Episode 861 | "The Joe Budden Book Club"

The JBP returns to the airwaves as they begin their latest episode discussing the Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Álvarez fight from Saturday night on Netflix (19:10) before turning to Cam’ron escorting Adrian Broner off the ‘It Is What It Is’ set (33:25). Dame Dash returns to The Breakfast Club (42:44), the features list for Cardi B’s new album has been released (1:07:24), and The Clipse perform at the Vatican (1:13:07). Joe then shares his thoughts on the Charlie Sheen documentary (1:24:20), Saweetie’s comments on pretty punishment (1:34:34), and a quick recap of The 2025 Emmy Awards (1:45:30). Also, Molly Qerim is leaving First Take and ESPN (1:49:30), Murda Mook & Hitman Holla battle (2:02:24), the room laughs at Joe and the God of War Krato’s memes (2:14:39), are dating apps coming to an end (2:33:02), 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 | Isaia Huron (feat. Kehlani) - “SEE RIGHT THROUGH ME” Ice | Kevin Gates (feat. G Herbo) - “Thuggin” Parks | Rapsody & Madlib - “Avon Thru the Wire” Ish | Dave East & Young Chris - “I Smell the Money”

The JBP starts its latest episode with questions for Marc Lamont Hill about a cult documentary (4:35) before turning to the assassination of Charlie Kirk earlier this week in Utah (32:08). The cast then recaps Uncle Charlie Wilson’s R&B Cookout (57:38), new music from Young Thug as well as an alleged diss record from GloRilla (1:17:44), and the cast discusses a tweet comparing drug & slave movies (1:36:44). Also, Spotify has updated their terms & conditions (2:03:27), Joe has a concept for a new show (2:10:35), NBA Commissioner Adam Silver comments about fans who can’t afford to stream games (2:17:44), we’re one week away from Cardi B’s album (2:37:16), 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 the Young Thug interview with Big Bank (32:33) which leads into a conversation on whether Thug is carrying any resentment (59:40) and the fallout since the YSL trial. Marc Lamont Hill highlights the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees (1:39:25), Ryan Clark & Peter Shrager’s confrontation on ESPN (1:56:22), did anyone watch the VMAs (2:05:13), Dame Dash’s comments to Cam’ron and podcasters (2:14:38), and Meek Mill complains about low funding from labels (2:31:35). Also, Chance the Rapper joins the show (2:40:50) to discuss his new album ‘STAR LINE’ as well as the criticisms from his previous project ‘The Big Day’, promoting music, his desire to teach classes, the success of ‘Acid Rap’ and ‘Coloring Book’, upcoming tours, 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 from the JBP, the room starts with their thoughts and the internet’s reactions to Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ episode 3 (17:52) before turning to Latto & Ice Spice’s new record ‘Gyatt’ (38:53). Cardi B is using photos from her court case for her upcoming album which leads to the crew discussing marketing in music (56:57), songs everyone hits the dance floor for (1:12:00), and Druski’s latest skit has caused some backlash (1:27:18). The JBP then shares their thoughts on Ciara adding the ‘Wilson’ last name to her and Future’s son (1:32:30), Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement deal (1:51:21), Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson are slated to participate in an exhibition fight (2:10:45), the top-50 greatest female rap albums of all-time (2:47:40), 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 

Off of Joe’s birthday weekend, the JBP opens up its latest episode with a recap of his party on Saturday night (1:33) before turning to Maino wanting to do a verzuz with Joe (25:37). Quality Control’s Pierre ‘P’ Thomas addresses Young Thug amid the snitching allegations (33:45), the room shares their thoughts over the viral video of Brittany Renner recording PJ Washington picking up their son (1:01:03),  and the rumors of Funk Flex having a hand in DJ Enuff’s firing after 27 years (1:31:12). Also, the US Open hat snatcher doubles down (1:49:50), Beanie Sigel uses AI to assist his voice in new record with Jadakiss (1:55:55), The Rock is looking slim (1:57:54), the story of the Von Erich’s (2:01:50), Drake sits down with Bobbi Althoff once again (2:14:21), 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 | RAAHiiM (feat. BEAM) - “WiiCKEDEST” Parks | Westside Gunn (feat. Brother Tom Sos) - “PRICK” Ish | Nija - “Heaven”

