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. 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Babyface & Muni Long - “The Recipe”

Parks | REASON - “Whatever”

Ish | Tailz. - “Free Time”

Melyssa | Elmiene & BADBADNOTGOOD - “Marking My Time”

 In the latest episode, Marc Lamont Hill takes his seat with the JBP as the room reacts to Joe’s viral moment over the weekend (13:10) before a quick recap of Parks’ birthday party (23:46). The New York Liberty take home the 2024 WNBA Championship (28:05) while Angel Reese’s outfit for Game 5 has caused some commotion (34:55), the New York Yankees are headed to the World Series (38:55), and Joe shares a quick story of his recent injury (44:18). SZA interviews Kendrick Lamar for Harper’s BAZAAR fashion magazine (55:25) as he shares what ‘Not Like Us’ means to him and the gang discusses doing interviews with your friends vs. other journalists, Joe reminds everyone that it is illegal to go through your significant others phone (1:17:55), and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts eight new acts (1:38:36). Also, the JBP discusses a proposed mandate from strippers when it comes to throwing money & payouts (1:49:40), Kamala Harris’ campaign continues to try to attract black male voters while being publicly called names (2:03:21), Part of the Show (2:55:22), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Leon Thomas - “SAFE PLACE”

Parks | Tyler, The Creator - “Noid”

Ish | BARii - “Barbershop”

Melyssa | October London (feat. Boney James) - “All I Want Is You”

Joe kicks things off by showing love to DJ Clark Kent (3:02) before dedicating this episode to 9-5 workers and firing back at those who have been kicking his back in for his comments about them (4:33). In music, the JBP condemns BET for the embarrassment that was the BET Hip-Hop Awards (33:10), addresses Tommy Richman for submitting “Million Dollar Baby” in all of the Rap GRAMMY categories (49:08), salutes Tyler, the Creator for deciding to release his upcoming album ‘Chromakopia’ on a Monday (1:07:19), and makes sense of rumors that Michael Jackson beat Tupac up for dating Quincy Jones’ daughter (1:19:23). Later, Joe asks if men can harp on things (1:30:45) and reveals he is going to buy a camper in his 50s (1:36:01) before the gang discusses updates in both Safaree and DJ Mustard’s domestic disputes (1:40:40), reactions to Big Meech’s release from prison (1:50:28), the mystique surrounding parties before social media (2:00:40), Liam Payne of One Direction’s passing (2:17:16), a LinkedIn co-founder saying that 9-5 jobs will be extinct by 2034 (2:25:12), people now being able to communicate through their dreams (2:36:02), Parks’ experiences at nude beaches and being courted by men (2:39:30), what’s next for Bronny James after his disappointing preseason (2:46:53), the billboards marketing Season 2 of Improper Improv (2:56:11), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Ambré - “SWV”

Ice | BigXthaPlug - “Leave Me Alone”

Parks | Benny the Butcher & 38 Spesh - “Money Counter”

Ish | Jon Vinyl - “War”

Melyssa | Berhana - “Golden”

 Ian Dunlap returns to the JBP as the room begins with Melyssa Ford’s recent tweets (2:39) before QueenzFlip recaps his time at the Wild 'n Out show over the weekend (18:34). Joe & Ish then gets to story time and shares their experience out at a ‘Paddle of the Sexes’ event (20:42), TD Bank has been hit with a $3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering (54:46), and the crew debates what makes a good mediator (1:00:50) and if there is an issue with men who move off of hearsay (1:10:12). Former NBA player and coach Sam Mitchell seemingly doxxed NBA TV co-host Chris Miles after an awkward live interaction (1:16:57), RJ Barrett allegedly owes an escort some money (1:27:53), and Lyfe Jennings says NPR’s Tiny Desk rejected him from their show (1:41:40). Also, the room discusses how they handle criticism (1:55:00), Joe shares some tidbits about the blessings that come from podcasting as well as how paranoia affects work ethic (2:04:54), Ian brings a list of conspiracy theorist topics (2:41:50), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Ravyn Lenae (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) – “Dream Girl”

Ice | Pharrell Williams (feat. Tyler, The Creator) - “VIRGINIA Boy (Remix)”

Parks | Ka - “I Love (Mimi, Moms, Kev)”

Ish | Amaria - “Fly”

Melyssa | Gallant (feat. Nao) - “Centigrade.”

Another dudecast is in effect for the latest JBP episode as they begin with a discussion on if they wash their own clothes (2:19) before they react to J. Cole’s latest record ‘Port Antonio’ in which he addresses his feelings following the fallout of the Drake & Kendrick Lamar beef (22:40). The room also discusses if new music is being devalued when it drops on Instagram instead of DSPs (1:17:30), GloRilla’s drops her debut studio album ‘GLORIOUS’ (1:42:10), and Rod Wave releases a new project titled  ‘Last Lap’ (2:01:44). Elon Musk & Tesla preview humanoid Optimus robots (2:19:00), Harvard students creating futuristic smart glasses (2:32:49), a congratulations to Chaka Khan (2:37:03), the crew presses Ish about going out (2:43:30), Part of the Show (3:00:00), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Victoria Monét - “Love Is Stronger Than Pride”

Ice | Wynne (feat. Conductor Williams) - “Bad Girl”

Parks | Madvillain (MF DOOM & Madlib) - “Figaro”

Ish | Syamali - “California Rain”

Jaewon | Rod Wave - “Federal Nightmares”

QueenzFlip returns to his chair as the JBP starts with a few airport stories (2:00) before Joe sends congratulations to Lizzo (40:28). Safaree attends Nicki Minaj’s concert in Miami (45:55) which leads to a conversation about “fake stalking” your ex (54:13), can a gay person sleep you (1:23:50), Joe responds to the backlash over his DDG comments (1:25:20), and the room discusses whether or not the JBP co-hosts are cancelable (1:36:44). Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston, passes at 91 (1:53:55), Drake’s Instagram posting of Solange as well as putting fake friends on blast during his Toronto concert has the crew dive into a topic on digital warfare and his beef with JAY-Z (1:58:00), Financial abuse in relationships (2:47:25), Ish attends the Maxwell concert which included another stage appearance from Melyssa Ford (2:55:50) and Ice recaps Wale’s Irving Plaza show (3:04:17), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Sterling Sims - “Jersey Shore 3”

Ice | Max B (feat. Stack Bundles & Mel Matrix) - “Refreshing”

Parks | GREA8GAWD - “BYE BYE SUMMER”

Ish | Leven & damn james! - “Vivians Freestyle”

Melyssa | Leon Thomas (feat. Wale) - “FEELINGS ON SILENT”

Emanny | Leon Thomas - “YES IT IS”

The JBP kicks off the latest episode with the news that the Port Union has agreed to suspend their strike which leads to a quick apology from Joe over Perrier water (17:08). The Menendez Brothers are having their case revisited in light of new evidence (32:04), Social media suggests Stefon Diggs is the NFL player linked to Cardi B (42:40), and Jaguar Wright’s interview with Piers Morgan has the room question how long before Diddy will go financially broke (55:24). Stephen A. Smith discusses his ESPN contract negotiations and uses Dak Prescott as a comparison as to why he deserves $100 million (1:13:30), Tommy Richman says he’s not a hip-hop artist (1:21:20), and DDG announces split from Halle Bailey (1:32:54). Melyssa Ford responds to being in the news after rolling out her ‘Hot & Bothered’ podcast (1:47:27), Joe shares some of the challenges with podcaster expectations (1:53:20), Part of the Show (2:23:57), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Victoria Monét (feat. Thundercat) - “Don’t Sleep”

Ice | BIG30 - “FACETIME WITH MY MAMA”

Parks | Terrace Martin & Cautious Clay - “Read The Room”

Ish | Poo Bear - “LAST OF US”

Melyssa | Cautious Clay - “Shook”

The latest episode from the JBP dives in as the crew salutes Cardi B for her Paris Fashion Week (2:38) before reports of freak off tapes being sold in Hollywood involving a ‘high profile’ individual (18:50). The Judge in the Young Thug RICO trial blasts prosecutors for poor lawyering (22:49), Melyssa Ford shares about her night out with the guys at the strip club (31:25) as well as the latest on her new podcast (39:42), Lil Yachty's podcast co-host Mitch eludes to the fact that 'A Safe Place' may have published its final episode (47:05), and Joe shares his thoughts about the New York Knicks blockbuster trade over the weekend (1:12:08). In new music, Leon Thomas releases his second studio album ‘MUTT’ (1:22:30), the JBP has a debate over the current sound in R&B following Mario’s new single ‘Space’ (1:28:45), and port workers strike begins across the East and Gulf Coasts (1:40:51). Also, DaBaby puts out a new project (1:58:08), the crew reacts to Usher feeding Halle Bailey a cherry at his concert (2:00:55), Pras is suing Lauryn Hill (2:06:15), J. Cole’s recent features with Daylyt & Tee Grizzley (2:18:39), a few more unfortunate passings of legends in the sports and entertainment world (2:27:07), Part of the Show (2:34:10), and much more. 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Ambré - “LMK”

Ice | DaBaby - “In a Minute (Intro)”

Parks | Blu & Exile (feat. Ahmad Anwar) - “Valley Of Kings”

Ish | Sasha Keable (feat. 6LACK) - “Take Your Time”

Melyssa | Jorja Smith - “The One”

Emanny | Day26 - “For Me”

The latest episode from the JBP opens with a conversation on insurance rates and crash outs before turning to Cardi B and Offset airing each other out on the internet (27:43). The cast then engages in a heated debate about ‘cheating up’ and relationship toxicity (37:00), Offset accuses Cardi of cheating on him while pregnant as the cast discuss whether or not they believe it (1:22:30), and Cardi also leaks texts between the two (1:42:09). New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five federal charges related to bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and soliciting campaign contributions (1:51:55), and further news on P. Diddy’s indictment as his lawyer reveals he wants to testify at his trial while Costco debunks the baby oil claims (2:24:52). Also, Naomi Campbell has been banned from being a charity trustee (2:44:40), the room debates if they would dub Eartha Kitt on the casting couch (2:52:10), the JBP issues thoughts and prayers to the family of Marcellus Williams (3:02:15), Derrick Rose’s retirement (3:07:25), and much more. 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | ELHAE - “A.N.O.”

Ice | Maxo Kream (feat. Tyler, the Creator) - “Cracc Era”

Parks | Daylyt & J. Cole - “A Plate Of Collard Greens”

Ish | ANGELIKK - “Soon Enough”

Melyssa | alayna - “Who Am I Now”

Emanny | Journey Montana - “YOU”

Fall season has arrived and the first topic on the board is Dr. Umar’s comments comparing the 'freak offs' of Diddy & Hugh Hefner (17:29). From there, the room reacts to Kim Porter’s memoir going number one on Amazon & the author behind it (30:08). Joe's latest booking is to DJ and the event is his mother's birthday party (39:00). The JBP speaks to the resurfaced clips of Justin Bieber amid Diddy's arrest (41:04). ‘The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ on Netflix is under fire (46:00) & the crew discuss America's obsession to romanticize criminals (58:37). The crew remembers Tito Jackson & his legacy (RIP) (1:19:15). Joe asks the crew if they ever cheated and if yes, how close they got to getting caught. (1:30:58). Atlantic Music Group & Elliot Grainge announce new regime, which continues the conversation of the shift in the music industry (1:42:50), Meek Mill offers $100K to hire an investigative team to clear his name of Diddy allegations (1:47:08). Ish sparks a debate regarding parenting (1:58:50), the crew dives into the new details stemming from Day 1 of Young Dolph’s trial (2:06:10), and much more.

