The Joe Budden Podcast

Leaks and early reveals have been a pattern surrounding Kanye and Drake's album rollouts, and Ye shares his frustration with Universal releasing his album without his consent (18:20). Joe and the crew also debate if Kanye is creating a new genre of music (46:15). He also provides additional arguments for the Kendrick Lamar and Drake tension (1:01:00), he shares the backstory of the photo he took with Snoh Aalegra (1:16:30), and how much he doesn't care about the Jake Paul boxing saga (1:25:50).   Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden     Sleeper Picks Joe | rum.gold - “Fix Me”   Ice | Doodie Lo - “Don’t Worry” (Ft. Moneybagg Yo)   Parks | Lee “Scratch” Perry - “Disco Devil”

The spirit of New York City's music scene is nonexistent! Joe and the crew speak to the lack of musical diversity and shares his frustrations with the lack of originality in DJ'ing (5:55). Are we one step closer to see Drake and Kendrick Lamar collid? Joe doubledowns on his take from the previous pod after Kendrick drops a new verse calling out the "top 5 rappers" (37:10). Joe also gives more reasons as to why Kanye West is chasing Drake's album (22:50). ESPN released an apology for their broadcast alledegly being interupted and leaking Drake's album release date. Another valuable lesson learned in Hip Hop this past week and Mickey Factz issues an apology for comments he made on Drink Champs (1:30:40), Fat Joe's latest project being removed from streaming services (1:39:30), the crate challenge (1:48:35), OnlyFans reversing their policy on sex and Max Kellerman being removed from ESPN's First Take (2:19:15).   Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all t

On the return episode from a brief hiatus, Joe celebrates and congratulates Parks and Rem on their amazing wedding (6:05). The guys are inspired by Park's attention to detail and share their experience at his untraditional yet astonishing ceremony! Ty Dolla $ign and DVSN deliver their collaboration album over the weekend which drew comparisons to Silk Sonic's recent work (1:07:40). Joe then shows his appreciation for Cleo Sol (1:22:00) and Tiwa Savage as they released new music as well (1:35:50) which also introduced a conversation regarding international marketing for artists (1:47:00). The heavy hitters in music are back with more antics as Kanye and Drake's never-ending tension seemed to reach a new level this past weekend (1:54:40), Kendrick Lamar announces new music is coming (2:17:50) and recap of Hot 97's Summer Jam Festival (2:36:00) and MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden   Sleeper P

The story of Grant Williams is told for the first time ever on the Joe Budden Podcast. Wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn't commit at 25 years-old, Grant Williams shares his story of facing the injustices of the legal system and being faced with 25 to life while displaying resilience. He sits down with Joe Budden to discuss how he overcame his mental struggles, the outside world moving on without him and his dedication to obtaining his freedom despite the odds being stacked against him. Grant opens up about how being wrongfully accused has changed his life forever and more.   Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden

Joe's no stranger to not caring about what people say and suggests that other artist take the same approach as himself when receiving criticism by outside opinions (36:00). He also shares his weekend in Jersey City (57:20), a brief recap of the Tory Lanez and Cassidy beef (1:05:50) and covers one of the worst films he's ever seen starring Nicolas Cage (1:23:45). Ice asks the age-old question of when is it okay to cheat on your barber (1:35:50), podcasting and entertainment being apart of the service industry (1:54:00) and more!  Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden   Sleeper Picks Joe | Benny The Butcher - “Flood The Block”   Parks | Boldy James & The Alchemist - “Steel Wool”    Ice | Money Man - “Live Sum Mo”    Ish | AZ - “The Wheel” (Ft. Jaheim)

Joe takes notice of Ish's new lifestyle changes and questions him on why he seems "too lit" these days (17:00). The guys then shift to a conversation about clout chasing vs marketing and the thin line between the to notions (32:00). Joe also shares his thoughts on the recent documentary on Anthony Bourdain (45:40), his issues with Justin Bieber remixing WizKid's hit single "Essence" (53:10), the guys explain what a rage room is, Apple's plan to scan their users photo's without consent (1:36:00), predicting Kanye West and Drake's first week sales (1:56:40) and more! Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | Isaia Huron - “Self!”    Ice | The Lox - “What Else You Need To Know”    Parks | Fat Joe, DJ Drama, Cool & Dre - “Demon Girl” (Ft. Ivory Scott)    Ish | Mon Moore - “Battlez, Pt. 2”

The story of Grant Williams is told for the first time ever on the Joe Budden Podcast. Wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn't commit at 25 years-old, Grant Williams shares his story of facing the injustices of the legal system and being faced with 25 to life while displaying resilience. He sits down with Joe Budden to discuss how he overcame his mental struggles, the outside world moving on without him and his dedication to obtaining his freedom despite the odds being stacked against him. Grant opens up about how being wrongfully accused has changed his life forever and more.   Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden

Joe mentions his observation of certain people disappearing from social media and shares why he believes people abandon their accounts (38:00). The crew also discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo resigning after sexual assault allegations (57:30), Barry Hankerson being accused of mishandling artists catalogue, De La Soul will be available on streaming services (1:56:00)  and MORE! Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | Tinashe - “Angels” (Ft. Kaash Paige)    Ice | King Von - “I Am What I Am” (Ft. Fivio Foreign)   Ish | Benny The Butcher - “Alone” (Ft. Rick Hyde & G Herbo)    Parks | De La Soul - “Stakes is High”

Hip Hop had an amazing week and was nothing short of iconic! Joe's passion for Hip Hop is on full display this episode  as he ensured that every possible aspect of the LOX and Dipset Verzuz battle was dissected (15:00). The crew gives the LOX their flowers while also discussing some of the ways that Dipset could have improved their chances to win the crowd's support (40:00). Kanye West had another virtual listening party for his upcoming album (1:37:00), and Nas drops "King Disease II" (1:42:30) and brings Lauryn Hill from retirement, which inspires the crew to give her verse a lyric breakdown and MORE!   Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | Victoria Monét - “Coastin”    Ice | Jadakiss - “ME”   Parks | The Diplomats - “Who I Am”    Ish | Mona Lisa - “Just Want To  Please You” (Ft. The Lox)

Although this episode was recorded prior to the Verzuz battle between Dipset and The LOX Joe and the guys give their predictions (19:30) and kick things off with learning hard lessons due to venturing into new neighborhoods (21:50). Joe then explains why he may stop frequenting his favorite strip club (33:20) and the guys discuss DaBaby being removed from at least 6 festival performances over the weekend (37:15). Joe then gives his flowers to N.O.R.E. for his interview with Beanie Sigel and Bean's commitment to understanding Jay-Z's decision making in hindsight (54:00). Also, Jemele Hill presents the question of if it's time to discuss Biggie and Tupac being removed from people's top 5 lists? (1:05:15) Joe highlights Cardi B's career path (1:26:50), and a recap of NBA free agency (2:03:25) and MORE.   Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | IV JAY - “Vibrate” (Ft. Pink Sweat$) 

This past week, Prince drops a posthumousness album which leads the guys to discuss if labels should release music after an artist transitions (12:50). DaBaby seems to double down on his stance towards the LGBTQ community and prominate figures in entertainment speak against him, including Questlove (31:45). Ice claims Griselda is attempting to sell out to a bigger audience (1:06:00), Silk Sonic drops another single (1:19:05), and Joe shares his joy knowing the film industry is gearing up to make changes due to Scarlett Johansson suing Disney over her splits (1:57:50). Also a recap of the NBA draft and Ish congratulates his nephew on being drafted to the Atlanta Hawks (2:20:30) and more!   Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden   Sleeper Picks Joe | Ralph Tresvant - “Do What I Gotta Do”   Ice | Isaiah Rashad - “True Story” (Ft. Jay Rock & Jay Worthy)    Parks | Brady Watt - “The Narcissist” (Ft

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Rolling Loud stole the headlines this past weekend as the top artists gave memorable performances and a ton of newsworthy moments to discuss (11:40). But before diving into the headliners, Joe gives encouragement to artists who may not have been invited to the festival to perform, which inspires Ish to give Joe his flowers for his intense work ethic (27:40). They then shift their focus to discuss DaBaby's distasteful comments on-stage and his decision to bring Tory Lanez out as a guest during his set (44:00). Joe speculates the recent moves of Kanye West and how he believes it correlates to Drake (1:09:55), Royce da 5'9 and Lupe Fiasco exchange diss songs (1:33:20) and a brief recap of the Olympics (1:52:40) and MORE! Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | Ycee - “Juice” (feat. Maleek Berry)   Ice | Bizzy Banks - “Genesis”    Parks | Ransom & Big Ghost Ltd - “All the Kings

On this episode: Joe starts off with the discussing the spice that appears in the close friends. The guys discuss Jay-Z's surprise verse on Kanye West's upcoming album (19:50), going through your partners phone (42:45), and Lupe Fiasco disses Royce and he responds (1:04:00). The guys also show love to the Milwaukee Bucks and more!   Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden   Sleeper Picks  Joe | Chiiild - “Awake” (Ft. Mahalia)    Ice | EST Gee - “No Friends” (Ft. Yo Gotti & 42 Dugg)   Parks | Rigz - “Misled”   Ish | Passport Rav- “Cali Breeze” (Ft. The Musalini)

