Heading into Father’s Day weekend (2:50), the JBP opens up with each of their plans before sharing their thoughts on the viral video of Marc Lamont Hill getting maced in January 2024 (15:50). MTV icon Ananda Lewis passes away at 52 after her battle with cancer (42:10) leading the room to later discuss their stance on different health treatments and decisions (50:39). The Grammy’s have introduced two new categories (1:09:33), Kendrick Lamar performs in Toronto (1:17:55), drama over Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover (1:30:00), and what’s new in music? (1:45:42). Rumors of body enhancements on Moneybagg Yo leads to sharing what improvements the JBP would consider for themselves (1:51:52). Also, one survivor discovered following an Air India plane crash (2:08:10), what is the Mount Rushmore of “power trip” Jobs (2:13:40), should there be an etiquette for airline and airport outfits (2:27:29), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Kehlani - “Folded” Parks | Marlon Craft - “thin ICE” Ish | Chris Brown - “Holy Blindfold” Melyssa | Povi - “Who Better” Marc | Jidenna - “Bambi”
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Episode 833 | "Up To My Wits End"
The JBP begins the latest episode with quick recaps from Lil Wayne’s concert at Madison Square Garden last Friday (16:00) along with Marc’s attendance at ‘Othello’ and meeting Denzel Washington (21:40). The room then dives into a full recap of the 2025 BET Awards including performances and award winners (45:15), Tyler Perry’s speech warning the erasure of black history (1:16:14), as well as Wale’s run in with Kai Cenat (1:31:30). Also, Ciara tells Jim Jones that it’s time to get married leading the crew to discussing the unintentional disrespect behind the comments (1:46:55), QueenzFlip shares his experience at the Puerto Rican Day Parade (1:59:40), Sexyy Red checks Ray J (2:47:37), Coco Gauff’s French Open win leads to post-match comments from her opponent Aryna Sabalenka (3:01:26), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Leon Thomas & Kehlani - “DIRT ON MY SHOES” Ice | EST Gee - “Take my time Geeski SH Feb 23” Parks | Coyote - “Product Of Immigration” Ish | DAMEDAME* - “PROMISE” Melyssa | Leven (feat. Grace Weber) - “Meet Up” Marc | The Roots - “Star/Pointro”
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Episode 832 | "Soft Guy Era" (feat. Jeremy Hecht)
With the release of Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’, the JBP opens its latest episode discussing the 19-track album (32:50) before bringing in cohost of ‘The Bigger Picture’ Jeremy Hecht to discuss the back and forth between DDG & Halle Bailey (1:32:10). The internet has reacted to the rumors of streamer Duke Dennis having multiple kids (2:24:00), the room shares what they think their ambition level is (2:30:30) before turning to their highlights and areas to improve on in 2025 (2:46:29). Also, the Indiana Pacers take Game 1 of the NBA Finals (2:59:32), Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump (3:18:48), 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 | Ty Dolla $ign - “ALL IN” Ice | Lloyd Banks - “IF I WAKE UP” Parks | Bruiser Wolf (feat. Fat Ray) - “Fancy” Ish | Leon Thomas (feat. Big Sean) - “PARTY FAVORS” Melyssa | KAYTRANADA (feat. Lucky Daye) - “Look Easy”
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Episode 831 | "Blessed and Highly Favored"
The latest episode of the JBP begins with Melyssa Ford’s recap of ‘The Roots Picnic 2025’ (19:28) before Joe shares how he feels about the Knicks falling to the Pacers in six games (39:23). Vanessa Bryant shuts down pregnancy rumors over the weekend (49:35) which leads the room to discuss relationship rules after the passing of a partner (57:00), The Clipse interview with GQ reveals Def Jam tried to suppress a Kendrick Lamar verse on the upcoming album (1:12:14) which followed with the duo as well as Pusha T leaving the label. Joe addresses the internet’s demand for conversations around Roc Nation’s Desiree Perez (1:24:20), Pusha T also shares his thoughts about Kanye (1:35:33), and the crew praises Leon Thomas for the deluxe of his project ‘MUTT’ (1:49:22). Also, Teyana Taylor announces a new album slated for August (2:05:56), Muni Long claims 'only Black women’ hate her personality (2:11:00), more lists of the best LA and west coast rappers release (2:23:18) as the JBP debates Eazy-E, Snoop Dogg vs. Ice Cube, as well as The Game vs. Jadakiss (2:33:00), reactions to the passing of Joanthan Joss (2:46:30), the New York Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau (2:55:00), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Trey Songz - “Can’t Stay Mad” Ice | Samara Cyn - “Sinner” Parks | Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon - “See You Later” Ish | Honey Bxby (feat. WESLEYFRANKLIN) - “These Days” Melyssa | Christión - “Full of Smoke” Marc | Ledisi - “DAYDREAMING”
The latest episode of the JBP kicks off with QueenzFlip’s thoughts on the new HBO documentary ‘Pee-wee as Himself’ (28:57) before the room turns to Offset demanding spousal support in a new divorce case filing (37:25). In new music Clipse drops a single for their upcoming album ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ (1:09:46), Donald Trump is continuing to pardon people (1:23:10), and Tory Lanez legal team continues to push for his freedom (1:35:45). Also, Memphis’ own singer/songwriter Jozzy joins the crew (1:54:25) to talk about her new music and her early love for Melyssa Ford, leaving P. Diddy’s label, her inspirations, the need for songwriters, ‘StagePlay 2 Get Her Back’, 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden