The Joe Budden Podcast

A slew of topics in this episode as the JBP kicks things off discussing Memorial Day plans for the weekend (19:26) before sharing their sentiments on the passing of Tina Turner (25:28). The gang dives into new music including Lil Durks album ‘Almost Healed’ (31:18), GloRilla’s ‘Lick or Sum’ (43:23), & Diddy’s ‘Act Bad’ featuring City Girls & Fabolous (47:54). Ja Morant recently posted a cryptic message on Instagram which led to a wellness check (1:00:24), *SPOILER ALERT* a conversation on the TV show ‘Love & Death’ (1:04:09), Ari Lennox apologizes for prior comments on Oprah & Gayle King (1:20:00), Elon Musk’s brain chip company ‘Neuralink’ has approval from the FDA (1:49:18), Part of the Show (2:22:08), + 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 | Emanny - “Belongs To You”  Ice | Ea5tward - “Not Verified” Parks | Belly - “New Money, Old Devils” Melyssa | ODESZA (feat. Little Dragon) - “Light” QueenzFlip | Ding Dong & Dunw3ll - “Bounce”

The JBP starts this episode by sharing stories from their weekend (9:20) before addressing the beef between Rick Ross & DJ Envy (30:40). Lil Durk accuses Gunna of being a rat in an interview with DJ Akademiks (52:36), Ish spouts off about the Lakers after they were swept by the Nuggets (1:04:15), and Janelle Monáe graces the cover of Rolling Stone magazine (1:15:18). The gang also talks about the value in narratives (1:30:24), Devin Haney’s fight against Vasiliy Lomachenko (1:59:00), **SPOILER ALERT** Succession’s most recent episode (2:15:34), + 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 | Sevyn Streeter - “It’s a Man’s World” Ice | 3SideSayge - “Demons” Parks | Ransom - “Freedom”  Ish | Genia - “False Prophet” Melyssa | The Hics - “Caught In A Lie” QueenzFlip | Ding Dong - “Krazy Krazy”

The JBP kicks things off with all the new music released including Summer Walker’s EP (11:15), H.E.R.’s new single (31:52), and Post Malone’s album announcement (36:47). The Bionic Six also discusses RapCaviar’s top-50 Hip-Hop beats of all-time list (49:13), Timbaland is making moves with A.I. software (54:41), and Ja Morant issues an apology (1:05:55). Also, there are rumors of a T.I. & Rick Ross Verzuz (1:25:52), Montana’s Governor signs a bill to ban TikTok (1:44:45), Part of the Show returns (2:01:44), + 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 | Grace Sorensen (feat. Magna Carda) - “Digits” Ice | Cash Sinatra - “Activision”  Parks | KAYTRAMINÉ, Aminé & Kaytranada - “Westside” Ish | Maeta (feat. Free Nationals) - “Through The Night” Melyssa | Play Nice, Insightful, Tay Iwar, Naji, Bowtye, Zilo, J.Robb, & Benny Abel  - “Pick Up Your Phone”  QueenzFlip | Chinx (feat. French Montana & Lil Crody) - “Candy Rain”  

 The JBP starts this episode by recapping their Mother’s Day (14:30) before turning their attention to Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, who was caught flashing a gun on Instagram for the second time in a couple of months (21:20). The gang then discusses the Knicks & Sixers being eliminated from the NBA playoffs (41:30), Jonathan Majors is reportedly dating Meagan Good (55:18), and the latest news in music (1:15:20). Also, Lil Wayne ends his LA show prematurely after low crowd energy (1:21:55), the latest on Jamie Foxx’s health and the irresponsible media coverage (1:48:10), Part of the Show (2:00:18), + 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 | Kenya Vaun - “Summer” Ice | Tyla (feat. Ayra Starr) - “Girl Next Door” Parks | Jay Worthy , DJ Muggs, & MC Eiht - “A-Wax & O-Dog” Ish | Lekan - “Familiar” Melyssa | Santino Le Saint - “Maria Don’t Call Me” QueenzFlip | Rahky - “Get Out”

The JBP starts this episode by discussing music, including Lil Durk’s new single featuring J. Cole (22:40), Anita Baker’s criticism for cutting Babyface’s set (36:30), & Janelle Monae’s ‘Lipstick Lover’ (51:30). Scammers made some money selling AI-generated Frank Ocean songs (59:20), the gang talks Mother’s Day plans (1:12:23), and Brian McKnight responds to the criticism he’s been receiving (1:20:03). Also, the Bionic Six shares their thoughts on Praz allegedly suing 50 Cent & Kyrie Irving for defamation (1:36:20), Pierre ‘P’ Thomas responds to snitching allegations (1:38:45), Beyoncé’s "Renaissance" World Tour could bring in over $2 billion (2:10:22), + 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 | Mario (feat. Sabrina Claudio) - “Like Her Too (Remix)” Ice | Albee Al - “I’M FROM MARION (Part 2)” Parks | 2Pac - “F**k the World” Ish | Asiahn & ELHAE - “What She Wants”  Melyssa | K.Roosevelt - “Love Blind” QueenzFlip | Rahky  - “Red Flags”

