Episode 884 | "The Top Package"

The latest episode from the JBP begins with the news of Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion (31:39) before the rest of the cast shares their thoughts on the new Puff documentary (45:25). Ray J calls out Beyoncé & JAY-Z for not taking photos with Brandy on her and Monica's tour (1:11:09), Daz Dillinger & Snoop Dogg's beef (1:27:30), and in sports, the LA Clippers waive Chris Paul in his retirement year (1:41:55) while Lebron's 10-point game streak comes to an end at 1,297 games (1:56:57). Also, Klay Thompson names a boat after Megan Thee Stallion which leads the room to discuss moving fast in relationships and dating famous people (2:02:36), Pharrell responds to the controversy over his recent political comments (2:17:18), Meek Mill voices his frustrations with the industry (2:22:30), another delay on Roddy Ricch's new album (2:42:43), Part of the Show (2:57:34), 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 kicks off the latest episode with his review of the Sean Combs 'The Reckoning' documentary on Netflix executively produced by 50 Cent (27:49) before the JBP asks Marc Lamont Hill about his latest interviews (1:19:28). A new Game project with DJ Drama & Mike N Keys (1:32:04), Cassidy vs. Eazy The Block Captain (1:45:00), and the room reacts to some revealing news about Frank Sinatra (1:52:44). Also, Meg Thee Stallion wins her defamation case against Milagro (2:09:06), Trevone Boykin criticizes Russell Wilson over a Thanksgiving he hosted (2:18:07), Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo's press run continues (2:38:22), Jussie Smollett's appearance on Cam Newton's 'Funky Friday' (2:44:35), Max B's New Jersey club performance (3:10:45), a trillion dollars or 10 minutes with God (3:29:45), 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: www.patreon.com/joebudden 

 Off of Thanksgiving 2025, the JBP recaps their Turkey day (25:18) before Marc Lamont Hill asks the room what role ex's play for the holiday (49:32). Ray J was arrested for making threats to Princess Love on a livestream (1:09:00), the room then learns about each others shaving habits (1:34:00), and the latest from Diddy in prison leads to a reaction to the Angola State Penitentiary hosting a Daddy-Daughter dance (1:58:12). Also, Mona wants the guy's reaction to a recent experience she had with Xfinity (2:09:17), Another one bites the dust as 'The Bigger Picture' Podcast comes to an end (2:19:50), Draymond Green vs. Kenyon Martin (2:36:47), Jim Jones is going viral for his turkey drive (2:47:48), Part of the Show (3:05:23), 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 recap of Marc Lamont Hill's Friendsgiving which included a spades game against Joe (11:04); before each member discusses their plans this holiday season (42:50). Shedeur Sanders is the first Browns QB since 1999 to win his first career start (1:03:11), the room reacts to Juelz Santana's comments about math vs. reading for the youth (1:15:18), plus Joe makes a phone call to Maino (1:26:20). Campbell's Soup executive called its products food for 'poor people' (1:38:11), the state of The Need to Know Podcast (1:44:52), the Cash Money Reunion Tour (2:12:24), and Marc gives shares the news of legends we lost in the past week (2:33:26). Also, the cast reacts to the viral clip of a sidechick jumping into the casket at a funeral (2:38:27), Mario gets groped during a concert (2:54:12), Lil Uzi Vert leaves Atlantic Records (3:06:46), the Do's and Dont's on Thanksgiving (3:34:27), 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 | Mario - "Still In Love" Ice | Don Trip - "Walk 'Em Down" Parks | De La Soul (feat. Black Thought) - "EN EFF" Ish | Symba & Dr. Clips - "I AM" Marc | Noname (feat. Devin Morrison) - "Hundred Acres"

The JBP tackles a number of topics in its latest episode starting with reaction to Brandy & Monica's 'The Boy is Mine Tour' (18:30) before turning to Joe being highlighted by Rolling Stone (43:05), and Mona cracking a top-25 list from Complex (47:43). The crew then reacts to Burna Boy outing a fan at a recent show (51:20), Marc Lamont Hill responds to Brian McKnight (1:02:28), and a brand new album from De La Soul (1:31:32). Also, new Pharrell Timbaland's lead the JBP to discuss wastefulness (1:50:20), actor Michael Beach says he lives with his wife and ex wife in the same house (2:13:20), Pharrell's take on politics & DEI (2:42:10), Part of the Show (2:50:20), Joe's thoughts on the new Netflix show 'The Beast In Me' (3:05:10), 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 begins its latest episode discussing the ex-DoorDash driver, who recorded a video of a naked man, has now been arrested (30:17) before turning to a re-review of Summer Walker's album and first week projections (41:15). Ray J is upset following Mario & Wale's concert over the weekend (1:04:29), Pusha T and his wife are expecting their second child (1:15:30), and Roc Nation distribution launches a platform to amplify independent artists (1:28:00). Also, Tekashi's home gets robbed (1:46:27), Megan Thee Stallion vs. Milagro defamation trial (2:02:00), OJ Simpson's estate agrees to pay $58 million to Ron Goldman's father (2:14:14), Part of the Show (2:49:20), 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 latest release from the JBP starts with the wave of apologies after the internet continues to resurface old tweets (20:05). In new music, the room shares their thoughts on Summer Walker's new album 'Finally Over It' (37:53), Wale's new project 'everything is a lot.' (58:00), along with new records from Meek Mill (1:09:06) and Jeezy (1:12:50). The crew then has a debate following appearances at Max B's welcome home party (1:27:08), Kevin Gates responds to criticism of the age gap in his relationship (1:46:44), and the sports media's portrayal of Mavs guard Klay Thompson (2:02:12). Also, Target has a new 10-4 policy (2:20:36), **spoiler alert** Joe shares his thoughts on the show 'All Her Fault' (3:01:55), 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 

The JBP returns to the airwaves as they kick off the latest episode with a recap of their weekend including Ish's discusses a Tonight's Conversation live show (19:20). Max B is home after 16 years (40:20), the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (51:34), and Joe shares his thoughts on the Giants firing Brian Daboll (1:14:04). The room then shares their thoughts on the Sebastian Telfair documentary (1:28:00) as well as the proposed 50-year mortgages (1:43:17), and Westside Gun was removed from a WWE event (2:07:14). Also, Summer Walker's upcoming album (2:24:15), beef between Michelle Beadle & Stephen A. Smith (2:33:06), Marc comments on the passing of Lenny Wilkens (3:07:00), 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 the crew sharing their thoughts on the 2026 Grammy Nominations (22:00) before moving on to Kanye West's apology with a New York City rabbi (55:34). Ice and Joe then take Marc Lamont Hill to Homie Court (1:22:43), Antonio Brown has been extradited to the U.S. (1:40:39), and Pitchfork readers voted on the top-100 Rap albums of all-time (2:04:34). Also, new music (2:14:04), Zohran Mamdani is mayor elect of NYC (2:33:03), there's a canceled list featuring Sydney Sweeney and Kayla Nicole (3:04:15), 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 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)"