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Musiq Soulchild - “Onenight”

Ice | Meek Mill - “ROBBIE SON”

Parks | The Alchemist (feat. Conway the Machine) - “Diego Maradona”

Ish | Vanilla is Black & 6LACK - “Baby Boy”

Melyssa | Wale - “Welcome to the Stage (Tame Impala Freestyle)”

Emanny | Gabby Zike - “Wasted”

The best podcast in the world returns to the airwaves as QueenzFlip begins by addressing some of Joe’s vacation posts (3:30) then a quick debate takes place on whether or not everyone showers between layup sex (10:30). Melyssa briefly touches on the Emmy Awards (22:48) before the room discusses P. Diddy’s FBI arrest earlier this week on sex trafficking and racketeering charges plus why his bail was denied (24:02), Former Bad Boy artist Shyne Barrow breaks his silence (54:47), and the JBP dives into the definition of each of the charges against Puff (1:19:24). Future drops his third project of the year ‘MIXTAPE PLUTO’ (1:37:50), Joe explains how it’s a scary time for musicians with more changes in the music business as Kevin Liles steps down as CEO of 300 Entertainment (1:42:25), and Brittany Renner discusses her recent financial struggles (2:23:20). Also, Joe discusses his run in with customs on the way to Cabo (2:33:30), Nelly is being sued by St. Lunatics over records on ‘Country Grammar’ (3:02:15), **SPOILER ALERT** the JBP discusses a number of new TV shows (3:23:05), Joe offers trades for Phil Collins (3:55:35), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | H.I.M. - “Habits”

Ice | Tee Grizzley (feat. 42 Dugg) - “Detroit”

Parks | Anthony Kannon, MBK Richy & Blicka Don - “Spare My Brother”

Ish | Jordin Sparks - “FFWD”

Melyssa | Hailey Knox - “11th Hour”

In the latest episode from the Bionic Six, Joe looks forward to his first vacation of the year (7:34) before the room pays its respects to the legend Frankie Beverly (15:07). Shannon Sharpe goes live on Instagram while engaging in sexual acts (38:00), a reaction & breakdown of Kendrick Lamar’s new record (1:11:17), and the internet has engaged in debates about whether K. Dot will perform ‘Not Like Us’ at the Super Bowl (1:44:00). Lil Wayne posts a video showing his disappointment in not getting the New Orleans halftime show (1:50:34), the JBP then discusses when they think Kendrick will drop his project and how many units he will move first week (2:10:17).  Also, nearly everyone forgot about the 2024 MTV VMAs (2:36:20), a debate on whether Tyla is an industry plant (2:42:10), the presidential debate (3:05:30), Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffers another scary concussion (3:16:14), should a loan be returned with interest amongst friends (3:44:45), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Terrace Martin (feat. Arin Ray & Elena Pinderhughes) - “Solo”

Ice | Wale & T-Minus - “Mission Statement”

Parks | Smoke DZA (feat. Really Jaewon) - “Paid in Full (P.I.F)”

Ish | Leon Thomas (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) - “FAR FETCHED”

Melyssa | Santino Le Saint - “Clockwork”

The JBP is joined by Jaewon in the latest episode as they begin with Tamar Braxton’s accusation that her ex used her card on other women (49:00). The room then discusses the unfortunate passing of Rich Homie Quan just shy of his 34th birthday (1:10:12) before turning to a conversation over the tragedy that took place at Apalachee High School in Georgia (1:26:30). Also, Marlon Wayans sits down with Shannon Sharpe (1:48:33), 50 Cent receives a diss from Desiigner (2:09:40) as well as a response from Dame Dash on IG live (2:18:04), Part of the Show (2:27:47), and much more. 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Ye Ali, Dende & Sidney Gilliam - “Merlot”

Parks | Rasheed Chappell & Beatsbyjblack (feat. SoundsLikeDen) - “Haysoos” 

Ish | SABRI - “Ring By Spring”

Melyssa | Toro y Moi & Don Toliver - “Madonna” 

Emanny | RINI - “Talk to Me” 

In the latest episode from the JBP, the room begins with a recap following Joe’s birthday party over the weekend (17:30) before turning to the passing of legend Fatman Scoop late Friday night (38:30). Ice Spice and Cleotrapa’s beef is playing out on the internet (52:35), following the delay of the billboard charts Travis Scott sits behind Sabrina Carpenter with 361k units (1:32:16), and Joe has some additional thoughts on both Doechii (1:53:50) and Big Sean albums (1:56:19). Also, the gang debates whether or not you really know how up your parents are or not (2:12:28), more on labor day weekend and Joe’s party (2:20:50), 50 Cent’s appearance on ‘Million Dollaz Worth of Game’ (2:51:55), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Connie Diiamond (feat. Vontee the Singer) - “Jodeci”

Parks | Tobe Nwigwe (feat. Jacob Banks) - “MOON AND SUNLIGHT)

Ish | Jordyn Simone & Lekan - “Don’t Wake Up”

Melyssa | Ravyn Lenae (feat. Childish Gambino) - “One Wish”

Emanny | Boyz II Men - “Thank You”

Heading into Joe’s birthday weekend, the JBP begins this episode reacting to the best use of A.I. in music to date (29:30) before turning to a number of new projects and singles that were released this week (33:03). Big Sean drops ‘Better You Than Me’ (33:28), Doechii releases ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ (49:34), and the room debates whether the numbers surrounding Travis Scott are believable or not (1:02:53). Also, a clip of Mendeecees and Yandy leads to a conversation about wearing wedding rings (1:25:05), Joe doubles down on his Boris Kodjoe/Steph Curry take (1:31:08), Cam Newton’s interview with Dr. Bryant (2:00:38), QueenzFlip takes Melyssa Ford to Homie Court (2:21:34), Part of the Show returns (2:37:48), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Omah Lay - “Moving”

Ice | Juelz Santana, Meek Mill, Jim Jones, & Rowdy Rebel - “Boyz In Da Hood” 

Parks | Tay Bell - “Who Gon Love You”

Ish | Kehlani (feat. Lucky Daye) - “When He's Not There”

Melyssa | Liza (feat. TOBi) - “Back For More”

QueenzFlip | Skinny Fabulous & Nailah Blackman - “Come Home” 

The Bionic Six reunites as the latest episode from the JBP begins with Joe sharing a story of his trip to Atlanta (13:05) before turning to a new three-pack of songs from Drake (34:54). DJ Akademiks agrees to sit down with Caresha for Season 2 of ‘Caresha Please’ (54:58), Jason & Travis Kelce receive $100 million from Amazon’s Wondery (1:05:50), and Keith Lee’s trip to DC did not go as planned (1:23:45). Also, the room shares their thoughts and prayers after a few recent passings (1:33:38), QueenzFlip’s weekend at ‘Rise Up NYC’ (1:55:28), two astronauts are stuck in space (2:22:25), Is a million dollars life changing money (2:39:45), Part of the Show (2:47:40), + much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Xavier Omär & ELHAE - “Favourite”

Ice | Benny the Butcher (feat. Fabolous) - “Hard Way Freestyle”

Parks | Juicy J (feat. Robert Glasper & Emi Secrest) - “To You”

Ish | Day26 - “Over You”

Melyssa | XG - “WOKE UP”

In the latest dudecast episode from the JBP, Joe reacts to Kanye West singing his name during his ‘Vultures Listening Experience’ event in Korea (36:40) before turning to Lil Yachty’s recent exchange with his podcast co-host Mitch (45:44) and his rant about Karrahbooo (57:39). J-Lo & Ben Affleck’s divorce filing leads to a debate among the room (1:16:44), Tyrese’s appearance on The Breakfast Club (1:43:54), and Juvenile removes himself from an airplane after being asked to move from first class (2:08:45). Also, the guys share their thoughts on the Democratic National Convention (2:25:30), Dr. Umar asks if Hip-Hop has done more harm than good (3:23:30), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | OG Parker & Layton Greene (feat. Chris Brown, Latto, & PnB Rock) - “Rain Down”

Parks | Travis Scott - “Drugs You Should Try It”

Ish | Elmiene - “Light Work” 

Emanny | Raphael Saadiq - “Still Ray”

A dudecast is in effect for the latest episode of the JBP as the guys open the pod with a discussion on skipping school to buy music and the technology kids have access to today (3:48). Sexyy Red launches a Lip Gloss line (44:30), Complex releases a Top-50 Rappers from Atlanta list (55:20), and the room sends their condolences after the passing of Houston rapper and producer BeatKing (1:21:27). Also, more movement in the music business after Roc Nation merges its label and distribution divisions (1:37:08), Alex Cooper signs deal up to $125M with SiriusXM (1:55:27), What’s the floor for buying your male friend a car (2:34:55), the viral clip of a bus driver beating up passenger after getting spit on (3:05:40), Joe calls Tank to discuss his recent take on Chris Brown being better than Michael Jackson (3:17:50), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Maeta - “Mustang Sally”

Ice | Gucci Mane & DJ Drama - “Rich N****z”

Parks | Emilio Rojas - “Highs & Lows”

Ish | SAINt JHN (feat. Lenny Kravitz) - “Borders”

Emanny | Miguel - “Gravity”

In the latest episode from the Bionic Six, the room discusses Tyrese’s Marvin Gaye-inspired National Anthem (15:19) before diving into a debate on A-List actors (22:28). The three songs from Drake’s 100GB release have been put on DSPs (31:53), Joe doubles down on his feelings about Latto vs. Doja Cat (37:20), and YSL Woody testifies in the YSL trial (44:01). Jonathan Majors accepts perseverance award at Hollywood Unlocked's 4th annual Impact Awards (1:02:09), the room discusses whether you can outgrow toxicity (1:04:35), and Skai Jackson was arrested for domestic battery (1:40:56). Also, Pras disses Lauryn Hill in new record (2:07:49), Team USA men’s and women’s basketball both take home gold with wins over France (2:32:03), Noah Lyles denies rumor about Anthony Edwards (2:38:29), Part of the Show (3:07:11), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Major Nine - “Soul Ties”

Ice | Lehla Samia - “Proud To Be Your Girl”

Parks | 38 Spesh (feat. Method Man & Ti-Lar Bee) - “Speshal Methods”

Ish | Ambré (feat. Alex Isley) - “YOU DON’T KNOW”

Melyssa | Bellah - “Prototype”

Kicking off the latest JBP episode, Joe sets the scene following Lucky Daye’s performance at Radio City Music Hall in which Melyssa Ford ended up on stage (10:59). QueenzFlip/Unc then talks joining Kai Cenat’s stream (53:30), Marcus Jordan was caught snorting a substance on vacation (1:01:25), and Nelly’s arrest in Missouri (1:14:32). Also, rumors of Kanye West’s drug use and the state of ‘Vultures 2’ (1:18:22), the room discusses the recent reorganization among music labels (1:31:14), Drake releases 100GB worth of content (1:40:29), ‘Caresha Please’ has returned (2:03:30), Latto releases her new album ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea’ (2:11:37), Travis Scott arrested in Paris (2:23:35), The Fugees tour has been canceled (2:35:00), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Major Myjah - “Exes”

Ice | Polo G (feat. GloRilla) - “Bad Kids”

Parks | Benny the Butcher (feat. Lindsay Niccs) - “Higher” 

Ish | Kenyon Dixon - “Brand New”

Melyssa | Xavier Omär & ELHAE - “LUV 4 U”

Emanny | dvsn - “Angela”

Social media conspiracy theorists can take a breath as Ish returns from vacation. The JBP begins this episode with their thoughts on Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures 2’ which released Saturday (32:06) before turning to more on the Paris Olympics as Noah Lyles wins gold in the 100m (45:52), Simone Biles continues to build on her legendary career (54:16), and Sha’Carri Richardson takes silver in the 100m (1:01:56). The internet then reacts to tweets from DJ Mustard (1:12:24), *SPOILER ALERT* Mayor of Kingstown’s finale (1:31:53), and American Sports Story will portray the rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez in its first season (1:39:50). Also, Drake is set to release a collab project with PARTYNEXTDOOR this fall (1:44:37), Big Sean comments on marriage (1:55:39), the Terence Crawford fight (2:20:43) leads to a conversation on the viral clip of a fight mid-podcast (2:22:37), New facial recognition at NFL games (2:44:05), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Lloyd - “Caramel”

Ice | Zacari - “Girl Next Door”

Parks | The Co-Op (feat. Passport Gift, Rasheed Chappell, David Bars & Parks) - “That's That Shhhh”

Ish | Elijah Blake - “Is Everybody OK?”

