Joe Budden

Joe and Flip begin by recapping a recent phone call before Marc shares his gripes with honorary degrees and Joe calls out an old picture of Ish wearing an OVO shirt. Next, Emanny and Flip get heated, Latto says she’s retiring from music, and Marc asks for parenting advice. The crew also discusses the Red Hot Chili Peppers selling their catalog to Warner for over $300M, Nick Cannon’s accountant stealing $2M and fleeing the country, Ne-Yo saying people are hating on him because he practices polyamory, and much more!

TDE’s own Punch joins the JBP and begins by detailing his start with the label and how he handles when the media criticizes the label’s decisions before sharing a story about when Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole were beefing following the release of “Control.” Next, the room looks back on the Kendrick-Drake battle while also discussing bot allegations, SZA and Doechii’s development, Kendrick and SZA’s tour, anticipation for Drake’s ‘Iceman,’ and much more! The crew later reconvenes to talk about the early stages of Joe planning his birthday party, how men look at bartenders differently when they post their boyfriends, Stefon Diggs being found not guilty, and more.

New York rap legend AZ joins the JBP in its latest Patreon exclusive episode to discuss his upcoming album 'Do or Die III’, coming May 8th. The crew asks AZ about ‘Life’s a Bitch’, what happened to 'The Firm', and his experience with the music business. The rapper also talks about life in Brooklyn and his favorite rap albums of all time. Friend of the Show, Salehe Bembury, returns as he asks Emanny about his back-and-forth with Tyrese as well as topics Salehe is surprised that the JBP covers. Joe asks the room about boxer brands, hiring an assistant, fake merchandise, and much more!

Rising R&B star Isaia Huron joins the show on the heels of the release of his new project, ‘Mr. Lovebomb,’ to break down how he got his start in music, making the album, and collaborating with Kehlani. Isaia also talks about his musical inspirations, eclectic nature, current tour, plans for the future, and more. The JBP later reconvenes to discuss why Ish was late for work, the fallout from the oxtail argument, the latest in the Diana Russini-Mike Vrabel saga, the NBA’s new draft lottery process, and much more!

Emanny kicks things off with his review of the Michael Jackson biopic before Flip and Ish exchange words and the room recaps the Dr. Bryant interview and why Ish and Emanny act different around female guests. Later, RIP to Twitter communities, checking a new partner’s medicine cabinet, and Marc’s herpes scare. The crew also discusses their how their personal content is performing, Joe’s latest strip club visit, the concept of government therapy, Complex’s 100 Hottest Rappers Right Now list, a potential Meek Mill v Wale VERZUZ, and much more!

The JBP is joined by none other than psychology expert and life coach Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, who begins by giving her stance on men who have side chicks before sharing her relationship flaws and explaining the connection between her faith and counseling. Later, Dr. Bryant talks about her relationship history, reveals why she refuses to marry a man with kids, and breaks down how she values money when considering potential suitors. The room also discusses whether men with multiple baby mothers are womanizers, women having a hoe phase, the importance of therapy, and much more!

The legendary Tyrese sits with the JBP to share the raw, unfiltered truth about his recent VERZUZ with Tank. Also, TV producer and entrepreneur Mona Scott-Young joins the show to talk about how she started working with Tyrese and what they have planned for the future. The crew later reconvenes to discuss Ice Spice’s altercation at a McDonalds in Los Angeles, Joe Biden telling a Black person that he looks like Barack Obama, Ish’s upcoming trip to Atlanta, and much more!

The JBP kicks things off by sitting down with British entrepreneur and designer Emma Grede to discuss her start in fashion, building her business empire, her new book ‘Start With Yourself,’ Skims and Kim Kardashian, her interests outside of her work, and more. Later, self-love guru Dr. Sarah Shorter joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about relationships and dating. Sarah also talks about being compared to Kevin Samuels, getting married in six days, her Christian values, and much more!

B. Dot begins by confirming that he isn’t beefing with anyone before the room reacts to Offset’s latest statement after being shot in the buttocks. Later, Ish shares updates on his college pursuits, Marc calls out snap dappers, and Joe wants to revisit the Kanye West v Jay-Z VERZUZ conversation. The crew also discusses Jon Bryant and Roland Martin calling out Marc for his comments on a past conversation on the show about capitalism, songs where the best verse comes from the worst rapper on the track, Jermaine Dupri’s comments that there are no waves in music currently, and much more!

