The Joe Budden Podcast

Off of Halloween 2025, the JBP shares what they did over the weekend (22:19) before turning to a Spotify lawsuit with claims of Drake streams being fraudulent (27:45). Joe then asks the room to name their options if they could put together a Hip-Hop Union (43:27), LA beats Toronto in Game 7 of the World Series (49:25), and the room reacts to Jalen Green's tattoo of Draya (58:29). The cast continues to share their thoughts about where the direction of AI music is headed (1:05:24), New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray posts about his baby mom on Instagram (1:21:54), and rumors of Big Sean & Jhene Aiko's separation (1:42:12). Also, Marc Lamont Hill shares his thoughts on a recent Barack Obama clip (2:16:08) as well as his thoughts about Dick Cheney following his passing (2:28:18), Royce da 5'9"'s recent health battle (2:38:17), 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  Sleeper Picks: Joe | Ye Ali (feat. Dende & Amari Noelle) - "She Knows" Parks | Big L - "How Will I Make It" Ish | J.Howell - "Honest"  Marc | Olivia Dean - "So Easy (To Fall In Love)"

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with Halloween 2025 before turning to new music in which we have new albums from Big L (40:10), Lloyd Banks (45:55), Westside Gunn (48:00), and DJ Premier & Ransom (49:05). Offset drops a new project as the room reacts to lyrics aimed at Cardi B and Stefon Diggs (52:38), Joe addresses Ish over an AI song from last episode (1:13:14), and for the first time in three decades no Rap song ranks in the Billboard top-40 (1:37:05). Also, the JBP reacts to Suzanne Somers' husband creating an AI model off of the late actress (1:57:04), JAY-Z vs. the field in a Verzuz (2:10:48), Amanda Seales weighs in on a new series being executive produced by Keke Palmer (2:19:50), Joe reacts to licensing your likeness to businesses after the release of a new ADIDAS shoe (2:30:19), Sydney Sweeney's appearance at Variety Power of Women event (2:52:54), Ty Dolla $ign's first-week sales lead the cast to discuss his career moving forward (3:10:54), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

The JBP opens its latest episode with a conversation about proposals and engagements (29:03) before turning to the room's thoughts on the Cash Money and No Limit Verzuz over the weekend in Las Vegas (44:24). The cast then shares their concerns over Hurricane Melissa (1:41:10), Marc Lamont Hill revisits an old argument between Ish and Joe (1:53:15), and a correctional officer has received contraband charges for smuggling in wings for an inmate (2:04:37). Also, Kamala Harris says she may run for President again (2:20:13), Cam'ron is suing J. Cole (2:44:43), Part of the Show (2:51:12), 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  Sleeper Picks: Joe | Sasha Keable (feat. BEAM) - "work" Ice | Wale (feat. BNYX®) - "Mirroronnabenz" Parks | Dave - "My 27th Birthday" Ish | Pete Bailey - "Keep You" Marc | Danger Mouse, Black Thought, & Rag'n'Bone Man - "Up"

The JBP kicks the latest episode off by reacting to the FBI indicting over 30 people, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, for their connections to Mafia-led gambling operations (30:50) before Joe recaps his run in with Ed Sheeran at the Knicks game (1:02:19). Later, New Edition announces a tour with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton (1:21:05), plus the latest in new music - Leon Thomas' 'PHOLKS' (1:25:25), Kehlani's 'Folded Homage Pack' (1:32:47), Dave East's 'Karma 4' (1:44:01), Hit-Boy and The Alchemist's 'GOLDFISH' (1:46:11), and more. The crew also discusses Kevin McCall's most recent comments about Chris Brown (1:57:22), news that Al Sharpton was a confidential informant (2:07:16), the latest New York City mayoral debate (2:31:42), how close they can be with fake people (2:41:44), 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 

