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 in recent interview (2:02:18), Jontay Porter has been banned for life from the NBA (2:33:33), Nike inks Caitlin Clark to endorsement deal (2:43:03), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Inayah - “Won’t Let Me” Ice | Tory Lanez - “When It’s Dark” Parks | Nas & DJ Premier - “Define My Name” Ish | MaKenzie - “Velvet” Melyssa | Äyanna - “Girlfriend” Emanny | WANMOR - “Alone With You”

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 suing a woman who leaked is information (2:00:15), Part of the Show (2:16:05), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | dvsn - “Take It Slow” Ice | Kodak Black - “Stressed Out” Parks | Goodie Mob - “Cell Therapy” Ish | Saint Harison - “ego talkin’ - A Colors Show” Melyssa | Jean Deaux (feat. DESTIN CONRAD) - “Thinkin”

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 Mister Cee (1:32:35), O.J. Simpson dies at 76 after a battle with cancer (1:35:13), Jeezy files for primary custody of his daughter (2:18:03), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Chris Brown (feat. Mario) - “Won’t Keep You Waiting” Ice | Real Sikh - “Sikh's Minute Drill” Parks | The Co-Op (feat. Passport Gift, Parks, Rasheed Campbell, David Bars, & the Wednesday Nights) - “Hell On Earth” Ish | Amber Mark - “Comin’ Around Again” Melyssa | RIMON - “Downtown”

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 Eclipse (2:00:10), and JT exchanges words with Caresha, as well as GloRilla (2:03:50). Also, the Bionic Six reacts to episode 2 of Jerrod Carmichael’s show (2:20:16), *SPOILER ALERT* conversations on Curb Your Enthusiasm and BMF (2:20:16), WrestleMania 40 (2:45:25), final predictions on what we could expect from Future & Metro Boomin’ on Friday (2:57:50), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Rae Khalil - “IS IT WORTH IT” Ice | Eazy-E - “Real Muthaphuckkin G’s” Parks | Common - “The Bitch In Yoo” Ish | Byron Juane & Kenyon Dixon - “Timeless” Melyssa | Senpu - “Moonlight”

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 her new mixtape ‘Ehhthang Ehhthang’ (2:19:37). Also, Joe finally speaks on Mel’s new movie ‘Hunting Housewives’ (2:25:42), ‘The Matrix 5’ is coming (2:44:16), The X-Men are making their way to MCU (2:46:29), Joe recaps his time at the Nicki Minaj concert (3:05:55), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Bryson Tiller - “Rich Boy” Ice | GloRilla - “Aite” (feat. Kevo Muney) Parks | Buddy - “Like This” Ish | Ama Louise & Tayc - “Sending Your Love (Remix)” Melyssa | KWAYE - “Lost in My Boots” QueenzFlip | Shyboiitobii - “Not so Amazing World”

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), Pharrell & Chad Hugo are beefing over the rights to ‘The Neptunes’ (1:38:32), the impact of Kendrick’s ‘Like That’ verse continues (2:03:58), Part of the Show (2:39:33), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Omah Lay - “soso” Ice | Ryan Trey - “RIDIN 4 U” Parks | Roc Marciano (feat. Knowledge the Pirate & GREA8GAWD) - “Larry Bird” Ish | JoJo - “Dissolve” Melyssa | Lianne La Havas - “Bittersweet” QueenzFlip | Cash Cobain & Bay Swag - “Fisherrr”

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 getting robbed (1:42:50), did playlists replace radio (1:58:15), Part of the Show returns (2:16:48), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Tyla (feat. Tems) - “No. 1” Ice | Z-Ro (feat. Paul Wall & Mike D.) - “Still Shinin’” Parks | Ras Kass & RJ Payne (feat. Method Man, Fame M.O.P. & Sway Calloway) - “Roll Call” Ish | Sinéad Harnett - “Burn”

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 Drake and whether it will affect music labels (1:23:04). Also, the JBP debates whether we can expect responses from J. Cole or Drake any time soon (2:08:30), Melyssa Ford calls into the show (2:35:48), Bridget & Mandii B both address the internet following the split of See The Thing Is (3:00:30), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Kenya Vaun - “Yesterday” Ice | Meek Mill - “Respect the Game” Parks | SiR - “SATISFACTION” Ish | Elmiene - “Crystal Tears”

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 talks “checking in” during Drink Champs interview (1:50:26). Also, the Freaknik documentary on Hulu is out (1:58:46), Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is involved in a gambling scandal (2:20:25), lawsuits for Hermes & Apple (2:25:35), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Justin Timberlake - “Technicolor” Ice | Arsonal Da Rebel - “Rain” Parks | Mobb Deep - “Adrenaline” Ish | Amaria - “Beggin’”

