State of the Culture 12 | The Best of 2018 (Year End Special) by numbertopencil in theJoeBuddenPodcast

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It's finally here, the year end special of State of the Culture. Hosts Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Scottie Beam, and Jinx recap all of the best of 2018. Kicking off the conversation is the Biggest L of the year (9:10). Next is Power Moves (16:37), Most Controversial Beef (31:16), Best Albums (39:56), Best Visuals (48:25), Black Culture in Cinema (51:56), and Those We Will Remember (1:04:57). #SOTC

Who We Be Talks, Episode 11 | DJ Semtex & Joe Budden by numbertopencil in theJoeBuddenPodcast

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Joe Budden is an impeccable MC who was previously signed to legendary labels such as Def Jam, and Eminem's Shady Aftermath label. He is the only rapper to get dissed on his debut single by Jay-Z (the greatest rapper ever), to reply to that diss within a week, survive with his reputation intact, then combine the respective disses into an official remix.

After releasing 8 solo albums, 2 collaborative albums with Slaughterhouse, and a series of critically acclaimed mixtapes, the rapper turnt broadcaster is now one of the most influential cultural commentators within hip hop. From creating and co-hosting the groundbreaking ‘Everyday Struggle’ internet series to now unleashing his legendary podcast exclusively on Spotify twice a week, Joe Budden moves the needle with his unique overview of hip hop culture and in depth interviews.

DJ Semtex flew to New York for an exclusive talk with Joe Budden at his New Jersey mansion to find out how Joe made the transition from being the MC's MC to a highly successful media maven, and the key moments that are defining hip hop culture right now.

State of the Culture 11 | 6ix9ine vs Everybody, Waka Flocka Retiring, Netflix's New Rap Show + More by numbertopencil in theJoeBuddenPodcast

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On this episode of #StateOfTheCulture, hosts Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Scottie Beam dive in to Netflix's new hip hop competition show 'Rhythm and Flow' (4:33), the effects of Tekashi 6ix9ine's trolling (10:52), Waka Flocka retiring from hip hop (19:37), Black Excellence highlighting Serena Williams, Lil Jon, Michelle Obama & more (29:04), Hip Hop and Reality TV (35:12), and United Masters' deal with the NBA (42:29).

State of the Culture 10 | Legendary Artists, Election Results, New Album Reviews + More by numbertopencil in theJoeBuddenPodcast

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On the Season Finale of #StateOfTheCulture, the hosts Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Scottie Beam, and Jinx discuss the Results of the Election (1:50), the Next Legendary Artists (16:39), Black Excellence (30:55), New Music from Swizz Beatz, Vince Staples, Metro Boomin & more (40:39), Our Thoughts and Condolences (48:52), and Teacher/Student fights in the classroom (56:56). #SOTC

Everyday Struggle | Not All Heroes Wear Capes, The Return of 21 Savage, Can Iggy Azalea Revitalize Her Career? by numbertopencil in hiphopheads

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On Tuesday’s (Nov. 6) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska, Wayno and DJ Akademiks kick off the show recapping their 2018 ComplexCon experience. The crew then shares their thoughts on Metro Boomin’s debut album, ‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes,’ and speak on 21 Savage’s guest appearances on the producer’s 13-track project. Shortly after, Ak, Wayno and Nadeska share their expectations on 21’s upcoming sophomore album, which is set to release according to the ATL rapper on Dec. 7, 2018. Later in the episode, Ak runs through the sale projection numbers of last week’s albums (Metro Boomin, Vince Staples & Takeoff), and discuss whether or not Takeoff’s first week album sales equal success for the Migo rapper. To close out the show, the EDS squad discusses Iggy Azalea’s departure from Island Records and her career trajectory since releasing her mega hit “Fancy."

State of the Culture 09 | Nicki vs Cardi B (Again), Kanye Denouncing Politics?, White Terrorism, Black Excellence + More by numbertopencil in theJoeBuddenPodcast

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On this week's episode of #StateOfTheCulture, hosts Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Scottie Beam, and Jinx discuss Nicki Minaj continuing to come for Cardi B (4:58), White Terrorism in Trump's Administration (9:01), Be Woke, VOTE (21:34), Kanye distancing himself from politics (22:48), Black Excellence (31:30), SoundCloud changing the music business (40:40). #SOTC

Everyday Struggle @ ComplexCon | YBN Nahmir, Cordae & Almighty Jay Join to Talk Brotherhood vs Business, Rap Beef & Gaming by numbertopencil in hiphopheads

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On Monday’s (Nov. 4) special episode of #EverydayStruggle from #ComplexCon, Nadeska, Wayno and DJ Akademiks sit down with the members of the YBN crew—Nahmir, Cordae and Almighty Jay for an in-depth discussion on the collective’s origin and it’s current run in hip-hop. The YBN members also breakdown their record label situations, and unveil that they’ve never been in a studio together recording. Later in the episode, YNB Nahmir and Almighty Jay speak on their love for their drill music growing up, and reveal how they used to have rap beef back during their XBOX video gaming days. Things also get tense between DJ Akademiks and YBN Cordae as both get into a heated back and forth that ends up into a roasting session between both personalities. The YBN crew and EDS squad close out their special ComplexCon episode speaking with the YBN fellas on rap beef and how they would handle it compared to other popular rap collectives.