The Joe Budden Podcast recaps their week (10:15) before the room moves to the sad news involving the passing of Gene Hackman, his wife, and their dog (25:10). **SPOILER ALERT** The crew gives their predictions for the ‘Paradise’ season finale (40:08), New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a recent Black History Month event (49:00), and Joe shares some details about a new app called ‘Timeleft’ (55:50). An all-women flight to space through Jeff Bezos rocket company is slated to take off this spring (1:03:23), Lenny Williams releases new music at the age of 80 (1:25:27), and is anyone participating in economic blackout day (1:41:48). Also, Turkey Leg Hut’s former owner warns staff they’ll be fired for using phones during shifts (1:55:50), in new music Jim Jones & Fridayy drop new albums (2:13:54), Atlanta’s police department is after Lil Baby (2:31:49), and much more. 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Ye Ali (feat. Dcmbr & Hrtbrkfever) - “Come Inside”

Ice | Fridayy (feat. Meek Mill) - “Proud Of Me”

Parks | Ray Vaughn - “CEMETERY lanterns”

Ish | Kels - “We Tried”

Melyssa | Yo Trane - “Ecstasy”

The latest episode of the JBP kicks off with the crew discussing Meek Mill’s tax problems (24:45) before moving to news of former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. being at the center of infidelity allegations (35:00). Ne-Yo’s baby mother rips his polyamorous lifestyle (51:50), Rolling Stone is back with another bad list (1:24:05), and Freddie Gibbs seemingly disses J. Cole following his latest release ‘cLOUDs’ leading the cast to debate whether or not Cole should engage (1:29:49). Also, Kash Doll and Asian Doll trade shots online (1:52:12), Rihanna says she’s working on a new album (2:18:24), Tripp Fontaine breaks his silence regarding ‘Tonight’s Conversation’ (2:33:10), Marc Lamont Hill reacts to MSNBC cancelling Joy Reid’s evening show (2:48:40), Part of the Show (2:58:05), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Tempest – “Stop Playing”

Ice | Benny the Butcher & ILL Tone Beats - “36 Ounces and a Mercedes”

Parks | RJ Payne & Erick Sermon - “RIGHT CROSS”

Ish | LÉA THE LEOX - “IFY”

Melyssa | Zyah Belle - “1-800 Heartbreak”

Marc | THEY. - “Rotation”

QueenzFlip | Trinidad Killa (feat. Nicki Minaj) - “ESKIMO (Remix)”

In the latest JBP episode, Joe then shares a story of a recent trip to get an MRI (36:34), J. Cole drops a new song ‘cLOUDs’ through a blog on his Inevitable site (42:02), and the room dives into a conspiracy conversation following the most recent episode of ‘Paradise’ (1:10:46). Also, Rolling Stone put out a list of the greatest R&B songs of the 21st Century (1:29:40), first week numbers for PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake (1:48:48), Emanny and Ian Dunlap join the show (2:00:46), the aftermath of the Delta plane crash (2:14:04), Anthony Edwards says he doesn’t want to be the face of the NBA (2:33:45), P. Diddy’s lawyer quits the case (3:04:03), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Rory (feat. Leon Thomas) - “WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY?”

Ice | Morray - “Mud Baby”

Parks | Milano Constantine & DJ Ready Cee - “Underground”

Ish | TRUICE - “Ambiguous”

Emanny | Brandy - “When You Touch Me”

Celebrating 10 years of the JBP! The crew begins the latest episode discussing their Valentine’s Day (41:10) before turning to NBA’s All-Star Weekend as the room discusses its downfall (56:11). Kendrick Lamar makes Hip-Hop history again (1:25:30), L.A. Reid talks about the ‘mythical button’ in the music industry during his R&B Money interview (1:36:29), and The Roots Picnic 2025 lineup has been announced (2:28:40). Also, the case against JAY-Z has been dismissed with prejudice (2:52:48), a debate over the term ‘happy wife happy life’ (3:05:50), Part of the Show (3:21:03), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | SZA (feat. Kendrick Lamar) - “Babylon”

