The JBP kicks off this week’s episode with news of Jonathan Majors facing assault and harassment charges after being arrested over the weekend (16:10). Lamar Jackson has made a statement that he requested a trade from Baltimore earlier this month (47:55), a couple breaks up over a Chris Brown lap dance at one of his shows (1:01:10), and Soulja Boy reacts to questions about whether people would rather have dinner with him or $250 in food stamps (1:34:30). Also, DJ Drama joins the show ahead of two album releases this Friday (1:39:04) + 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 Picks: Group Selection: Tyler, the Creator & DJ Drama - “Dog Tooth”

The JBP kicks things off this week by diving into new music, beginning with 6lack's new album (15:12). Next, the collective discusses a couple of controversial headlines, including Tekashi 69 being attacked (22:50) and Troy Ave's diss to Taxstone after their case concluded (47:25). Joe and the crew then examine Logic's latest display to prove his "blackness" (1:03:20), 50 Cent vs. Lil Wayne in a Verzuz (1:11:25), and Joe finally purchases Usher tickets (1:22:45). (SPOILER ALERTS AHEAD) Finally, they discuss 'Snowfall' (1:40:30) and the series finale of 'Your Honor' (1:48:15) and Joe's displeasure with Master P producing a 'No Limit' series (1:59:20).   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 | Victoria Monét - Smoke (feat. Lucky Daye) Ice | Lavish - We Make Sense Parks | Hitboy & Nas - The Tide Ish | Destin Conrad - SWITCH Melyssa Ford | Portishead - All Mine QueenzFlip | Kaleida - Think

The JBP begins this episode discussing Spring Break in Miami (14:22) as well as the current beef between Bad Bunny & Devin Booker (19:48). Rudolph Isley is suing his brother Ron over the rights to ‘The Isley Brothers’ trademark (29:20), Larsa Pippen & Donald Trump find themselves in the news again (47:09), and Joe gives his recap of the Hulu documentary on Jared from Subway. **SPOILER ALERT** A busy week in TV land as the gang discusses Amazon Prime’s new show ‘Swarm’ as well as other finales like ‘Your Honor’ (1:05:30). Also, the guys talk about their current health (1:26:38), Part of the Show (2:03:00), + MORE! Sleeper Picks: Joe | Mac Ayres - “If You’re Feeling Lost” Ice | Money Man (feat. Babyface Ray) - “Drums” Parks | Jay Royale (feat. Styles P & DJ Crypt) - “End Game” Ish | Alex Vaughn (feat. Ari Lennox) - “Demon Time (Remix)” Melyssa | Kilo Kish - “Elegance”

The Bionic Six is back in full swing as the gang begins this episode with new music including T-Pain’s cover album (12:15). The JBP then addresses the recent Adam22 allegations and multiple No Jumper firings (52:43), Ja Morant sits down with Jalen Rose for an interview (1:11:34), and Ciara’s dress at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party creates debate (1:18:02). Also, Blac Chyna gets her fillers removed (1:36:34), Part of the Show (1:54:00), + 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 Picks: Joe | ELHAE - “Secrets” Ice | Rucci & Bankroll Got It - “Can’t Trust It” Parks | GREA8GAWD (feat. Hell Rell) - “Entitled) Ish | Saint Harison - “TMF” Melyssa | Monsune - “Cloud” Flip | Ariaa - “Brown Skin”

The JBP returns after taking the weekend off as the gang starts by discussing The Oscars, which took place on Sunday (12:34). Troy Ave testifies on the fatal shooting at Irving Plaza in 2016 (35:00), Logic responds to recent backlash over his Ice Cube cover (58:27), and *Spoiler Alert* Joe and the gang recap BMF’s latest episode which leads to a topic about cheating (1:16:30). Also, Silicon Valley Bank collapses (1:41:11), the two brothers who helped attack Jussie Smollett break their silence (2:01:11), pictures of Ja Morant at a strip club release (2:29:27), + 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 Picks: Joe | Cleo Sol - “Sweet Blue” Ice | Arsonal da Rebel (feat. FL3A)  - “Oppaversary”  Parks | Radamiz, Wiki, & Dom McLennon - “Big Pharma” Ish | JAHKOY - “Bitter” Flip | Honey Bxby - “Trouble”  

