Joe and the guys kick off Episode 429 with prayers for DMX (10:50). They recap the Isley Brothers/Earth, Wind &amp; Fire Verzuz battle (16:45) and the controversy surrounding playing R. Kelly records (19:30). Paul Pierce was fired from ESPN over adult entertainment on Instagram Live (35:40), LaMelo Ball was spotted with Teanna Trump (51:50), and Kodak Black’s security guard was injured in a Tallahassee shooting (58:00). Cassidy vs. Hitman Holla (1:46:44), YG’s anti-Asian lyrics removed (1:52:00), Megan Thee Stallion shoots her shot at Yung Miami (2:10:55), Godzilla vs. Kong (2:22:20), and more! For more exclusive content: become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast at  Sleeper Picks Joe | Playboy - “Pussy Fairy R &amp; b Freestyle” Ice | Spinabenz - “Who I Smoke” (Ft. Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace &amp; FastMoney Goon) Ish | Young Jeezy - “Go Crazy” (Ft. Jay-Z) Parks | Trev Rich - “24-8”

Episode 429 | "Star of The Train"

On this episode: Joe and the guys remember DMX and his legacy (11:15). They dive into new music (34:20), Hailey Bieber receiving backlash for being rude at a restaurant (55:40), and Joe being the ultimate wingman (1:08:30). Clubhouse takes a dip (1:22:00), Joe gives an update with Rory (1:44:00), and Lil Mama tries to apologize to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys for interrupting their 2009 VMA’s performance (1:47:55). Tyga’s OnlyFans (2:10:00), Snowfall recap **SPOILER ALERT** (2:21:35), Prince Philip (3:05:20), Philip Adams’ massacre (3:07:00), Diddy’s letter to corporate America (3:10:00), and MORE! Sleeper Picks Joe | DMX - “Let Em Fly” Parks | Onyx - “Shut Em Down” (Ft. DMX) Ish | Jay-Z - “Murdergram” (Ft. DMX &amp; Ja Rule) Ice | Ruff Ryders - “Scenario 2000” Emanny | Donny Hathaway - “A Song For You”

Episode 430 | "The Hand Ambassador"

A mix of unreleased files I found in the vault...

The Night RiderTNR (CDQ2)

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Shin Dig

Ain't Nobody (Pro. Vybe)

The Whole Story!!

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I Got You

Joe, Mal, and Parks hold it down while Rorys is out and end the year off with showing gratitude while reflecting on the unpredictable year 2020 has been (8:00). Meek Mill had an exchange with a fan on CH (33:10) and Joe share's his thoughts on people confronting him on the app as well. Also, Young Thug had interesting things to say about Jay-Z and Lil Wayne (1:02:00), a debate on if Drake's career is over (1:18:00) and much more on the final episode of 2020! &nbsp; Your Honor (1:39:00) *Potential Spoiler Alert* &nbsp; Sleeper Picks Joe | Vory - “This Side” (Ft. Landstrip Chip)&nbsp; Mal | 38 Spesh - “Under The Table”&nbsp; Parks | 38 Spesh - “Route 38”

Episode 403 | "Present In the Moment"

On this episode: Joe, Rory, Mal and Parks begin with discussing if Meek Mill mentioning Kobe in a leaked verse was untimely (29:25) and debate if he should've said it or not. Joe also has a theory that certain rappers are trying to get closer to Lil Uzi Vert because they aren't "hot" anymore (48:15), new music which includes a new remix from Travis Scott (1:08:25), &nbsp;an upcoming documentary on the Notorious B.I.G. (1:39:30), NBA All-Star Weekend and MORE! Sleeper Picks&nbsp; Joe | Angelica Vila - “Why” (Ft. Jacquees)&nbsp; Rory | Wale - “I’m On One” (Freestyle)&nbsp; Mal | Neek Bucks - “FLY AWAY” (Ft. Lil Tjay) Parks | Lord Finesse - “Brainstorm” (Ft. KRS-One &amp; O.C.)

el único (Prod. RaizingTheCratez)

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