Melyssa | Maxwell - “Simply Beautiful”

Music Executive Ray Daniels joins the cast in the latest episode as the JBP begins with Lil Yachty saying he’s quitting the internet following backlash from his comments on the ‘Flagrant’ Podcast and whether they would have leaked the ‘Super Soak’ record with Drake  (25:20). The room then discusses if there is a passive-aggressive beef between Drake & LeBron (50:11), LL Cool J sits down with Shannon Sharpe and discusses his Def Jam Mount Rushmore (1:08:43), and the Paris Olympics continue on (1:15:25). Also, Dame Dash’s Roc-A-Fella stake is up for auction (1:25:36), The LOX Tiny Desk performance (1:52:48), Killer Mike’s new album (2:11:35), Trump speaks at the National Association of Black Journalists (2:16:34), Warner Music Group announces a major executive restructure (3:13:44), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Tank (feat. Candice Boyd) - “Good Thing”

Ice | Made Men & The LOX - “Tommy’s Theme”

Parks | Killer Mike (feat. Anthony Hamilton) - “NOBODY KNOWS”

Melyssa | bored & Rondo Mo - “Ready”

Marc Lamont Hill stops by and the JBP begins by reacting to SiR’s Toronto show being canceled (12:23), Tory Lanez’s driver’s testimony of what happened the night Megan Thee Stallion was shot (23:50), and 2Pac’s family hiring new representation following rumors about Diddy’s involvement (52:26). Marvel announced that they are casting Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom (59:42), and the gang compares Downey Jr.’s and Majors’ criminal records and debates why society is being so hard on Majors and if he will make his return to Hollywood (1:03:57). Also, Swae Lee is encouraging people not to vote for Kamala Harris which leads to a conversation with Marc on the upcoming election (1:24:03), DJ Vlad’s message to Polo G (1:58:35), the arrest of Foolio’s killers (2:24:00), Part of the Show (2:29:57), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Fridayy - “Baddest In The Room”

Ice | Tory Lanez - “Cell 245 (Prison Tapes)”

Parks | Your Old Droog - “I Think I Love Her”

Melyssa | Black Thought & Danger Mouse - “No Gold Teeth”

The Bionic Six returns to form as they begin this episode with new music including Ice Spice’s ‘Y2K!’ project (26:50), DJ Mustard’s album (42:00), Drake & Gordo release two records (43:50), and Lil Wayne’s verse with Cordae as well as DJ Premier (1:05:20). The JBP then discusses if the BBL wave is over (1:27:56), the Obama’s endorse Kamala Harris (1:44:29), and the beef between Funny Marco & Bobbi Althoff (2:03:46). Also, **SPOILER ALERT** the room shares their thoughts on the season finale of ‘Presumed Innocent’ (2:17:49), the NBA agrees to a new media deal with Amazon leaving their relationship with TNT in question (2:30:50), Part of the Show (2:54:27), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Joe Budden (feat. Emanny) - “You And I”

Ice | Melii - “Karma”

Parks | Common & Pete Rock - “Wise Up”

Ish | RINI - “Matter To You”

Melyssa | Kenyon Dixon - “Far Away”

The Bionic Six returns with reactions to the largest IT outage in history (18:15) on Friday morning before turning to new music. The room starts with JT’s album ‘City Cinderella’ (27:08), Childish Gambino’s ‘Bando Stone and The New World’ (37:06), and Big Sean’s album was leaked following his ‘On The Radar’ appearance earlier this week (1:04:25). Also, Schoolboy Q’s show in Toronto gets canceled (1:16:28), Joe reacts to being cursed out online and the narrative around him quitting music (1:40:55), ESPN puts out the top-100 athletes since 2000 (2:37:08), **SPOILER ALERT** the latest episodes of Presumed Innocent (2:49:32) & Mayor of Kingstown (2:58:40), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Blxst - “Selfish Ways”

Ice | Starlito (feat. Tha Landlord, Don Trip, & Propain) - “Ultimate Team/Road to Glory”

Parks | Ransom & MadeinTYO - “SMOKING MIRRORS”

Ish | Ye Ali, Dende & Sidney Gilliam - “Merlot”

Melyssa | Elmiene - “Sweetness”

In the latest episode from the JBP, Joe shares a couple stories from his weekend (24:49) before the room turns to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on Saturday (34:29). The Bionic Six then pivots to Amber Rose’s speech at the Republican National Convention (59:15), Alec Baldwin’s case has been dismissed (1:20:58), and Ice & Parks share their thoughts on Eminem’s new album ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ (1:30:56). Also, André 3000 responds to LL Cool J (1:42:45), Cam’ron & Ma$e address J Prince (1:55:55), Rashad & Troy of ‘Earn Your Leisure’ pull up to the studio to talk Invest Fest 2024 and the state of the economy (2:20:19), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Jhené Aiko - “The Worst” (New Orleans Bounce Version)

Ice | Ryan Blades - “The Chosen One”

Parks | Blu & Evidence (feat. Nana) - “Los Angeles” 

Ish | Isaiah Falls (feat. ClicKlak) - “Gold On My Teeth”

Melyssa | Toro y Moi - “So Many Details”

 The JBP begins this episode discussing the viral video of Michael Ealy and Meagan Good’s hug in front of Jonathan Majors (24:12) before moving to the 2024 ESPYs with Serena Williams as the host (1:04:51) and Jalen Brown hitting the red carpet with Kysre Gondrezick (1:10:44). Complex releases their 2024 Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings (1:28:57), Billboard puts out their Top-100 Rap Albums of All-Time list (1:43:06), and the Bionic Six reacts to a recent news story at a Dollar Tree in Philly (2:03:22). Also, Jalen Brown vs. Nike (2:51:30), **SPOILER ALERT** the room has a debate on a scene from the most recent episode of ‘Presumed Innocent’ (2:59:50), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Sasha Keable (feat. DESTIN CONRAD) - “Auction”

Ice | Babyface Ray & Peezy - “Ghetto Boyz”

Parks | Eminem (feat. JID) - “Fuel”

Ish | Chase Shakur - “Too Far Close”

Melyssa | Femme It Forward, Asiahn, & ELHAE - “What She Wants”

In the latest episode from the Bionic Six, Joe & Ice start by sharing their weekend plans which included a trip to the fair (11:28) before turning to Ish getting suspended on Instagram and dealing with strangers on the internet (42:08). The Essence Festival took place over the weekend in New Orleans which included a partial Hot Boys reunion (49:50), Busta Rhymes went viral for trying to get fans off their phones (55:34), and the JBP reacts to Zeus’ new show ‘Aunt-Tea’ which featured The Game on their first episode (59:12). Also, Shakur Stevenson wins his fight over the weekend and disses Mase (1:17:36), Joe shares his thoughts on ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ (1:52:45), a debate ensues over paying for someone’s rent (2:20:37), quick hits segment (2:39:47), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | 42 Dugg (feat. Sexyy Red) - “N.P.O.”

Ice | 42 Dugg (feat. EST Gee) - “Since When”

Parks | Lupe Fiasco - “Samurai”

Ish | Noah Guy (feat. Billy Lemos) - “LET U LEAD”

Melyssa | Néhémie - “Typing”

The JBP recaps their July 4th (22:28) and Joe shares his experience at the Chris Brown concert (28:50) in the latest episode from the Bionic Six. Kendrick Lamar drops the music video to ‘Not Like Us’ (40:17), Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the WBC (1:15:20), and Stephen A. Smith addresses BET after showing OJ Simpson during its in-memoriam segment (1:28:06). Also, **SPOILER ALERT** AppleTV’s ‘Defending Jacob’ (1:51:20), new music (2:02:28), Taraji P. Henson responds to Keith Lee (2:34:57), Part of the Show (2:43:38), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Teenear (feat. Rick Ross) - “Moment” 

Ice | Eminem, Big Sean, & BabyTron - “Tobey”

Parks | Roddy Ricch - “911”

Ish | Tems (feat. J. Cole) - “Free Fall”

Melyssa | KALLITECHNIS - “BOOMERANG”

The JBP kicks off this episode by airing out some grievances with Ice (1:10) before turning to their thoughts on the 2024 BET Awards (18:07) as they send their praises to Victoria Monét’s performance (35:37), the use & promotion of politics (39:40), and reactions to the tribute for Usher (1:06:03). Ice then shares his experience at the Jeezy & Scarface show (1:30:35), Rick Ross gets into a fight at a Vancouver music festival (1:38:34), and Joe walks back his take from last week on Lucky Daye’s album (2:04:43). Also, PARTYNEXTDOOR’s quick beef with Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, & Jeremih (2:10:20), the recent free agency moves in the NBA (2:17:07), a question from Joe engages the room in debate (2:43:40), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Lucky Daye - “Diamonds in Teal” 

Ice | Flau’jae & Lil Wayne - “Came Out A Beast”

Parks | RJ Payne - “Sweet Suffering”

Ish | Maeta - “DJ Got Me”

Melyssa | Victoria Monét - “Moment”

Emanny | Camper (feat. Syd & Tank) - “I Need It”

The Bionic Six returns with a new episode as they begin with a quick discussion on the Biden vs. Trump debate (24:30) before turning to Draya Michele suing Tyrod Taylor (49:43). Joe talks recent moves made by the New York Knicks as well as Bronny James being drafted by the Lakers (1:12:33), in new music Drake releases two records on Camila Cabello’s new album (1:26:13), and Lucky Daye drops his project ‘Algorithm’ (1:32:31). Also,  *SPOILER ALERT* the room reacts to the ‘Dark Matter’ finale (2:02:32), Live-streaming platform Caffeine announces they’ve shut down (2:19:07), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Trey Budden - “Keep You Around”

Ice | RJmrLA & Siete7x - “Whole Head”

Parks | IAMGAWD & Clypto - “Name Up”

Ish | Nippa (feat. Larry June & SHOW N PROVE) - “Sugar”

Melyssa | The 80s, James Fauntleroy & No ID (feat. Snoh Aalegra) - “Blue”

QueenzFlip returns to his chair as the JBP begins this episode with Joe discussing his weekend with family in South Carolina (35:34) before giving flowers to Vince Staples & Capella Grey for their recent albums (49:06). The room then sends their condolences to Florida rapper Foolio who was killed at 26 (57:32), a debate on man code (1:18:50), and Joy Taylor speaks about being flirty vs. friendly (1:27:02). Also, Flip addresses his absence (1:47:38), Joe talks about his recent headlines with passing the baton to Pusha T (2:15:25), a discussion on fate vs. free will with Dark Matter’s finale due up (2:30:55), 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: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Capella Grey - “UCU” Parks | Rakim, Kurupt, & Masta Killa - “BE ILL” Emanny | Sy Ari da Kid - “Do Black Men Need Therapy” Ish | THEY. - “Diamonds And Pearls”