Ahead of Joe’s birthday weekend, the JBP shares their thoughts following the release of Young Thug interrogation clips (30:09) and what it looks like for the Atlanta rapper moving forward (56:38). The room then discusses an off-mic argument over the use of pillow talking (1:15:00), Cardi B’s testimony (1:34:00), Joe gets to his thoughts on the Jussie Smollett documentary (1:44:19), and Funmaster Flex is switching timeslots on Hot 97 (1:56:21). Joey Bada$$ & Westside Gunn drops new albums (2:09:48). In R&B news, Joe plays new dvsn music (2:23:30) alongside drops from Ella Mai, DESTIN CONRAD, and Jai’len Josey. Ice discusses Glasses Malone’s new project (2:44:00), QueenzFlip and Joe talk about Kyle Bethel’s song ‘City of Demons’ (2:47:30). Also, Joe says Kehlani’s ‘Folded’ is R&B song of the summer (2:52:55) which leads to their reaction of Mario’s remix (2:55:05), ILoveMakonnen is now a chef (3:01:28), Cracker Barrel’s attempt at a new logo (3:07:57), Micah Parson’s trade from Dallas to Green Bay sparks a debate on Jerry Jones doing business (3:12:40), 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 starts with a recap of Invest Fest 2025 in Atlanta (13:45) before turning to Rampage Jackson’s son attacking a wrestler at an event leaving him hospitalized (39:06). Marc Lamont Hill asks the room about the Netflix Jussie Smollett documentary (55:15), the Menendez brothers have been denied parole (1:02:48), and Snoop Dogg reacts to LGBTQ+ representation in children’s movies (1:18:54). Also, QueenzFlip discusses running into Charlamagne tha God at Invest Fest (1:33:05), Rob Markman vs. Drake (1:42:55), Joe’s relationship question for the room leads to a debate about revealing clothing (2:21:26), tennis player Sachia Vickery helps fund her career with OnlyFans as the cast discusses learning about your partner’s income (2:52:38), 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 | Coco Jones - “On Sight” Parks | 2 Chainz - “Dead Beat Moms” Ish | ELHAE (feat. GoldLink) - “Touch” Marc | Offset (feat. JID) - “Bodies”

The latest episode from the JBP leads with Joe discussing Ish’s appearance at Invest Fest this weekend (5:10) before turning to a conversation of must-haves when building a new home (30:37). In new music, Joe starts with sharing his thoughts on Chance the Rapper’s album ‘STAR LINE’ (44:35) before turning to Teyana Taylor’s new release ‘Escape Room’ (57:02), Offset’s ‘KIARA’ sparks a debate on relationships (1:03:28), and BigXThaPlug’s country-infused album leads to a discussion on the genre and the use of writing camps (1:28:40). Also, Lil Nas X was recorded walking down an L.A. street and has since been hospitalized (1:53:56), Jussie Smollett’s ‘Netflix’ Documentary (2:13:22), Target’s CEO is planning to step down (2:20:53), Jake Paul & Tank Davis are slated to fight on Netflix as the JBP argues whether or not exhibition matches are good for boxing (2:34:07), 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 

Joe returns to set following a trip out of town for his family reunion (28:40) before the room discusses Jurnee Smollett’s ex-husband now asking for half of the actress’s retirement (46:00). The JBP then shares their thoughts on the back and forth between Cam’ron & Omar Gooding (1:05:05), Joe comments on Cardi B’s new single as the crew then speculates what her first week numbers will look like (1:22:00), Chris Brown’s tour continues (1:35:45), plus Joe’s quick review of ‘WEAPONS’ (1:49:04). Also, Marc Lamont Hill shares the latest on Dr. Umar (2:09:45), Ozempic faces $2 billion in lawsuits (2:30:39), Chris Hansen is set to expose Roblox in a new documentary (2:47:57), Candace Owens is being sued for spreading false information (3:01:55), who’s a billionaire in entertainment (3:17:25), 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  Sleeper Picks: Joe | Chris Brown - “Even” Ice | Young Nudy - “PULL UP” Parks | Juicy J - “Moonwalkin” Ish | Elaine - “Risky” Melyssa | Syd - “Die For This” Marc | Tyla & Wizkid - “DYNAMITE”

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with Ice giving a recap of Chris Brown’s concert at MetLife Stadium (17:25) before turning to new music with Cardi B’s latest single ‘Imaginary Playerz’ (26:55) as well as a new album from Chance the Rapper ‘STAR LINE’ (35:56). More from Drake’s lawsuit with UMG is revealed which includes a response from Lucian Grainge (48:09), Marc Lamont Hill addresses the internet’s backlash from the previous episode (1:10:37), and the room reacts to the Minnesota Vikings adding a pair of male cheerleaders (1:22:49). Also, The Hollywood Reporter releases their list of the most powerful players in podcasting with Joe & the JBP checking in at No. 4 (1:31:43), Lil Yachty is under fire for his use of George Floyd’s name in a new song (1:35:55), a Jussie Smollett Documentary is coming to Netflix (2:13:08), Sha’Carri Richardson’s bodycam footage of her arrest has been released (2:27:30), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden  Sleeper Picks: Ice | Ryan Blades - “Right Palm Itching” Parks | Roc Marciano & DJ Premier - “RocMarkable” Ish | Sasha Keable - “heartbeat” Melyssa | JID (feat. Ty Dolla $ign & 6LACK) - “Wholeheartedly” Emanny | Lihtz (feat. Fridayy & Meek Mill) - “Crash Out RMX” Marc | Chance the Rapper (feat. Jamila Woods) - “No More Old Men”