The latest episode of the JBP begins with Melyssa Ford’s recap of ‘The Roots Picnic 2025’ (19:28) before Joe shares how he feels about the Knicks falling to the Pacers in six games (39:23). Vanessa Bryant shuts down pregnancy rumors over the weekend (49:35) which leads the room to discuss relationship rules after the passing of a partner (57:00), The Clipse interview with GQ reveals Def Jam tried to suppress a Kendrick Lamar verse on the upcoming album (1:12:14) which followed with the duo as well as Pusha T leaving the label. Joe addresses the internet’s demand for conversations around Roc Nation’s Desiree Perez (1:24:20), Pusha T also shares his thoughts about Kanye (1:35:33), and the crew praises Leon Thomas for the deluxe of his project ‘MUTT’ (1:49:22). Also, Teyana Taylor announces a new album slated for August (2:05:56), Muni Long claims 'only Black women’ hate her personality (2:11:00), more lists of the best LA and west coast rappers release (2:23:18) as the JBP debates Eazy-E, Snoop Dogg vs. Ice Cube, as well as The Game vs. Jadakiss (2:33:00), reactions to the passing of Joanthan Joss (2:46:30), the New York Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau (2:55:00), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Trey Songz - “Can’t Stay Mad” Ice | Samara Cyn - “Sinner” Parks | Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon - “See You Later” Ish | Honey Bxby (feat. WESLEYFRANKLIN) - “These Days” Melyssa | Christión - “Full of Smoke” Marc | Ledisi - “DAYDREAMING”