The JBP begins this episode debating whether Joe & Ish have a bromance (3:28) before taking a look at Melyssa Ford’s new movie on the way (12:35). The room then shows love to Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti after he passed at age 54 (42:00), DJ Khaled’s album announcement doesn’t go as planned (52:14), and Kanye West has yet another online rant (1:35:55). Also, the crew reacts to 50 Cent’s post about Irv Gotti (2:06:09), Kendrick Lamar’s Apple Music interview (2:21:19), Super Bowl predictions (2:34:00), Lil Wayne sets release date for ‘Tha Carter VI’ and is featured on the ‘Tweaker’ remix (2:54:15), new music from Rema (3:07:38) and Cardi B (3:10:50), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | GIVĒON - “TWENTIES” Ice | Larry June, 2 Chainz, & The Alchemist - “Colossal” Parks | Ghostface Killah (Prod. by J Dilla) - “Whip You With a Strap” Ish | Chase Shakur (feat. Smino) - “LUV IN DA 6” Melyssa | Jean Deaux - “Speakerphone (Trust Issues)”
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Episode 797 | "Clean Sweep"
Grammy night moments highlight the latest episode of the JBP as the crew begins with Chris Brown winning Best R&B Album for ‘11:11’ (24:05), the Associated Press disrespecting Babyface on the red carpet (28:40), and Kanye West allegedly arriving uninvited with his wife Bianca Censori (41:55). Also, Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ collects multiple awards, including Album of the Year (1:10:14), Joe shares his feelings about the nominees for Best New Artist such as Benson Boone & Chappell Roan (1:14:45), and The Weeknd returns to the stage after the academy takes some accountability (1:30:24). Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ earns a clean sweep winning five awards (1:35:38) which leads to Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR’s new album in the coming weeks (1:53:02). The room then debates songs with multiple versions such as ‘Killing Me Softly’ (2:21:45), the latest in the A$AP Rocky trial (2:51:23), Luka Doncic’s trade to the Lakers shocks the world (3:02:26), Marc Lamont Hill brings a marriage question to the pod as a father (3:38:53), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Tory Lanez (feat. Jacquees) - “Slow Grind” Ice | Chris Brown - “Feel Something” Parks | Swizz Beatz & Nas - “Echo” Ish | Kal Banx & SiR - “MOB” Melyssa | Winny - “Pretty” Marc | The Weeknd - “Baptized In Fear”
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Episode 796 | "The Distinguished Panel"
In the latest episode from the JBP, the crew starts with new music highlighting Weeknd’s album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ (29:47) as well as EST Gee’s ‘I Ain’t Feeling You’ (44:30), and a new single from Tommy Richman (55:30). Joe and Melyssa revisit their argument from earlier in the week (1:21:32), the five-episode documentary ‘The Fall of Diddy’ on MAX (1:40:32), and the room shares their thoughts with the victims following a plane crash in DC (2:12:51). Also, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been banned from two spas (2:35:50), Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is under investigation for alleged gambling when he played in Charlotte (3:08:12), A$AP Relli takes the stand in the A$AP Rocky trial (3:22:02), and more. Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Aaron Page - “Lord Knows” Ice | Will Smith & Big Sean (feat. OBanga) - “BEAUTIFUL SCARS” Parks | Jim Jones - “Jomo” Melyssa | JAHKOY, CVIRO & GXNXVS - “Shadows” Ish | JoJo - “Nobody”
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Episode 795 | "Licensed Listeners"
The JBP opens up the latest episode discussing QueenzFlip’s recent social media video in handcuffs (5:40) before turning to a discussion on transactional friendships (10:45). Joe then addresses Valentine’s Day 2025 and shares who he’d want to perform at his wedding (43:30), the latest on the A$AP Rocky trial (54:27), and Marc Lamont Hill shares his thoughts on Trump declassifying the Martin Luther King Jr. files (1:30:25). Also, Target rolls back DEI initiatives (1:43:58), reactions to the AFC & NFC Championship games (1:52:37), DJ Akademiks has been banned by Twitch (2:23:00), the 2025 GRAMMYs are this weekend (2:44:25), Part of the Show (2:53:27), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | TAVE (feat. Kenyon Dixon) - “Laid Back/Old Skool Chevy” Ice | 2 Eleven & Jay Rock - “Black Dynamite” Parks | M.O.P. - “Face Off” Marc | Mac Miller - “Funny Papers” Melyssa | Kiana Ledé - “Too Many Strings”
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Episode 794 | "Real Talk"
The JBP begins the latest episode discussing more lawsuit news as UMG urges a Texas court to dismiss Drake’s petition (23:10) before sharing their thoughts on the Kendrick Lamar & SZA Super Bowl teaser (40:00). Chris Brown sues Warner Brothers for $500 million over docuseries (49:46), Melyssa & Joe react to the tea surrounding ‘Tonight’s Conversation’ podcast (1:01:52), and the crew reacts to Bruno Mars & Sexyy Red’s new single ‘Fat Juicy & Wet’ (1:17:28). In other new music, female rapper ScarLip receives criticism (1:35:30), Future is set to release another project after dropping three in 2024 (1:50:55), and Kid Cudi shares details of break-in by a stalker fan of his (2:07:50). Also, Mel reads about a new bill proposed in Mississippi (2:30:47) which leads to Donald Trump wanting to declassify some files (2:34:38), A$AP Rocky’s trial (2:45:27), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist - “Bad Choices” Ice | Kirko Bangz - “Deep Inside” Parks | Redman - “Jersey Yo!” Melyssa | Maesu - “Sex On GPS”