Alma Mater
Joe Budden Podcast Episode 973, “Alma Mater,” released October 19, 2026. The JBP starts its latest episode with the reports over P. Diddy’s head injury and being moved to a new prison (21:05) before turning to the latest shakeups at Hot97 (34:13). Lucky Daye drops his new album ‘ALOUD!’ (1:08:51), Joe’s excitement for a new KenTheMan EP leads to an argument between Emanny and Ice over being hypocritical about music on the podcast (1:15:14), and what next wave of artists is it over for? (1:33:06). Chris Brown & Usher perform at MetLife Stadium (1:45:38), a Carl Thomas & Case Verzuz is set for Oct. 22 (1:56:41), and Fat Joe sends subs to other podcasters (2:06:17). Also, DJ Vlad explains why his show with Elliott Wilson didn’t continue (2:21:28), Jason Lee has been removed as Stockton’s vice mayor (2:37:51), Stephanie Mills calls Lady Gaga a ‘culture vulture’ and has questions for Gayle King and Oprah over their interview choices (2:46:51), and much more!
In this episode
- 21:05The JBP starts its latest episode with the reports over P. Diddy’s head injury and being moved to a new prison
- 34:13Before turning to the latest shakeups at Hot97
- 1:08:51Lucky Daye drops his new album ‘ALOUD!’
- 1:15:14Joe’s excitement for a new KenTheMan EP leads to an argument between Emanny and Ice over being hypocritical ab…
- 1:33:06What next wave of artists is it over for?
- 1:45:38Chris Brown & Usher perform at MetLife Stadium
- 1:56:41A Carl Thomas & Case Verzuz is set for Oct. 22
- 2:06:17Fat Joe sends subs to other podcasters
- 2:21:28DJ Vlad explains why his show with Elliott Wilson didn’t continue
- 2:37:51Jason Lee has been removed as Stockton’s vice mayor
- 2:46:51Stephanie Mills calls Lady Gaga a ‘culture vulture’ and has questions for Gayle King and Oprah over their inte…