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Joe and the guys kick off Episode 429 with prayers for DMX (10:50). They recap the Isley Brothers/Earth, Wind & Fire Verzuz battle (16:45) and the controversy surrounding playing R. Kelly records (19:30). Paul Pierce was fired from ESPN over adult entertainment on Instagram Live (35:40), LaMelo Ball was spotted with Teanna Trump (51:50), and Kodak Black’s security guard was injured in a Tallahassee shooting (58:00). Cassidy vs. Hitman Holla (1:46:44), YG’s anti-Asian lyrics removed (1:52:00), Megan Thee Stallion shoots her shot at Yung Miami (2:10:55), Godzilla vs. Kong (2:22:20), and more! For more exclusive content: become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast at www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | Playboy - “Pussy Fairy R & b Freestyle” Ice | Spinabenz - “Who I Smoke” (Ft. Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace & FastMoney Goon) Ish | Young Jeezy - “Go Crazy” (Ft. Jay-Z) Parks | Trev Rich - “24-8”

On this episode: Joe and the guys discuss Summer Walker welcoming her new daughter, Bubble Gum (11:27), Coi Leary receiving body-shaming backlash for her promo video (18:00), and prom with Trey Budden (29:45). Freddie Gibbs calls into the JBP (46:20), Bhad Bhabie joins OnlyFans (54:00), and Lil Uzi & Yung Miami get into a heated argument on Instagram live (1:19:00). New York and New Jersey legalize recreational marijuana (1:24:00), Snowfall recapped, Chet Hanks and MORE!   For more exclusive content: become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast at www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Nas - “You’re Da Man” Ish | Jay-Z - “Blueprint 2” Parks | Keith Murray - “The Most Beautifullest In The World”  Ice | Bankroll Freddie - “Add It Up”

On this episode: Joe and the guys discuss Saweetie and Quavo’s relationship issues (28:10) as well as the rumors stating that Justin Laboy was jumped. Three more women accuse Houston Texans QB, Deshaun Watson, of sexual assault (44:42), and the guys speak to holding everyone accountable, including Governor Cuomo (53:40). Foogiano sends a threat to Trey Songz from jail for posting his girlfriend (59:50), Lil Nas X is being sued by Nike (1:12:50), and Jeezy’s ex-manager says he’s lost all street credibility after making peace with Gucci Mane (1:51:25). Entrepreneur, music, and advertising executive, Steve Stoute, joins the JBP to discuss his early beginnings (2:04:00), advertising ventures (2:10:00), UnitedMasters distribution (2:16:25) and more!   For more exclusive content: become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast at www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | Vanessa Williams - “Work To Do” Parks | Rod Wave - “Pillz & Billz”  Ice | Ralo - “Fame” (Ft. Derez De’Shon)  Ish | Mase - “Cheat on You” (Ft. Lil’ Cease & Jay-Z)

On this episode: Joe discusses the internet backlash the pod has received (10:58), what he has tried to respect (12:52), how he talks to people (43:15), and not knowing how to let go (57:02). The guys review new music releases (1:08:10) including Rod Wave, Vic Mensa, Gallant (1:14:15), and Elhae feat. Masego (1:23:55) and ask if hip hop is unconventional (1:29:32). They recap Cassidy vs. Hitman Holla’s intense battle rap face off (1:40:05), Issa Rae’s new five-year, eight-figure deal with WarnerMedia (1:40:05), and Snowfall **SPOILER ALERT** (2:02:27). DaniLeigh’s mental health updates (2:06:43), women empowerment (2:09:03), Derrick Jaxn (2:12:22), and MORE!   For more exclusive content: become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast at www.patreon.com/JoeBudden

Talk to 'em.

On this episode: Joe, Parks, and a few Friends of the Show pay their respects to the Marvelous Marvin Hagler (11:00) and Shawn Bradley who recently suffered after a paralyzing bike accident (13:00). The guys discuss music and recap the 63rd Grammy Awards (16:10) with a debate over DaBaby’s pop star status (19:10), a review of Doja Cat’s performance (30:00), SaVon’s Justin Bieber support (36:00). Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice, calls out Tamika Mallory and others of monopolizing racial injustices and using them for clout-chasing and performative purposes (48:00). The guys discuss Justin Laboy (1:11:00), new music (1:19:00), Salt bae antics (1:38:00), Rich the Kid’s LAX arrest (1:43:00), Deshaun Watson’s sexual assault allegations (2:00:00), and the Asian American hate crime murders in Atlanta (2:15:00). Saweetie’s tweets (2:23:00), Kanye West’s billionaire status (2:23:00), ‘Snow Fall’ (2:40:00), and MORE! For more exclusive content: become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast at www.patreon.com/JoeBudden   Sleeper Picks of the Episode Joe | EST Gee - “30 Bopp”   Ice | Klass Murda - “Theme Song” (Ft. Benny the Butcher)   SaVon | Justin Bieber - “Peaches” (Ft. Daniel Caesar & Giveon)    Parks | Charli Baltimore - “Stand Up” (Ft. Ghostface Killah)   Alex | Elcamino - “Valentino Quarantine”

On this episode: Joe, Rory, Mal, and Parks jump into new music that dropped on Friday (17:25), including Blxst’s 2-pack (18:50), Benny The Butcher (20:15), and 070 Shake (27:00). The guys discuss A Boogie breaking up with his girlfriend (34:15), women asking questions that men don’t understand (37:40), Mal’s fear of flirting (40:40), how a man safely courts a woman with Joe (54:00), and how a woman knows when a guy likes her (1:00:40). Kanye West changes his number on Kim Kardashian (1:09:52), and VERZUZ announces a Ghostface/Raekwon battle (1:26:28). The guys recap Snowfall, John Singleton, and Freeway Rick Ross (1:51:40), and Stacey Dash apologizes for her past Trump support stating she “made a lot of mistakes” (2:03:35). Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez split, calling off a 2-year engagement (2:08:55), and Joe speaks to creating his own documentary (2:13:00). Boycotting the Grammy’s (2:27:35), canceling Pepé Le Pew (2:29:17), Rory’s Walt Disney diss (2:20:10), Mister Cee’s confession to Maino (2:38:25) and MORE!    For more exclusive content: become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast at www.patreon.com/JoeBudden

On this episode: Rory brings up his issues with the JBN (17:12) including his experience at “See, The Thing Is…” (18:35). Joe and the guys recap NBA All Star Weekend (22:40), Daylyt’s skill level (27:30), LeBron James & Steph Curry’s bromance (29:11), and Joe’s own basketball performance (43:15). Oprah conducts an interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (45:53) that strikes an eerie resemblance to Princess Diana’s tell-all from 25 years ago (53:00), and Piers Morgan storms off the set of ‘Good Morning Britain’ after receiving backlash over his comments towards the couple (1:07:18). The guys discuss the Woody Allen documentary, ‘Allen v. Farrow,’ (1:14:00) and share their opinions over Coming 2 America (1:22:55), including a *SPOILER ALERT* at (1:25:55). Swizz Beats and Timbaland sell Verzuz to Triller with both parties declining to disclose financial details regarding the sale (1:43:46). A call with Swizz Beats (1:54:26), Larry Jackson (1:59:53), a discussion over the Ambies Podcast Academy Awards (2:19:10), and MORE!  For more exclusive content: become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast at www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks of the Episode  Joe | Phabo - “Come” Rory | Joyce Wrice - “On One” (Ft. Freddie Gibbs)  Mal | Jae Skeese - “Suede Uppers”  Parks | J.Arrr - “And 1”

Joe and the guys kick off Episode 421 by discussing Mal & Rory’s fight over Sevyn (12:05), and their admission onto Azealia Banks’ love list (25:17). The guys review Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak’s single “Leave The Door Open” (31:50), and Joe shares his critique regarding perfection (40:15). Drake releases his 3-pack, “Scary Hours 2” (57:35), the guys review Lil Baby vs. Drake’s flow on “Wants and Needs” (1:05:20), and Rory shares his issues with the release (1:15:10). In business dealings, Jay-Z sells majority stake in Tidal to Jack Dorsey’s Square for $297 Million (1:43:00), and French electronic duo Daft Punk splits up (1:49:20). Photographer and NFT maximalist, J.N. Silva, joins the JBP to explain NFT (2:03:55), Papoose raps about cereal (2:45:00), Coming 2 America (3:04:30), and more! For more exclusive content: become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast at www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks of the Episode  Joe | Kyle Lux - “Are You in Love” Rory | Blu & Exile - “Dancing In The Rain” Mal | Ambré - “Fubu”  Parks | Fashawn - “Life As a Shorty” (Ft. J. Mitchell)