In this episode, Joe and the crew discuss their New Year's plans and jump right into 2022's headlines! First, Antonio Brown's bizarre exit from football (28:35) and Tristian Thompson's latest affairs (43:40) kick things off. Next, Joe advises Kanye West to stay away from Justin LaBoy (1:00:40), Ice explains his experience with the Oculus VR headsets (1:43:00), an in-depth discussion about the Metaverse; Joe's issues with Uncle Murda's annual Wrap Up song (2:24:45) and MORE!   Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden   Episode 499 Sleeper Picks Joe | DIXSON - “DARLING” Ice | Devvon Terrell - “Homewrecker” Parks | Elcamino - “My Baby” (Ft. Boldy James) Ish | Perri Jones - “Free”

Episode 499 | "Who Stole the Show?"

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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!  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 | 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”

Epiode 717 | "The Cutlery Drawer"

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!  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 | 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”

Episode 716 | "Room 1108"

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!  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 | 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”

Episode 715 | "Two and a Possible"

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! 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 | 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”

Episode 714 | "Amber Alert"

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!   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 | 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” 

Episode 499 | "Who Stole the Show?"

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