Ice | 5th Ward - “Sauce Walka”

Parks | Black Milk & Fat Ray - “ELDERBERRY”

Ish | Savannah Cristina - “Worthy of Love”

The JBP adds another milestone to the list hitting 800 episodes as Joe shows gratitude to everyone involved over the last decade (3:36) before the room turns towards PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake’s new album ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ (23:11). Ice predicts low week one numbers for the project and whether or not the duo copied Freddie Gibbs (46:06), did women kill the good morning text? (52:50), and Wolves guard Anthony Edwards is in the news again over another child he doesn’t want (55:50). Also, Big Meech’s welcome home concert slated for Thursday night was canceled (1:16:07), the pod recalls their favorite moments and interviews over the last 100 episodes (1:43:49), Hulu’s ‘Paradise’ TV show leads to a debate on family legacy (1:50:00), Ty Dolla $ign says he doesn’t condone hate speech (2:08:00), Joe pits the biggest hater songs vs. Toni Braxton’s ‘He Wasn’t Man Enough For Me’ (2:34:00), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Kallitechnis - “SOFT LIFE”

Ice | Coi Leray - “Keep It”

Parks | REASON, Ransom, & Coyote - “Hol‘ That”

Ish | SAILORR - “CUT UP”

Melyssa | Melanie Fiona - “Mona Lisa Smile”

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with the room’s reactions to the Eagles beating the Chiefs in the Super Bowl (2:22) before getting to their thoughts on this year's commercials (22:45). Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance has received a mixture of reviews  (30:20), the internet brings back the potential for Lil Wayne’s involvement which leads the crew to discuss logical choices for next year (1:10:03), and another video of Kodak Black surfaces (1:28:42). Also, Marc Lamont Hill shares his opinion of the Kanye West tweets (1:40:49), the latest in tariff news (2:31:17), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Brandy - “Borderline” & Chris Brown (feat. Brandy) - “Do Better”

Ice | Ty Dolla $ign (feat. Kanye West) - “Wheels Fall Off”

Parks | DJ Premier & Roc Marciano - “Armani Section”

Ish | A-Lex - “Casual”

Melyssa | Big Hit, Hit-Boy, & Ty Dolla $ign - “Slow Your Roll”

Marc | BlakRoc (fest. Billy Danze, Jim Jones & Nicole Wray) - “What You Do to Me”

The JBP begins this episode debating whether Joe & Ish have a bromance (3:28) before taking a look at Melyssa Ford’s new movie on the way (12:35). The room then shows love to Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti after he passed at age 54 (42:00), DJ Khaled’s album announcement doesn’t go as planned (52:14), and Kanye West has yet another online rant (1:35:55). Also, the crew reacts to 50 Cent’s post about Irv Gotti (2:06:09), Kendrick Lamar’s Apple Music interview (2:21:19), Super Bowl predictions (2:34:00), Lil Wayne sets release date for ‘Tha Carter VI’ and is featured on the ‘Tweaker’ remix (2:54:15), new music from Rema (3:07:38) and Cardi B (3:10:50), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | GIVĒON - “TWENTIES”

Ice | Larry June, 2 Chainz, & The Alchemist - “Colossal”

Parks | Ghostface Killah (Prod. by J Dilla) - “Whip You With a Strap”

Ish | Chase Shakur (feat. Smino) - “LUV IN DA 6”

Melyssa | Jean Deaux - “Speakerphone (Trust Issues)”

