The JBP returns from vacation with a topic-filled episode as they start by recapping their time off (14:00) before returning to new music from the past two weeks. Travis Scott dropped ‘UTOPIA’ (43:35), Post Malone dropped ‘AUSTIN’ (1:19:08), Nas & Hit-Boy released Magic II (1:29:29), and several other singles from top acts also hit streaming services. Joe then reads recent Instagram direct messages from Dwight Howard after he’s been sued by someone he met online (1:51:00), Carlee Russell has been charged following the hoax kidnapping (2:01:45), and Friend of the Show Ian Dunlap responds to recent comments from DJ Envy (2:10:00). Also, Drake responds to Elliott Wilson’s criticisms of his recent interviews and appearances (2:22:25), Jamie Foxx provides a health update (2:31:50) which leads to a discussion on new TV Shows & movies (2:58:00) including Joe’s opinion on Netflix’s ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ (3:01:20), + 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 | Mack Keane & ESTA. (feat. DESTIN CONRAD) - “O.M.L.” Ice | Wynne - “What Would Comb Do?” Parks | Ben Kenobe - “Nosferatu” Ish | Elmiene - “Mad At Fire” Melyssa | Kiana Ledé (feat. Khalid) - “Where You Go”

Music journalist Elliott Wilson joins the JBP to discuss music, new releases, and controversies. Topics include Kendrick Lamar's show, Kaytranada's album, Billboard's hottest women rappers, and Bun B's court testimony. They debate Drake's Instagram clears, Lil Wayne's reference track, Shannon Sharpe's interview with Ray J, and much more!

Hip-Hop journalist Elliott Wilson and music artist Benny the Butcher join the JBP to discuss topics such as Hip-Hop journalism, new music releases by Kid Cudi and 21 Savage, the possibility of a future Jay Z album, Stephen A. Smith's response to Jason Whitlock, and the state of Rap. They also cover topics like leadership, grace, power dynamics, and the importance of speaking out in journalism. The podcast features a trivia game, discussions on compensation and maintaining image, as well as debates on controversial incidents and football game predictions.