Joe Budden
Joe Budden | |
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Born | New York City, U.S. | August 31, 1980
Occupations |
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Years active | 1999–present |
Television |
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Children | 2 |
Musical career | |
Origin | Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels |
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Formerly of | Slaughterhouse |
Website | joebudden |
Joseph Anthony Budden II
In 2018, he retired from recording and shifted focus onto his career in broadcasting. Three years prior, he began hosting
Early life
Budden was born to Joseph Budden and Fay Southerland on August 31, 1980, in the
Budden was a troubled youth
Career
Breakthrough, self-titled debut (2002–2003)
Budden quickly became a mixtape fixture,[13] and secured a major deal with Def Jam Recordings in 2002.[3] He first gained attention through the promotional single "Focus", which spent seventeen weeks on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, peaking at No. 43.[14]
On May 8, 2003, Budden released "
On June 10, 2003, Budden released his eponymous debut studio album
Label issues, Mood Muzik series (2003–2008)
While on Def Jam, Budden released two mixtapes, Mood Muzik: The Worst of Joe Budden on December 9, 2003, and
In December 2007, Budden signed a multi-album deal with independent distributor Amalgam Digital,[27] His first release on the label was Mood Muzik 3: The Album on February 26, 2008, a retailed version of his mixtape Mood Muzik 3: For Better or for Worse, released previously on December 15, 2007. Although it sold poorly, the album received universal acclaim from critics, who praised Budden's willingness to discuss personal issues.[28][29][30]
Halfway House, Slaughterhouse, Padded Room, Escape Route (2008–2012)
On October 28, 2008, Budden released his third studio album,
After an initial delay,.
Slaughterhouse planned a second album for release in 2010, tentatively titled No Muzzle.
On August 28, 2012, Slaughterhouse released their second studio album Welcome to: Our House, which debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Billboard Top Rap Albums, selling 52,000 copies its first week. It was preceded by the mixtape, On The House, which was released on August 19, 2012.
No Love Lost, All Love Lost, Rage & The Machine (2013–2016)
On October 16, 2012, Budden released "She Don't Put It Down", featuring Lil Wayne and Tank. The song was the lead single from his upcoming sixth studio album. It debut at No. 96 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Budden's first appearance on the chart in nearly ten years since his debut single "Pump It Up".
In January 2013, Budden joined the cast of VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York in season three. He would return for its fourth season later that year.
On February 5, 2013, Budden released No Love Lost, which debut at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 selling 30,000 copies in its first week. By March 20, 2013, the album had sold 60,000 copies.[48] It was preceded by the mixtape A Loose Quarter, which was released on November 20, 2012.[49][50] On March 26, 2013, Budden released the album's second single, "N.B.A. (Never Broke Again)", featuring Wiz Khalifa and French Montana.[51]
On July 12, 2014, Budden participated in Total Slaughter, a rap battle event opposing
In February 2015, Budden began releasing a weekly podcast with Rory Farrell and Marisa Mendez, then known as I'll Name This Podcast Later. On October 16, 2015, Budden released his seventh studio album, All Love Lost, to universal acclaim from critics.[53] It was preceded by the extended play, Some Love Lost, on November 4, 2014,[54][55] and the singles "Broke" and "Slaughtermouse".
Budden announced his last solo tour dates on May 16, 2016.
On October 21, 2016, Budden released his eighth and final solo album,
Broadcasting career (2017–present)
On April 17, 2017, Budden began co-hosting Everyday Struggle, a daily morning show for
On May 14, 2018, Budden announced a partnership with Sean Combs and his media company Revolt, creating and producing the talk show State of the Culture, which premiered on September 10, 2018.[63] Budden would co-host with rapper and fellow Love & Hip Hop co-star Remy Ma. During the summer of 2018, The Joe Budden Podcast began touring, with live performances through the United States.[64] During this time, he officially announced that he was retiring from rapping.[65] In August 2018, Budden signed a deal to bring his podcast to Spotify and expand the show to a bi-weekly schedule, with new episodes every Wednesday and Saturday.[66] On August 27, 2020, Budden announced he was leaving Spotify at the end of his contract over a financial disagreement with the streaming service.[67]
In November 2018, Budden returned to Love & Hip Hop: New York in season nine.[68] The next year, he returned for the show's tenth anniversary season.
On February 3, 2021, Budden announced that he is bringing exclusive content from his podcast to crowdfunding service Patreon. He also announced that he would be joining Patreon's board as Creator Equity Advisor with the goal to address "everything that's wrong with the monetization system for creators."[69]
Personal life
Budden has two children.[70] His oldest son, Joseph Budden III (often referred to as Trey), was born in 2001. In 2010, a warrant for Budden was issued by the Hudson County, New Jersey Sheriff's Office for unpaid child support.[71] His second son, Lexington, was born on December 15, 2017, to Budden and model and video vixen Cyn Santana. The couple became engaged in December 2018, after Budden proposed during a live episode of The Joe Budden Podcast[72] in New York.[73] The couple has since called off their engagement.
On March 30, 2012, Budden spent a night in jail and missed a Slaughterhouse concert in his hometown over a $75 parking ticket.[74]
In 2014, Budden turned himself in to police following allegations he assaulted his girlfriend and stole her cell phone,[75] and appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court on charges of assault, grand larceny and robbery. A judge later dismissed all charges against Budden.[76]
Budden has admitted to having an addiction to PCP and later MDMA, but has been off drugs and publicly spoken out against their use.[77]
Views
Budden has received attention for his outspoken views on certain artists in the music industry. He first notably did so during an interview with Lil Yachty on Everyday Struggle, where he criticized the artist directly regarding his approach to music. In 2023, he was involved in a feud with Drake (of which had been ongoing since 2016) and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, as he expressed distaste for the artists. Both of whom in turn reprimanded Budden, referring to him as a "failed musical artist"[78] and various pejoratives respectively.[79]
Discography
- Studio albums
- Joe Budden (2003)
- Mood Muzik 3: The Album (2008)
- Halfway House (2008)
- Padded Room (2009)
- Escape Route (2009)
- No Love Lost (2013)
- All Love Lost (2015)
- Rage & The Machine (2016)
- Collaboration albums
- Slaughterhouse (with Slaughterhouse) (2009)
- Welcome To: Our House (with Slaughterhouse) (2012)
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Hip Hop Babylon | Himself | Documentary |
2012 | Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap | ||
2013 | Can't Forget New Jersey | Documentary; post-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013–2014; 2018–2020 |
Love & Hip Hop: New York | Himself | Supporting cast (seasons 3–4) Main cast (seasons 9–10) |
2015 | Couples Therapy | Himself | Main cast (season 6) |
2018–2020 | State of the Culture | Himself | Host, creator and executive producer |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Def Jam Vendetta | Himself | Voice |
2004 | Def Jam: Fight for NY | ||
2006 | Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover |
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External links
- Official website
- Joe Budden at AllMusic
- Joe Budden at IMDb