A ton to cover on this week's pod, Joe recaps Kanye's latest listening party (12:35). Next, the crew gives updates on the Tory Lanez and DJ Akademiks (26:10), Joe addresses Slaughterhouse's breakup (54:30), Summer Walker (1:20:00), Meek Mill's issue with his producer (1:42:20), 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 | Unreleased Slaughterhouse Song from “Glasshouse” Album Ice | Charlie Wilson - “No Stoppin Us” (Ft. Johnny Gill, Babyface, & K-Ci Hailey) Parks | Conway The Machine - “So Much More” Ish | Russ - “WHAT ARE YALL”

On this episode: Joe and the crew recap the NBA's All-Star weekend festivities (11:50). They also discuss Kanye West's documentary "Jeen-Yuhs" (34:45), what qualifies a rapper being a superstar (59:40), and Joe shares his thoughts on mortality (1:40:20). To cap things off, the crew connects with the listeners on the new "Part of The Show" segment (2:01:15) 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 | Emanny - “Belongs To You” Ice | Melii - “Cartier” Parks | Conway The Machine - “Jail Freestyle” Ish | Jeremy Pope - “Worth A Million”

In this episode, Joe and the guys return, kicking things off with the Super Bowl and the iconic halftime performance anchored by Dr. Dre (19:35). Next, the crew covers Kanye West's relationship with the music industry (44:20), this week's new music releases (1:06:00), and a recap of the Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild Verzuz (1:16:15). Finally, Joe shares his experience with Ice at a trampoline facility (1:33:50), DaBaby being sued by DaniLeigh's brother (2:05:10), 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 | Sinead Harnett - “Ready Is Always Too Late” Ice | Deante’ Hitchcock - “Neck Up” (Ft. Bairi & Dende) Parks | Curren$y & The Alchemist - “Louis Baggage” (Ft. Babyface Ray) Ish | Janine - “You Deserve It”

Love is in the air as the guys gear up to discuss their Valentine's day plans (12:00) and the latest music releases (25:00). Joe and the crew also dissect the recent fight between DaBaby and Dani Leigh's brother (42:15), rappers being exposed on social media (1:18:10), and Nicki Minaj faces backlash for her collaboration with Tik Tok highlighting Black History Month (1:51:55). Finally, the guys cap things off by covering the NBA trade deadline, NFL Super Bowl picks, 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 | Tai Mistyque - “Toxic” Ice | Baby Money - “Moncler Bubble” (Ft. Babyface Ray & Peezy) Parks | The Musalini & 9th Wonder - “Don Music” (Ft. 38 Spesh) Ish | Madison Ryann Ward - “Mirror”

In this episode, Joe and the guys uncover the controversy between Joe Rogan and Spotify (17:30). Next, the crew reacts to Pusha T's latest single, "Diet Coke" (38:45), Roddy Ricch deactivating his social media accounts after internet trolling (52:25), a woman being attacked in the Metaverse (1:19:25), and a recap of the current TV shows the gang is watching (1:32:00). Lastly, the crew introduce their new "Part of the Show" segment that'll be featured on Patreon (1:51:25) 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 | Adria Kain - “Classic” (Ft. Leila Dey) Ice | T.I. - “I’ll Show You” (Ft. Pusha T) Parks | Lupe Fiasco - “Hustlaz” Ish | Guordan Banks - “Keep You In Mind”

Joe and the crew dive right into all of the new music released this past week. Including releases from Nicki Minaj, Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz, and more (10:20). Next, the collective highlight corporations pandering to Black History Month (58:00), the Kim Kardashian vs. Kanye West saga continues (1:07:40), and the latest Brian Flores update (1:18:25). And finally, the guys address the effect drill music has had on New York City (1:51:00) 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 | Huey Briss & NikoBeats - “Losing My Faith” Ice | Yo Gotti - “Family Tree” Parks | Your Old Droog & Tha God Fahim - “Wall St With Briefcase” Ish | Ashian - “Belong”

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stopped the internet this week with their pregnancy reveal, in which Joe and the crew express their joy for the couple (18:25). Next, the crew debate if Nick Cannon is selfish after another he announces another pregnancy (51:10), new music from Benny the Butcher and J. Cole (1:06:30), Ella Mai (1:43:40), and a new Cam'ron freestyle (1:30:40). Also, NBA YoungBoy vs. Atlantic Records (2:35:25), Joe addresses the Joe Rogan and Spotify headlines (2:47:05), Brian Flores suing the NFL (2:59:50), 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 | Col3trane - “Bag” (Ft. Lucky Daye) Ice | Tai’Aysha - “One Night Ting” (Ft. Saweetie) Parks | Papoose - “Restored” (Ft. Rick Ross) Ish | Aaryan Shah - “To The Ends”

Joe and the guys face the dreaded conversation of knowing when a woman is out of your league. Then, sharing personal experiences and observations from others, they reveal some hard truths (16:25). Next, the guys discuss Euphoria being criticized for its display of drug use (39:50), Aziz Ansari's latest special, the Baseball Hall of Fame's voting process being flawed, 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 | Grimm Lynn - “Back 2 Luv” Ice | Guapdad 4000 - “I Need Bands” Parks | Nicholas Craven & Evidence - “Breaking Atoms” Ish | Marie Dahlstrom - “Mine”

Joe breaks down the importance of having lawyers and why Cardi B's lawsuit against Tasha K is impactful in media (25:00). Then, the "Worst Take" sports segment returns as the guys recap a wild weekend in the NFL (36:55), and Odell Beckham Jr. paid in Bitcoin while the market is crashing (1:03:10). Next, Ari Lennox wants out of her record deal (1:34:20), Lil Boosie on shrooms (2:20:30), the guys discuss their favorite shows (2:27:30), 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   Episode 505 Sleeper Picks Joe | Alina Baraz - “Take It Home” Ice | Trece 7ev - “Stay With A Stick” Parks | Benny The Butcher - “The Ghost” (Buckwild Remix) Ish | Dijon - “The Dress”

Joe kicks off the pod by telling us why he archived his Instagram posts (13:05). The guys then discuss new music releases for the week (20:18) and the upcoming Super Bowl performances (44:30). Complex announces a new list of the best rappers from each year ranging from 1980 to 2018 (1:06:20). This sparks a conversation about artists and their issues with music labels (1:18:12) 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 | Amber Mark - “Softly” Ice | Lil Wayne - “Live From The 504” Parks | Che` Noir - “Communion” Ish | Yung Bleu & Ne-Yo - “Through The Fire”