Episode 960 | "Little Italy"

The JBP begins its latest episode recapping their holiday weekend as Joe addresses the internet and their outrage (30:25) before the cast turns to the news of influencer Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo passing away following a genital enlargement procedure in Thailand (41:20). The room then shares their take on Joey Bada$$ at the Blue Note covering JAY-Z's 'Song Cry' (1:20:30), and Stevie Wonder is doing a 50-year anniversary tour for 'Songs in the Key of Life' (1:49:00). Also, more internet outrage as food critic Keith Lee survives a near-death experience (2:01:10), **SPOILER ALERT** a recap of the latest 'Lioness' episode (2:38:20), a petition to kick Macklemore off the Ed Sheeran tour (2:52:22), 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 begins with Mona sharing her thoughts on Joe's birthday party from last weekend (1:41) before turning to the NBA's decision on Steve Ballmer's LA Clippers & Kawhi Leonard (42:45). James and Chico DeBarge were arrested in California (1:21:25), Drake has announced a live stream for later this month 'Fear Of Missing Out' (1:46:58), and speculation on whether or not he will send shots at JAY-Z and others (1:59:20). The room then shares their thoughts about the Martin spin-off 'The Varnell Hill Show' (2:07:42), Kanye West continues to sell out stadiums as Joe reacts to Big Sean squashing his beef (2:17:55) leading to a debate on if age plays a role when someone slanders your name (2:30:20), the judge in the Lindsay Clancy case declares a mistrial (2:56:55), 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 

Off of Joe's 46th birthday, the crew reacts to the party over the weekend which included Joe getting engaged along with the announcement of a baby girl on the way (19:45). Joe then sends his thank-yous to everyone involved (30:46), the room reacts to Ish and Joe wearing the same color jacket (1:09:17), and more on the NFL scammer story as a man defrauds women out of $1.3 million (1:22:53). Keefe D has been found guilty in the murder of Tupac (1:47:00), more trial updates including D4vd, MO3, and Lil Durk (1:54:38), and Marc Lamont Hill discusses clipper-gate (2:08:54). Also, the JBP reacts to NORE and DJ Vlad beefing (2:33:35), a Bank of America VP was stabbed and killed in New York leading the room to debate deescalation following the death of the assailant (2:45:18), 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 

Heading into Joe's birthday weekend, the JBP kicks off this episode discussing the cost of barbers (1:25) before Joe addresses the fans who wanted the crew to talk about Lil Durk's trial (41:38). The room then dives into the DJ Vlad & Elliott Wilson interview with Hit-Boy and whether you can 'knock a hustle' (1:23:25), Hit-Boy speaks on his relationship with Nas (1:34:55), plus the investments into his father's rap career leads to a conversation over Hit-Boy's decision making (1:44:00). Also, the new Druski CTE skit is met with criticism (2:25:29), Lady Gaga sends shade towards Madonna (2:35:49), footage of Gladys Knight performing on tour (2:47:13), new music (3:07:05), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

 The JBP kicks off this episode discussing Serayah publicly ending her engagement with Joey Bada$$ (24:19) before turning to San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York being arrested in Ohio for enlisting the services of a prostitute for $140 (1:24:20). The crew then sends their best after the passing of actor Michael Wright highlighting his role in 'The Five Heartbeats' (1:46:30), another hypothetical Verzuz pits Avant against Ginuwine (1:53:27), and country music legend Dolly Parton passes at the age of 80 (2:07:45). Also, the room reacts to PVNCH calling Rapsody's top-5 rappers list 'trendy' (2:22:00), J.R. Writer has 3 diss records for Joe (2:40:04), Target is in hot water once again (2:49:30), debates over a number of Pharell and Neptunes beats (3:04:10). 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 a recap of the Donell Jones & Joe Thomas Verzuz (27:33) before the room talks about diva behaviors after reacting to the viral video of Usher and a doorman (52:00). In new music, Ransom drops 'The Price of Clarity' (1:18:43), a new single from Lucky Daye & Leon Thomas (1:28:22) as well as Tsu Surf (1:48:18), and The Game drops 'The Documentary 3' (1:55:00). Also, a trio of trial updates including Lil Durk (2:23:10), Mona discusses Karmelo Anthony (2:27:22), Keefe D (2:31:28), 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 a conversation on colognes and wearing it to the gym (29:30) before Marc Lamont Hill responds to DJ Akademiks after he called out journalists by name for not covering Drake vs. Roc Nation properly (42:23). Stephen A. Smith calls being given a 'thumbs down' award from the National Association of Black Journalists 'highly offensive' (1:18:47), family drama in LA as Jeanie Buss is against her siblings in the sale of the Lakers (1:55:15) which leads to the latest on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers (2:04:18). Also, Orlando Brown and Ray J fight on an undercard for Claressa Shields title match (2:10:23), a conversation between LeBron and Channing Frye leads the room to pose the question 'can you make someone want it' (2:43:50), *SPOILER ALERT* the latest episode of 'Lioness' (3:07:10), 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 

The JBP kicks off its latest episode discussing Lionel Richie's comments about Chris Brown & Usher (37:25) before turning to Charlamagne tha God vs. Ray Daniels due to Ray's thoughts on Roc Nation and the next JAY-Z album (1:18:41). Mona discusses the allegations against Sidney Starr (1:56:25), updates in the Lil Durk trial (2:12:33), and Marc Lamont Hill shares info on his interview with DJ Vlad (2:18:12). Also, Russell Westbrook announces his retirement (2:22:34), new music (2:29:10), Pitchfork's review of Tyga's new album (2:43:00), 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 episode from the JBP kicks off with QueenzFlip sharing his thoughts about InvestFest 2026 (26:30) before Ice recaps the Chris Brown & Usher show at Met Life Stadium (35:14). A Donell Jones & Joe Thomas Verzuz is around the corner (52:00) which leads to a debate over Beyoncé & Janet Jackson (1:02:38), former NBA players Enes Kanter & Royce White want to enter the 2027 WNBA draft (1:17:00), and reactions to the recent 'What's The Dirt?' video which dives into the alleged feud between JAY-Z and Drake (1:25:05). Also, a steakhouse in Hollywood, Florida is offering nude dining events (1:36:05), Akon discusses an event he was hired for in the Middle East (1:52:20), Dame Dash's life rights could be up for auction (2:02:10), a reboot of the '90's sitcom 'A Different World' (2:30:40), Drake's 20v1 stream (2:45:02), 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: patron.com/joebudden

Parks returns to his seat in the latest episode of the JBP as he explains his absence earlier this week (9:22) before turning to fans calling out the crew for not attending a J. Cole show in New York (34:00). Ice then discusses the new Pooh Shiesty album (49:45), the 'To The Baha' podcast has a debate between Luka Doncic & Jalen Brunson (1:02:24) which leads to news that Doncic's ex-fiance is asking for $50 million (1:13:18). Rapper Malice proves he didn't steal a hot dog (1:24:08), Robert Pattinson is set to play Chris Hansen (1:30:32), and Perez Hilton's recent livestream (1:52:58). Also, Pablo Torre has more information on Kawhi Leonard (2:08:49), artist Fenix Flexin admits to using AI (2:29:48), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden