The gang records their first episode without Joe as they begin with the latest news on Jonathan Majors as additional abuse allegations come to light (12:47) and Tiffany Haddish attempts to defend him (25:57). Desiigner seeks mental health treatment after exposing himself on an airplane (36:55), Frank Ocean pulls out of weekend 2 of Coachella due to an injury (1:00:33), and *SPOILER ALERT* Snowfall series finale recap (1:05:00). Also, the JBP gives their thoughts on the Chance the Rapper dancing video (1:29:01), Eagles QB Jalen Hurts pens a love letter to black women (1:40:06), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Ice | Lloyd Banks - “Cliffhanger”

Melyssa | SamTRax (feat. Amber Oliver) - “You Are”

Parks | Your Old Droog & Madlib - “Pronouns”

Ish | Yung Bleu & Chris Brown - “Distant Lover”

The JBP starts this episode by recapping Coachella (26:45) and giving their thoughts on Frank Ocean’s performance and what went wrong with the set (30:26). Ice recaps the Lil Wayne concert he attended (55:55), Jonathan Majors PR & management teams have severed ties (1:11:25), and the gang has some updates on the YSL RICO case (1:29:54). Also, an A.I. version of a Drake & Weeknd song was leaked (1:42:46), Part of the Show (1:57:05), the NBA playoffs (2:16:22), + MORE! 

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Dende - “Block Me”

Ice | Mozzy - “FREE ALL THE LIFERS”

Parks | Agony Aka Southside Tone - “Ricks Story”

Ish | Maeta - “S(EX) [Sped Up]”

Melyssa | Satin Jackets & Panama - “Back to Me”

QueenzFlip | Stack Bundles - “Drunk or High” 

The JBP returns as they begin with their thoughts on the latest episode of Snowfall leading into the series finale next week (25:57). An arrest has been made in the killing of Cash App’s founder Bob Lee (38:31), Universal Music has asked streaming services to block A.I. companies from accessing their songs (48:45), and the gang takes a look at the positives and negatives from A.I. in the music space and beyond (1:02:20). Also, Cam’ron has been hit with a copyright lawsuit over the use of a photo of himself (1:48:00), Ice talks about the new Netflix show ‘Beef’ & Ish shares his thoughts about ‘Night Agent’ (2:17:45), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Emanny - “Belongs To You”

Ice | Rackboy Cam - “Mind on the Money (Oh Yea)”

Parks | El Michels Affair & Black Thought - “The Weather”

Ish | Ye Ali - “Vision Board”

Melyssa | Victoria Monét (feat. Lucky Daye) - “Smoke”

QueenzFlip | Flyt - “Envy”

The JBP begins this week's episode recapping their plans from the weekend before turning their attention to the Dalai Lama video that was released (24:18). Daniel Caesar issues an apology for his controversial comments in 2019 (36:30), Jim Jones says Pusha T is not a top-50 rapper (52:45), and **SPOILER ALERT** an update on the most recent episodes of Snowfall (1:16:28) & Succession (1:21:05). Also, Joe is kind enough to give more podcast advice to anyone who may need it (1:50:24), the Freaknik Documentary is coming to Hulu (2:00:48), + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | SZA - “Low”

Ice | REASON - “At It Again” 

Parks | Juicy J - “Demon of Addiction”

Ish | Jamilah Barry & P2J - “If the Love Goes - A COLORS SHOW”

Melyssa | Mikhala Jene (feat. Ro James) - “Mad Bitches”

QueenzFlip | BDavighn - “Check’d Out”

The JBP begins this weekend’s podcast sending their condolences to Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App, who was killed earlier this week & share their thoughts of the timing of the FedNow announcement just a day later (16:24). The gang then discusses new music including Drake's ‘Search & Rescue’ (41:15) & Rae Sremmurd’s project ‘Sremm 4 Life’ (47:47). Also, reactions to the report that Spotify has millions of songs without a single play (1:02:30), Joe & QueenzFlip respond to the hate they’ve been receiving (1:15:30), Chlöe Bailey’s album sold just 10k units first week (1:36:25), + MORE! 