The JBP kicks off this episode with their reactions to Logic doing a cover of Ice Cube’s “It Was A Good Day” (7:38) before moving on to their review on Chris Rock’s Netflix Live Special ‘Selective Outrage’ from Saturday (25:04). Grizzlies guard Ja Morant flashed a gun on Instagram live and could be facing a lengthy suspension from the NBA (59:35), Melle Mel shares his thoughts on the greatest rappers of all-time list (1:37:36), Lil Wayne also chimes in on the debate and where he stands (1:41:16), Part of the Show returns (2:16:45), + 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 Picks: Joe | Lucky Daye - “Careful” Ice | Slim Thug - “Sexy Lady” Parks | Dreamville, Lute, Cozz, REASON, & Arin Ray - “Burn Bridges” Flip | Melii - “14 Daze” Melyssa | Saint Harison & Tiana Major9 - “homies”

The JBP returns as they open up the show with praise for De La Soul whose full discography has finally hit streaming services (8:23). Joe then addresses his Michael B. Jordan comments from earlier this week and gives his review of Creed III (23:03), Ja Morant’s off the court allegations continue to swirl (41:12), & Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to life in prison (52:13). The gang also discusses the use of dating sites (1:03:50), new music from J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, & 6LACK (1:28:30), Part of the Show (2:25:00), + 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 Picks: Joe | Victor Oladipo - “Forward” Ice | Bairi - “Way Too Much” Parks | Che Noir & Big Ghost LTD (feat. Ransom & 38 Spesh) - “Bad Apples” Ish | Adi Oasis (feat. Leven Kali) - “Naked” Melyssa | pisceze - “Daddy” Flip | NORAPMONEYOX - “Me and the Money”

Topic-heavy episode for the JBP as the gang kicks off this episode discussing recent interviews from both Michael B. Jordan at Creed III’s premiere event (12:55) and Maino’s run-in with YouTuber Buba100x (35:55). J-Cole, Drake, & Usher headline Dreamville Fest (47:35), the JBP recaps all the fights from over the weekend (1:04:49), & Nas sells out Madison Square Garden (1:33:00). Also, Joe shares a story about crashing a cookout (1:41:55) and attending Chrome 23 (1:58:12), Part of the Show returns (2:14:22), + 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 Picks: Joe | Jon Vinyl & Kenyon Dixon - “Pressure (Remix)” Ice | Ayilla & DJ Drama - “Kill Us Both”  Parks | Tha God Fahim (feat. Your Old Droog) - “Makin Rounds”  Ish | Genia - “Introducing” Melyssa | Christine and the Queens (feat. DâM-FunK) - “Girlfriend”

The gang talks about the upcoming Oscars as Rihanna is set to perform (20:20) while The Academy also prepares to get a crisis management team in place (22:30). A debate about white vs. black drug tv shows ensues as season 5 of Snowfall is underway (31:23), 6LACK has an album due in March (42:38), and Snoh Aalegra’s recent tweet brings a discussion about the challenges artists still face in music (51:12). Also, Saucy Santana has some comments about hookah (1:33:55), ADIDAS is reportedly re-approaching business with Kanye (1:55:15), Part of the Show (2:02:26), + 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 Picks:   Joe | Jozzy - “Alone”   Ice | Payroll Giovani (feat. Jeezy) - “Ex Dealer Flow 2”   Parks | Times Change (feat. Mooch) - “Destined”   Ish | Kevin Ross - “Show & Prove”   Melyssa | Ukweli & Xenia Manasseh - “Waiting”   QueenzFlip | Lord Ju - “My Bop”

The JBP kicks off this episode recapping their past few days before diving into their opinions on NBA All-Star Weekend in Utah (16:35). A video of YSL Woody allegedly snitching has been released which leads into a conversation surrounding street culture (50:46). Boosie cancels a potential collab album with T.I. (1:19:38), Jonathan Majors’ recent photoshoot for Ebony Magazine has sparked controversy (1:32:20), the advancement of artificial intelligence (2:15:30), + 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 Picks: Joe | Nicole Bus - “Rain” Ice | Yung Bleu - “Games Women Play” Parks | Styles P - “Porsche Lights” Ish | Mario (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) - “Used To Me” Melyssa Ford | Th&o. - “Prosecco” QueenzFlip | MASTERPIECE QUY | "Move On (QuyMIx)"