Melyssa | Lithe - “Fall Back” QueenzFlip | Nailah Blackman - “Pressure”

This episode needs no introduction, as Joe kicks things off with a West Coast set (2:14) before the JBP provides an in-depth recap of Kendrick Lamar's "The Pop Out - Ken and Friends" concert on Juneteenth (18:40). Later, they discuss Matthew Stafford's wife revealing that she had sex with his college backup (1:21:22) and the return of VERZUZ on X (1:28:49) before getting into new music - Kehlani's 'CRASH,' Clipse's track with John Legend "Birds Don't Sing" and their upcoming album, Shaquille O'Neal & Notorious B.I.G.'s "You Can't Stop the Reign" hitting DSPs, and more (1:35:09). They also discuss Birdman telling New Orleans prison inmates that books won't help them (1:46:08), the Yahoo Sports piece that revealed that Michael Jordan's 1988 Defensive Player of the Year season likely included home-biased stats (1:53:40), **SPOILER ALERT** episode eight of 'Dark Matter' (2:01:12), what they would look like in an alternate dimesnion (2:12:18), if a child's decisions are a reflection of their parents (2:30:08), claims of a surge in STDs in Houston (2:41:14), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | “Anywhere But Here” by Cocaine 80s

Ice | “Last Of The Few” by Arsonal Da Rebel (feat. Albee Al)

Parks | “Problems” by Ray Vaughn (feat. Pusha T)

Melyssa | “Mustang Sally” by Maeta

Emanny | “Supply & Demand” by Alonda Rich

In this episode, Mel starts with sharing her experience in Miami for the American Black Film Festival (19:36) before the room recaps their Father’s Day from over the weekend (30:08). The JBP then sends their congratulations to the Boston Celtics for winning the NBA Championship (45:18), Gervonta Davis & Frank Martin squared off for the WBA lightweight world title (1:24:12), and Joe sends his thoughts to Angela Bofill who passed at 70 (1:37:39). Also, the room shares their thoughts of a viral video of Eagles linebacker Terrell Lewis trying to run out on an escort without paying (1:43:52), Chris Brown’s meet and greet’s are breaking up households (2:25:46), Kendrick’s Juneteenth show and speculation of a ‘Not Like Us’ video (2:37:26), Reason and TDE part ways (2:46:13), **SPOILER ALERT** House of the Dragon (3:01:44) and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Normani (feat. Gunna) - “1:59”

Ice | Fabolous (feat. Don Q & Dave East) - “For The Family”

Parks | JasonMartin & DJ Quik (feat. The Game) - “CHUPACABRA”

Ish | Victoria Monét - “Power of Two” 

Melyssa | KAYTRANADA (feat. Thundercat) - “Be Careful)

Emanny | Kadeem Nichols - “Beautiful Mess”

The JBP returns to the airwaves as the room starts with a debate on double standards when it comes to liking pictures on Instagram (25:10) as well as handling ‘the break’ in relationships (46:10). Tyla responds to the controversy surrounding her use of the term ‘coloured’ (1:18:10), Rob Schneider criticizes Will Smith in recent interview (1:26:05), and Neil deGrasse Tyson responds to Terrance Howard (1:45:13). Also, heading into the Father’s Day the guys have a parenting convo about enabling kids (1:53:50), Ish shares his experience at the Chris Brown concert (2:19:00), Joey Chestnut & Kobayashi have an upcoming Netflix special ‘Unfinished Beef’ (2:41:47), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Jodeci - “Every Moment”

Parks | Jack Freeman & Jagged Edge - “U N D R E S S (Remix)”

Ish | ESTA. (feat. Arin Ray) - “controllin”

Emanny | Ne-Yo - “2 Million Secrets”

The JBP begins this episode with Ish discussing his trip to Boston for Game 2 of the NBA Finals (20:38) before a major **SPOILER ALERT** as Joe continues to discuss ‘Dark Matter’ on AppleTV (27:00). TMZ releases video of Sexyy Red getting into a fight at an airport (37:48), the room then reacts to Michael Rainey Jr.’s appearance on a live stream over the weekend in which he was sexually assaulted (45:55), Kai Cenat, Druski, & Kevin Hart link up (1:03:03), and some details on Apple’s next iOS (1:20:04). Also, the YSL trial is still a mess (1:06:38), Rihanna teases a new album (1:35:36), Kendrick Lamar’s speech at Compton College (2:00:30), URL’s NOME 14 event (2:09:53), Part of the Show (2:27:37), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Christopher Williams - “All I See”

Ice | Moneybagg Yo - “PLAY DA FOOL”

Parks | Austin Sour - “Make It Home”

Ish | Lily Massie (feat. Gemaine) - “Lethal Weapon”

The JBP welcomes back Elliott Wilson to the studio as the room puts an early notice on Father’s Day (18:20) before turning to Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming LA show on Juneteenth (21:44). Joe then shares his thoughts about ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ (30:38), in new music KAYTRANADA’s album ‘TIMELESS’ is out (40:53), Latto’s ‘Sunday Service’ Remix with Flo Milli & Meg Thee Stallion (46:25) leads to Billboard’s Top-10 Hottest Women Rappers list (50:53), and Bun B testifies in court over a 2019 home invasion involving his wife (56:40). Also, a debate on Drake clearing his disses from his Instagram (1:23:40) as well as the reference track of Lil Wayne’s ‘I’m Single’ (1:39:47), Shannon Sharpe’s sit down with Ray J (2:06:42), AppleTV’s ‘Dark Matter’ (2:18:25), the Pharrell LEGO biopic (2:54:38), Joe is waiting on new music from a list of artists (3:01:27), why Joe & Melyssa couldn’t get into ‘Clipped’ (3:10:15), Ryan Seacret is set to take over for Pat Sajack on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ (3:13:03), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Lucky Daye - “Soft”

Ice | The Game (feat. Chiller) - “Rent Due” 

Parks | The Co-Op (feat. Passport Gift, Parks, Rasheed Campbell, & David Bars) - “Less Than a Man”

Ish | Ayra Starr - “Birds Sing of Money”

Melyssa | KAYTRANADA (feat. Mariah the Scientist) - “Out Of Luck”

Emanny | Felicia Temple - “Care”

In the latest episode, Melyssa starts with sharing her experience at the Roots Picnic (23:53) before the JBP turns to their reactions on Hot97’s Summer Jam as well as the comments from Method Man about the crowd (34:07). Bia releases a diss record aimed at Cardi B (47:42) and Snowd4y & Drake’s new song ‘Wah Gwan Delilah’ receives mixed reviews (57:42). Also, the Bionic Six share their thoughts on Caitlin Clark’s first few weeks in the WNBA (1:34:51), Monica McNutt calls out Stephen A. Smith on First Take (1:42:33), sexual harassment charges against Kanye (1:58:47) and sexual assault charges against The-Dream (2:07:28), Part of the Show (2:42:02), and much more. 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Tyla - “Safer”

Ice | Payroll Giovanni - “Cashout”

Parks | UFO Fev, Vanderslide, & Red Inf - “Sharing Ramen”

Ish | Kehlani - “Next 2 U”

Melyssa | .multibeat & Joya Mooi - “Don’t Count Me In”

 The JBP kicks off this episode with their thoughts on the Rolling Stone article covering Diddy’s history of violence (38:44). In new music, Eminem drops his single ‘Houdini’ (1:24:32), Meek Mill releases ‘5AM IN PHILLY’ (1:27:54), and ‘Wanna Be’ by Cardi B, Meg Thee Stallion, & GloRilla also released (1:35:13). Also, Usher is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from BET (1:40:52), OVO 40’s beef with Cipha Sounds (1:56:30), Do we have a song of the summer for 2024 (2:01:53), Donald Trump found guilty on 34 counts in criminal trial (2:28:16), Joe reads a list of random topics from his phone (2:59:49), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Emanny - “Selfish”

Ice | Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg - “Grown Up”

Parks | Mach-Hommy (feat. Archie Whitewater) - “LON LON”

Ish | ESTA. & Leon Thomas - “Dangerous Game”

Melyssa | UNA MIA (feat. Lekan) - “Better Care (Remix)”

Emanny | THANKYOUMARTINO - “Omw”

After a short vacation, the JBP podcast starts with a recap of Joe, Emanny, & Melyssa’s trip to DC for the R&B Money Tour featuring Tank, Keri Hilson, & Carl Thomas (21:27), followed by a discussion about leaked reference tracks surrounding a few Drake records (41:54). The hosts then react to the Sexyy Red album ‘In Sexyy We Trust’ and Drake’s feature on ‘U My Everything’ (55:28). Additionally, artists are still reacting to Apple’s 100 greatest albums list (1:19:32), and Live Nation has been hit with a DOJ antitrust lawsuit (1:26:10). It's also mentioned that Travis Scott was involved in an altercation over the weekend at Cannes (1:42:25), and the hosts debate if Joe’s G card has expired (1:56:00). They also discuss Season 2 of ‘The Jinx’ (2:11:34), Vivica A. Fox is taking boyfriend applications (2:33:15), Part of the Show (2:57:11), and much more!

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The JBP returns with their thoughts on the video CNN obtained of Diddy assaulting Cassie (30:43) as well as his subsequent apology. Melyssa then calls Psychology Professor & Family Therapist Mercedes Coffman (1:46:52) to discuss domestic violence and the aftermath as it pertains to both the abuser and victims. Also, the room reacts to Cam’ron’s appearance on CNN (2:10:30), Terrance Howard joins the Joe Rogan Podcast (2:22:45), Apple Music has continued on with their Top-100 Albums of All-Time list (2:46:33), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Moneybagg Yo & Rob49 - “Bussin”

Ice | Vince Staples - “Shame On The Devil”

Parks | Slum Village (feat. Elijah Fox & Eric Roberson) - “Factor”

Ish | Niia (feat. Jazmine Sullivan) - “Sideline”

Melyssa | Th&o. - “Light”

Emanny | ZURI - “Inside”

The Bionic Six starts this episode with their thoughts on Cardi B’s comments about relaxing and not releasing an album in 2024 (28:44) and how Atlantic Records will respond. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker gives a commencement speech at Benedictine College (1:16:30), and the room reacts to Kel Mitchell’s interview on Club Shay Shay (1:35:58). Also, the Ashley Madison Documentary is out on Netflix (1:59:03), Ice shares some information about Chat GPT (2:30:07), Part of the Show returns (2:34:30), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Nascent, BJ The Chicago Kid, Maxo Kream, & Paul Wall - “Spinnin These Blocks” 

Ice | A Boogie wit da Hoodie (feat. Fridayy) - “Need You Around”

Parks | Rockness Monsta & Ron Browz (feat. Frankie Storm) - “Flamboyant”

Ish | T-Pain - “On This Hill”

Melyssa | Hailey Knox - “Stranger”

The JBP kicks the latest episode off with a discussion on the aftermath of the Drake & Kendrick Lamar records (21:18) and what they expect from each side moving forward. More Rap beef is underway as The Game fires at Rick Ross on a record titled ‘Freeway’s Revenge’ (46:07), Joe then calls The Game while on air (1:10:22), and Shaq releases a diss record in a follow-up response to Shannon Sharpe (1:18:09). In new music, Gunna (1:37:32) and Ghostface Killah (1:44:20) drop albums and Meg Thee Stallion releases another single with a music video titled ‘BOA’ (1:56:22). Also, Shaunie Henderson discusses marriage with Shaq in new book (2:04:25), Ish responds to his reaction from last pod going viral (2:17:20), the room reacts to The Roast of Tom Brady (2:37:20), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Coco Jones - “Here We Go (Uh Oh)”

Ice | The Game - “Street Hit”

Parks | Ghostface Killah (feat. Method Man) - “Pair Of Hammers”

Ish | The Amours - “On The Run”

Melyssa | Webmoms & James Berkeley - “Blame On Me”

Following one of the craziest weekends in Rap in recent memory, the JBP dissects each record that has been released since last Friday night starting with Drake’s ‘Family Matters’ (21:50) before Kendrick Lamar stepped on it less than an hour later with ‘Meet The Grahams’ (1:44:48). Kendrick then drops ‘Not Like Us’ produced by DJ Mustard a day later (2:59:08), Drake responds with ‘THE HEART PT. 6’ on Sunday night (3:41:14), the room debates whether he is waving the white flag, and more! 

