Episode 906 |"Carnival Is Over"

B.Dot joins the cast in the latest episode from the JBP as the crew starts with T.I. and family continuing to diss 50 Cent (18:50) including Domani's 'Ms. Jackson' (41:08). In new music, CyHi shoots at J. Cole (59:40) and Bruno Mars drops 'The Romantic' (1:15:22). The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees (1:41:35), Lil Yachty's interview with Bootleg Kev (1:46:28), Joe phones N.O.R.E. after his comments about rappers with podcasts (2:01:20),  the room reacts to comments from Aiysha Diaz on 'Earn Your Leisure' (2:13:45), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

The latest episode from the JBP starts with reaction to the controversy surrounding the British Academy Film Awards over the weekend (19:00). T.I. drops a diss record in response to 50 Cent (39:53), Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement (1:10:15), and the cast reacts to Dr. Cheyenne Bryant's appearance on Justin LaBoy's podcast in which she called men with multiple baby mothers womanizers (1:36:30). Also, **SPOILER ALERT** Season 2 of Paradise arrives (2:04:05), MetGala's next theme (2:23:50), Marc Lamont Hill discusses Gavin Newsome's comments in Atlanta (2:36:43), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

The JBP kicks off its latest episode with new music starting with Baby Keem's 'Ca$ino' (24:50) before turning to Universal Music Group partnering with direct-to-consumer platform EVEN (45:30). The judge in Lil Durk's trial will allow some of the rappers lyrics to play a role (54:38), Adam Silver and the NBA are planning to put anti-tanking rules in place starting next season (1:14:50), and Joe revisits the America's Top Model documentary (1:27:45). Also, what happened with Mr. Tendernism (1:45:47), another viral video of Jim Jones (1:52:35), Marc Lamont Hill shares the story of a Florida father receiving a 37-year sentence (2:14:20), Part of the Show (2:25:33), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

The JBP begins its latest episode with a discussion on preparing your kids for college and future jobs before turning to their weekend which included a trip to see New Edition & Boyz II Men (30:35) as well as Jill Scott (47:48). The cast then reacts to their thoughts on NBA All-Star Weekend (56:40), Netflix's 'America's Next Top Model' Documentary (1:14:40), and Marc Lamont Hill shares his thoughts on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson (1:35:20). Desus Nice announces a new youtube show (1:46:00), DJ Vlad's tweets cause quite the stir (1:57:54), and Lil Wayne fans respond to LaRussell's comments about the rapper (2:01:27). Also, Mike Tyson & Floyd Mayweather are set to fight in an exhibition match (2:34:00), Hitman Holla responds to the coverage of Geechi Gotti (2:40:50), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

 The JBP opens its latest episode discussing their plans for Valentine's Day (14:44) before turning to the passing of actor James Van Der Beek at age 48 (24:45). GloRilla tells her estranged sister to keep her family out of it (37:54), J. Cole's first-week sales and post-release marketing for 'The Fall-Off' (51:28), plus new music from Jill Scott, Victoria Monét, Brent Faiyaz, and others (1:37:00). Also, battle rapper Geechi Gotti gets arrested on drug charges (1:56:30), Michael Jackson's estate responds to Sexyy Red's attempt at a 'Beat It' remix (2:41:53), Attorney General Pam Bondi's testimony is going viral (2:53:05), Gene Simmons slams Hip-Hop once again (3:19:32), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

The JBP's latest episode begins with reactions to the Seattle Seahawks winning Super Bowl 60 over the New England Patriots along with a deep dive into Bad Bunny's halftime performance (18:42). The crew also discusses other performers at the Super Bowl (56:25) as well as the drama between Cardi B & Stefon Diggs (1:02:20), and Chris Brown's Instagram post following the halftime show (1:17:00). In NBA news, the cast reacts to the Hornets-Pistons fight (1:22:35), how much would you need to be paid to streak at the Super Bowl (1:42:48), and Zaire Franklin & Jeff Teague's back and forth on the Club 520 Podcast (1:42:28). Also, the viral video of Ja Rule, Uncle Murda, and Tony Yayo on a plane (2:01:15), GloRilla's family drama continues (2:15:28), J. Cole's album rollout (2:30:15), fans are upset at Summer Walker's meet and greet (2:38:50), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

The JBP opens its latest episode with a review of J. Cole's double album 'The Fall-Off' [Disc 29](19:09) and [Disc 39] (59:25). Additionally in new music, Ella Mai drops a new project along with a deluxe from Sasha Keable (1:39:05), GloRilla's sister says that she doesn't provide for her family (1:47:48), and the room shares their list of people they don't trust when they speak (2:19:00). Also, LaRussell signs with Roc Nation leaving fans and the cast split on his decision (2:28:15), the latest on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother (2:49:18), Marc shares a recent story involving Morris Brown's President Dr. Kevin James (2:56:25), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

 The JBP hits 900 episodes as its latest dives into a recap of the 2026 Grammys (24:55) with the crew sharing their thoughts on the speeches and performances (44:25). Shakur Steveson beats Teofimo Lopez Jr. to become a four-division champion (1:21:56), Ice and Joe discuss Plies vs. Trick Daddy (1:36:48) before turning to a recap of Mike Will Made-It vs. Hit-Boy (1:44:30). T-Rex discusses his business dealings with URL (1:59:40), Lil Wayne's tweet about not being included in this year's Grammys (2:13:40), the room has a debate over a woman not taking a man's last name in marriage (2:34:34), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

In the latest episode, the JBP dives right into new freestyles from J. Cole hosted by DJ Clue (17:27) which leads to Lloyd Banks vs. Fabolous (1:09:05). Friend of the Show Zaire Franklin joins the crew to discuss the upcoming Shakur Stevenson & Teofimo Lopez fight (1:47:00) as well as Grammy weekend (1:51:44), the internet is frying up Steph Curry for his Timbs (2:00:18), and Ray J discusses his health (2:06:08). Also, the JBP sends their thoughts to Don Lemon (2:12:18), Joe shares a story about a divorce that leads to a debate among the room (2:12:18) before then asking a few Hip-Hop questions about Sexyy Red & Young Thug (2:56:19), 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

The JBP kicks off episode 898 with a recap of their weekend with the snow storm (11:50) before moving to Tracy Morgan going viral for an interaction with a homeless man (25:42). Joe reads a breakdown of what your income actually means (43:00), Jim Jones says he made Kid Cudi's career (1:02:00), and Kanye West issues an apology via the Wall Street Journal (1:19:00). Also, Alex Honnold free climbs Taipei 101 on Netflix (1:42:07), Akademiks vs. Lil Baby (1:55:20), Derrick Rose's jersey retirement (2:09:02), Joe has some words for Hip-Hop following Alex Pretti's killing in Minneapolis (2:20:35), Chad Hugo sues Pharrell (2:51:00), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden