Episode 840 | "Howard the Coward"

The JBP’s fourth of July episode begins with their weekend plans (18:15) before diving into the verdict of the Diddy case which was handed down earlier this week (29:16). The room then debates if the Feds overshot their case (46:06) plus their attempts to sway the public opinion (1:03:30), and the latest on Malik Beasley’s investigation (1:29:50). Also, Joe asks the room what their biggest first world problems are (1:38:00), if you dated Jeff Bezos would you expect him to be faithful (1:53:17), Marc Lamont Hill joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the outcome of the Puff trial and whether or not he’d sit down for an interview (2:24:05), + 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 begins with Ice’s recap of Jeezy’s ‘TM: 101 Live’ show at the Apollo (18:18) before diving into a viral clip about parenting from Nelly & Ashanti’s new show on Peacock ‘We Belong Together’ (32:05). QueenzFlip brings up a topic about wills leading to a discussion on the passing of assets within families (52:10), does Lebron James have his retirement tour in LA or elsewhere (1:08:59), and deliberations begin in Puff trial with concerns over one juror (1:26:40). Also, Drake’s abs hit the internet, Dick Vitale rips WNBA players over Caitlin Clark’s All-Star votes (2:46:20), Marc Lamont Hill speaks on Dave Chappelle’s issue with DJ Khaled due to his silence over the ongoing genocide in Gaza (2:55:10), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden  Sleeper Picks:  Joe | kwn - “back of the club” Ice | Yung Bleu (feat. Mozzy) - “One More Time” Parks | Masta Killa, Method Man, & Snoop Dogg - “Glad To Meet You” Ish | Annie Tracy (feat. Leon Thomas) - “Catching Feelings” Melyssa | Dajah Dorn - “I Don’t Want You” Marc | Memphis Bleek - “Still ROC”

The greatest pod in the world opens up its latest episode with homie court (3:05) before Joe shares about going to his brother’s graduation and parenting kids who may or may not want to go to college (21:00). The JBP then reacts to Jeff Bezos having a $50 million wedding in Venice (39:30), the 2025 NBA Draft (1:04:37), and T-Pain comments about Drake not taking his own advice to exit gracefully from the music industry (1:16:45). In new music, a record from Rick Ross & Pharrell (1:39:48) and Wale releases a new freestyle (1:45:48). Also, July 4th is around the corner (2:06:40), closing arguments in the Diddy case (2:18:44), The New York Times releases its 100 best movies of the 21st Century (2:37:55), and much more!  Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden  Sleeper Picks:  Joe | TheARTI$t (feat. Kaliii) - “Red Light Special” Ice | Pusha T (feat. Labrinth & Malice) - “I Pray For You” Parks | Nick Grant - “It Ain’t Personal” Ish | Elijah Waters - “Lose Control”  Melyssa | Maray - “Gemini”

 The JBP begins its latest episode with their quick thoughts on Summer Jam 2025 (23:55) before turning to the announcement of Cardi B’s new album coming in September titled ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ (29:16). Kendrick Lamar’s verse on the upcoming Clipse album leaked (54:28) leading the room to discuss the rollout for ‘Let God Sort Em Out’, QueenzFlip addresses Joe’s recent Instagram post (1:24:22), and B. Simone is under fire for recent comments on her podcast as the crew discusses friendship and accountability (1:43:47). Also, reactions to Fanatics Fest, Tyrese Haliburton’s injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals (2:35:20), Kevin Durant’s trade to Houston (2:50:05), the JBP shares its thoughts and prayers with T. Rex (2:58:05), the Diddy prosecution rests their case after six weeks of testimony (3:01:40), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with their thoughts on the rest of Billboard’s Top-75 R&B list (20:50) before reading into more of the accusations against Tyler Perry (51:25). In new music, Cardi B and Offset both drop records (1:30:05), the room debates the logistics of a JBP meet and greet (1:57:38), and Jim Jones appearance on the ‘Joe and Jada’ podcast (2:07:15). Also, Fat Joe is being sued for $20 million in a new lawsuit (2:16:55), the Los Angeles Lakers sell for $10 billion (2:36:20), would you rather take guaranteed money or a coin flip for 20x the amount (2:48:55), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden  Sleeper Picks:  Joe | kwn (feat. Flo) - “talk you through it” Ice | Roddy Ricch - “Underdog” Parks | Prodigy & The Alchemist - “Legends” Ish | keshi - “Night” Melyssa | JANE HANDCOCK - “Can’t Let Go”

The latest episode from the JBP features the whole crew who recaps their Father’s Day weekend (15:55) before turning to a resurfaced clip of Melyssa Ford & Steve Harvey from around 2007 (27:57). R. Kelly was hospitalized after an alleged overdose in prison (39:35), Drake calls out Canada Politician Jagmeet Singh (47:27), and protests taking place across the U.S. leads into Andrew Cuomo vs. Zohran Mamdani in the New York race for Mayor (56:05). In new music, the JBP reacts to the next Clipse single ‘So Be It’ (1:19:35) which includes shots from Pusha T aimed at Travis Scott (1:26:32), changes to Tha Carter VI (1:48:28) & a new album from EST Gee (1:51:32), and Joe shouts out 2 Chainz for his work on the ‘Red Clay’ soundtrack after his latest record with Ne-Yo (1:56:30). Also, the new Will Smith song ‘Pretty Girls’ divides the room (2:28:25), the 2025 top-ranked earning streamers list has been released by Forbes (2:39:55), Stephen A. Smith is under fire for playing Solitaire at the NBA Finals (2:47:50), NBA lottery pick Ace Bailey has reportedly refused to work out for a handful of teams (2:57:05), Part of the Show returns (3:08:54), 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  Sleeper Picks:  Joe | DESTIN CONRAD - “JUMPIN’” Ice | Arsonal da Rebel - “Wasn’t His Turn” Parks | Rasheed Chappell & Mickey Blue (feat. Dyani Star Myles) - “More Time” Ish | Jack Dine & Tone Stith - “Letting You Run” Melyssa | Syamali - “California Rain” Marc | Lil Wayne (feat. Future & Lil Baby) - “Momma Don’t Worry”

