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The JBP kicks this episode off with high praise for Jhené Aiko's new project 'Westside Whimsey' (18:09) before making sense of why Layzie Bone wasn't on Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's tour with the Wu-Tang Clan (56:32). Later, Aaron Rodgers' bashes his ex-fiancé on Cameron Heyward's podcast (1:11:24), Apple launches the iPhone Duo (1:54:45), and Max B acknowledges that nothing happened between him and Crissy Lampkin (2:15:15). The crew also discusses Michael Porter Jr.'s comments on Jason Lee's show (2:46:22), where they were on September 11th, 2001 (3:04:03), developments in the Lil Durk and Lindsay Clancy trials (3:13:55), and much more!

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Off of Joe's 46th birthday, the crew reacts to the party over the weekend which included Joe getting engaged along with the announcement of a baby girl on the way (19:45). Joe then sends his thank-yous to everyone involved (30:46), the room reacts to Ish and Joe wearing the same color jacket (1:09:17), and more on the NFL scammer story as a man defrauds women out of $1.3 million (1:22:53). Keefe D has been found guilty in the murder of Tupac (1:47:00), more trial updates including D4vd, MO3, and Lil Durk (1:54:38), and Marc Lamont Hill discusses clipper-gate (2:08:54). Also, the JBP reacts to NORE and DJ Vlad beefing (2:33:35), a Bank of America VP was stabbed and killed in New York leading the room to debate deescalation following the death of the assailant (2:45:18), and more.

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Heading into Joe's birthday weekend, the JBP kicks off this episode discussing the cost of barbers (1:25) before Joe addresses the fans who wanted the crew to talk about Lil Durk's trial (41:38). The room then dives into the DJ Vlad & Elliott Wilson interview with Hit-Boy and whether you can 'knock a hustle' (1:23:25), Hit-Boy speaks on his relationship with Nas (1:34:55), plus the investments into his father's rap career leads to a conversation over Hit-Boy's decision making (1:44:00). Also, the new Druski CTE skit is met with criticism (2:25:29), Lady Gaga sends shade towards Madonna (2:35:49), footage of Gladys Knight performing on tour (2:47:13), new music (3:07:05), and much more.

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The latest episode from the JBP begins with a recap of the Donell Jones & Joe Thomas Verzuz (27:33) before the room talks about diva behaviors after reacting to the viral video of Usher and a doorman (52:00). In new music, Ransom drops 'The Price of Clarity' (1:18:43), a new single from Lucky Daye & Leon Thomas (1:28:22) as well as Tsu Surf (1:48:18), and The Game drops 'The Documentary 3' (1:55:00). Also, a trio of trial updates including Lil Durk (2:23:10), Mona discusses Karmelo Anthony (2:27:22), Keefe D (2:31:28), and much more.

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The JBP kicks off its latest episode with a conversation on colognes and wearing it to the gym (29:30) before Marc Lamont Hill responds to DJ Akademiks after he called out journalists by name for not covering Drake vs. Roc Nation properly (42:23). Stephen A. Smith calls being given a 'thumbs down' award from the National Association of Black Journalists 'highly offensive' (1:18:47), family drama in LA as Jeanie Buss is against her siblings in the sale of the Lakers (1:55:15) which leads to the latest on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers (2:04:18). Also, Orlando Brown and Ray J fight on an undercard for Claressa Shields title match (2:10:23), a conversation between LeBron and Channing Frye leads the room to pose the question 'can you make someone want it' (2:43:50), \*SPOILER ALERT\* the latest episode of 'Lioness' (3:07:10), and much more.

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The JBP kicks off its latest episode discussing Lionel Richie's comments about Chris Brown & Usher (37:25) before turning to Charlamagne tha God vs. Ray Daniels due to Ray's thoughts on Roc Nation and the next JAY-Z album (1:18:41). Mona discusses the allegations against Sidney Starr (1:56:25), updates in the Lil Durk trial (2:12:33), and Marc Lamont Hill shares info on his interview with DJ Vlad (2:18:12). Also, Russell Westbrook announces his retirement (2:22:34), new music (2:29:10), Pitchfork's review of Tyga's new album (2:43:00), and much more!

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The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with QueenzFlip sharing his thoughts about InvestFest 2026 (26:30) before Ice recaps the Chris Brown & Usher show at Met Life Stadium (35:14). A Donell Jones & Joe Thomas Verzuz is around the corner (52:00) which leads to a debate over Beyoncé & Janet Jackson (1:02:38), former NBA players Enes Kanter & Royce White want to enter the 2027 WNBA draft (1:17:00), and reactions to the recent 'What's The Dirt?' video which dives into the alleged feud between JAY-Z and Drake (1:25:05). Also, a steakhouse in Hollywood, Florida is offering nude dining events (1:36:05), Akon discusses an event he was hired for in the Middle East (1:52:20), Dame Dash's life rights could be up for auction (2:02:10), a reboot of the '90's sitcom 'A Different World' (2:30:40), Drake's 20v1 stream (2:45:02), and much more!

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A mother forgives the man who kidnapped her toddler. A Facebook feud escalates into gunfire in just 30 minutes. And in Alabama, modern DNA evidence points away from a man who has spent more than three decades on death row. So why is the state still fighting to keep him there?
In the debut episode of Crime in America, Joe Budden takes you beyond the headlines, examining the stories shaping communities across the country through the reporting of the local journalists closest to each case.
For this week's main story, Joe is joined by AL.com reporter Ivana Hrynkiw to explore a shocking murder conviction, disputed confessions, and DNA evidence that could overturn one of Alabama's most controversial death row cases.

https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/joe-budden-true-crime-podcast-wolf-entertainment-1236824974/