Pop icon Natasha Bedingfield joins the JBP for a surprise interview. Natasha talks about her early success with records like “Unwritten” and “These Words,” how those songs have aged, chasing her hits, living in New York City, family life, and more. Later, the guys reconvene to discuss the Boyz 4 Life tour, who has the most robberies, balancing business and friendship, family secrets, and much more!

A Joe-less crew discusses a run-in Marc had with a stranger, how men and women interpret flirting, the latest on Tiger Woods, Stephen A. Smith’s political aspirations, an incident at a West Baltimore school, speculation about the upcoming Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight, and much more!

WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill joins the show to preview her Wrestlemania 42 match against Rhea Ripley and talk about how she got into wrestling and the business of wrestling. Jade also breaks down how Black and women representation in WWE has changed, growing up as a tomboy, her family life, interests outside of wrestling, and more. Later, Sasha joins the crew to discuss her trip to Puerto Rico, Ari Lennox’s comment that a man has never made her climax, the importance of music marketing, and much more!

The crew kicks it off with a debate over colored timberland boots and popular shoes. Marc Lamont Hill then discusses Chaka Khan’s comments about Ike Turner, Emanny shares a story about his childhood in Harlem, plus male ego intensifies on set. Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI which leads the room to discuss various addictions, JAY-Z’s comments on capitalism lead to a debate among the cast, and more.

The JBP begins with a conversation about their dreams before diving into the new Scottie Pippen commercial and his bitterness toward how people perceive his career. Later, Adam Wexler, Founder, and Jay Deuskar, Co-Founder of PrizePicks join the show to discuss building the company, the state of fantasy gaming, the best and worst days in the company’s history, the decision to sell a majority stake, sports hot takes, what’s next individually and collectively, and much more!

The JBP is joined by Charlotte’s own DaBaby following the release of his latest album ‘BE MORE GRATEFUL’ to talk the making of the project, his time away from music, and his string of public controversies over the years. DaBaby also speaks about fatherhood, his interests outside of music, pick-up lines and tricking, diss records and rap beef, his plans for music going forward, and more. The crew later reconvenes to discuss March’s POTM race, Robert Glasper’s comments about referring his friends to his manager, the man who decapitated a seagull, and much more!

Ray Daniels is back and begins by sharing his thoughts on the Atlanta Hawks’ Magic City Night controversy before speaking on hypocrisy in Hip-Hop and his viral conversation with Boom Man and Big Bank. Later, 2Pac’s All Eyez On Me versus Biggie’s Life After Death, a conversation about R&B classics, and how new artists approach the craft and business today. The room also discusses the ramifications of L.A. Reid selling LaFace, Roscoe Dash’s bad contract, FaceTiming a friend while with a girl, and much more!

The JBP opens with a conversation about men with napoleon complex’s before getting to a continued beef between former NBA players Kenyon Martin & Tim Thomas. Magic Johnson’s child EJ sits down with Carlos King to discuss unique dating preferences leading the room into a debate, Joe discusses the case of the Alexander brothers, and three major daytime shows have been canceled by NBC. Also, Joe has a question for his cohosts about buying a ring, Dee-1 celebrates the NBA caning Atlanta’s Magic City Night, and much more.

The JBP is joined by legendary Louisiana rappers Juvenile and Mannie Fresh ahead of the release of their newest album. The duo gets into their early days in rap, VERZUZ controversy, witnessing the rise of Lil Wayne, having the energy to continue to create today, the idea of performing at Joe’s wedding, advice for their younger selves, how old heads should dress, and more. Later, the crew reconvenes to discuss Donell Jones v Usher, the latest with Dak Prescott, Cash Cobain’s sit-down with Justin Laboy, Billy Idol’s comments about his drug use, how they will approach money management in their sixties and seventies, and much more!

The room begins by sharing what gives them the greatest feeling in the world before revisiting a conversation about the plays they have in motion and engaging in a spirited debate about haters. Later, a Mona-logue, asking your partner to take a lie detector test before your wedding, and etiquette around removing people from your wedding guest list. The crew also discusses whether they’d rather change their past or see their future, giving their ex money, the Supreme casket, and much more!

Sasha makes her long-awaited return, and the room begins by recapping Bill and Hillary Clinton’s depositions on Jeffrey Epstein. Later, the crew reimagines Podder Of The Month voting, breaks down Jess Hilarious’ comments about The Breakfast Club’s move to Netflix, and attempts to understand the concept of the Alpine divorce. They also discuss the internet’s reaction to Ayisha Diaz’s viral Earn Your Leisure interview, the latest between McDonald’s and Burger King, whether a man can change after meeting a good woman, and much more!

The crew starts with a conversation on TV shows which leads to the Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. Ish and Joe then engage in another debate over their nights out, Jack Dorsey has laid off 4,000 employees citing gains from artificial intelligence as the room shares their thoughts on AI’s impact across several companies, Emanny adds to LaRussell’s comments about Lil Wayne comparing them to Lil Yachty, the JBP discusses the challenges in hiring managers, and much more!

The room begins by addressing Ish’s absence before breaking down the latest relationship trend and the concept of future bombing. Later, Joe wonders if Jennifer Lopez was mad seeing Lady Gaga perform with Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, rumors of a new Jay-Z album, and how to properly approach being messy in the content space. The crew also discusses In-N-Out coming to New York, Meek Mill’s latest string of tweets, the potential return of Pod Wives, some Hip-Hop hypotheticals, and much more!

Joe begins with a story from his night out at the Knicks game before the room debates flirting rules and how they act around the women Emanny brings around. Later, Joe’s elitist tendencies, working a 9-5 job if it became necessary, and why some women get with a guy to end up emulating the guy’s last girlfriend. The crew also discusses the timing of the promotion of James Van Der Beek’s new movie, popular conspiracy theories, updates on Dr. Umar’s new school, Hermès’ pool table, the Teddy Bridgewater Act, and much more!

The guys begin by listing some of the strangest names of women they’ve been with before debating whether they could ever be in another relationship. Next, Ish and Joe argue over when Ish became Himothy, sucking toes versus eating box, and a serious conversation about money management and helping friends in need. The crew also discusses Ish meowing at Jill Scott, BET cancelling 106 & Sports, preparing for doomsday, Clifton Powell revealing that he didn’t learn to love until his 60s, and much more!

The iconic Jill Scott joins the JBP on the release day of her new album, ‘To Whom This May Concern,’ for a wide-ranging conversation about the making of the project, storytelling in R&B, being viewed as a sex symbol, her relationship with her son, her acting career, living in Africa, her future in the arts, and much more!

Legendary producer and songwriter Teddy Riley joins the show on the heels of the release of his new book, ‘Remember the Times: A Memoir.’ He begins by reflecting on his iconic VERZUZ and relationship with Babyface, the rise and fall of Guy, and pivoting from Guy to Blackstreet. Teddy also discusses the state of R&B, working with Michael Jackson, artists he wants to see collaborate today, how he wants his family to handle his estate, and much more!

The JBP begins by explaining their approaches to supporting other creators publicly before breaking down why Cam’ron wants to sue J. Cole. Later, a potential VERZUZ between T.I. and Lil Wayne, Bill Gates’ alleged connection to Jeffrey Epstein, and The Game’s review of ‘The Fall-Off.’ The crew also discusses second date etiquette, a new Jimmy Iovine interview, feminist porn, and much more!

Joe asks the room how many of them it would take to beat up Deontay Wilder before TRIGGER WARNING diving into Kevin Gates’ sit-down with Shannon Sharpe. Later, Sage Steele called out Billie Eilish for her comments at the GRAMMYs, the latest in television, and Spotify removed streams from 21 Savage’s latest album. The crew also discusses how they maintain privacy while being public figures, celebrities they want to meet, anticipation for the documentary on America’s Next Top Model, and much more!

Zaire Franklin is back, and the room begins by breaking down how they deal with male fans and the controversy surrounding Allen Iverson’s recent meet-and-greet in Australia. Later, the crew previews the Super Bowl and Zaire shares what it was like to witness Phillip Rivers come out of retirement this season. Also, comedian and OnlyFans creator Jenise Hart joins the show to discuss her unique path, how she balances both professions, the stigma that comes with doing porn, the differences between pimps and managers, and much more!

Joe and Ish begin by debating who is more likely to have a side apartment and whether Joe could’ve taken the block Ish was hustling on back in the day. Later, a new narrative about Ice, the room debates if there is an age they would want to go back to with all of the information they have now, and Diamond Gym in Newark is going viral on social media. Also, the cast debates which Hall of Fames they should be in, Brandy will receive the Black Music Icon Award at the GRAMMYs, Diddy’s kids tried to get a crowd to chant Bad Boy at a show, and much more!

