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Ben Simmons won ROTY. Donovan Mitchell should have won it but didn't. Donovan is better. winning Rookie of the year doesn't mean you're going to be better

The Bionic Six returns following the Memorial Day weekend as they begin by discussing the news of alleged real estate scamming surrounding DJ Envy and his business partner (21:30). Meek Mill goes on a Twitter rant and calls DJ Drama (52:00), former football player Travis Rudolph’s murder trial is underway (1:14:56), and **SPOILER ALERT** unpacking Succession’s series finale (1:21:05). Also, the gang reacts to Miami beating Boston in game 7 (1:33:27), Melyssa shares a story from her weekend at the Rockefeller Center (2:04:10), Part of the Show returns (2:21:08), + MORE! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Devon Gilfillian - “Right Kind Of Crazy”

Ice | Pusha T (feat. Kanye West) - “Dreamin Of The Past”

Parks | Crown & The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League - “Stick Around” 

Ish | Kevin Ross - “Don’t Pretend”

Melyssa | Arlo Parks - “Devotion”

Episode 631 | "Pizza Pizza"

The JBP kicks off this episode discussing new music including Gunna’s new single (32:30), Cardi B & Latto’s record ‘Put It On Da Floor Again’ (44:25), and Diddy is accused of stealing his recent record ‘Act Bad’ (54:20). Joe brings a trivia game for the pod to play (1:18:55) and the gang sends their thoughts and prayers to D.C. Young Fly & the family of Jacky Oh (1:56:28). Also, the JBP responds to the media’s coverage of Jamie Foxx (2:10:47), Shannon Sharpe agrees to buyout with FS1 (2:23:13), Part of the Show returns (2:30:39), + MORE! 



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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Queen Naija - “Words of Affirmation”

Ice | Icewear Vezzo - “Back On The Road”

Parks | Saba & No ID - “hue_man nature”

Ish | Fridayy & Chris Brown - “Don’t Give It Away” 

Melyssa | Tame Impala - “Posthumous Forgiveness”

Episode 632 | "Strong Hand Stan"

The JBP kicks things off with a recap of their weekend which included Ice attending Roots Picnic (12:54) and Joe on a golf outing (18:43) followed by his trip to Summer Jam on Sunday (23:47). Is there still any beef between Drake & Kendrick Lamar? (44:18), Young Thug’s brother gets hit with 9 years for violating his probation (55:33), a pair of social media influencers were arrested after being caught with over 200 lbs of cocaine (1:24:20), & Apple’s WWDC event revealed the ‘Vision Pro’ which leads to debate among the room on its impact moving forward (1:31:38). Also, Rick Ross’s car show takes place (2:01:45), Gunplay hits DJ Envy with a cease & desist (2:12:00), + MORE! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | NO1-NOAH (feat. Summer Walker) - Bonjour

Ice | Mozzy - “10 Percent”

Parks | Jay Worthy, Roc Marciano, & Bun B - “Underground Legends”

Ish | Ethel - “Andromeda”

Flip | Jiffy - “Don’t leave me lone”

Episode 633 | "Disturbing The Peace"

The JBP is back after a wild week of news which starts with some drama surrounding Pelicans forward Zion Williamson after a pregnancy announcement. Dating rumors swirl between Kelis & Bill Murray (1:03:01), Travis Rudolph’s case reaches a verdict as the former NFL player is found not guilty (1:16:40), & B. Simone is facing backlash for promoting her close friends during a time of grief (1:27:15). Also, Azealia Banks attacks DC Young Fly with disgusting comments (1:36:50), the gang talks new music (1:47:08), Amber Rose & Joseline Hernandez fight (2:37:55), + MORE! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Honey Bxby - “Touchin’”

Ice | Don Trip - “No Warning Shot”

Parks | Shawn Smith - “Black Don’t Crack”

Ish | Marie Dalhstrom (feat. Kofi Stone) - “Make It Up To You”

Melyssa | KAYTRANADA (feat. Charlotte Day Wilson) - “What You Need”

Flip | Nu Look - “Pa Anmede’m”

Episode 634 | "Guns & Buns"

he JBP kicks off this episode discussing the news around ‘Home Depot Girl’ going viral (25:55) and Moriah Mills continues to tweet about Zion Williamson (41:28). The gang then moves onto congratulating the Denver Nuggets winning the NBA Championship over the Miami Heat in five games (1:26:13), Paul Pierce’s livestream antics (1:41:43), and Anita Baker cuts Babyface from her tour (1:50:57). Also, fans are requesting a refund on Gunplay’s GoFundMe (2:12:05), Billboard has yet to have a hip-hop album at number one in 2023 (2:37:42), + MORE!



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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Amaria (feat. Amber Navran) - “Lying To You”

Ice | Finesse2Tymes (feat. Gucci Mane) - “Nobody”

Parks | Statik Selektah (feat. Stove God Cooks, Symba, & Nina Sky) - “Can’t Stop”

Ish | Isaia Huron - “Smoke”

Melyssa | Monaleo - “Beating Down Yo Block”

Flip | Meech & Terry - “O Wave & Yellow Zoo (Stuy Babyz)”

Episode 635 | “The Bird Manual”

The JBP kicks off this episode discussing new music that was released, including Gunna’s ‘a Gift & a Curse’ (26:27) and Killer Mike’s project ‘MICHAEL’ (37:00). YK Osiris is accused of sexual assault after a run-in with Sukihana as videos surfaced on social media (50:38), the gang reacts to Meek Mill’s tweets (1:01:18), and Ja Morant has officially received a 25-game suspension from the NBA (1:21:43). Also, the latest on the YNW Melly trial (1:38:07), Killer Mike joins the podcast (1:50:33) to discuss his new album (1:59:55), his upbringing in Atlanta (2:19:55), + MORE! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Maeta - “F**k Your Friend”