The JBP kicks off this episode with the reports of an altercation between Chris Brown & Usher over the weekend before the ‘Lovers & Friends’ Festival in Vegas (18:40). The long-awaited Verzuz between Puff & Jermaine Dupri is slated for Madison Square Garden in September (52:24), NBA YoungBoy goes on a Twitter rant dissing Akademiks & Lil Durk ahead of their album releases this Friday (1:04:30), & the gang reacts to the latest news on Freddie Gibbs (1:15:33). Also, Jonathan Majors gets hit with another charge (1:32:55) while Tory Lanez requests a new trial (1:38:50), MGK disses Jack Harlow in recent freestyle (1:50:50), NBA Playoffs (2:00:08), + 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 | Joyia - “Pink Skies” Ice | Lloyd Banks - “Daddy’s Little Girl” Parks | Belly - “Ambiance” Ish | PHABO - “Casamigos” Melyssa | Mikhala Jené - “Human Nature” QueenzFlip | Teejay & DJ Mac - “Drift”

The Bionic Six returns as the gang starts by discussing Melyssa & QueenzFlip’s sensitivity training (13:20) before turning their attention to Ed Sheeran winning the copyright case against him (29:56). Album bundles are returning as Billboard introduces ‘Fan Packs’ (43:21), 50 Cent announces The Final Lap Tour celebrating Get Rich or Die Tryin’ 20 years later (58:50), and Mike Budenholzer has been fired by the Bucks just two years after winning a championship (1:12:00). The JBP also shares their thoughts on the death of Jordan Neely (1:24:55), the latest news on the writers strike (1:42:11), Part of the Show (2:41:49), + 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 | DaniLeigh - “Tasty” Ice | Conway the Machine (feat. Fabolous & Benny the Butcher) - “Brooklyn Chop House” Parks | RJ Payne - “Venom” Ish | Jidenna - “MiSS BEHAVE” Melyssa | RITUAL - “Cinnamon” QueenzFlip | Cau2g$ & Bynoe - “Take ‘Em Out (Riot Mix)”

The JBP kicks off this episode with a recap of the 2023 Met Gala (10:30) before discussing Cher’s split with Alexander Edwards (30:51). Lil Durk claims he’s been blackballed (38:34), Ed Sheeran is currently on trial in a copyright-infringement case over Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ (46:42), & the ‘Godfather of A.I.’ sends a warning on his way out after leaving Google (1:10:01). Also, NBA Playoff talk continues (1:17:47) and Memphis declines to bring back Dillon Brooks (1:30:40), Brian McKnight has been criticized over recent Instagram posts (1:37:25), the gang reacts to Eboni K. Williams saying she’d never date a bus driver (1:57:45), + 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 | Tamar Braxton - “Changed”  Ice | Don Trip - “The Messenger” Parks | Flee Lord & Crisis - “Let Me Get Mines” Ish | Amaria (feat. Amber Navran) - “Lying To You” Melyssa | Radiant Children - “Life’s a Bitch” QueenzFlip | Teejay - “Baller”

The JBP kicks off this weekend’s episode by sending their condolences to Jerry Springer who passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer (26:28). The gang then covers the music that released on Friday including Jack Harlow’s new album (34:02) & a new Miguel record (44:52). Facebook drops all original programming including ‘Red Table Talk’ (57:36), the NBA Playoffs are in full swing (1:11:34), and Troy & Rashad from ‘Earn Your Leisure’ join the show (1:40:31). Also, Lamar Jackson re-ups with the Ravens (2:24:40), Young Thug shows support to Gunna on Instagram (2:44:23), + 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 | Omarion - “Serious” Ice | Rowdy Rebel & Fetty Luciano (feat. Fivio Foreign & Rah Swish) - “No Pressure” Parks | Markas & BrixxisKING - “Shyne” Ish | Leon Thomas - “Crash & Burn” Melyssa | ODIE - “North Face” QueenzFlip | Eddie F & Miss Jones - “Calling All Ladies”  

Joe returns from his Las Vegas trip as he shares details from his time in Sin City (11:25) and provides his thoughts on the Usher’s residency show (21:15). The JBP dives into the Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis & Ryan Garcia fight (59:45) as well as the Don Lemon & Tucker Carlson departures (1:16:10), and Joe sends some love to his peers (1:39:00). Also, the gang looks to Ish to apologize for his Knicks/Cavs prediction (2:02:47), Joe gives his Snowfall take (2:18:25), Rapper Pras admits he was an FBI Informant (2:36:20), + 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 | Amaria - “Secrets” Ice | Red Cafe, Fabolous, Capella Grey - “Don’t Vibe and Tell” Parks | Domo Genesis & The Alchemist (feat. Smoke DZA) - “Power Ballad” Ish | Sidibe - “Diamond in the Desert” Melyssa | Madison Ryann Ward & Ty Brasel - “Unknown” QueenzFlip | Major Galore - “Sip This Tee”