The Joe Budden Podcast

The latest episode from the JBP opens with the snow storm that is slated to hit the east coast (17:51) before the cast predicts the winner of the Hit-Boy & Mike Will Made-It producer Verzuz (27:17). 21 Savage and Fivio Foreign exchange words (44:58), takeaways from the Oscars in which 'Sinners' earns a record 16 nominations (1:19:24), and Joe shares his review of the new Chris Pratt movie 'Mercy' (1:30:11). Drake appeals the dismissal of the "Not Like Us" lawsuit (1:33:34), Clipse, Leon Thomas, & Olivia Dean headline the list of performers for the 2026 Grammys (1:44:33), Valentine's Day plans (1:50:20), and the crew shows support to Vince Staples (1:58:27). Also, Jayson Tatum...

The JBP kicks off its latest episode covering an internet debate of Common vs. Jadakiss (24:10) before turning to new music from T.I. (45:33). The room then has a conversation about creating and evaluating friendships (53:28), Claressa Shields calls in to a show to defend herself (1:23:30), and the crew shares their thoughts about two wedding stories (1:43:08). Also, Nike's new MLK sneaker (2:07:07), Keith Lee visits the viral 'tenderism' BBQ restaurant (2:15:50), Joe has a question for his castmates about the YMCA (2:28:56), Marc Lamont Hill recaps the back and forth between Nicki Minaj & Don Lemon, and much more! Become a Patron of...

The JBP begins its latest episode diving right into J. Cole's announcement of 'The Fall-Off' which included a new record hinting at a double disc (22:40), before turning to more new music with A$AP Rocky's 'Don't Be Dumb' (53:00) and Wiz Khalifa's 'Khatoic' (1:01:52). Worst Take returns with more NFL playoff predictions and John Harbaugh to the Giants (1:14:50), Anton Daniels vs. Corey Holcomb (1:29:50), and Jay Leno speaks out about his wife dealing with dementia (2:01:25). Also, **SPOILER ALERT** Joe shares his thoughts about 'His & Hers' on Netflix (2:27:04), Part of the Show (2:50:06), and much more!  Become a Patron of The Joe B...

The JBP kicks off its latest episode with a recap of the 2026 Golden Globes (33:18) which includes reactions to Anthony Anderson & Rocsi Diaz (52:50) as well as the award for best podcast (1:06:30). Worst Take returns as the cast covers Wild Card Weekend in the NFL including the Jaguars postgame press conference interaction between head coach Liam Coen & press reporter Lynn Jones-Turpin (1:09:00). Cam Newton interviews Lady London (1:26:43), Hot 97 announces Mero as the new host of its morning show (1:41:37), and Freekey Zekey releases old footage of an altercation between Dame Dash & Jim Jones (1:55:04). Also, LA Reid avoids trial (2:14:35), Druski's new skit (2:25:02), and much...

The latest episode from the JBP begins with a conversation about trainers in the gym (24:54) before turning to New Jersey news as rapper Fetty Wap has been released from prison (38:57). The crew then discusses the tragedy in Minneapolis after Renee Nicole Good was killed by an ICE agent (49:33), new music including a single from Bruno Mars from his new album 'The Romantic' (1:39:15), and LA Reid's upcoming trial (2:04:48). The room covers storylines in the NFL and NBA (2:08:18), Dame Dash continues his beef with Charlamagne the God while the Cam'Ron & Jim Jones feud also continues (2:52:20), and much more.   <p...

Marc Lamont Hill returns to set in the latest episode from the JBP as the crew begins with allegations against singer and minister Donnie McClurkin (29:04) before turning to the viral video of a fight between TraxNYC and AKAY Diamonds (49:49). In the 'Worst Take' segment, the room shares their Super Bowl predictions as well as give praise to Browns Myles Garrett for setting the single season sack record (1:06:23), Netflix after dark? (1:13:43), and Pastor Jamal Bryant responds to criticism over his wife's dress at a charity event (1:33:20). Also, new music on the way from Bruno Mars, Ari Lennox, & Jill Scott (1:46:03), the...

The first episode of 2026 from the JBP begins with a recap of New Years for each member (15:59) as well as their resolutions and predictions (29:52). Drake & Adin Ross have been hit with a RICO lawsuit over alleged gambling scheme with Stake (40:15), Joe shares his thoughts about the recent stories involving NFL brothers Stefon Diggs & Trevon Diggs (1:01:00), and Doechii & SZA have a new single 'girl, get up.' (1:19:28). Uncle Murda and Skillz drop their 2025 Wrap Up songs (1:27:56), the room discusses lies you tell as a couple (1:48:23) which leads to a conversation about pet owners (1:58:45). Also, the JBP learns of Chevy Chase's...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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! </p...

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...

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 f...

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...

 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 J...

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...

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...

 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.  Be...

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...