Mariah The Scientist, an R&B sensation recognized for her heartfelt lyrics, opens up about her battles with insomnia and suicidal thoughts. She candidly shares anecdotes from her college years and early dating life with Lil Yachty. The conversation dives into the effects of online criticism and the healing power of music for mental health. Mariah also reflects on navigating fame, personal growth, and the complexities of relationship honesty, offering insights into her artistic journey while showcasing her vulnerability.

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 Away” (Ft. Yemi Sauce)    Ish | Chris Classic - “5 Carats For Tyanna”