The Joe Budden Podcast

With the 2024 election in the rearview, Joe shares about the start of his health journey (22:00) before the Bionic Six & Marc Lamont Hill recap their thoughts following the presidential results from earlier in the week and reasons why Kamala Harris fell short (28:45). The 2025 Grammy Nominations have been released as the JBP reacts to song and album of the year categories (1:39:37), Ab-Soul drops his new album ‘Soul Burger’ (2:06:40), and DDG brings his and Halle Bailey’s son on Kai Cenat’s livestream (2:22:47) which leads the room to discuss coparenting and if men are good at apologizing (2:33:50), Marc questions QueenzFlip about his ‘man of the house’ take (2:55:30), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Ella Mai - “One Of These”

Ice | Tha Eastsidaz (feat. October London) - “Groove Bacc”

Parks | Ab-Soul (feat. JasonMartin & Thirsty P) - “All That”

Ish | PHABO & Josef Lamercier - “5000 Degrees”

Melyssa | Simi Liadi - “No Exchange’

The JBP opens up their latest episode with a discussion on whether Ish is a gift-shamer (1:25) before Joe discusses how his pride and ego has been hurt once again by his friends (12:15). The room then talks about the chaos of Election Day (22:57), New York is under a Drought Watch (1:08:20), Lil WeezyAna Fest took place on Saturday which featured a Hot Boys reunion and comments from Wayne on the New Orleans Super Bowl Halftime Show (1:16:25), and Marc Lamont Hill starts a debate on Michael Jackson’s ‘Bad’ vs. ‘Off the Wall’ (1:31:00). DeMar DeRozan returns to Toronto with Drake standing courtside (1:41:24), Joel Embiid has been suspended for pushing a reporter (2:10:30) which then leads the crew to ask whether people deserve to get punched in the face (2:16:40). Also, the JBP discusses which artists they’d cry over following the news of Quincy Jones passing at 91 (2:30:20), Joe has a question for the room about threesome babies (2:48:30), T.I. announces retirement from performing (3:06:00), Marc on having to deal with Philly athletes in the 2000s (3:11:27), Kai Cenat & Kodak Black’s livestream (3:14:35), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Austin Millz & Jozzy - “Need I Say More”

Ice | Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre & Jhené Aiko - “Gorgeous”

Parks | BigXthaPlug - “Therapy Session”

Ish | Elmiene - “Crystal Tears”

Melyssa | Dee Gatti - “Timeless”

Marc | Freddie Gibbs - “It's Your Anniversary”

In the latest episode from the JBP, the crew begins with discussing their Halloween (20:28) before getting to Young Thug being released with a lengthy probation sentence (30:12). The JBP then discusses how Thug has to navigate a new music ecosystem and what it means for the rapper moving forward (57:40), Joe shares a story about his most recent night at ‘Girls Love Karaoke’ (1:18:29), and the projections for Tyler, The Creator’s new album are in (1:30:20). Also, the room wonders how you compliment a man with a fire mouth (1:50:10), Meg Thee Stallion’s Amazon Prime documentary (1:58:33), Ari Lennox’s beef with Dreamville (2:31:44) leads to a debate on if an idea is more important than the execution (2:46:00), Mel’s new podcast (2:59:33), questionable Halloween outfits for children (3:11:38), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Jacquees - “Baby Making”

Ice | Lloyd Banks - “Season Of The Psychos” 

Parks | Che Noir (feat. Brady Watt & Abiodun Oyewole) - “Shadow Puppet”

Ish | Elijah Blake (feat. Kareen Lomax) - “Read The Room”

Melyssa | Mr. Carmack (feat. Kehlani) - “All In”

Ice returns to his seat in the latest dudecast edition of the JBP as the guys begin with a conversation on caviar and whether it’s white people’s version of oxtail (18:52). 50 Cent turns down Donald Trump’s $3 million offer to perform at his Madison Square Garden rally as the room then debates what their price would have to be (21:33), Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial and racist monologue (29:05), and Miami Heat unveil the statue of Dwyane Wade which is met by backlash and jokes from fans (41:34). The room then shades Joe’s basketball skills which leads to a potential 1-on-1 match that involves games with both Ish and Marc Lamont Hill (56:20), Shaq faces backlash over his appearance on Angel Reese’s podcast (1:13:48), Tyler, The Creator drops his new album ‘Chromakopia’ (1:51:00), and Joe shares his thoughts after the passing of DJ Clark Kent due to colon cancer (2:17:16). Also, Tory Lanez seeks disciplinary action against his former attorney (2:28:20), the guys want Haunted Houses to make a resurgence (2:42:16), did Winnie and Kevin from ‘The Wonder Years’ sleep together (2:49:20), Joe responds to the internet clipping up his Lil Durk & J. Cole comments (2:50:10), Tony Rock addresses not being cast in Chris Rock movies and the crew debates if they agree with his stance or not (3:06:00), and more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Alfonzo Hunter - “Weekend Thang”

Ice | GloRilla - “LET HER COOK”

Parks | Canibus (feat. Panama P.I.) - “How We Roll”

Ish | TheARTI$t - “Soul On Fire”

The JBP kicks off the latest episode with questions for Ish after he was spotted courtside with Marc Lamont Hill at the Sixers & Bucks game earlier this week (22:25) before Joe discusses speaking at Steve Stoute’s SelectCon NYC event (27:44). Lil Durk has been arrested over an alleged murder-for-hire plot as the room shares what information has been made available to the public (30:30) and the difficulty in podcasting about such stories (57:30). In new music, Summer Walker drops a new single ‘Heart Of A Woman’ (1:35:36), the crew debates if the Menendez Brothers should be granted parole (1:46:15), as well as whether Joe had any disagreements with Punch TDE’s tweet about Hip Hop Journalism (2:01:55). Also, **TRIGGER WARNING** a mother is suing an AI company over the death of her son (2:33:20), E. coli outbreaks (2:48:50), Part of the Show (3:03:19), 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 | Babyface & Muni Long - “The Recipe”

Parks | REASON - “Whatever”

Ish | Tailz. - “Free Time”

Melyssa | Elmiene & BADBADNOTGOOD - “Marking My Time”