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Just in time for the latest episode of the JBP, Kendrick Lamar drops his response to Drake with ‘euphoria’ (23:35) as the Bionic Six goes through the record and shares their thoughts (58:54). The room then re-listens to the record and debates whether Drake is on the clock and how long before he will respond (1:10:10), a short conversation on new docs and tv shows (1:20:50) before the lyric breakdowns of ‘euphoria’ continue on (1:27:29), and Amanda Seales continues to kick Shannon Sharpe’s back in saying she felt interrogated (2:04:45). Also, A.I. reportedly has a scary accurate death calculator (2:31:25), Dave & Buster's has a new betting option (2:39:04), additional news & thoughts on Kendrick’s record (2:48:10), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Ye Ali - “Good Girls”

Ice | YG - “KNOCKA”

Parks | Nascent - “Long Live Doc”

Ish | The Amours - “Changes”

Melyssa | UNA MIA - “Too Much”

The latest episode of the JBP begins with the news of a cease and desist from Tupac’s estate over the use of his vocals on Drake’s ‘Taylor Made’ Freestyle (39:07) before turning to Meg thee Stallion being accused of harassment in lawsuit by her ex-cameraman (49:04). In new music, PARTYNEXTDOOR drops ‘P4’ (1:08:15), Eminem is slated to drop later this summer (1:16:40), and Sinead Harnett, A Boogie, and Ye Ali also released new projects (1:18:40). The Bionic Six reacts to the Amanda Seales Club Shay Shay interview (1:26:21), Reggie Bush gets his Heisman back (2:13:08), another round of applause segment from Joe and the room (2:26:30), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | A Boogie wit da Hoodie - “Tiffanys”

Ice | Ryan Blades - “Culture Vulture”

Parks | Freeway & Jake One - “Freezer”

Ish | MaKenzie - “Cashmere”

Melyssa | Black Pumas - “More Than a Love Song”

QueenzFlip (Joe) | Skylar Blatt (feat. Chris Brown) - “Wake Up”

Another episode in the books for the JBP as they begin with discussing Drake’s ‘Taylor Made Freestyle’ which includes A.I. verses from Tupac and Snoop Dogg (36:15). The room then shares their thoughts about Kanye West jumping into the beef after releasing the ‘Like That Remix’ (1:13:48), Doe Boy joins the show (2:10:15) as the Bionic Six dives into Chris Brown & Quavo continuing to trade diss records with ‘Weakest Link’ (1:44:47) and ‘Over Hoes & B*tches’ (2:13:51), & Joe shares his thoughts on Kanye’s sitdown with Justin Laboy (2:46:51). Also, Ryan Garcia defeats Devin Haney over the weekend (2:56:15), 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Odeal - “Gaslight 101”

Ice | Rowdy Rebel & Fetty Luciano (feat. Fivio Foreign) - “Pissing Me Off”

Parks | Hus KingPin - “Spirit”

Ish | Leon Thomas (feat. Elle Varner) - “Beg”

The JBP kicks off the latest episode reacting to Wale’s tweet about Melyssa Ford (26:56) before turning to new music including the buzz surrounding Taylor Swift’s album (42:02) as well as Drake’s ‘Push Ups’ hitting DSPs (44:33). The room then debates whether Drake moves OVO Fest with Future & Metro due to perform in Toronto the same weekend (53:35), more music from Nicki Minaj & Lucky Daye (1:26:35), and Miami is hosting a nude cruise come 2025 (1:49:21). Also, Shyne speaks on ‘99 club shooting in recent interview (2:02:18), Jontay Porter has been banned for life from the NBA (2:33:33), Nike inks Caitlin Clark to endorsement deal (2:43:03), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Inayah - “Won’t Let Me”

Ice | Tory Lanez - “When It’s Dark”

Parks | Nas & DJ Premier - “Define My Name”

Ish | MaKenzie - “Velvet”

Melyssa | Äyanna - “Girlfriend”

Emanny | WANMOR - “Alone With You”

Fresh off the emergency pod discussing Drake and Rick Ross’ diss tracks, the JBP returns to address the business interests behind rap beef (23:25) before getting into rumors about Kendrick Lamar’s response, the AI track that hit the timeline (44:04), and Metro Boomin and Future announcing their tour ‘WE TRUST YOU’ (59:32). Jerrod Carmichael issues an apology to Dave Chappelle on The Breakfast Club (1:18:48), the room sends their best following the passing of Rico Wade (1:46:14), Kai Cenat is suing a woman who leaked is information (2:00:15), Part of the Show (2:16:05), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | dvsn - “Take It Slow”

Ice | Kodak Black - “Stressed Out”

Parks | Goodie Mob - “Cell Therapy”

Ish | Saint Harison - “ego talkin’ - A Colors Show”

Melyssa | Jean Deaux (feat. DESTIN CONRAD) - “Thinkin”

In the latest episode, the JBP starts with their thoughts on Future & Metro Boomin’s ‘WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU’ (17:50) before turning to reactions to A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd’s lyrics on the album (41:58). Chris Brown drops the deluxe for ‘11:11’ (1:04:20), Quavo counters to getting dissed with a record of his own (1:17:24), and Rappers have already started to respond to J. Cole following his apology (1:27:48). Also, the room sends their thoughts out following the passing of legendary DJ Mister Cee (1:32:35), O.J. Simpson dies at 76 after a battle with cancer (1:35:13), Jeezy files for primary custody of his daughter (2:18:03), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Chris Brown (feat. Mario) - “Won’t Keep You Waiting”

Ice | Real Sikh - “Sikh's Minute Drill”

Parks | The Co-Op (feat. Passport Gift, Parks, Rasheed Campbell, David Bars, & the Wednesday Nights) - “Hell On Earth”

Ish | Amber Mark - “Comin’ Around Again”

Melyssa | RIMON - “Downtown”

The apology heard around the world… The JBP kicks off this episode with their thoughts on J. Cole’s comments at Dreamville Festival about his response to Kendrick Lamar on ‘7 Minute Drill’ (20:00). The room then discusses what this does to Cole’s career moving forward (1:04:05), if we can expect a response from Drake sooner rather than later (1:10:00), and Vince Staples shares his thoughts on Rap beef & publishing (1:39:34). Meek Mill and Wale traded tweets over the weekend (1:52:14), The Solar Eclipse (2:00:10), and JT exchanges words with Caresha, as well as GloRilla (2:03:50). Also, the Bionic Six reacts to episode 2 of Jerrod Carmichael’s show (2:20:16), *SPOILER ALERT* conversations on Curb Your Enthusiasm and BMF (2:20:16), WrestleMania 40 (2:45:25), final predictions on what we could expect from Future & Metro Boomin’ on Friday (2:57:50), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Rae Khalil - “IS IT WORTH IT”

Ice | Eazy-E - “Real Muthaphuckkin G’s”

Parks | Common - “The Bitch In Yoo”

Ish | Byron Juane & Kenyon Dixon - “Timeless”

Melyssa | Senpu - “Moonlight”

J. Cole surprise dropped ‘Might Delete Later,’ and the Bionic Six begins with initial thoughts on the project (19:56) before breaking down “7 Minute Drill” bar by bar (44:33), revisiting Kendrick Lamar’s verse on “Like That” (1:42:43), and predicting when and how Drake will respond given Metro Boomin and Future’s follow up project ‘WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU’  is looming (1:52:47). The music conversation continues with Bryson Tiller dropping his self-titled album (2:04:35) and GloRilla releasing her new mixtape ‘Ehhthang Ehhthang’ (2:19:37). Also, Joe finally speaks on Mel’s new movie ‘Hunting Housewives’ (2:25:42), ‘The Matrix 5’ is coming (2:44:16), The X-Men are making their way to MCU (2:46:29), Joe recaps his time at the Nicki Minaj concert (3:05:55), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Bryson Tiller - “Rich Boy”

Ice | GloRilla - “Aite” (feat. Kevo Muney)

Parks | Buddy - “Like This”

Ish | Ama Louise & Tayc - “Sending Your Love (Remix)”

Melyssa | KWAYE - “Lost in My Boots”

QueenzFlip | Shyboiitobii - “Not so Amazing World”

Melyssa Ford returns to her seat as the Bionic Six starts with discussing Jerrod Carmichael’s new HBO reality show (23:39) before turning to Drake’s IG post of Joe over the weekend (46:34). The internet then reacted to Joe’s Sexyy Red take from an old podcast (57:50), Iowa tops LSU in the women’s basketball Elite 8 (1:02:48), and the JBP compliments Nicki Minaj’s tour (1:15:55). Also, the first week sales are in for Beyoncé as well as Future & Metro Boomin (1:18:20), Lizzo is retiring (1:22:18), Pharrell & Chad Hugo are beefing over the rights to ‘The Neptunes’ (1:38:32), the impact of Kendrick’s ‘Like That’ verse continues (2:03:58), Part of the Show (2:39:33), and much more!  

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Omah Lay - “soso”

Ice | Ryan Trey - “RIDIN 4 U”

Parks | Roc Marciano (feat. Knowledge the Pirate & GREA8GAWD) - “Larry Bird”

Ish | JoJo - “Dissolve” 

Melyssa | Lianne La Havas - “Bittersweet”

QueenzFlip | Cash Cobain & Bay Swag - “Fisherrr” 

A lot of bad Hip-Hop takes have appeared on the internet over the past week as the JBP discusses recent comments about Rick Ross (17:16) as well as Drake’s recent Instagram captions (21:37). Kanye has now insert himself into the Hip-Hop drama (31:40), Beyoncé drops ‘COWBOY CARTER’ (52:44), and Stevie J wants to fight 50 Cent (1:07:54). Also, Juvenile drops the music video for ‘400 Degreez’ 26 years later (1:22:20), the room discusses a recent viral video where a man’s girlfriend stopped him from getting robbed (1:42:50), did playlists replace radio (1:58:15), Part of the Show returns (2:16:48), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Tyla (feat. Tems) - “No. 1” 

Ice | Z-Ro (feat. Paul Wall & Mike D.) - “Still Shinin’”

Parks | Ras Kass & RJ Payne (feat. Method Man, Fame M.O.P. & Sway Calloway) - “Roll Call”

Ish | Sinéad Harnett - “Burn” 

On this episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the guys start with jokes for Ish following a video posted on Instagram (18:35) before moving to the news of three P. Diddy houses being raided by Homeland Security (26:15). The room then shares their thoughts and prayers to Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge (1:02:50), Joe talks the impact of ‘Like This’ and Kendrick Lamar’s verse in New York over the weekend (1:15:45), and the recent history of beef between Future and Drake and whether it will affect music labels (1:23:04). Also, the JBP debates whether we can expect responses from J. Cole or Drake any time soon (2:08:30), Melyssa Ford calls into the show (2:35:48), Bridget & Mandii B both address the internet following the split of See The Thing Is (3:00:30), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Kenya Vaun - “Yesterday”

Ice | Meek Mill - “Respect the Game” 

Parks | SiR - “SATISFACTION”

Ish | Elmiene - “Crystal Tears”

