Episode 702 | "Cutting Diamonds"

Fresh off the emergency pod discussing Drake and Rick Ross’ diss tracks, the JBP returns to address the business interests behind rap beef (23:25) before getting into rumors about Kendrick Lamar’s response, the AI track that hit the timeline (44:04), and Metro Boomin and Future announcing their tour ‘WE TRUST YOU’ (59:32). Jerrod Carmichael issues an apology to Dave Chappelle on The Breakfast Club (1:18:48), the room sends their best following the passing of Rico Wade (1:46:14), Kai Cenat is suing a woman who leaked is information (2:00:15), Part of the Show (2:16:05), 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 | dvsn - “Take It Slow” Ice | Kodak Black - “Stressed Out” Parks | Goodie Mob - “Cell Therapy” Ish | Saint Harison - “ego talkin’ - A Colors Show” Melyssa | Jean Deaux (feat. DESTIN CONRAD) - “Thinkin”

In the latest episode, the JBP starts with their thoughts on Future & Metro Boomin’s ‘WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU’ (17:50) before turning to reactions to A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd’s lyrics on the album (41:58). Chris Brown drops the deluxe for ‘11:11’ (1:04:20), Quavo counters to getting dissed with a record of his own (1:17:24), and Rappers have already started to respond to J. Cole following his apology (1:27:48). Also, the room sends their thoughts out following the passing of legendary DJ Mister Cee (1:32:35), O.J. Simpson dies at 76 after a battle with cancer (1:35:13), Jeezy files for primary custody of his daughter (2:18:03), 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 | Chris Brown (feat. Mario) - “Won’t Keep You Waiting” Ice | Real Sikh - “Sikh's Minute Drill” Parks | The Co-Op (feat. Passport Gift, Parks, Rasheed Campbell, David Bars, & the Wednesday Nights) - “Hell On Earth” Ish | Amber Mark - “Comin’ Around Again” Melyssa | RIMON - “Downtown”

The apology heard around the world… The JBP kicks off this episode with their thoughts on J. Cole’s comments at Dreamville Festival about his response to Kendrick Lamar on ‘7 Minute Drill’ (20:00). The room then discusses what this does to Cole’s career moving forward (1:04:05), if we can expect a response from Drake sooner rather than later (1:10:00), and Vince Staples shares his thoughts on Rap beef & publishing (1:39:34). Meek Mill and Wale traded tweets over the weekend (1:52:14), The Solar Eclipse (2:00:10), and JT exchanges words with Caresha, as well as GloRilla (2:03:50). Also, the Bionic Six reacts to episode 2 of Jerrod Carmichael’s show (2:20:16), *SPOILER ALERT* conversations on Curb Your Enthusiasm and BMF (2:20:16), WrestleMania 40 (2:45:25), final predictions on what we could expect from Future & Metro Boomin’ on Friday (2:57:50), 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 | Rae Khalil - “IS IT WORTH IT” Ice | Eazy-E - “Real Muthaphuckkin G’s” Parks | Common - “The Bitch In Yoo” Ish | Byron Juane & Kenyon Dixon - “Timeless” Melyssa | Senpu - “Moonlight”

J. Cole surprise dropped ‘Might Delete Later,’ and the Bionic Six begins with initial thoughts on the project (19:56) before breaking down “7 Minute Drill” bar by bar (44:33), revisiting Kendrick Lamar’s verse on “Like That” (1:42:43), and predicting when and how Drake will respond given Metro Boomin and Future’s follow up project ‘WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU’  is looming (1:52:47). The music conversation continues with Bryson Tiller dropping his self-titled album (2:04:35) and GloRilla releasing her new mixtape ‘Ehhthang Ehhthang’ (2:19:37). Also, Joe finally speaks on Mel’s new movie ‘Hunting Housewives’ (2:25:42), ‘The Matrix 5’ is coming (2:44:16), The X-Men are making their way to MCU (2:46:29), Joe recaps his time at the Nicki Minaj concert (3:05:55), 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 | Bryson Tiller - “Rich Boy” Ice | GloRilla - “Aite” (feat. Kevo Muney) Parks | Buddy - “Like This” Ish | Ama Louise & Tayc - “Sending Your Love (Remix)” Melyssa | KWAYE - “Lost in My Boots” QueenzFlip | Shyboiitobii - “Not so Amazing World”

Melyssa Ford returns to her seat as the Bionic Six starts with discussing Jerrod Carmichael’s new HBO reality show (23:39) before turning to Drake’s IG post of Joe over the weekend (46:34). The internet then reacted to Joe’s Sexyy Red take from an old podcast (57:50), Iowa tops LSU in the women’s basketball Elite 8 (1:02:48), and the JBP compliments Nicki Minaj’s tour (1:15:55). Also, the first week sales are in for Beyoncé as well as Future & Metro Boomin (1:18:20), Lizzo is retiring (1:22:18), Pharrell & Chad Hugo are beefing over the rights to ‘The Neptunes’ (1:38:32), the impact of Kendrick’s ‘Like That’ verse continues (2:03:58), Part of the Show (2:39:33), 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: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks:  Joe | Omah Lay - “soso” Ice | Ryan Trey - “RIDIN 4 U” Parks | Roc Marciano (feat. Knowledge the Pirate & GREA8GAWD) - “Larry Bird” Ish | JoJo - “Dissolve”  Melyssa | Lianne La Havas - “Bittersweet” QueenzFlip | Cash Cobain & Bay Swag - “Fisherrr” 

