Episode 796 | "The Distinguished Panel"

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”

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”

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”

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”

A day removed from the 2025 Presidential inauguration, the JBP starts the latest episode with a look at the changes Donald Trump is already making (25:40) as well as the backlash towards Snoop Dogg for performing at a pre-inauguration crypto event (35:20). TikTok’s ban has seemingly been delayed despite it being removed from the app store (1:09:52), Dave Chappelle’s appearance on Saturday Night Live leads the room to discuss their favorite comedians of all-time (1:18:20), and Joey Bada$$ returns with another record titled ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ (1:31:00). Also, Marc Lamont Hill says the Hovengers came after him for his Beanie Sigel take (1:40:37), the room unpacks a pair of Part of the Show questions (2:06:44), 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 | PnB Rock & DJ L Nasty - “High” Ice | Ryan Witherspoon - “First Quarter” Parks | Mac Miller - “Rick’s Piano” Ish | ELENA - “Golden” Melyssa | greek - “RIPCORD”

The latest episode begins with a reaction from the JBP on Drake’s Universal Music Group defamation lawsuit (19:18) while discussing its impact on Hip-Hop, before taking a look UMG’s response (1:32:00). QueenzFlip states that every contract should have an end date as he questions Joe about production deals (1:53:05), accusations against Method Man (2:09:55), and the end of TikTok (2:13:50). Also, Wendy Williams appears on The Breakfast Club (2:21:24), Big Meech’s welcome home concert in Florida (2:30:35), the circulation of a video on the internet leads to a man’s death (2:44:55), 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 | Hi-Five - “Unconditional Love” Ice | Lebra Jolie – “Turn Me Up” Parks | Busta Rhymes - “Letter To My Children” Ish | Horace Brown (feat. JAY-Z) - “Things We Do For Love (Remix)” Melyssa | Troop - “I Will Always Love You”

The JBP kicks off their latest episode as Elliott Wilson walks back his comments about Cam’Ron (24:30) before the crew dives into the latest on the back and forth between Cam & Jim Jones (36:52). Marc Lamont Hill is watching the Lebron & Drake relationship unfold (1:02:04) which leads the room to discuss guy code (1:07:44), Liangelo Ball gets a deal from Def Jam (1:47:36), and the price gouging in LA following the wildfires (2:01:19). Also, Jimmy Butler’s financial battle over child support (2:33:28), Beanie Sigel using AI to assist with his voice (3:00:54), 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 | Teddy Swims (feat. Givēon) - “Are You Even Real” Ice | Eminem & Royce da 5’9” - “Take From Me” Parks | Ransom - “Where To” Melyssa | Benji. & Spillage Village (feat. Will Juergens & Cam Chambers) - “Terms & Conditions” Ish | Avara - “PARADIGM (Sped Up)”  Marc | Bad Bunny (feat. Dei V & Omar Courtz) - “VeLDÁ”

In the latest JBP episode, Joe begins with discussing New York City’s congestive pricing (22:00) before the room shares their thoughts with the Los Angeles community following multiple wildfires (30:00). Lil Tjay and Fivio Foreign leave Plaqueboymax’s stream over smoking as the crew reacts to the situation and celebrity entitlement (56:50), the latest between Jim Jones & Cam’Ron (1:07:38), and *SPOILER ALERT* Peacock’s new show ‘The Day of the Jackal’ (1:18:30). Also, Ray Vaughn responds to Joey Bada$$ with a freestyle of his own (1:38:27), Meg Thee Stallion’s restraining order against Tory Lanez (1:58:08), QueenzFlip explains why ‘Improper Improv’ is coming to an end (2:08:59), another list from Rolling Stone (2:16:35), Alec Baldwin’s sues prosecutors over ‘Rust’ case in new lawsuit (2:24:40), 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 | K CAMP (feat. Jacquees) - “What’s On Your Mind” Ice | Don Trip - “Statues” Parks | Daylyt - “Hiyu” Ish | kwn - “worst behaviour” Melyssa | Ebony Riley - “Get Along Better”

The JBP returns to their studio in the latest episode as Joe begins with sharing the story behind his recent absence (24:00). The crew then dives into the Fox Sports lawsuit involving Skip Bayless, Joy Taylor, & others (1:07:22) which leads to a topic on sleeping with your coworkers (1:46:00) and power dynamics in relationships (1:59:00). In new music, the room shows love for The Ball Brothers and their new ‘Tweaker’ record (2:16:55), Joe & Ice share their thoughts on Drake’s ‘Fighting Irish’ Freestyle (2:20:55), and Lil Baby’s new album ‘WHAM’ (2:39:45). Also, who have you been honored to share your time on earth with (3:02:44), Catch Steak has permanently closed locations in LA & NY (3:07:30), Squid Game Season 2 (3:21:44), 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 | Lloyd - “Player’s Prayer” Ice | Albee Al (feat. Jadakiss, Freeway, & Benny the Butcher) - “Hood Olympics (Remix)” Parks | Bad Bunny - “NUEVAYoL” Ish | AremitRo$ - “U & I” Melyssa | Hablot Brown - “MINUTE” 

The JBP recaps their New Years Eve vacation to kick off the first episode of 2025 (13:29) before the crew reacts to Elliott Wilson’s recent criticism of Cam’Ron and his show with Ma$e (43:30). A New Drake Freestyle produced by Conductor Williams hits the internet (1:04:05), the latest in New Orleans (1:30:50) & Queens leads to QueenzFlip’s thoughts about senseless shootings (1:47:00) and the value of industry friendships (1:56:35). Also, Melyssa Ford’s wingwoman skills (2:13:30) and a topic on sugar daddy’s (2:16:44) Joe calls into the show to check on his co-hosts (2:28:42), 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:   Parks | Joey Bada$$ - “The Ruler’s Back” Ish | Redman (feat. Rah Digga, Naughty By Nature, Queen Latifah, Shaquille O'Neal, Lords of the Underground, Lady Luck, Artifacts, Heather B, Channel Live & Nikki D) - “Lite It Up” Melyssa | Ambré (feat. Jvck James) - “I’m Baby (Acoustic)”  Emanny | Beyoncé (feat. JAY-Z) - “Déjà Vu” QueenzFlip | Kes - “Savannah Grass”