Grammy night moments highlight the latest episode of the JBP as the crew begins with Chris Brown winning Best R&B Album for ‘11:11’ (24:05), the Associated Press disrespecting Babyface on the red carpet (28:40), and Kanye West allegedly arriving uninvited with his wife Bianca Censori (41:55). Also, Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ collects multiple awards, including Album of the Year (1:10:14), Joe shares his feelings about the nominees for Best New Artist such as Benson Boone & Chappell Roan (1:14:45), and The Weeknd returns to the stage after the academy takes some accountability (1:30:24). Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ earns a clean sweep winning five awards (1:35:38) which leads to Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR’s new album in the coming weeks (1:53:02). The room then debates songs with multiple versions such as ‘Killing Me Softly’ (2:21:45), the latest in the A$AP Rocky trial (2:51:23), Luka Doncic’s trade to the Lakers shocks the world (3:02:26), Marc Lamont Hill brings a marriage question to the pod as a father (3:38:53), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Tory Lanez (feat. Jacquees) - “Slow Grind”

Ice | Chris Brown - “Feel Something”

Parks | Swizz Beatz & Nas - “Echo”

Ish | Kal Banx & SiR - “MOB”

Melyssa | Winny - “Pretty”

Marc | The Weeknd - “Baptized In Fear”

In the latest episode from the JBP, the crew starts with new music highlighting Weeknd’s album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ (29:47) as well as EST Gee’s ‘I Ain’t Feeling You’ (44:30), and a new single from Tommy Richman (55:30). Joe and Melyssa revisit their argument from earlier in the week (1:21:32), the five-episode documentary ‘The Fall of Diddy’ on MAX (1:40:32), and the room shares their thoughts with the victims following a plane crash in DC (2:12:51). Also, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been banned from two spas (2:35:50), Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is under investigation for alleged gambling when he played in Charlotte (3:08:12), A$AP Relli takes the stand in the A$AP Rocky trial (3:22:02), and more. 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Aaron Page - “Lord Knows”

Ice | Will Smith & Big Sean (feat. OBanga) - “BEAUTIFUL SCARS”

Parks | Jim Jones - “Jomo”

Melyssa | JAHKOY, CVIRO & GXNXVS - “Shadows”

Ish | JoJo - “Nobody”

The JBP opens up the latest episode discussing QueenzFlip’s recent social media video in handcuffs (5:40) before turning to a discussion on transactional friendships (10:45). Joe then addresses Valentine’s Day 2025 and shares who he’d want to perform at his wedding (43:30), the latest on the A$AP Rocky trial (54:27), and Marc Lamont Hill shares his thoughts on Trump declassifying the Martin Luther King Jr. files (1:30:25). Also, Target rolls back DEI initiatives (1:43:58), reactions to the AFC & NFC Championship games (1:52:37), DJ Akademiks has been banned by Twitch (2:23:00), the 2025 GRAMMYs are this weekend (2:44:25), Part of the Show (2:53:27), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | TAVE (feat. Kenyon Dixon) - “Laid Back/Old Skool Chevy”

Ice | 2 Eleven & Jay Rock - “Black Dynamite”

Parks | M.O.P. - “Face Off”

Marc | Mac Miller - “Funny Papers”

Melyssa | Kiana Ledé - “Too Many Strings”

The JBP begins the latest episode discussing more lawsuit news as UMG urges a Texas court to dismiss Drake’s petition (23:10) before sharing their thoughts on the Kendrick Lamar & SZA Super Bowl teaser (40:00). Chris Brown sues Warner Brothers for $500 million over docuseries (49:46), Melyssa & Joe react to the tea surrounding ‘Tonight’s Conversation’ podcast (1:01:52), and the crew reacts to Bruno Mars & Sexyy Red’s new single ‘Fat Juicy & Wet’ (1:17:28). In other new music, female rapper ScarLip receives criticism (1:35:30), Future is set to release another project after dropping three in 2024 (1:50:55), and Kid Cudi shares details of break-in by a stalker fan of his (2:07:50). Also, Mel reads about a new bill proposed in Mississippi (2:30:47) which leads to Donald Trump wanting to declassify some files (2:34:38), A$AP Rocky’s trial (2:45:27), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist - “Bad Choices”

Ice | Kirko Bangz - “Deep Inside”

Parks | Redman - “Jersey Yo!”

Melyssa | Maesu - “Sex On GPS”