The JBP starts this episode reading the list of reasons why women hate each other (12:04) before diving into a fashion convo as Pharrell becomes Louis Vuitton’s next men’s creative director (23:54). A$AP Rocky & Rihanna grace the cover of British Vogue (33:18) and Melyssa addresses Don Lemon’s recent comments about Nikki Haley being past her prime (51:46). *SPOILER ALERTS AHEAD* Ice gives his thoughts on Ant-Man (1:22:09) and the crew provides their opinions on the latest seasons of YOU (1:25:05) & All-American (1:30:04). Also, Ice shares his experience at a recent comedy show (1:49:15), Part of the Show returns (2:12:28), + 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 Picks: Joe | Fridayy - “Know The Truth”  Ice | Fetty Wap - “Tonight” Parks | Rasheed Chappelle, 38 Spesh, & Little Vic - “Courtside” Ish | Dana Vaughns - “Touch My Soul” QueenzFlip | JayO (feat. Cowwa Bang) - “Matter of Time” Melyssa | Terrace Martin (feat. Arin Ray & Elena Pinderhughes) - “Beige”

Friend of the Show and Colts Linebacker Zaire Franklin returns to the JBP as the gang starts by recapping the Chiefs/Eagles Super Bowl (20:31) before turning their attention to Rihanna’s halftime performance (47:20). Floyd Mayweather Jr. has agreed to an exhibition boxing match (1:30:28), everyone shares their thoughts on the red boots (1:38:15), and have the aliens arrived on earth (1:44:00)? Also, a train derailment in Ohio has caused an environmental disaster (1:52:55), Rest in Peace to Dave Jolicoeur of De La Soul, aka Trugoy the Dove (2:16:15), and will Damar Hamlin play in the NFL ever again? (2:23:25) + 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 Picks: Joe | RINI (feat. Bibi Bourelly) - “My Luv” Ice | Shotgun Suge - “I Dont Party” Parks | De La Soul, Handsome Boy Modeling School, & Starchild Excalibur - “If It Wasn’t for You” Ish | Sabrina Claudio - “Nurture” Melyssa Ford | Adi Oasis - “Whisper My Name” Zaire | Babyface Ray - “Ashanti”

The Bionic Six is back. With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, the gang opens up this episode with their predictions for the Eagles & Chiefs matchup as well as their reactions to Billboard’s Top-10 Halftime Performances (12:11). LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA’s all-time scoring list (22:07), HYBE America acquires Quality Control Music for $300 million (43:55), and Billboard/Vibe also wrap up their Top-50 Rappers of All-Time list (52:48). The XXXTENTACION trial is underway and Drake is ordered to sit for deposition (1:01:30), why the Grammy’s missed on naming Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” as Album of the Year (1:14:20), GloRilla’s recent club appearance (1:28:33), Valentine’s Day plans (2:08:48), + 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 Picks: Joe |  Secily - “Gah Damn” Ice | Kash Doll & Payroll Giovanni - “LEGIT” Parks | Marlon Craft - “Human First” Ish | Libianca - “People” Melyssa Ford | Little Dragon - “Water”

 A milestone episode for the JBP as the guys open up the podcast with a recap of the Grammy’s. Parks shares how his weekend went in LA (11:19), Stevie Wonder & Smokey Robinson perform (20:41), and Joe talks about the clear agenda for this year’s award show (32:46). Also, Dr. Dre earns the Dr. Dre Award (43:37), Viola Davis achieves EGOT (44:57), Harry Styles tops Beyoncé for Album of the Year (55:00), Quavo has a Takeoff Tribute (1:13:07), & Chris Brown has a meltdown following Robert Glasper’s win (1:17:05). Flip questions Joe about comments N.O.R.E. & him made about wanting people to fail (1:44:04), Offset responds to J. Prince’s latest interview (1:55:30), Ja Morant (2:33:50), + 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 Picks: Joe |  Jon B, Gunna, Chloe Bailey, Chris Brown, SZA, & Aaliyah - “They Don’t Know (JAYBeatz Mashup)” Ice | Arsonal Da Rebel  - “Make You Feel”  Parks | J Dilla (feat. Guilty Simpson & Madlib) - “Baby” Ish | Maina Doe, King Ivym & IJALE (feat. Valve Sounds) - “WYA” QueenzFlip | MASTERPIECE QUY - “Unlikely”

The JBP kicks off this episode with a read of Smokey Robinson’s tracklist for his upcoming album (20:10) followed by reactions to the suspected Chinese spy balloon hovering over the U.S. (25:36). The gang gives their thoughts on the new Netflix movie “You People” (38:22), Xscape & SWV have a limited series from Bravo on the way (1:04:19), and Beyonce has announced her world tour (1:12:36). Lebron is closing in on the scoring title which has ticket prices going up (1:38:00), Part of the Show returns (1:56:00), + 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 Picks: Joe | LAYA - “Crazy Down” Ice | AD (feat. Kalan.FrFr) - “Still Learning” Parks | Mickey Diamond & Big Ghost Ltd - “Icicles” Ish | Amaria - “Get Away” QueenzFlip | Dean Martin - “That’s Amore”

