The Joe Budden Podcast Tackles Lance Rivera’s JAY-Z Letter & B.Dot’s 2026 Rap List in Episode 944

The Joe Budden Podcast is back with Episode 944, "They Are Amongst Us," and the crew is diving straight into the culture's latest talking points. According to the episode's release notes, the room gets into the internet-breaking video of Big Tigger stepping away from his radio show before pivoting to some heavy industry talk. The crew unpacks Lance Rivera’s open letter to JAY-Z, a moment that is bound to have hip-hop historians dissecting every word. The conversation keeps moving with Marc Lamont Hill stopping by to share his thoughts on Scottie Pippen’s dating life, while the crew debates how fast they would spot a cheating partner. On the music side, they react to journalist B.Dot's new list ranking the top 10 rappers of 2026 so far. The episode also dedicates time to a serious community note, sharing the latest updates on missing 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells. Check it out below.