Kendrick Lamar’s verse on Future & Metro Boomin’s new album ‘WE DON’T TRUST YOU’ has received a lot of attention as the JBP begins this episode with a breakdown (21:47), will Drake and/or J. Cole respond (33:10), showing appreciation for Metro’s production on the project (42:50), Big Sean’s unfortunate timing (56:18), and the room picks a side in the beef (1:06:20). In other new music, Tyla and SiR drop albums (1:22:07), Meg Thee Stallion announces her upcoming tour (1:25:13), and Schoolboy Q talks “checking in” during Drink Champs interview (1:50:26). Also, the Freaknik documentary on Hulu is out (1:58:46), Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is involved in a gambling scandal (2:20:25), lawsuits for Hermes & Apple (2:25:35), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Justin Timberlake - “Technicolor”

Ice | Arsonal Da Rebel - “Rain”

Parks | Mobb Deep - “Adrenaline”

Ish | Amaria - “Beggin’”

The JBP kicks things off with recent news of Bruno Mars owing MGM $50 million in gambling debt (21:33) before moving to new podcasts emerging including LeBron James & JJ Redick, as well as Lamar Odom & Caitlin Jenner (42:49). The room then speculates the rumors that 4Batz is an AI artist (57:16), new albums from Beyoncé & Future are on the way (1:02:29), and J. Cole drops another vlog teasing new music (1:09:49). Also, DJ Akademiks offers Meek Mill a podcast deal (1:22:15), *TRIGGER WARNING* the four-part Nickelodeon documentary ‘Quiet on Set’ has been released (1:34:30), Amanda Seales says she doesn’t feel welcome in black spaces (2:06:46), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Ambré - “Lost Without U”

Ice | Flo Milli - “Got The Juice”

Parks | Maxo Kream - “No Then You A Hoe”

Ish | MaKenzie (feat. TA Thomas) - “Maybe”

The JBP starts this episode with a weekend full of new music including ‘Enough’ from Cardi B (21:41), songs from Sexyy Redd and PARTYNEXTDOOR (36:12), plus music from Gunna, Don Tolliver, and Flo Milli (46:08). Karrueche is selling feet pics on OnlyFans (58:20), Kanye West has fired YesJulz and fined her $7.7 million (1:13:21), Joe reacts to LeBron James driving around playing Silk’s ‘Lose Control’ (1:21:36), and Bobbi Althoff was booted from Drake’s SXSW party by security (1:26:16). Also, the room shares their thoughts on Kanye saying he invented every style of music in the last 20 years (1:46:16), Emanny shares some news with his cohosts (2:25:20) which leads to a conversation about manscaping, and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Marie Dahlstrøm - “Safe Place”

Ice | Flo Milli (feat. Gunna) - “Edible”

Parks | Rapsody - “Stand Tall”

Ish | Shantel May (feat. Lola Brooke) - “Love It Here”

 In the latest episode, the JBP begins by reacting to another rant from Kanye (17:48) before moving to the latest in music and what is due this Friday (27:15). The internet reacts to Drake’s 4Bat’z remix (35:44), Lebron and Jeanie Buss’ viral video (57:12), and a Boeing whistleblower has been found dead (1:40:48). Also, Bishop Whitehead has been found guilty of fraud (1:47:57), 2024 Oscars results (1:57:26), Black Twitter documentary coming to Hulu (2:01:45), Gilbert Arenas & Nick Young’s comments about Draya (2:18:55), and much more. 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Rae Khalil - “IS IT WORTH IT”

Ice | V.A. Verse - “Grown Man Flows 2”

Parks | DJ Premier & Russ - “Work This Out” 

Emanny | Mack Wilds - “The Sober Up”

In the latest episode, the JBP begins with new music including an Ariana Grande album (22:10), Drake’s 4Batz remix (28:50), and Dreamville has announced their two-day festival lineup (36:12). Shannon Sharpe sits down with Steve Stoute (56:57), Mike Tyson & Jake Paul are slated to fight in July live on Netflix (1:10:38), and Draya Michele announces pregnancy on Instagram (1:24:30). Also, Nelly says the 2000’s Hip-Hop era was the toughest ever (1:36:39), Royce da 5’9” pulls up to the podcast (2:07:23) to discuss Detroit Pistons merch collab in honor of J Dilla, upcoming music, the current state of Rap, boxing, reminiscing with Joe on old Slaughterhouse shows, and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | CokeCarl - “Text Me Back”

Ice | Tank (feat. Fabolous) - “Before We Get Started”

Parks | The Co-Op (Passport Gift, Parks, Rasheed Campbell, & David Bars) - “Uptown”

Ish | TheARTI$t - “Love Is”

Melyssa | Leon Bridges (feat. Jazmine Sullivan) - “Summer Rain”

Emanny | Zae France - “Give It Up”

In the latest episode, Joe starts by clarifying his comments about the girl rapper wave being over (27:33) as the room discusses changes in the music industry which has brought many layoffs (31:01). In new music, a Future album may be right around the corner (56:29), Drake teases remix with 4Batz (1:01:55), and Miami Beach created a commercial for the Spring breakers (1:22:36). Also, the JBP reacts to Rick Ross & Cristina Mackey parting ways (1:42:22), Usher vacations in Bali with Russell Simmons (1:56:20), Kelsey Nicole has first interview since the shooting involving Meg Thee Stallion (2:13:35), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | 41, Kyle Richh, & Jenn Carter (feat. TaTa) - “Bent”

Ice | Meek Mill - “Big Boy”

Parks | IAMGAWD & Clypto - “Bloodstained Suede II”

Ish | Eric Bellinger (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) - “Writer’s Block”

Melyssa | Abi Ocia - “Easy to Love”

In the latest episode, Joe returns to the show as the Bionic Six starts with diving into the beefs including Akademiks and Meek Mill (26:05) before turning to the Katt Williams appearance on Joe Rogan (56:30). In new music, Cardi B releases a new single ‘Like What’ (1:17:03), the JBP debates if girl rapper wave is over (1:19:08), and Schoolboy Q drops his album ‘BLUE LIPS’ (1:35:19). Also, Kellogg’s CEO makes comments about cereal for dinner (1:53:30), Oprah to sell her Weight Watchers shares (2:07:25), Joe shares his thoughts on the Wendy Williams documentary (2:20:50), Part of the Show returns (2:42:15), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Bryson Tiller - “Whatever She Wants”

Ice | Kur (feat. Meek Mill) - “Confidence Level”

Parks | Schoolboy Q (feat. Jozzy) - “Lost Times”

Ish | Eva Ruiz (feat. Arin Ray) - “Impossible Love”

Melyssa | Jade Novah - “Lost in You”

In the latest episode, the JBP starts with discussing a couple fights from the weekend including Cam Newton getting jumped at a youth football event (20:30) and Busta Rhymes at French Montana’s album release party (28:00). The room then reacts to the Wendy Williams Documentary (43:00), Kanye calls for another boycott of adidas (1:02:52), and another lawsuit has been brought against Diddy (1:24:30). Also, Flip discusses the anticipation for the WWE moving forward (1:37:55), Melyssa discusses the Reesa Teesa TikTok videos (1:57:05), Drake seemingly shows Tory Lanez support on Instagram which has cause backlash (2:14:45), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Ice | French Montana (feat. Lil Wayne, Drake, & Rick Ross) - “Splash Brothers”

Parks | GEE$ - “Belly”

Ish | JAEL (feat. PHABO & The Kount) - “Red Dots”

Melyssa | Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky, & Anderson .Paak - “Gangsta”

In the latest episode, the JBP starts with music including their reactions to Jeezy’s Tiny Desk performance (16:38), J. Cole’s freestyle (28:38), and the streaming games artists are playing after French Montana drops six versions of ‘Mac & Cheese 5’ (38:18). Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (1:03:36), Joe revisits Beyoncé’s ‘TEXAS HOLD ‘EM’ (1:27:44), and the room discusses Floyd Mayweather’s appearance on ‘The Pivot’ (1:44:50). Also, Donnell Rawlings pulled up on Corey Holcomb (1:54:00) which leads to the pod discussing fighting and getting robbed stories (1:56:53), Scottie Pippen and ex-Bulls players are going on a tour to address beef with Michael Jordan (2:25:50), Reesa Teesa’s TikTok videos (2:30:24), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Sinead Harnett - “Thinking Less”

Ice | Quavo - “Himothy”

Parks | David Bars - “Carry On”

Ish | Kali Claire & PHABO - “Escape Plan”

Melyssa | Senpu - “Dead of Night”

QueenzFlip | Denyque - “Between Me And You”

In the latest episode, the JBP starts with their thoughts on NBA All-Star Weekend including the three-point contest (18:23), the dunk contest (29:18), and the game itself (41:30). Chris Brown has a beef with Ruffles (58:03), the room shares their thoughts on ‘The Vince Staples Show’ on Netflix (1:14:43), and See, The Thing Is Podcast has announced their final episode after 3+ years (1:38:28). Also, a defense attorney in the YSL trial has been arrested (2:00:09), Tiffany Redd talks publishing in music (2:05:22), Benzino’s appearance on Drink Champs (2:18:33), Part of the Show (3:04:30), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Marie Dahlstrøm (feat. Odeal) - “Nothing On You”

Ice | Gunna - “Bittersweet”

Parks | Vince Staples - “Norf Norf”

Ish | Amaal Nuux (feat. Syd) - “Lullaby”

Melyssa | Shaboozey - “Anabelle”

Big 700! The JBP kicks off this episode with a recap of their Valentine’s Day (5:54) before discussing a freaky news week. Freddie Gibbs ex releases a picture of him online (18:19), Sean Evans splits with adult film star (28:44), and Ish debates former teacher being fired for having an OnlyFans account (40:28). Also, Ice talks about the advancement of AI on Instagram (53:20), Kanye & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures’ album continues to be removed and readded to streaming (1:12:10), Vory kicked off of the Dream Chasers label (1:47:30), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Mack Keane & ESTA. - “Super” 

Ice | ScHoolboy Q - “Yeern 101”

Parks | Rhymefest (feat. EP Da Hellcat) - “Pop”

Ish | Tanner Adell - “Buckle Bunny”

Melyssa | N3WYRKLA & Brent Faiyaz - “not enough”

In the latest episode, the JBP kicks things off with a recap of Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show (23:29) before discussing Patrick Mahomes leading the Chiefs to an OT win over the 49ers to capture his third ring (49:15). Beyoncé has released two new songs favoring the Country genre (59:35), we finally get ‘Vultures’ from Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign (1:21:41), and Shannon Sharpe & Mike Epps have peaced things up (1:36:15). Also, *SPOILER ALERT* Ice & Ice discuss ‘Kanan’ (1:51:00), Joe reacts to the ‘men that can dance disgust me’ clip from KevOnStage (1:58:48), How do you tell your partner you might have a sex addiction (2:12:07), an update on a recent Part of the Show question (2:31:30), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Elmiene - “Someday” 

Ice | Honey Bxby - “Fkn Him Too”

Parks | Cris Streetz (feat. Jadakiss) - “Ain’t It Funny”

QueenzFlip | Denyque - “Long Way Down”

Ish | The ARTI$t - “Love Outloud”

Melyssa | The Hics - “Float”

In the latest episode, the JBP begins with sharing their thoughts on new music including Usher’s ‘COMING HOME’ album (17:42), Latto’s ‘Sunday Service’ (48:58), and Fivio Foreign’s new project ‘Pain & Love 2’ (53:49). The Bionic Six then reacts to Mo’Nique’s appearance on Club Shay Shay (1:14:12), Logic sits down for an interview with his Dad (1:44:06), and Ice shares some more information about the Apple Vision Pro headset (1:57:15). Also, Ebro calls into the show to discuss some of the backlash Joe has received from streamers (2:21:04), Part of the Show (2:46:21), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Ye Ali & Kenyon Dixon - “My Way”

Ice | AllstarrDaGreat (feat. Shotgun Suge) - “NAH FR”

Parks | Big Pun (feat. Noreaga) - “You Came Up”

Ish | Eli Derby - “HER TYPE”

Melyssa | Nao - “Bad Blood”

 In the latest episode, the JBP discusses everything Grammy’s 2024 including Killer Mike sweeping the Rap category (9:12), highlighting the show’s performances (20:15), and Joe reads his notes which include favorite and funny moments (27:24). JAY-Z then issues a speech with some criticisms for the awards (1:03:23), was SZA robbed by Taylor Swift for album of the year (1:25:33), and the room talks new trends including whether they’d choose to be cremated (1:43:31). Also, Latto has an upcoming song ‘Sunday Service’ on the way (1:53:55), Money drying up in battle rap (2:34:08), Part of the Show (2:46:30), + much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Asiahn - “Ijs” 

Ice | Kevin Gates - “Do It Again”

Parks | Darrell Cole - “Unanswered Questions” 

Ish | Play Nice - “Dubby”

Melyssa | Maths Time Joy & RITUAL - “Heavy on My Mind”

In the latest episode, the JBP begins with the news of Universal Music Group pulling music from TikTok (17:40) before moving to the 66th Annual Grammy Awards due up this weekend (39:03). Trey Songz and Jacquees reportedly got into a fight in Dubai (51:19), Joe talks his and Ish’s viral moment from the last episode (1:08:30), and with Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show nearing closer, the singer drops a new single for his highly anticipated album ‘COMING HOME’ (1:22:15). Also, the room reacts to the new Wendy Williams documentary (1:37:10), Part of the Show (1:59:18), Joe Rogan inks new deal with Spotify (2:12:10), and much more!  

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Johnny Rain - “Dance…”

Ice | Payroll Giovani - “Letter 2 The Lost”

Parks | J Dilla - “Y’all Ain’t Ready”

Ish | Courtney Bell & Royce da 5’9” - “Westside”

Melyssa | Xavier Omär - “Afraid”

 In the latest episode, the JBP begins with reactions to Nicki Minaj’s ‘Big Foot’ record (15:52) before debating whether Meg Thee Stallion decides to respond to her (36:43). The room then reacts to the weekend’s playoff games which leaves a Chiefs vs. Niners Super Bowl (1:04:30), Mos Def clears up his comments about Drake (1:21:55), and The Breakfast Club names Jess Hilarious as an official co-host (1:28:43). Also, Shannon Sharpe says Taylor Swift moves the needle more than Beyoncé (1:37:18), Kanye has another run in with TMZ (2:07:45), Gayle King reveals she gave a boyfriend money for child support (2:29:00), Part of the Show (2:44:10), + much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Justin Timberlake - “Selfish”

Ice | BG - “Say My Grace”

Parks | Chance the Rapper - “I Will Be Your (Black Star Line Freestyle)”

Ish | Dijon - “The Dress”

Melyssa | Maxine Ashley - “By Your Side”

In the latest episode, the JBP starts with all the Rap beef including Nicki Minaj vs. Meg Thee Stallion along with her new record ‘HISS’ (20:39), Ice Spice & Latto (1:06:04), and Eminem dissing Benzino once again (1:11:18). The Bionic Six then discusses the age gap of Draya Michele and Rockets guard Jalen Green (1:17:55), Vince McMahon has been accused of trafficking and sexual abuse, and the jail phone call between Mariah the Scientist & Young Thug leaked (2:10:40). Also, the latest TV shows and documentaries (2:13:44), new music (2:21:55), Part of the Show (2:41:50), + much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Tink - “40x”

Ice | ATL Jacob & Quavo - “RNS”

Parks | Nicholas Craven & Boldy James (feat. Double Dee) - “Early Worms Get Birds”

Ish | Jay Safari - “Led Me On (Live)”

Melyssa | Nia Sultana - “Some Feelings Never Go Away”

In the latest episode, the JBP starts with the 2024 Oscar Nominations (19:09) before turning to the internet’s reaction to Quavo & Chris Brown seated next to each other at Paris Fashion Week show (24:34). Meek Mill inquires about his listeners in South Africa (27:42), Dave Chappelle responds to Katt Williams (1:09:21), and Candace Owens calls out Ariana Grande (1:23:20). Also, Jess Hilarious rants about DJ Envy and Charlamagne the God for Breakfast Club comments (1:41:00), the JBP discusses recent documentaries and TV shows (1:58:14), Netflix & WWE come to an exclusive agreement (2:05:50), Part of the Show (2:46:34), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Tyla - “Butterflies”

Ice | Jesse Is Heavyweight (feat. Splash Wilder) - “Don’t Drop The Ball (Freestyle)”

Parks | Coast Contra - “Contradictions”

Ish | J Warner - “Superstar”

Melyssa | Santino Le Saint - “Clockwork”

In the latest episode, the JBP starts with love for Vince Staples whose new show is ready to hit Netflix this February (31:23). Ice shares his thoughts on the new Kevin Hart movie ‘Lift’ (36:05), the room talks new music, including Fivio Foreign & Meek Mill’s new single ‘Same 24’ (46:05), and Jim Jones puts up $100K to any rapper from his era (51:33). Also, Torrei Hart explains why she isn’t changing her last name (1:06:05), Snoop Dogg turns down $100 million from OnlyFans (1:27:42), Drake takes a shot at Mos Def (2:13:38), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Samaria - “best thing for me”

Ice | Rob49 & Lil Wayne - “Wassam Baby”

Parks | Beanie Sigel - “Feel It in the Air” 

Ish | Naomi Sharon - “Nothing Sweeter”

Melyssa | Daley (feat. Jill Scott) - “Until the Pain Is Gone”

In the latest episode, the JBP starts with their reactions to Mos Def calling Drake a ‘pop’ artist who makes shopping records (23:22). The guys then give their thoughts on Wild Card Weekend in the NFL (1:08:30), Rick Ross’s current girlfriend Cristina Mackey speaks on his past relationships (1:31:18), and a recap of the 2024 Emmys (1:56:50). Also, Joe extends warmth and love to Ari Lennox (2:18:34), Part of the Show (2:46:09), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | DESTIN CONRAD & Alex Isley - “Same Mistake”

Ice | That Mexican OT - “02.02.99”

Parks | Mos Def - “Hip Hop”

Ish | Jorja Smith - “Falling or flying”

Melyssa | Harrison Brome & Pomo - “No More Love Songs”

In the latest episode, the JBP is joined by Elliott Wilson as they begin with a discussion on Hip-Hop journalism (12:25) before Melyssa proposes a topic for the room (19:41). In new music, 21 Savage drops his new project ‘american dream’ (26:40), Joe asks Elliott his thoughts on Kid Cudi who also released a new album (45:25), and ‘The Book of Clarence’ soundtrack includes a D’Angelo/JAY Z collab which leads to the pod’s thoughts about a future Hov album (50:45). Stephen A. Smith finally unleashes on Jason Whitlock (1:01:13), Joe hosts a trivia game (1:20:41), and Benny the Butcher joins the crew to discuss his new music and the state of Rap (1:48:45). Also, the man who jumped the judge had his charges read (2:52:08), NFL Wild Card Weekend is here (3:20:40), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | 4batz - “Act ii: Date @ 8”

Ice | Jeymes Samuel (feat. Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, & Shabba Ranks) - “Hallelujah Heaven”

Parks | Benny the Butcher - “BRON”

Ish | Victor Ray - “Comfortable”

Melyssa | Maths Time Joy - “Cerulean”

The JBP kicks off the second episode of the year with their reactions to Jonathan Majors' appearance on 'Good Morning America' (21:45) before turning to music they are looking forward to in 2024 amid SZA’s frustrations with leaked music (42:28). Ari Lennox opens up about her experience on the Rod Wave tour (45:40), Kevin Hart’s ex-wife is joining Katt Williams on tour (1:10:58), and Ice has a question for the room regarding exposure culture (1:23:00). Also, the Golden Globes (1:53:01), a door came off during an Alaskan Airlines flight (2:17:45), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Alexander O’Neal - “If You Were Here Tonight”

Ice | Fabolous - “Selfish”

Parks | Raekwon (feat. Ghostface Killah & Blue Raspberry) - “Rainy Dayz”

Ish | Leon Thomas - “Treasure In The Hills”

Melyssa | Sinead Harnett (feat. GRADES) - “If You Let Me”

In the first episode of 2024, the JBP begins with their thoughts and reactions to Katt Williams appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s ‘Club Shay Shay’ (28:14) before discussing the theory with black men in Hollywood wearing dresses (1:04:02). Dave Chappelle releases his new stand-up special ‘The Dreamer’ on Netflix (1:32:10), Jeffrey Epstein contact names revealed in unsealed documents (1:38:41), and Uncle Murda releases his 2023 Rap Up (1:57:23). Also, the room reacts to the viral video of a man jumping a judge in court (2:13:57), Rolling Stone says Usher’s ‘Confessions Pt. 2’ is the best R&B song of the century (2:33:36), Part of the Show (3:11:45), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Stonebwoy - “More of You”

Ice | Gucci Mane & B.G. - “Paperwork” 

Parks | GREA8GAWD (feat. Rome Streetz) - “Avant Gawd”

Ish | Jessica Domingo, pastels, & Relyae - “Could’ve Been U (Remix)”

Melyssa | UNA MIA - “Lose You”

In the final episode of 2023, the JBP begins by recapping their holiday season (26:06) before turning to Spirit Airlines firing a gate agent after putting a six-year old on a flight by himself (44:45). The Bionic Six then shouts out their favorite albums and artists of the year (1:12:50) as well as the top JBP moments (1:17:00), Joe reads the network’s end of year performance analysis (1:28:50), and Kevin Hart is suing Tasha K for extortion (1:45:46). Also, Emanny shares his review of ‘The Color Purple’ (2:16:50), the room highlights their best and worst takes of the year (2:33:00), Ish discusses oppression in real estate (2:47:00), Part of the Show (3:12:27), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Honey Bxby - “Touchin’”

Ice | Belly Gang Kushington - “Street Blues”

Parks | BJ the Chicago Kid (feat. Freddie Gibbs) - “Liquor Store In The Sky”

Ish | JHart - “If There Really Is a God” (Live Performance)

Melyssa | Goapele - “Purple”

In the latest episode, the JBP starts with the upcoming holiday (17:37) before turning to Taraji P. Henson’s interview with Oprah (40:00). Lil Wayne calls ‘A Milli’ his greatest record and names Future’s ‘56 Nights’ as the best Hip-Hop mixtape of all-time (51:20), Joe reads a list of quick hit topics including Tiffany Haddish (1:04:08) and Tyreek Hill (1:10:06), Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery (1:26:43), and the crew jokes about the recent viral clip from T.D. Jakes (1:32:44). Also, the Bionic Six shares their favorite guests from 2023 (2:03:48), Melyssa proposes a question to the room (2:03:48), the internet is reacting to Jonathan Owens’ appearance on The Pivot Podcast (2:26:29), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Boyz II Men (feat. Brian McKnight) - “Let It Snow”

Ice | The Temptations - “Silent Night”

Parks | Wham! - “Last Christmas”

Ish | TheARTI$t - “Damaged”

In the latest episode, the JBP kicks things off with news of the verdict from Jonathan Majors trial (20:08) before turning to the recently leaked text messages involving Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (46:11). The crew shows love to Scarface following his Tiny Desk Concert appearance (1:21:19), Metro Boomin vs. Drake beef continues on (1:26:15), Tinder drops a $500/month subscription tier (1:41:14), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Rachelle Ferrell & Will Downing - “Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This”