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Alex Vaughn (feat. Summer Walker) - “So Be It (Remix)”

Ice | Don Trip & Starlito - “Gift & a Curse”

Parks | Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri (feat. T.I.) - “Never Fall Off”

Melyssa | Kiana Ledé (feat. Ella Mai) - “Jealous”

QueenzFlip | Lloyd Banks (feat. Method Man) - “101 Razors”

This week on the JBP, the Bionic Six discusses the recently released list from Complex that named Joe number one on their Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings (1:52). The gang recaps the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four & Championship games (23:32) which were overshadowed by the storylines surrounding LSU’s Angel Reese (29:27), as well as Dave Portnoy’s comments about the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player (40:17). Plenty of other events from the weekend included Wrestlemania (53:19), Dreamville Festival (1:01:10), & HOT 97 announced the Summer Jam lineup with Cardi B as its headliner (1:13:36). Also, the JBP talks about tip-flation (1:21:17), Donald Trump’s indictment (1:26:30), new music (1:31:25), + MORE! 

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Sleeper Picks:

Group Sleeper A: Chlöe | “Feel Me Cry”

Group Sleeper B: City Fidelia (feat. YNR Davinci) | “Can’t Sleep”

The JBP starts this episode with the latest news on Jonathan Majors whose lawyer released text messages that show the woman taking blame for the fight (16:30). Arrests have been made in the Tekashi 69 assault (28:46), Ish discusses China ditching the US dollar (53:22), and plenty of new music dropped this weekend (1:05:01). Also, the gang discusses the state of TikTok & Instagram (1:35:12), Part of the Show returns (1:44:23), + more! 

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Kenyon Dixon (feat. Kincy) - “Slow Dancing”

Ice | Royce da 5’9” (feat. Redman) - “Royce & Reggie” 

Parks | 38 Spesh - “Crowned King”

Ish | THEY. - “Riptide”

Melyssa | Jenevieve - “Love Quotes”

Flip | Ty Trilly - “Voice of the Pain”

The JBP kicks off this week’s episode with news of Jonathan Majors facing assault and harassment charges after being arrested over the weekend (16:10). Lamar Jackson has made a statement that he requested a trade from Baltimore earlier this month (47:55), a couple breaks up over a Chris Brown lap dance at one of his shows (1:01:10), and Soulja Boy reacts to questions about whether people would rather have dinner with him or $250 in food stamps (1:34:30). Also, DJ Drama joins the show ahead of two album releases this Friday (1:39:04) + MORE! 

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Sleeper Picks:

Group Selection: Tyler, the Creator & DJ Drama - “Dog Tooth”

The JBP kicks things off this week by diving into new music, beginning with 6lack's new album (15:12). Next, the collective discusses a couple of controversial headlines, including Tekashi 69 being attacked (22:50) and Troy Ave's diss to Taxstone after their case concluded (47:25). Joe and the crew then examine Logic's latest display to prove his "blackness" (1:03:20), 50 Cent vs. Lil Wayne in a Verzuz (1:11:25), and Joe finally purchases Usher tickets (1:22:45). (SPOILER ALERTS AHEAD) Finally, they discuss 'Snowfall' (1:40:30) and the series finale of 'Your Honor' (1:48:15) and Joe's displeasure with Master P producing a 'No Limit' series (1:59:20).

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Victoria Monét - Smoke (feat. Lucky Daye)

Ice | Lavish - We Make Sense

Parks | Hitboy & Nas - The Tide

Ish | Destin Conrad - SWITCH

Melyssa Ford | Portishead - All Mine

QueenzFlip | Kaleida - Think

The JBP begins this episode discussing Spring Break in Miami (14:22) as well as the current beef between Bad Bunny & Devin Booker (19:48). Rudolph Isley is suing his brother Ron over the rights to ‘The Isley Brothers’ trademark (29:20), Larsa Pippen & Donald Trump find themselves in the news again (47:09), and Joe gives his recap of the Hulu documentary on Jared from Subway. **SPOILER ALERT** A busy week in TV land as the gang discusses Amazon Prime’s new show ‘Swarm’ as well as other finales like ‘Your Honor’ (1:05:30). Also, the guys talk about their current health (1:26:38), Part of the Show (2:03:00), + MORE!

Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Mac Ayres - “If You’re Feeling Lost”

Ice | Money Man (feat. Babyface Ray) - “Drums”

Parks | Jay Royale (feat. Styles P & DJ Crypt) - “End Game”

Ish | Alex Vaughn (feat. Ari Lennox) - “Demon Time (Remix)”

Melyssa | Kilo Kish - “Elegance”