Omar Epps reflects on growing up with Marlon Wayans, sharing funny stories, and the inspiration behind his debut novel. Morris Chestnut talks about the importance of Black male friendships and the limited series 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters'.

Joe and the guys are BACK! After taking a few weeks off to rejuvenate, the crew returns to business as they cover all they've missed and discuss how they spent their vacations. The crew also remembers battle rapper Pat Stay (23:15) and PNB Rock (30:10). Next, they discuss Jay-Z's comments on capitalism (1:33:25), Kanye's continued beef with Adidas (2:04:40), and Lamar Jackson's contract saga continues (2:14:30). Also Omar Epps stops by to promote his new book (2:33:10), Aries Spears and Tiffany Haddish accusations 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 Picks Joe | Monica - “Friends” (Ft. Ty Dolla $ign) Ice | DJ Drama & Jeezy - “I Ain’t Gon Hold Ya” Parks | 38 Spesh - “Can’t Show Love, Pt. 2” Ish | Reggie Becton - “Sway”

Will Smith and Chris Rock have dominated the news cycle and the guys recap the slap heard around the world (8:25). Joe and the crew also discuss Tyler Perry's role-playing as Madea (1:28:50), Benny the Butcher and Freddie Gibbs tension (1:36:15), and T.I. quitting podcasting because it wasn't lucrative enough (1:43:05). Next a friend of the show and actor, Omar Epps joins the pod (1:50:20) +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 | Savannah Ré - “Best Is Yet To Come” Ice | Nigo & Tyler, The Creator - “Come On, Let’s Go” Parks | Superior & Stove God Cooks - “161” Ish | Mahalia - “Whatever Simon Says”