turning to the internet’s reaction to Quavo & Chris Brown seated next to each other at Paris Fashion Week show (24:34). Meek Mill inquires about his listeners in South Africa (27:42), Dave Chappelle responds to Katt Williams (1:09:21), and Candace Owens calls out Ariana Grande (1:23:20). Also, Jess Hilarious rants about DJ Envy and Charlamagne the God for Breakfast Club comments (1:41:00), the JBP discusses rece...
Jan 24, 2024•3 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