Parks | femdot. | “2003”

Ish | Kiana Ledé (feat. Bryson Tiller) - “Gone”

Melyssa | Doja Cat | “Attention”

Episode 636 | "The Funcast"

The Bionic Six is back in full force as the gang starts by recapping their Father’s Day (11:15) before turning to Rico Love (24:10) and Russell Simmons (28:35) being outed by their ex’s over the holiday weekend. Ice addresses the JBP’s takes on the YK Osiris news from the last pod (1:03:17), a submarine slated to view the Titanic wreckage has gone missing (1:06:46), and Michael Jordan has sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets (1:16:30). Also, an ex-Starbucks manager was awarded $25.6 million in a lawsuit over her firing (1:25:43), Ice talks about his vacation (1:53:20), Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin returns (1:58:50), Part of the Show (2:42:22), + MORE! 



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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | PHABO (feat. Arin Ray) - “Stay”

Ice | Arsonal da Rebel (feat. Symba) - “Slow Down”

Parks | The Legendary Traxster & IAMGAWD  - “The Master and the Student”

Ish | Gen Neo - “Called It Love”

Melyssa | Dijon - “The Dress”

Zaire | Leaf Ward - “F**k Khalif”

Episode 637 | "Crevices"

The JBP kicks things off by discussing their weekend plans before turning to new music which begins with the Young Thug project ‘Business Is Business’ (21:34). Pusha T responds to Jim Jones in a newly released Clipse record (33:38), the latest news on the OceanGate submersible (56:05), and Taxstone receives 35 years from the Irving Plaza shooting (1:28:00). Also, rumors have it Papoose and Eazy The Block Captain got into a physical altercation (1:56:22), NBA Draft and recent trades (2:30:39), Flip has a question for the room (2:45:33), + MORE! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Hrs & Hrs (Remix) (feat. Usher) - Muni Long

Ice | Young Dom - “Master P”

Parks | 7xvethegenius & DJ Green Lantern - “The Feel”

Ish | TA Thomas - “June 15th”

QueenzFlip | Stack Bundles - “Some Say Its Crazy”

Episode 638 | "Dudecast"

The JBP starts this episode recapping their trip to see Bill Burr over the weekend (15:33) before sharing their thoughts on the 2023 BET Awards in LA (23:00). An argument between JT & Uzi took place in which she threw her phone at him (29:30), Patti LaBelle forgets the words during her Tina Turner tribute (44:48), Offset & Quavo perform honoring Takeoff (49:46), and Busta Rhymes receives the Lifetime Achievement Award (53:00). Also, Cardi B allegedly gets her cheat back (1:19:22), a concerning video of Kodak Black hits the internet (2:00:27), Ice Cube goes on a rant about the NBA and gatekeepers (2:22:35), Part of the Show returns (2:33:08), + MORE! 



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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Glenn Jones - “I’ve Been Searchin’ (Nobody Like You)”

Ice | Doe Boy - “RHUDE BOY”

Parks | Killer Mike (feat. Jagged Edge) - “SLUMMER”

Ish | Genia - “The One”

QueenzFlip | Jim Jones - “Never Did 3 Quarters”

Episode 639 | "Fun But Ghetto"

The Bionic Six is back in full force as the gang starts with assessing the viral video of two strippers being robbed in LA following BET awards weekend (23:25). The JBP then discusses new music including Lil Uzi’s album (31:15), Drake released a book (38:42), & where they currently sit with the Jim Jones & Pusha T beef (44:05). Billboard released the top-20 rap groups of all-time (50:25), NYPD reportedly has evidence to arrest Jonathan Majors accuser (1:09:30), and Adam22’s wife returns to work for the first time since their marriage (1:20:43). Also, ESPN announces a series of layoffs (2:16:30), Pat Sajack to be replaced by Ryan Seacret on Wheel of Fortune (2:25:15), who is the best matchup in a Verzuz for Avant (2:51:15), + MORE! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Avant - “Makin’ Good Love”

Ice | 42 Dugg - “One Time”

Parks | Jay Rock & Kal Banx - “Eastside”

Ish | ASTN & Alex Vaughn - “How Soon”

Melyssa Ford | greek - “hmu”

QueenzFlip | Honey Bxby - “Get Your Lick Back”

Episode 640 | "Blacked"

The JBP begins this episode discussing their weekend as the focus turns to Melyssa who shares how her most recent dating experience went (20:06). Adam22 addresses the news surrounding him and his wife in a series of tweets (46:08), first-week sales projections on Lil Uzi’s new album are in (1:07:15), & the gang talks about new documentaries including ‘American Gladiators’ (1:10:55). Also, Joe has a question for the guys in the room for when your significant other attends parties (1:27:30), NBA free agency is underway (1:55:32) while ESPN has let go of more sports personalities (2:04:33), can you remain friends with someone who doesn’t jump in to help in a fight (2:10:25), + MORE! 

Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Kenyon Dixon  - “Lucky”

Ice | Marcus Ariah (feat. TheARTI$t & ONLYBISI) - “Read Your Mind”

Parks | Teflon (feat. DJ Premier & Benny the Butcher) - “Hostile Takeover”

Ish | Jordan Hawkins (feat. DUCKWRTH) - “Can’t Fake What You Feel”

Melyssa | MMYYKK - “Better (For the Love)”

Episode 641 | "One Dance"

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Episode 636 | "The Funcast"

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