Heading into Father’s Day weekend (2:50), the JBP opens up with each of their plans before sharing their thoughts on the viral video of Marc Lamont Hill getting maced in January 2024 (15:50). MTV icon Ananda Lewis passes away at 52 after her battle with cancer (42:10) leading the room to later discuss their stance on different health treatments and decisions (50:39).  The Grammy’s have introduced two new categories (1:09:33), Kendrick Lamar performs in Toronto (1:17:55), drama over Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover (1:30:00), and what’s new in music? (1:45:42). Rumors of body enhancements on Moneybagg Yo leads to sharing what improvements the JBP would consider for themselves (1:51:52). Also, one survivor discovered following an Air India plane crash (2:08:10), what is the Mount Rushmore of “power trip” Jobs (2:13:40), should there be an etiquette for airline and airport outfits (2:27:29), 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 | Kehlani - “Folded” Parks | Marlon Craft - “thin ICE” Ish | Chris Brown - “Holy Blindfold” Melyssa | Povi - “Who Better” Marc | Jidenna - “Bambi”

The JBP begins the latest episode with quick recaps from Lil Wayne’s concert at Madison Square Garden last Friday (16:00) along with Marc’s attendance at ‘Othello’ and meeting Denzel Washington (21:40). The room then dives into a full recap of the 2025 BET Awards including performances and award winners (45:15), Tyler Perry’s speech warning the erasure of black history (1:16:14), as well as Wale’s run in with Kai Cenat (1:31:30). Also, Ciara tells Jim Jones that it’s time to get married leading the crew to discussing the unintentional disrespect behind the comments (1:46:55), QueenzFlip shares his experience at the Puerto Rican Day Parade (1:59:40), Sexyy Red checks Ray J (2:47:37), Coco Gauff’s French Open win leads to post-match comments from her opponent Aryna Sabalenka (3:01:26),  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 | Leon Thomas & Kehlani - “DIRT ON MY SHOES” Ice | EST Gee - “Take my time Geeski SH Feb 23” Parks | Coyote - “Product Of Immigration” Ish | DAMEDAME* - “PROMISE” Melyssa | Leven (feat. Grace Weber) - “Meet Up” Marc | The Roots - “Star/Pointro”

With the release of Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’, the JBP opens its latest episode discussing the 19-track album (32:50) before bringing in cohost of ‘The Bigger Picture’ Jeremy Hecht to discuss the back and forth between DDG & Halle Bailey (1:32:10). The internet has reacted to the rumors of streamer Duke Dennis having multiple kids (2:24:00), the room shares what they think their ambition level is (2:30:30) before turning to their highlights and areas to improve on in 2025 (2:46:29). Also, the Indiana Pacers take Game 1 of the NBA Finals (2:59:32), Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump (3:18:48), 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 | Ty Dolla $ign - “ALL IN”   Ice | Lloyd Banks - “IF I WAKE UP”   Parks | Bruiser Wolf (feat. Fat Ray) - “Fancy”   Ish | Leon Thomas (feat. Big Sean) - “PARTY FAVORS”   Melyssa | KAYTRANADA (feat. Lucky Daye) - “Look Easy”

The latest episode of the JBP begins with Melyssa Ford’s recap of ‘The Roots Picnic 2025’ (19:28) before Joe shares how he feels about the Knicks falling to the Pacers in six games (39:23). Vanessa Bryant shuts down pregnancy rumors over the weekend (49:35) which leads the room to discuss relationship rules after the passing of a partner (57:00), The Clipse interview with GQ reveals Def Jam tried to suppress a Kendrick Lamar verse on the upcoming album (1:12:14) which followed with the duo as well as Pusha T leaving the label. Joe addresses the internet’s demand for conversations around Roc Nation’s Desiree Perez (1:24:20), Pusha T also shares his thoughts about Kanye (1:35:33), and the crew praises Leon Thomas for the deluxe of his project ‘MUTT’ (1:49:22). Also, Teyana Taylor announces a new album slated for August (2:05:56), Muni Long claims 'only Black women’ hate her personality (2:11:00), more lists of the best LA and west coast rappers release (2:23:18) as the JBP debates Eazy-E, Snoop Dogg vs. Ice Cube, as well as The Game vs. Jadakiss (2:33:00), reactions to the passing of Joanthan Joss (2:46:30), the New York Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau (2:55:00), 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  Sleeper Picks:  Joe | Trey Songz - “Can’t Stay Mad” Ice | Samara Cyn - “Sinner” Parks | Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon - “See You Later” Ish | Honey Bxby (feat. WESLEYFRANKLIN) - “These Days” Melyssa | Christión - “Full of Smoke” Marc | Ledisi - “DAYDREAMING”