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”

The JBP begins this episode by discussing the latest social media happenings. Elon Musk is continuing to kill Twitter (6:50), YouTube has new policies put in place (9:04), and Instagram is making some further updates to its app (10:45). Iggy Azaela launches an OnlyFans page (12:23) and the gang recaps the Golden Globes (23:24). Meek Mill denies dissing Lori Harvey after rumors that her and Damson Idris are dating (43:00), Kanye and the architect behind Yeezy’s had a private wedding ceremony (1:00:10), Joe explains what he found out about Andrew Tate (1:10:00), Drink Champs signs new deal with Warner Music Group (1:57:33), Part of the Show returns (2:06:25) + 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 | Tiana Major9 - “Try Peace…” Ice | 100grandroyce, Red Inf & Syer - “Project Hallway Music” Parks | A.G. - “The Bottom” Ish | VEDO (feat. Chris Brown) - “Do You Mind” Melyssa | Ari Abdul - “BABYDOLL”

The gang opens up this episode recapping the weekend in D.C., which included the Gervonta Davis & Hector Garcia fight as well as a ringside altercation between Meek Mill’s camp & boxer Gary Russell Jr. (13:20) and Meek issued an apology for filming a music video in Ghana’s presidential palace (28:23). Next, Big Scarr’s family is addressing Gucci Mane’s funeral contributions on social media following his passing (33:25) and Joe wants someone to explain who Andrew Tate is (52:40). Rapper Lola Brooke joins the pod (1:29:06), Joe covers Dana White's recent altercation video surfacing (2:17:03), Tory Lanez gets a new lawyer (2:41:00), Max B is coming home (2:44:33), + MORE!   Sleeper Picks: Joe | Orion Sun - “dirty dancer” Ice | J. Stone & DJ Drama (feat. RJmrLA) - “Hit Different” Parks | Aaron Frazer - “Have Mercy” Ish | Ant Clemons - “In Between” Melyssa | Khruangbin & Leon Bridges - “Mariella”   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