The story of Grant Williams is told for the first time ever on the Joe Budden Podcast. Wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn't commit at 25 years-old, Grant Williams shares his story of facing the injustices of the legal system and being faced with 25 to life while displaying resilience. He sits down with Joe Budden to discuss how he overcame his mental struggles, the outside world moving on without him and his dedication to obtaining his freedom despite the odds being stacked against him. Grant opens up about how being wrongfully accused has changed his life forever and more.   Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden

Joe's no stranger to not caring about what people say and suggests that other artist take the same approach as himself when receiving criticism by outside opinions (36:00). He also shares his weekend in Jersey City (57:20), a brief recap of the Tory Lanez and Cassidy beef (1:05:50) and covers one of the worst films he's ever seen starring Nicolas Cage (1:23:45). Ice asks the age-old question of when is it okay to cheat on your barber (1:35:50), podcasting and entertainment being apart of the service industry (1:54:00) and more!  Become a Patron of the 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 | Benny The Butcher - “Flood The Block”   Parks | Boldy James & The Alchemist - “Steel Wool”    Ice | Money Man - “Live Sum Mo”    Ish | AZ - “The Wheel” (Ft. Jaheim)

Joe takes notice of Ish's new lifestyle changes and questions him on why he seems "too lit" these days (17:00). The guys then shift to a conversation about clout chasing vs marketing and the thin line between the to notions (32:00). Joe also shares his thoughts on the recent documentary on Anthony Bourdain (45:40), his issues with Justin Bieber remixing WizKid's hit single "Essence" (53:10), the guys explain what a rage room is, Apple's plan to scan their users photo's without consent (1:36:00), predicting Kanye West and Drake's first week sales (1:56:40) and more! Become a Patron of the 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 | Isaia Huron - “Self!”    Ice | The Lox - “What Else You Need To Know”    Parks | Fat Joe, DJ Drama, Cool & Dre - “Demon Girl” (Ft. Ivory Scott)    Ish | Mon Moore - “Battlez, Pt. 2”

The story of Grant Williams is told for the first time ever on the Joe Budden Podcast. Wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn't commit at 25 years-old, Grant Williams shares his story of facing the injustices of the legal system and being faced with 25 to life while displaying resilience. He sits down with Joe Budden to discuss how he overcame his mental struggles, the outside world moving on without him and his dedication to obtaining his freedom despite the odds being stacked against him. Grant opens up about how being wrongfully accused has changed his life forever and more.   Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden

Joe mentions his observation of certain people disappearing from social media and shares why he believes people abandon their accounts (38:00). The crew also discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo resigning after sexual assault allegations (57:30), Barry Hankerson being accused of mishandling artists catalogue, De La Soul will be available on streaming services (1:56:00)  and MORE! Become a Patron of the 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 | Tinashe - “Angels” (Ft. Kaash Paige)    Ice | King Von - “I Am What I Am” (Ft. Fivio Foreign)   Ish | Benny The Butcher - “Alone” (Ft. Rick Hyde & G Herbo)    Parks | De La Soul - “Stakes is High”

Hip Hop had an amazing week and was nothing short of iconic! Joe's passion for Hip Hop is on full display this episode  as he ensured that every possible aspect of the LOX and Dipset Verzuz battle was dissected (15:00). The crew gives the LOX their flowers while also discussing some of the ways that Dipset could have improved their chances to win the crowd's support (40:00). Kanye West had another virtual listening party for his upcoming album (1:37:00), and Nas drops "King Disease II" (1:42:30) and brings Lauryn Hill from retirement, which inspires the crew to give her verse a lyric breakdown and MORE!   Become a Patron of the 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 | Victoria Monét - “Coastin”    Ice | Jadakiss - “ME”   Parks | The Diplomats - “Who I Am”    Ish | Mona Lisa - “Just Want To  Please You” (Ft. The Lox)

Although this episode was recorded prior to the Verzuz battle between Dipset and The LOX Joe and the guys give their predictions (19:30) and kick things off with learning hard lessons due to venturing into new neighborhoods (21:50). Joe then explains why he may stop frequenting his favorite strip club (33:20) and the guys discuss DaBaby being removed from at least 6 festival performances over the weekend (37:15). Joe then gives his flowers to N.O.R.E. for his interview with Beanie Sigel and Bean's commitment to understanding Jay-Z's decision making in hindsight (54:00). Also, Jemele Hill presents the question of if it's time to discuss Biggie and Tupac being removed from people's top 5 lists? (1:05:15) Joe highlights Cardi B's career path (1:26:50), and a recap of NBA free agency (2:03:25) and MORE.   Become a Patron of the 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 | IV JAY - “Vibrate” (Ft. Pink Sweat$)    Ice | Dibiasi - “Hello It’s Me”    Parks | Aventura & Bad Bunny - “Volví”    Ish | Fat Boy Lucchi - “Opps In The DM”

This past week, Prince drops a posthumousness album which leads the guys to discuss if labels should release music after an artist transitions (12:50). DaBaby seems to double down on his stance towards the LGBTQ community and prominate figures in entertainment speak against him, including Questlove (31:45). Ice claims Griselda is attempting to sell out to a bigger audience (1:06:00), Silk Sonic drops another single (1:19:05), and Joe shares his joy knowing the film industry is gearing up to make changes due to Scarlett Johansson suing Disney over her splits (1:57:50). Also a recap of the NBA draft and Ish congratulates his nephew on being drafted to the Atlanta Hawks (2:20:30) and more!   Become a Patron of the 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 | Ralph Tresvant - “Do What I Gotta Do”   Ice | Isaiah Rashad - “True Story” (Ft. Jay Rock & Jay Worthy)    Parks | Brady Watt - “The Narcissist” (Ft. Westside Gunn & DJ Premier)    Ish | Jordin Sparks - “No Air”Acoustic Version (Ft. Chris Brown)

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Rolling Loud stole the headlines this past weekend as the top artists gave memorable performances and a ton of newsworthy moments to discuss (11:40). But before diving into the headliners, Joe gives encouragement to artists who may not have been invited to the festival to perform, which inspires Ish to give Joe his flowers for his intense work ethic (27:40). They then shift their focus to discuss DaBaby's distasteful comments on-stage and his decision to bring Tory Lanez out as a guest during his set (44:00). Joe speculates the recent moves of Kanye West and how he believes it correlates to Drake (1:09:55), Royce da 5'9 and Lupe Fiasco exchange diss songs (1:33:20) and a brief recap of the Olympics (1:52:40) and MORE! Become a Patron of the 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 | Ycee - “Juice” (feat. Maleek Berry)   Ice | Bizzy Banks - “Genesis”    Parks | Ransom & Big Ghost Ltd - “All the Kings Men” (feat. Mickey Factz & J.Arrr)   Ish | Styles P - “Time Traveler”