A lot of bad Hip-Hop takes have appeared on the internet over the past week as the JBP discusses recent comments about Rick Ross (17:16) as well as Drake’s recent Instagram captions (21:37). Kanye has now insert himself into the Hip-Hop drama (31:40), Beyoncé drops ‘COWBOY CARTER’ (52:44), and Stevie J wants to fight 50 Cent (1:07:54). Also, Juvenile drops the music video for ‘400 Degreez’ 26 years later (1:22:20), the room discusses a recent viral video where a man’s girlfriend stopped him from getting robbed (1:42:50), did playlists replace radio (1:58:15), Part of the Show returns (2:16:48), 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 | Tyla (feat. Tems) - “No. 1”  Ice | Z-Ro (feat. Paul Wall & Mike D.) - “Still Shinin’” Parks | Ras Kass & RJ Payne (feat. Method Man, Fame M.O.P. & Sway Calloway) - “Roll Call” Ish | Sinéad Harnett - “Burn” 

On this episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the guys start with jokes for Ish following a video posted on Instagram (18:35) before moving to the news of three P. Diddy houses being raided by Homeland Security (26:15). The room then shares their thoughts and prayers to Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge (1:02:50), Joe talks the impact of ‘Like This’ and Kendrick Lamar’s verse in New York over the weekend (1:15:45), and the recent history of beef between Future and Drake and whether it will affect music labels (1:23:04). Also, the JBP debates whether we can expect responses from J. Cole or Drake any time soon (2:08:30), Melyssa Ford calls into the show (2:35:48), Bridget & Mandii B both address the internet following the split of See The Thing Is (3:00:30), 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 | Kenya Vaun - “Yesterday” Ice | Meek Mill - “Respect the Game”  Parks | SiR - “SATISFACTION” Ish | Elmiene - “Crystal Tears”  

Kendrick Lamar’s verse on Future & Metro Boomin’s new album ‘WE DON’T TRUST YOU’ has received a lot of attention as the JBP begins this episode with a breakdown (21:47), will Drake and/or J. Cole respond (33:10), showing appreciation for Metro’s production on the project (42:50), Big Sean’s unfortunate timing (56:18), and the room picks a side in the beef (1:06:20). In other new music, Tyla and SiR drop albums (1:22:07), Meg Thee Stallion announces her upcoming tour (1:25:13), and Schoolboy Q talks “checking in” during Drink Champs interview (1:50:26). Also, the Freaknik documentary on Hulu is out (1:58:46), Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is involved in a gambling scandal (2:20:25), lawsuits for Hermes & Apple (2:25:35), 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: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks:  Joe | Justin Timberlake - “Technicolor” Ice | Arsonal Da Rebel - “Rain” Parks | Mobb Deep - “Adrenaline” Ish | Amaria - “Beggin’”

The JBP kicks things off with recent news of Bruno Mars owing MGM $50 million in gambling debt (21:33) before moving to new podcasts emerging including LeBron James & JJ Redick, as well as Lamar Odom & Caitlin Jenner (42:49). The room then speculates the rumors that 4Batz is an AI artist (57:16), new albums from Beyoncé & Future are on the way (1:02:29), and J. Cole drops another vlog teasing new music (1:09:49). Also, DJ Akademiks offers Meek Mill a podcast deal (1:22:15), *TRIGGER WARNING* the four-part Nickelodeon documentary ‘Quiet on Set’ has been released (1:34:30), Amanda Seales says she doesn’t feel welcome in black spaces (2:06:46), 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 | Ambré - “Lost Without U” Ice | Flo Milli - “Got The Juice” Parks | Maxo Kream - “No Then You A Hoe” Ish | MaKenzie (feat. TA Thomas) - “Maybe”

The JBP starts this episode with a weekend full of new music including ‘Enough’ from Cardi B (21:41), songs from Sexyy Redd and PARTYNEXTDOOR (36:12), plus music from Gunna, Don Tolliver, and Flo Milli (46:08). Karrueche is selling feet pics on OnlyFans (58:20), Kanye West has fired YesJulz and fined her $7.7 million (1:13:21), Joe reacts to LeBron James driving around playing Silk’s ‘Lose Control’ (1:21:36), and Bobbi Althoff was booted from Drake’s SXSW party by security (1:26:16). Also, the room shares their thoughts on Kanye saying he invented every style of music in the last 20 years (1:46:16), Emanny shares some news with his cohosts (2:25:20) which leads to a conversation about manscaping, 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 | Marie Dahlstrøm - “Safe Place” Ice | Flo Milli (feat. Gunna) - “Edible” Parks | Rapsody - “Stand Tall” Ish | Shantel May (feat. Lola Brooke) - “Love It Here”