The JBP kicks off this episode discussing Parks recent shopping trip in prep for the Grammy’s (10:22) as well as their reactions to the Eagles & Chiefs wins over the weekend (22:08). Ma$e, Cam'ron & Jadakiss performed at the Apollo Theater on Saturday night (47:28), Joe has a fun question for the guys (1:05:57), and Bobby Shmurda has a new song out (1:22:37). The room debates whether the Grammy’s matter or not (1:33:40), Part of the Show (2:25:52), + 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 Picks: Joe | Dylan Sinclair, DESTIN CONRAD, & Jvck James - “Open (Remix)” Ice | Busta Rhymes (feat. Bilal) - “Murda” Parks | Lil Yachty - “running out of time” Ish | Traetwothree - “Outside Like This”

In Episode 597, the gang opens up the pod with their reactions to the viral video from Julia Fox showcasing her apartment (20:54). Billboard continues with their 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time List (30:10) while 21 Savage was named the best rapper of 2022 (41:29). Nike is suing BAPE (56:08), Melyssa asks the room what things they had to unlearn in their life journey (1:00:17), and the latest kid toy craze (1:41:15). Also, updates on the YSL case (2:04:15), Tyre Nichols passing (2:12:12), Part of the Show (2:22:30), + 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 Picks: Joe | SLV - “What Yo Name Is/Tell Him Somethin’” Ice | SLV - “Call Me Crazy” Parks | SLV - “That Condom” Ish | Jamilah Barry - “Cut Me Open” Melyssa | Thom Yorke - “Hearing Damage”

Joe and Ish open this episode by sharing their thoughts after both the Giants and Cowboys were sent home over the weekend (9:09). Drake put together an impressive setlist for his shows at the Apollo Theater (19:13), Melyssa reads the list of Oscar Nominations (31:02), and Beyonce performs in Dubai for $24 million as Joe predicts what the future of live shows will look like (39:57). In other news, the pod reacts to Ben Simmons requesting his $800k engagement ring back (1:00:16), Spotify announces layoffs (1:35:20), Papoose has been named Head of Hip Hop at TuneCore (1:51:30), + 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 Picks: Joe | RINI - “Strawberry Blossom” Ice | Kyah Baby - “New Energy” Parks | Grafh, Conway the Machine, & 38 Spesh - “Rain Falls” Ish | Lagoon Wavey - “Occupied” (A COLORS SHOW) Melyssa | ELIZA - “Wasn’t Looking”

An action-packed episode from the JBP! The gang opens the pod with reactions to the new J. Cole song in which he used a fan’s Youtube beat (14:14). Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter (23:12), Young Thug had drugs passed to him in the courtroom (28:11), Flo Rida wins a $82.6 million lawsuit (36:30), and Caresha admits to a kink on her latest podcast episode (49:54). *SPOILER ALERT* Ice hates remakes and explains why the “House Party” movie is terrible (1:01:00). Joe and the guys find out Melyssa Ford used to be on a dating TV Show (1:07:25), Bank of America & T-Mobile run into major issues (1:14:41), Joe has a bet for the room (1:27:15), Part of the Show (1:53:02), + 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 Picks: Joe | Kali Uchis - “I Wish you Roses” Ice | Chase Fetti & Cancun - “Slow Down” Parks | Deepstar The Abyss Dwella, Eto & Jai Black - “Roc City Stories” Ish | Mack Keane & ESTA. - “Super” Melyssa | Greentea Peng - “Hu Man”

The JBP kicks off this episode recapping Wild Card Weekend in the NFL (12:25) followed by reactions to the new Martin Luther King Jr. & Coretta Scott King statue unveiled in Boston (32:40). A Tennessee Police Department is under fire following a sex scandal (41:00), Good Morning America hosts T.J. Holmes & Amy Robach may sue the network (45:08), and rappers unfollowing Gunna on social media (49:25). Also, 21 Savage gets into an argument on Clubhouse (1:03:10), an update on TV Shows that have returned (1:33:16), Part of the Show (1:50:13), + 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 Joe | Mario - “Like Her Too” Ice | Tracey Lee (feat. OJIZZ) - “Party Time XXV” Parks | Bun B & Statik Selektah (feat. Boldy James) - “Acetone” Ish | RealestK - “Wish You Well” Melyssa | Little Simz (feat. Cleo Sol) - “Woman”