Joe Budden

Joe Budden is a rapper and media personality who first gained recognition with his 2003 hit single "Pump It Up" and later became a key figure in hip-hop podcasting through *The Joe Budden Podcast*. Emerging from the New Jersey hip-hop scene, he has distinguished himself by combining sharp music commentary with personal storytelling, offering nuanced takes on rap culture and industry dynamics. Fans return to *The Joe Budden Podcast* for its unfiltered, often intense conversations that challenge mainstream narratives and spotlight behind-the-scenes artist conflicts. Its defining feature is the raw, unscripted dialogue that fosters a community eager for honest debates about music, artist behavior, and cultural shifts within hip-hop.

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Maino Calls Out 50 Cent For 'Going Bad' Lyrically, Joe Budden Defends Him

Maino insisted that his show's feud with the G-Unit general had nothing to do with his take.

Trey Alston10 days ago
Joe Budden, with a beard and wearing a green jacket, sits on a sofa in a room with exposed brick walls and audio equipment in the background.
Pop Culture

Joe Budden Makes a Special Guest Appearance on 'Law & Order'

In the episode, Budden appeared as a rapper who was connected to the victim.

Joe Price11 days ago
(L-R) Joe Budden, Kanye West, and Jay-Z.
Music

Joe Budden Isn't Ruling Out Kanye West Joining Jay-Z for Super Bowl Halftime Show

The rapper-turned-podcaster and his co-hosts have spent some time debating whether Ye could reunite with Hov in February.

Mark Elibert11 days ago
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Music

Joe Budden Backs The Kid Mero as Akademiks Names His $5 Million Price for Hot 97 Mornings

Hip-hop media figures weighed in after Mero and co-host Kaz tore into Hot 97 executives over pay and reported layoffs.

Jade Gomez23 days ago
(L-R) QueenzFlip and Rory.
Life

QueenzFlip Says He 'Don't F*ck With' Rory After Viral Confrontation

The 'Joe Budden Podcast' co-host has recounted his version of what went down during a viral incident involving Rory earlier this week.

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(L-R) Rory, QueenzFlip and Remy Ma.
Music

Joe Budden Co-Host QueenzFlip Pressed by Rory and Remy Ma During Night Out

Things got a little heated for the podcast co-host while he was trying to enjoy a night out at 'Girls Love Karaoke' this week.

Joe Price46 days ago
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Marc Lamont Hill Questions Ed Sheeran Crying on Stage: ‘The Question Is Why'

Hill questioned Sheeran's tearful apology during his concert at Lincoln Financial Field.

Trey Alston50 days ago
Two men are side by side; Marc Lamont Hill on the left is in a suit, and Fat Joe on the right wears a red patterned jacket and sunglasses.
Music

Marc Lamont Hill Pushes Back on Fat Joe Defending His Use of N-Word: 'Fat Joe Is Not Black'

Fat Joe recently appeared on 'The Joe Budden Podcast' and declared himself "the Blackest n***a you have ever seen in your life."

Joe Price64 days ago
Joe Budden speaking into a microphone and Kanye West wearing sunglasses at an event.
Music

Joe Budden Calls Kanye West's Big Sean Reunion the 'Corniest Sh*t in the World’

Budden says the reunion is “dope” but slammed Ye’s treatment of longtime supporters.

Mark Elibert64 days ago
Fat Joe.
Music

Fat Joe Declares Himself 'the Blackest N***a You Ever Seen in Your Life'

His comments come after being asked about his place in hip-hop.

Trey Alston65 days ago
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Joe Budden Proposes to Longtime Girlfriend Shadée Monique

The rapper and podcast host popped the question to his longtime partner of seven years.

Jade Gomez72 days ago
Marc Lamont Hill on the left is speaking at a podium, wearing a suit. Akademiks on the right is wearing a casual shirt and cap.
Music

Marc Lamont Hill Shuts Down Akademiks' Drake-Roc Nation Story: 'I Just Don't Care'

Hill rejected claims that Roc Nation ties or fear are behind his lack of interest in the story.

Mark Elibert80 days ago
A triptych featuring Drake performing, Jay-Z in a white hat and sunglasses, and Joe Budden smiling in a red cap.
Music

Joe Budden Wants Drake to ‘Bait’ Jay-Z With Direct Diss: ‘Fire on That Old N***a’

Budden says it's time for Drake to “swing” and test whether Jay-Z's pen can still hold up.

Mark Elibert86 days ago
Lil Wayne, Joe Budden, and Drake
Music

Joe Budden Podcast Roasts Lil Wayne's Abs, Jokes He Got Drake's Ab Etching Procedure

The crew compared Wayne's physique to Drake's rumored ab etching — and called him a "Halloween Ninja Turtle."

Trey Alston97 days ago
Split image of The Game, YG and Joe Budden.
Music

‘Joe Budden Podcast’ Hosts Make Predictions on YG and The Game ‘VERZUZ’ Event

'The Joe Budden Podcast' weighs in on the upcoming showdown between two of Compton's finest.

Jose Martinez109 days ago
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Music

Joe Budden Apologizes to Latto Over Comments About Her Writing and Drake Influence

After Latto shared handwritten lyrics from “Hostage” to defend her pen, Joe Budden clarified his remarks about Big Mama and apologized.

Mark Elibert157 days ago
Latto with long blonde hair and Joe Budden with a beard wearing a red New York Yankees cap and a white shirt.
Music

Latto Shows Handwritten “Hostage” Lyrics in Response to Joe Budden Suggesting Drake Writes for Her

The rapper posted timestamped whiteboard lyrics on X, tagging Budden directly after he suggested Drake may have written parts of her album 'Big Mama.'

Mark Elibert160 days ago
(L-R) Joe Budden and Drake.
Music

Joe Budden Responds to Claims Drake’s "Janice STFU" Is About Him: 'I'm That N***a'

Theories have been circulating online that Drizzy's chart-topping track is actually a diss aimed at the rapper-turned-podcaster.

Joe Price164 days ago