The JBP begins its latest episode discussing Marc Lamont Hill's one-year anniversary and the challenges with short-term contracts in business (24:42) before turning to more reaction following Joe's comment from last episode about the Native Land Podcast (33:24). Parks then shares some details from his birthday celebration over the weekend (38:15), Jennifer Lopez's first husband responds to her comments from her interview on The Howard Stern Show (1:03:38), and Gucci Mane's appearance on The Breakfast Club (1:17:40). Also, Stephen A. Smith continues to discuss his feud with Lebron James (1:30:20), the massive AWS outage (1:51:00), the room reacts to an incident involving a DoorDasher (2:10:38), people are trying to cancel Tyler the Creator (2:37:00), 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 

 The latest broadcast from the JBP starts with two quick conversations on being misread (22:29) and whether or not you judge the way people make their money (24:18). Former ABC News personalities Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes announced their engagement (32:40), Brian McKnight wins $8.8 million lawsuit (46:05), and Joe responds to the Native Land Podcast following their latest podcast title as well as their thoughts on Marc Lamont Hill & QueenzFlip (1:08:14). The room then shares their thoughts on the use of AI with dead icons (1:40:00), Momma Dee reveals she brought strippers to Lil Scrappy's 14th birthday party (1:46:50), and Snoop Dogg has a new animated series (1:56:04). Also, Marc asks the room how often they shower (2:08:36), the JBP speculates what GoPro could improve on as their value has gone down 98% (2:29:00), new music (2:37:10), a special guest in studio (3:16:35), 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 the latest episode with their reactions to the passing of R&B icon D'Angelo after a private battle with cancer (32:02). Akon's wife files for divorce and is allegedly suing the artist for $100 million (52:41), A'ja Wilson & Las Vegas win WNBA title (1:18:10), and Serena Williams husband confronts Stephen A. Smith (1:30:20). Also, the room dives into a topic on making money and how much would be 'enough' (1:48:00), Joe discusses Marc Lamont Hill & QueenzFlip's viral Patreon clip (2:13:00), Drug dealer music vs. drug user music (2:23:44), Nicole Kidman's ranking as an actress in comparison to other greats (2:33:32), 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   Sleeper Picks: Joe | D'Angelo - "Feel Like Makin' Love" Ice | D'Angelo - "Brown Sugar" Parks | GZA (feat. D'Angelo & Inspectah Deck) - "Cold World [Power Mix]" Ish | D'Angelo - "Devil's Pie" Marc | D'Angelo and The Vanguard - "Really Love"

 The JBP starts its latest episode with Drake's defamation case being dropped by a federal judge and whether or not they believe UMG's statement on continuing their relationship with the Canadian artist (18:46) before turning to the release of Mobb Deep's new album 'Infinite' (52:11). Saweetie's ex-manager says she owes money and outs her for her relationship with a soccer star (1:27:18), the last escapee from the 10 who fled a New Orleans prison has been caught (1:56:10), and the room has a debate over inviting people to the cookout (2:10:30). Also, Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk's wife are putting on their own halftime show the same day of the Super Bowl (2:19:00), a Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz (2:28:20), Ice provides an update on Lil Durk's trial (2:41:56), Angie Martinez questions Doja Cat about devil worshipping (2:58:20), 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 this episode with a debate over albums that aged poorly (3:00) before turning to the latest with the singer D4vd as police claim he is not a suspect (40:17). The cast then discusses Lebron's 'Second Decision' which turned out to be a Hennessy sponsor (1:08:00), more backlash from the internet over Ayesha Curry's interviews (1:15:39), and leaks of Molly Qerim's ESPN salary and reasons for leaving 'First Take' (1:41:16). Also, Saturday Night Live returns (2:24:25), Joe shares his issues with with OpenAI (2:37:13), former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy exonerated after new video evidence (2:43:45), 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 JBP kicks off its new episode discussing the ongoing beef from Cardi B and Nicki Minaj (21:05) before turning to the two diss records from JT aimed at Cardi (39:45). Joe asks the room if they believe in music bullying (1:19:35), Bryson Tiller releases Disc 1 of 'Solace & The Vices' (2:06:53), and Leon Thomas has new music leading the cast to debate what other R&B artists he's making it tough for (2:14:25). Also, a debate on funeral attendance (2:31:05), Reading Rainbow is making a return (2:43:50), the MLB Playoffs (2:54:33), Diddy's sentencing (3:05:45), Part of the Show (3:21:10), 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