The Joe Budden Podcast

Joe and the guys get straight to it this episode and recap the most anticipated Verzuz battle between Jeezy and Gucci Mane (13:06). They give their takes on the outcome, their favorite moments of the night, who they believed won and Joe reaches out to an Atlanta correspondent for better understanding of the climate in Atlanta (1:08:05). Also, new music was released (1:33:46), Joe clears his tension with Wale (2:29:35), a review of Kevin Hart's latest comedy special (2:42:41) and much more! Sleeper Picks Joe | SAINt JHN - “Highschool Reunion, Prom” (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert) Rory | T-Pain - “She Said” Mal | SAINt JHN - “Quarantine Wifey” (Ft. JID) Parks | Mobb Deep - “Extortion” (Ft. Method Man)

Since the previous episode, Jeezy has found a new opponent in Gucci Mane (replacing T.I.) for the upcoming Verzuz battle and the guys react and give their predictions on the historic reunion (22:24). Joe then gets in his bag regarding the current energy surrounding Hip Hop culture (38:45), an update on HBO's "The Undoing" (POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERTS) (1:09:33), and the pressure Clubhouse faces now that Twitter has announced a chat room feature (1:19:27). Also, an update on Taylor Swifts masters (1:41:15), James Harden potentially coming to the Brooklyn Nets (2:11:19), and Technology vs Government (2:25:10)!   Sleeper Picks Joe | Gucci Mane - “So Icy” (Ft. Young Jeezy)  Rory | Hailes - “Come Thru” (Ft. Jonathan Singletary) Mal | SAINt JHN - “Pray 4 Me” (Ft. Kanye West)  Parks | Salaam Remi - “Really Real Out Here” (Ft. Black Thought & Common)

On this episode: Joe asks the question regarding Futures decisions to collaborate with Lil Uzi Vert and other artist that he believes doesn't make sense (17:42). The guys also discuss new music from Masego, Goodie Mob, (39:16), and 2 Chainz (1:02:45) . Westside Gunn joins the crew to discuss his time on Shady records, working on new music, and the pressures he faces while being an artist in today's climate (1:38:30). Sleeper Picks Joe | Blxst - “Searching”   Rory | Lloyd Banks - “Nobody Believes Me”    Mal | Belly - “Lullaby”    Parks | Ransom & Nicholas Craven - “Final Destination”

Covid-19 couldn't hold Joe down for long, the guys return to the studio to discuss all that they've missed and Joe shares his experience with the virus. The guys begin with Dave Chappelle on SNL (20:44), a hypothetical Verzuz battle between OutKast and A Tribe Called Quest (32:00), they congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (58:20) in addition to reacting to Van Jones crying on CNN (1:12:00). The crew also sheds light on the untimely passing of  King Von (1:32:25), an update in the tech world (2:22:20) and more!   Sleeper Picks Joe | SiR - “Footsteps in the Dark Pts 1 & 2”    Rory | Raahiim - “You Love Me”   Mal | King Von - “I Am What I Am” (Ft. Fivio Foreign)   Parks | UFO Fev - “El Maestro” (Ft. Big Ghost)

Covid-19 hit close to home this past week, so Joe and the guys gave a Zoom-cast until they return in-studio. Joe begins with an apology to everyone and an update on his Covid battle (4:00). The guys also discuss the recent election anxiety (6:50), New Jersey legalizes weed (18:05), Joe Rogan goes live on YouTube during the election coverage (20:58), new music that released since the last episode (24:11), and Joe hating on other rappers (51:35).

On this episode: T.I. finds an opponent in Jeezy to battle on Verzuz (14:21) and the guys give their predictions. Kanye West's interview with Joe Rogan  (36:35), Joe asks what're the most impactful albums over the last 15 years (59:32), Drake announces his next album (1:10:24). Also, Reason joins to chop it up about Griselda (1:52:55), the best rapper in his peer group (2:27:16), Tsu Surf retiring (2:41:25) and more!   Joe | SAINt JHN - “Sucks To Be You” Rory | SG Lewis - “Feed The Fire” (Ft. Lucky Daye) Mal | Xavier Omär - “Surf” (Ft. Masego) Parks | Reason - “Flick It Up” (Ft. Ab-Soul)

On this episode: Joe and the guys open up with their thoughts on Ty Dolla $ign's new album (15:16) and the other new music releases (30:42). They discuss their thoughts on potential match-ups for the next season of Verzuz (54:56), Joe highlights the rise and fall of the content streaming app Quibi (1:25:40), the Presedential debate (1:44:53) and more!     Sleeper Picks Joe | Lil Kim - “How Many Licks?” (Ft. Sisqo)   Rory | Memphis Bleek - “Infatuated”    Mal | Akeem Ali - “Keemy Casanova”    Parks | Nas - “On The Real”

On this episode: Joe presses Mal about leaving his signature "money bag" under one of Joe's crushes (18:50). Joe also shares his thoughts on why music labels will no longer exist within the next decade (33:50), Jeffery Toobin gets caught "cranking off" on Zoom (48:50), men begging women for money (1:13:40), Kanye and 50 Cent's political views (1:55:20) and more! Sleeper Picks Joe | María Isabel - “Where Does The Love Go?” (Ft. Yeek) Rory | THEY. - “The Moment” Mal | Sheek Louch - “Onyx” Parks | Black Thought - “Fuel” (Ft. Portugal. The Man & The Last Artful, Dodgr)

On this episode: The guys cover all the new music that was released and Rory believes Benny the Butcher's latest album should be mentioned in album of the year (22:00), a Drake lyric breakdown (57:55), and the get your queen back segment (1:23:50). They also talk people trying to cancel Ice Cube (1:30:44), the Billboard Awards and more! Sleeper Picks Joe | Giveon - “Last Time” (Ft. Snoh Aalegra) Rory | Joe Budden - “Love For You” (Ft. Emanny) Mal | Dot Demo - “Demon Eye Adolencences” Parks | Joe Budden - “[Intro] All Love Lost”

The guys are back! After being bullied into their return they have a ton to cover. They begin with catching up on their time off (11:07), Mal was dissed by Tory Lanez over the break (28:21), and Bria Myles appreciation (55:29). They also, recap new music that dropped [which include Jay Electronica, Bryson Tiller and more] (1:16:29), Charlie Clips and DNA campaign ad for Joe Biden (2:40:45), congratulations for the Lakers (2:54:38) and much more! Sleeper Picks Joe | Bryson Tiller - “Sorrows” Rory | Emotional Oranges - “All That” (Ft. Channel Tres) Mal | Benny The Butcher & Hit-Boy - “Legend” Parks | Da Cloth - “Ask Me Why”