After taking an episode off this past weekend, Joe and the guys return and Parks shares his experience celebrating his bachelor party festivities (17:50). The world lost a true Hip Hop icon as Biz Markie transitioned at age 57, the crew reflects on his impact and reads a word from Quest Love (28:20). Also, Joe discovers the involvement Henry Ford had in the creation of airplanes (43:20), he then highlights the evolution of Kanye West while also addressing Justin Laboy's antics on social media (54:20). The guys give a recap on Pop Smoke's latest album (1:19:05), Joe explains why getting off hate isn't really hate, a Space Jam review (2:03:25) and crew debates who won at the latest URL event (Arsenal vs Real Sikh) (2:09:50). Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden   Sleeper Picks Joe | Normani - “Wild Side” (Ft. Cardi B)    Ice | Paris Price - “Killing Me Slowly” (Ft. Chris Patrick & Dende)   Par

In typical Joe Budden fashion, Pier 1 seems to be forgotten since its nationwide closures but Joe refuses to let the memory of the once prominent furniture store perish (13:10). Soon-after, leads the guys to a conversation dedicated to the etiquette of how to co-exist with an ex; stemming from the recent speculation of G Herbo appearing at his ex's party this past weekend (18:50). Stephen A. Smith finds himself in headlines after making insensitive comments regarding MLB's superstar Shohei Ohtani and not being held accountable for addressing Nigerian Olympic basketball players with the same respect (41:40), and Ice asks who has the 'Song of The Summer' thus far (1:10:00). Also, friend of the show, T-Pain begs for more creativity in music (1:16:35), DaBaby teaches a few kids a life-long lesson about attempting to hustle backwards (1:35:15) and MORE!   Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden   Sleepe

The boy strikes again! Drake appears to be spotted on a date at Dodger's Stadium which sends the internet in a frenzy. Joe and the guys debate if this is apart of a rollout or was Drake and his date caught slipping (15:50). Snoh Aalegra returns with her new album; compelling Joe to share his love for her music and showing appreciation for the current songstresses in R&B (33:45), including a Mariah the Scientist lyric breakdown (45:10). Juvenile and Mannie Fresh encourage people to get vaccinated by remaking a classic song (59:15) and Wale taking a break from social media due to health concerns (1:32:10). Also, the crew discuss if Wendy Williams 'run' as a prominent TV host is over (1:41:45), the NBA Finals (1:47:50) and MORE!   Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Mariah The Scientist - “Revenge”    Ice | Big Moochie Grape - “Anthony Davis”    Parks | Styles P - “Fade Aw

After an eventful weekend which saw Joe Budden's name trending on social media, Joe returns to the pod to respond to a couple of people. Starting with Cardi B and her response to a fan stating she won't be releasing an album in the foreseeable future (17:30) and addressing Alex Jones after he went on a vile rant aimed at Joe (23:40). ESPN's Rachel Nichols also found herself in the news cycle after leaked audio was released of her claiming she was not in favor of changing her hosting  duty's at the expense of Maria Taylor (57:10), Lil Uzi Vert breakdances at a party after an altercation with Saint JHN and his ex (1:32:00), NBA Playoff predictions and MORE!   Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden   Sleeper Picks Joe | Floetry - “Butterflies”   Ice | BigWalkDog - “1382”    Parks | RJ Payne - “Wes Craven’s Leatherface”   Ish | Yalee - “God Stay”

Joe ensure's that Ice and Ish walk back their takes on the Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat Verzuz after it took place this past week and the guys discuss their favorite moments (9:55). The guys also discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension from the Olympics and how todays athlete's amplify the conversation regarding mental health (42:55), new music from Brent Faiyaz and Drake which include a lyric breakdown (1:07:45), Chris Paul appearing in his first NBA Finals (1:33:05) and more on this 4th of July weekend episode!   Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden   Sleeper Picks Joe | Snoh Aalegra - “Toronto”   Ice | STILLTRU - “In My Head” (Ft. Mal Mero)   Parks | Biz Markie - “Biz is Goin Off”    Ish | Frank Zones - “Die Today”

Joe kicks this episode off by explaining to Ish the importance of having a king sized mattress compared to a queen, which leads to a debate on if mattress size has an affect on your relationships. Shortly after, Joe then apologizes to Ish for downplaying his nephew who is projected to make the NBA and wanted by the Knicks (19:30). The guys also recap the latest Verzuz performance between Bow Wow and Soulja Boy (25:35), hypothesize a battle featuring Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim (43:00), and who would match up best against DJ Drama (53:10). Also, a recap of the BET Awards (1:06:50), an update on the Miami building that collapsed this past week (1:41:45), Scottie Pippen claiming Phil Jackson is a racist (1:56:30) and MORE! Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden   Sleeper Picks   Joe | Jovanie - “Mil on That”   Ice | CoachDaGhost - “Eternal Life”   Parks | Evidence - “All Of That Said” (Ft. Boldy James)