Mona begins by addressing a comment she left on social media before Marc shares his gripes with Stephen A. Smith and tells the story of Ryan Wedding a.k.a. former Olympian turned FBI’s most wanted. Later, Greenland is firing back at America, Corey Holcomb is under fire for a resurfaced video, and there is a new Black Panther leader in Philadelphia. The crew also discusses Ryan Davis’ comments about his daughter, the best medical show’s of all-time, Ish’s Instagram page, and much more!

Marc asks the room if they’d take 30 days in jail or nine years of probation before Joe explains why Ice has had trouble podcasting lately. Next, A$AP Rocky joins the show to discuss his new album, ‘Don’t Be Dumb,’ how the music landscape has changed since his last drop, fatherhood, doing life with Rihanna, his fashion mind, future plans in music, questions for the cast, and much more!

Mona and Emanny begin by taking accountability before Marc reveals that he ran into a former cult member in Tennessee and Joe runs through a series of sports topics. Later, Ludacris pulled out of Rock The Country 2026, the crew debates if anything could make them skip their child’s funeral, and a fan wrote out theories about everyone’s dick size. Also, Quentin Tarantino is in the news for the wrong reasons, Finesse2Tymes’ contract was leaked, Daniel Caesar’s appearance on The Breakfast Club, and much more!

The crew begins with news of a famous TikTok couple filing for divorce before making sense of the lineup for Rock The Country 2026. Later, Ish reveals that he is a double-dutch expert, RIP to John Forté, and Kurupt was in the hospital with some medical issues. Also, Hip-Hop’s “secret meeting,” Rolex’s attempt to step on the secondary watch market, the real reason why 112 broke up, and much more!

The room attempts to determine the origins of the 6-7 trend before debating swinging etiquette. Later, Joe asks the room if people give them unreasonable requests due to their celebrity, Mona contemplates getting a BBL on care credit, and Marc brings up Complex’s list of the top 35 biggest Hip-Hop feuds of all-time. The room also discusses critiques of T.I.’s new comedy special, dating while going through a divorce, an old clip of Marc resurfacing online, Stephen A. Smith’s comments about the murder of Renee Nicole Good, and much more!

The JBP kicks things off by coming up with some new narratives for 2026 before engaging in a not so competitive game of Taboo. Later, Forbes announced that Beyoncé is a billionaire, Joe recaps the Critics Choice Awards, and the room debates if they want their kids to be the leaders of the crew. Also, Zara is about to change the way that we shop forever, Marc considers joining Joe on his Ozempic journey, Blimpie versus other sandwich shops, the state of the Kardashians, and much more!

Joe begins with a breakdown of Emanny’s behavior on New Year’s Eve before Mona reveals a new obsession and addresses her Black & Mild consumption. Later, the room riffs about documentaries they have recently watched, Will Smith’s oldest son singing on TikTok, and the oldest chick they would have sex with today. They also discuss OnlyFans rules, the JBTV Community’s 2025 awards, girls who use their bra as a wallet, and much more!

Joe and Ish kick off 2026 as only they know how before Mona joins and asks the guys if they speak to her differently than they do other females. Later, the lady who went viral for leaving her fiancée for doing nothing wrong, Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre’s alleged break up, and Mona’s recounting of Flip coming to her recent show. The crew also discusses updates on Flip’s fitness journey, Emanny meeting a fan who had questions about Ish, allegations surrounding Stefon Diggs, and much more!

The JBP recaps their weekend prior to the Christmas holiday before the room turns to reactions over Dr. Cheyenne Bryant’s outfit for the Jeezy concert in Las Vegas. The crew then has a debate over whether or not they are delicate with their cohosts, what jokes tend to tip-toe the lines, and who the biggest instigator is. Also, what is the perfect song, Joe talks about a recent topic involving male R&B, the coat argument returns, Ish’s upcoming birthday, and much more!

The crew begins by judging each other based on their exes before explaining how they deal with people who get with their exes. Later, Flip wants to see Ish’s house, Joe shares what he is looking forward to in the afterlife, and Emanny receives his Christmas bonus. The room also discusses bringing random women to your home, public embarrassment as a form of punishment for children, Angie Martinez hinting at a potential sit-down with Russell Simmons, Adam Silver calling out the cast of Inside the NBA, and much more!