Parks | Passport Gift & Parks (feat. MARCEL & The Wednesday Nights) - “Bad On My Own”

Ish | JHart - “If There Really Is a God” 

Melyssa | Little Dragon - “Cat Rider”

In the latest episode, the JBP tackles a number of topics from the week starting with Nicki Minaj calling out Elliott Wilson (22:59) and her beef Billboard leads to a conversation on industry music tricks (37:19). Cardi B calls out Offset (45:22), Meg Thee Stallion responds to Pardison Fontaine (1:03:28), and the affidavit from Tory Lanez’ driver is released (1:22:54). Also, surveillance video of Jonathan Majors running from his girlfriend has been revealed to the public (1:28:25), Michael B. Jordan’s car crash (1:36:06), Draymond Green’s suspension (1:46:54), Part of the Show (2:19:50), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Omarion - “O.E.O (Our Eyes Only)”

Ice | Rowdy Rebel (feat. Fetty Luciano & Fivio Foreign) - “Posture”

Parks |  Bas (feat. FKJ) - “Risk”

Melyssa | Josiah Bell - “Feelings”

 In the latest episode, the JBP begins with discussing their weekend (17:00) which leads to Ish’s story of a recent hair removal procedure (21:00). Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign debut new ‘Vultures’ album in Miami (47:52), the latest news in sports with the Lakers winning the in-season tournament, Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million contract, and Patrick Mahomes’ complaints from Sunday’s game vs. the Bills (1:04:04). Also, The Grammy’s salutes 50 years of Hip-Hop (1:24:50), Joe & Ice react to Netflix’s ‘Leave the World Behind’ (1:34:40), former NBA all-star Baron Davis joins the JBP to talk basketball and business (1:54:45), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Allure (feat. Nas) - “Head Over Heels”

Ice | J. Stone (feat. Bart Oatmeal) - “Showtime”

Parks | Marsha Ambrosius - “The Greatest”

Ish | Monifah (feat. AZ) - “I Miss You (Come Back Home) (Remix)” 

In the latest episode, the JBP discusses Keith Lee doing food reviews in New York (47:47) before turning to the pod’s reactions to the NBA’s In-Season Tournament (1:02:06). In new music, James Fauntleroy drops a Christmas project (1:11:35) and Nicki Minaj drops ‘Pink Friday 2’ (1:18:39). QueenzFlip responds to the latest internet drama aimed at them (1:29:30), Russell Simmons breaks his silence (2:01:58), quick hits (2:34:26), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Usher & H.E.R. - “Risk It All”

Ice | Ryan Blades - “Water Bed”

Parks | AZ & Mumu Fresh - “Amazing”

Ish | Tone Stith - “Smoking In The Park (Paradise)”

Melyssa | Lolo Zouaï - “Lava Lamp”

In the latest episode, the JBP starts by covering the response from Cam’ron & Mase after Melyssa’s comments from the previous episode (19:29) as well as NBA Youngboy’s response to Joe critiquing his music (26:12). Joe then gets in story mode and recaps his Friday night out (30:30), Ashanti & Nelly are reportedly having a baby together (52:57), and Lil Baby disses Gunna (56:06). Also, Natalie Nunn denied service at restaurant over Zeus affiliation (1:07:52), Michael Jackson’s new documentary ‘Thriller 40’ (1:16:17), Rick Ross responds to comments about 50 Cent being a diabolical genius (1:50:24), Ish recaps the Youth Summit (1:54:43), Part of the Show (2:53:42), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Brandy - “Christmas Party for Two”

Ice | Big Ooh - “Red Skully Marvin”

Parks | Ransom - “Evil Ways (Freestyle)”

Ish | John Lindhal - “Lonely Christmas” 

Melyssa | ïnnü - “Say My Name Again”

In the latest episode, the JBP begins by recapping their recent Podsgiving (14:48) and why Ish was a no-show (18:30) before turning to the latest news on Tsu Surf’s case (38:57). In new music, Ice shares his thoughts on the Sexyy Red deluxe album and the Busta Rhymes album that dropped last week (44:14), Joe issues an apology to Lupe Fiasco (51:42), and T.I. confronts an Atlanta club over the use of him and his son on promotion flyers (55:36). Also, Joe has a parenting question for the girl dad’s (1:02:56), Melyssa shares her thoughts on a recent Cam’ron and Mase clip that is circulating the internet (1:23:52), Former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Shazier exposed by his wife (2:01:16), Ice has a mini docket (2:41:18), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Chris Brown & Keri Hilson - “Superhuman”

Ice | Dame D.O.L.L.A. (feat. Mozzy) - “Long Live Free”

Parks | Smoke DZA & Flying Lotus (feat. Black Thought & Benny the Butcher) - “Drug Trade, Pt. 2”

Ish | Tyla - “On & On”

Melyssa | Teddy Swims - “Lose Control”

In the latest episode, the JBP begins with the recent video of T.I. and his son getting into an altercation on Instagram live (27:20) before covering a couple topics from the Young Thug/YSL trial (49:18). Joe then responds to Dee-1’s recent comments (1:11:20), Saucy Santana gets dragged after body shaming women (1:21:33), and the pod shows their appreciation for the Soul Train Awards from over the weekend (1:38:48). Also, Shannon Sharpe gets ripped for his comments about Meg Thee Stallion on his podcast (1:44:35), social media’s attack on Malika Andrews (2:03:15), Part of the Show (2:19:54), Puff steps down from his position as Chairman with Revolt (2:27:30), and more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Raphael Saadiq (feat. Q-Tip) - “Get Involved”

Ice | Snoop Dogg - “Gz and Hustlas”

Parks | Little Brother - “Speed”

Ish | JAEL (feat. Alex Isley) - “I Just Want You”

Melyssa | Tkay Maidza (feat. Lolo Zouaï & Amber Mark) - “Out of Luck”

QueenzFlip | Ling Hussle - “That Side”

In the latest episode, the JBP starts by recapping their Thanksgiving (21:12) before turning to Dolly Parton’s halftime performance at the Cowboys game (44:10). Several additional lawsuits were released to the public throughout the past week (51:38), a debate takes place over the term ‘love bombing’ (1:19:18), and Lupe Fiasco has started to rap over André 3000 flutes (1:38:00). Also, the room debates Sexyy Red’s new song (1:41:26), Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign drop ‘Vultures’ (1:51:57), God Shammgod responds to Ish (2:04:51), Jeff Teague says Michael Jackson can’t sing (2:17:18), Hall & Oates are in a legal battle (2:28:51), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Omarion - “The Usual”

Ice | Fetty Wap - “Outside”

Parks | GetoPros, Black Rob, & Nate Dogg - “The Game”

Melyssa | Goapele - “Purple”

Ish | Kevin Ross - “Show & Prove"

In the latest episode, the JBP kicks off by addressing delays and edits from the previous episode [Ep. 676 Silence Of The Lambs] (13:06). Notable highlights include a late Friday night settlement between Cassie & Diddy (31:29), Pardison Fontaine taking aim at Meg Thee Stallion with his new record titled 'Thee Person,' (1:10:41) and Joe expressing his enthusiasm for Podsgiving (1:42:30). Additionally, Joe shares his review of the movie 'The Mother' on Netflix (2:09:30), Meek Mill's diss towards Trippie Redd (2:43:20), Thanksgiving plans (3:03:03), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Chris Brown - “Midnight Freak”

Ice | Lady London - “Stubborn”

Parks | Jay Worthy & Jake One - “Christopher Walken”

Ish | Aáyanna - “Good Girl”

The Bionic Six begins this episode recapping each of their weekends (15:05) before moving to the announcement of a new André 3000 solo project ‘New Blue Sun’ due this Friday (35:32). Drake & J. Cole announce a joint tour (53:52), the JBP reacts to Meek Mill & Rick Ross selling 35K first week (59:33), and Chrisean Rock deleted her socials after being accused of assault at a Tamar Braxton concert (1:03:00). Also, Lil Yachty says Hip-Hop is in a terrible place (1:36:36), *SPOILER ALERT* Joe recaps ‘The Killer’ on Netflix (1:40:00), Tasha K is being sued again (1:58:04), a debate takes place over the Joan Rivers ‘Dark Side of Comedy’ episode (2:05:20), Part of the Show (2:21:59), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Rick Ross & Meek Mill (feat. Jeremih) - “Gold Medals”

Ice | Lola Brooke - “Dear Dennis”

Parks | Ben Kenobe - “Blood”

Ish | Naomi Sharon - “If This Is Love”

Melyssa | Mezraa & jjad - “Subtle Games”

The JBP returns to the airwaves as they begin with discussing the recent interview between Jeezy & Nia Long that was released earlier this week (24:30). In new music, Chris Brown drops his new project ‘11:11’ (46:10), BJ the Chicago Kid releases his album ‘Gravy’ (59:39), and Meek Mill & Rick Ross drop ‘Too Good To Be True’ (1:07:04). Also, the JBP goes through the Hip-Hop & R&B Grammy Nominations (1:29:28), KeKe Palmer files restraining order on her ex (1:52:02), an update on the Young Thug Trial (1:57:25), a new Frank Ocean snippet (2:09:16), Lori Harvey & Damson Idris announce their split (2:17:39), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Chris Brown (feat. Fridayy) - “No One Else”

Ice | Chris Brown (feat. Justin Bieber) - “Double Negative” 

Parks | BJ The Chicago Kid (feat. Freddie Gibbs) - “Liquor Store In The Sky” 

Ish | Breez Kennedy & Genia - “Need U Tonite” 

The JBP starts this week with a recap of Joe’s Saturday night after getting into an altercation (31:10) before QueenzFlip & Parks also address their names recently being in the news (55:32). Lloyd Banks is set to release ‘Cold Corner 3’ for $100 which leads to a discussion on selling music (1:13:20), Dee-1 calls out Rick Ross, Meek Mill, & Jim Jones for their lyrics in Hip-Hop (1:52:19), Lauryn Hill defends her concert tardiness (2:08:45), Part of the Show (2:23:26), + MORE! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Jordin Sparks - “Call My Name”

Ice | Lloyd Banks - “Clubbin’ & Chaos”

Parks | Rapsody & Hit-Boy - “Asteroids” 

Ish | Savannah Cristina - “Prototype”

Melyssa Alé Araya | - “treetops”

The JBP kicks off this episode with Joe sharing the backstory of his Wednesday evening due to a recent viral video that hit social media (20:27). In new music, Jeezy drops his double album ‘I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget’ (45:33), reactions to Meg Thee Stallion’s new single ‘Cobra’ (51:18), Benny the Butcher & Lil Wayne link up once again for ‘Big Dog’ (1:24:00), Lucky Daye releases his new record ‘That’s You’ (1:29:44), and The Beatles are back thanks to the support of AI (1:42:33) . Also, Lil Yachty sits down with J. Cole as they address Joe’s reaction to ‘First Person Shooter’ (1:50:50), the room shares their condolences to the fama father and son are killed outside their apartment in Brooklyn (2:13:48), Kim Kardashian shares that her Kanye’s daughter prefers Dad’s house (2:24:32), Shaq agrees with Ish’s take on Bol Bol & Wemby (2:41:20), a lot of people have had enough of Akademiks (2:58:20), + MORE! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Majid Jordan - “Tears In Your Eyes”

Ice | Jeezy - “Keep the Change”

Parks | Jeezy - “Since Pac Died”

Ish | Arin Ray & Vanilla is Black - “Cold”

Melyssa | Alice Smith - “I Put a Spell On You”