Episode 890 | "Living Righteously"

The final JBP episode of 2025 kicks off with the cast recapping their Christmas holiday (33:00) before turning to the new record 'Let's Rap About It' from Maino, Jim Jones, Dave East, and Fabolous which has some bars aimed at 50 Cent (47:08). Christian and Justin Combs are starring in a new docuseries through Zeus Network reacting to the Puff trial (1:20:46), Kai Cenat says he's never going to be in a relationship again (1:41:41), and more accusations for Tyler Perry (2:08:52). Also, **SPOILER ALERT** Season 5 of Stranger Things (2:24:05) & the finale of Mayor of Kingstown (2:28:38), is smoking cigars performative (2:52:04), Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria (2:58:48), aspirations for 2026 (3:10:00), 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 

This Christmas Eve episode from the JBP kicks off with a weekend recap as QueenzFlip shares his experience attending Mona's comedy show (26:45) before the room turns to their thoughts on the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight on Netflix this past Friday (36:30). Following the fight, Dave Chappelle dropped his new standup comedy special 'The Unstoppable' on Netflix (1:12:08), T.I.'s first comedy special 'Cheaper Than Therapy' (1:37:25), Nicki Minaj speaks at Turning Point USA's 'AmericaFest' (1:48:20), and the internet is upset at 21 Savage's movement (2:12:12). Also, the JBP listens to Young Buck's diss to Fat Joe (2:37:00) before recapping new music which includes an A$AP Rocky album teaser (2:46:58), Joe has a couple shoutouts (2:54:45), **Spoiler Alert** Mayor of Kingstown recap (2:58:10), Steelers WR DK Metcalf appeals his two-game suspension for an altercation with a fan (3:05:58), 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 recording with Young Thug proposing to Mariah the Scientist at his Atlanta concert (25:15) before the crew reacts to Ice Spice's appearance for the premiere of the new Spongebob movie (38:10). 21 Savage's 'f*ck the streets' movement (38:10), Rams WR Puka Nacua issues an apology following a stream with Adin Ross (1:00:32), Joe shouts out the Knicks for winning the NBA Cup (1:25:34), and the room shares their most regrettable moments on TV (1:36:35). Charlamagne The God inks a five-year, $200 million deal with iHeartRadio (1:43:47), Netflix's business moves (2:00:00), and the rumors of new Hot 97 morning hosts (2:07:42). Also, the woman in the Coldplay concert kiss cam speaks out (2:26:05), Marc shares a news story from California (2:42:09), Keke Palmer interviews Blueface (3:15:00), Part of the Show (3:26:33), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

The latest episode from the JBP begins with a quick recap from Ice who hosted a battle rap event over the weekend (36:33) before the room turns to Ebro, Laura Stylez, & Peter Rosenberg heading to YouTube (46:00), along with Ebro revealing DMs from Drake after the cancellation of their morning show on Hot 97 (1:02:01). Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul is slated for Friday night on Netflix (1:25:50), Ice doubles down on his Pooh Shiesty take from last pod (1:51:15), and Brian B. Dot Miller's 2025 Rap List (2:08:18) leads the JBP to rank their cohosts on who code switches the most (2:21:48). Also, Trey Songz has been charged with assault after a nightclub incident (2:28:53), Kai Cenat discusses his mental health and plans for his future (2:35:40), the passing of Rob Reiner and his wife (2:41:05), Bobby Shmurda's fight in Minnesota (3:13:50), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with new music releases starting with new albums from 21 Savage (36:34) and Conway the Machine (53:40). Mona then addresses the new JBP commercial (1:15:22) before the room recaps Nas & DJ Premier's new project 'Light-Years' (1:21:55), Michigan has fired football coach Sherrone Moore who has since been arrested and charged (1:32:42), and footage releases of comedian Andy Dick overdosing (2:06:04). Also, is taking a doggie bag home on a first date a red flag (2:15:15), Ice discusses The Game vs. Kendrick (2:34:34), Big Bank's interview with 21 Savage (2:55:42), Ebro In The Morning comes to an end at Hot 97 (3:08:52), 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 starts its latest episode with a conversation on concert etiquette (14:44) before turning to a debate on whether the gym should have a dress code (26:33). Busta Rhymes checks a content creator at an Art Basel event in Miami (42:48), a racist lady gets fired by Cinnabon (54:14), and a recap of the Cassidy & Eazy The Block Captain battle in Philly over the weekend (1:13:00). New music later this week (1:24:25) leads to a conversation on if the streets are done (1:27:35), Ice adds Snoop Dogg & Shaq to the the most famous person of all-time list (1:40:15), and how does the cast handle following a friend's significant other on Instagram (2:06:38). Also, a former escort is suing Cassie (2:14:58), more on AI music (2:50:23), Paramount has a deal in place to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (3:04:45), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden  Sleeper Picks: Joe | Ambré - "She" Ice | Tory Lanez - "Variables" Parks | Erick Sermon (feat. Method Man & Redman) - "Look At 'Em" 

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"