Marc asks Emanny about his search for a co-host for his show before Ish and Joe argue over how Ish used to move around women who were taken. Later, Max B’s “Folded” remix, YouTube is set to host The Oscars starting in 2029, and what it means to be an entrepreneur. The crew also discusses the upcoming Street Fighter movie, Hot 97’s post about new hosts, a JBP holiday party, and much more!

Joe begins with an old story about Ice before questioning how Ish used to move outside and clowning Flip for his reaction to Kai Cenat’s recent video. Next, Flip and Joe claim that Ish owes them money, Emanny throws shade at H&M, and the room breaks down what it means to still be an underdog after you have achieved success. The crew also discusses Billboard changing their streaming metrics, taking risks with money, their experiences with dirty hotels, the days of Skype and Gmail chat, and much more!

The crew begins with a debate on how many clothes are too many before Marc shares an odd encounter he had in Philadelphia and Ish explains his approach to playing the lottery. Later, The Game says it’s okay to date your friend’s ex, Mona has information about the guys’ penis size, and Emanny reveals that he has a stalker. The room also discusses the role karma plays when one person outs another, 2025 in music and expectations for 2026, personal goals for next year, new developments on Ebro’s departure from Hot 97, and much more!

Rappers Don Trip and Starlito join the show following the release of their latest project, ‘Step Brothers 4 Life & After.’ Don begins by speaking on the creation and impact of his hit single “Letter To My Son,” his history with Cool & Dre, and how he learned how to rap. Later, the guys discuss how they ended up pairing with each other, their favorite projects together, the Memphis music scene, gun culture in the South, their family lives, and much more!

The room begins by debating which R&B acts can beat Emanny up before Ish reveals that he was a bully in elementary school. Later, Akademiks and Maino are beefing, Draymond Green is under fire for comments about his wife’s pregnancy, and Shannon Sharpe sat down with Dr. Bryant. The crew also discusses how they communicate problems with their partner, Trap Lore Ross outing NBA YoungBoy, the top cities people are moving to and from, whether they could date someone who is in the streets, and much more!

Jersey City rapper Albee Al joins the show on the heels of the release of his new project ‘Everyday June 30th (10 Year Anniversary)’ to talk about his start in music, beating two life sentences, and how he has been able to stay relevant amidst his legal issues. He also weighs in on strip club etiquette, bringing Adam22 to his projects, the state of New Jersey rap, his plans outside of music, fatherhood, and more. The JBP later reconvenes to discuss a viral LaRussell clip, Corey Gamble wearing $85K Timberlands to a Lakers game, how they approach co-parenting, and much more!

Joe presses Marc for appearing on the Native Land Pod before sharing his thoughts on the Eddie Murphy documentary on Netflix. Later, the room reacts to Megan Thee Stallion cooking Thanksgiving dinner for Klay Thompson’s family, shares what they are grateful for, and comments on how they deal with people who want to get close to them because of their status. The crew also discusses the Sacramento Kings fan who was kicked out of a game for his comments to the team, the German twins who died by assisted suicide, the controversy surrounding a transgender TikTok star’s funeral, and much more!

Joe begins by addressing claims that the show is irresponsible before asking the room the last time they called the police. Later, the crew comments on how they deal with people who owe them money, Kevin Spacey clarifying that he isn’t homeless, and the most impactful deaths they have experienced. They also discuss Michael Porter Jr. and the Ball brothers’ comments on tipping, Idris Elba and his daughter, the I-Test and U-Test, the quarter zip crisis, and much more!

Journalist and podcaster Pablo Torre joins the show to address Joe’s comments about his investigation into Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, and the Los Angeles Clippers. He also talks about Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks rumors, Shohei Ohtani, issues surrounding sports gambling, the First Take host controversy, CTE, Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, and more. The JBP later reconvenes to discuss how they go about business, goals for 2026, Complex’s list of the 40 most motivational rap songs, their fitness trainers, Summer Walker’s leaked voice memo, and much more!

The room kicks things off with a debate on how well they know each other before helping Ish with his political strategy and making sense of white people paying to reenact the Titanic. Later, Emanny reveals that Michael Jackson impersonators are beefing, Joe shares a list of actors who made $100M off of one character, and Flip reviews the Eddie Murphy documentary. The crew also discusses upcoming tours that they are excited about, Usher suing Bryan-Michael Cox, Khalid’s comments since being outed, and much more!