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 four-part Nickelodeon documentary ‘Quiet on Set’ has been released (1:34:30), Amanda Seales says she doesn’t feel welcome in black spaces (2:06:46), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Ambré - “Lost Without U” Ice | Flo Milli - “Got The Juice” Parks | Maxo Kream - “No Then You A Hoe” Ish | MaKenzie (feat. TA Thomas) - “Maybe”

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 room shares their thoughts on Kanye saying he invented every style of music in the last 20 years (1:46:16), Emanny shares some news with his cohosts (2:25:20) which leads to a conversation about manscaping, and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Marie Dahlstrøm - “Safe Place” Ice | Flo Milli (feat. Gunna) - “Edible” Parks | Rapsody - “Stand Tall” Ish | Shantel May (feat. Lola Brooke) - “Love It Here”

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 comments about Draya (2:18:55), and much more. Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Rae Khalil - “IS IT WORTH IT” Ice | V.A. Verse - “Grown Man Flows 2” Parks | DJ Premier & Russ - “Work This Out” Emanny | Mack Wilds - “The Sober Up”

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 (2:07:23) to discuss Detroit Pistons merch collab in honor of J Dilla, upcoming music, the current state of Rap, boxing, reminiscing with Joe on old Slaughterhouse shows, and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | CokeCarl - “Text Me Back” Ice | Tank (feat. Fabolous) - “Before We Get Started” Parks | The Co-Op (Passport Gift, Parks, Rasheed Campbell, & David Bars) - “Uptown” Ish | TheARTI$t - “Love Is” Melyssa | Leon Bridges (feat. Jazmine Sullivan) - “Summer Rain” Emanny | Zae France - “Give It Up”

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 Simmons (1:56:20), Kelsey Nicole has first interview since the shooting involving Meg Thee Stallion (2:13:35), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | 41, Kyle Richh, & Jenn Carter (feat. TaTa) - “Bent” Ice | Meek Mill - “Big Boy” Parks | IAMGAWD & Clypto - “Bloodstained Suede II” Ish | Eric Bellinger (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) - “Writer’s Block” Melyssa | Abi Ocia - “Easy to Love”

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 (2:07:25), Joe shares his thoughts on the Wendy Williams documentary (2:20:50), Part of the Show returns (2:42:15), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Bryson Tiller - “Whatever She Wants” Ice | Kur (feat. Meek Mill) - “Confidence Level” Parks | Schoolboy Q (feat. Jozzy) - “Lost Times” Ish | Eva Ruiz (feat. Arin Ray) - “Impossible Love” Melyssa | Jade Novah - “Lost in You”

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 Reesa Teesa TikTok videos (1:57:05), Drake seemingly shows Tory Lanez support on Instagram which has cause backlash (2:14:45), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Ice | French Montana (feat. Lil Wayne, Drake, & Rick Ross) - “Splash Brothers” Parks | GEE$ - “Belly” Ish | JAEL (feat. PHABO & The Kount) - “Red Dots” Melyssa | Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky, & Anderson .Paak - “Gangsta”

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 pulled up on Corey Holcomb (1:54:00) which leads to the pod discussing fighting and getting robbed stories (1:56:53), Scottie Pippen and ex-Bulls players are going on a tour to address beef with Michael Jordan (2:25:50), Reesa Teesa’s TikTok videos (2:30:24), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Sinead Harnett - “Thinking Less” Ice | Quavo - “Himothy” Parks | David Bars - “Carry On” Ish | Kali Claire & PHABO - “Escape Plan” Melyssa | Senpu - “Dead of Night” QueenzFlip | Denyque - “Between Me And You”

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 music (2:05:22), Benzino’s appearance on Drink Champs (2:18:33), Part of the Show (3:04:30), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Marie Dahlstrøm (feat. Odeal) - “Nothing On You” Ice | Gunna - “Bittersweet” Parks | Vince Staples - “Norf Norf” Ish | Amaal Nuux (feat. Syd) - “Lullaby” Melyssa | Shaboozey - “Anabelle”

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 the Dream Chasers label (1:47:30), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Mack Keane & ESTA. - “Super” Ice | ScHoolboy Q - “Yeern 101” Parks | Rhymefest (feat. EP Da Hellcat) - “Pop” Ish | Tanner Adell - “Buckle Bunny” Melyssa | N3WYRKLA & Brent Faiyaz - “not enough”

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 $ign (1:21:41), and Shannon Sharpe & Mike Epps have peaced things up (1:36:15). Also, *SPOILER ALERT* Ice & Ice discuss ‘Kanan’ (1:51:00), Joe reacts to the ‘men that can dance disgust me’ clip from KevOnStage (1:58:48), How do you tell your partner you might have a sex addiction (2:12:07), an update on a recent Part of the Show question (2:31:30), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Elmiene - “Someday” Ice | Honey Bxby - “Fkn Him Too” Parks | Cris Streetz (feat. Jadakiss) - “Ain’t It Funny” QueenzFlip | Denyque - “Long Way Down” Ish | The ARTI$t - “Love Outloud” Melyssa | The Hics - “Float”