The JBP opens 2023 by welcoming back QueenzFlip & Melyssa Ford to the podcast. The crew starts off by sending out some condolences after a few deaths in the recent weeks (18:00). Next; the gang shares their reactions to Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest on the field earlier this week (22:22) and the responses from Skip Bayless & Shannon Sharpe (30:24). Joe asks the room what they did for New Years (42:45) and shares a story of his time in the Dominican Republic (47:15). Lastly, Bruce’s Beach will be sold back to LA County (1:07:13), one of Gucci Mane’s artists were arrested for murder which leads to a discussion about the current state of Hip-Hop (1:22:50), Tay-K speaks on his 55-year prison sentence (1:37:50), Black Sheep sues Universal for unpaid royalties (2:00:52), + 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 | Ryan Destiny - “How Many” Ice | Arsonal Da Rebel (feat. Icewear Vezzo) - “Dumb Shit” Parks | Chinx, DJ Drama, & French Montana - “The Oath” Ish | Sara Diamond - “Riverside”

QueenzFlip, a humorous regular on the show, joins scholar Marc Lamont Hill for a lively discussion. They dive into the world of transactional friendships, sharing personal experiences and the complexities of loyalty. Hill's insights on Trump's decision to declassify Martin Luther King Jr. files spark a rich conversation about legacy and history. The hosts also tackle Target's recent rollback on DEI initiatives and engage in playful banter around relationships and wedding plans, highlighting their unique perspectives on modern societal issues.

In the final episode of 2022, QueenzFlip rejoins the pod, and the collective share how they all spent their Christmas (14:22), in addition to covering the verdict in the Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion case (29:07). Also, it seems that peace is in the air as Fredo Bang & NBA YoungBoy end their beef (1:20:59). Next, Joe reveals he did not receive any gifts for Christmas this year (1:28:20) and Derrick Rose still getting buckets off the court (1:37:35). Lastly, the guys cover Netflix trying to end password sharing (1:49:23), Ja Morant's signature Nike sneakers are on the way (2:16:34), the guys recap the past year (2:27:37), + 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 | C.S. Armstrong - “DENNIS RODMAN” Ice | Sauce Walka (feat. Babyface Ray) - “Black Kings” Parks | Your Old Droog - “Here’s Johnny” Ish | Alijah Kai - “Ultimatums” QueenzFlip | Frank Sinatra - “My Way”