The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 906 | Carnival Is Over

The BAFTA awards faced significant backlash after a person with Tourette's had an outburst during the ceremony, which was not edited out despite a two-hour broadcast delay. The hosts initially debated whether the Tourette's excused potentially offensive language but concluded that the primary failure lay with the production team for not censoring the incident. A black production executive resigned over the handling, citing a pattern of dropped balls on racially motivated incidents. Warner Brothers executives reportedly contacted BAFTA to pull the content, indicating a clear failure in editorial judgment and a potential double standard, as a pro-Palestine speech was edited out.

Discussion around 15:00 - 27:00, particularly the detail about the two-hour delay and editing out the Palestine speech.

The ongoing feud between TI and 50 Cent escalated significantly when 50 Cent posted an image of TI's wife, Tiny, which the hosts deemed 'way outside the lines' and 'disgusting.' This move, in response to TI's persistent calls for a Verzuz battle, prompted TI's son, King, to retaliate by posting a picture of 50 Cent's deceased mother. The hosts argue that while 50 Cent's initial 'rat' comments were within the bounds of rap beef, bringing family into it crossed a line, forcing TI to respond in kind through a diss track that was praised for its lyrical prowess.

Discussion around 35:00 - 49:00, specifically comments on 50 posting Tiny and King's response.

Floyd Mayweather's recent announcements of fights against Manny Pacquiao and Mike Tyson, coupled with a lawsuit against Showtime for $340 million and reports of issues with New York real estate investments, led the hosts to speculate he is experiencing significant financial difficulties. They describe his actions as 'broke behavior,' suggesting that despite his extravagant lifestyle, his expenses might be outstripping his income, forcing him back into the ring for 'regular fights' rather than just exhibitions to protect his undefeated record.

Discussion around 1:03:00 - 1:12:00, including details about the lawsuit and fight announcements.

Joe Budden vehemently criticizes J. Cole's decision to tour the country in an old Honda Civic, labeling it as 'stupid' and 'performative humble.' He argues that as a wealthy artist, driving an old, unreliable car for a tour is disingenuous and a 'lie to my face.' Budden expresses satisfaction when news broke that the Civic indeed broke down, viewing it as divine humbling. He contrasts Cole's approach with Kendrick Lamar's use of a classic car, which felt more authentic to his narrative.

Discussion around 1:37:00 - 1:49:00, particularly Joe Budden's strong reactions and comparison to Kendrick.

Meta has filed a patent for AI technology that would continue posting on a user's social media accounts after their death, based on their past online activity. Additionally, Meta's new facial recognition glasses can pull up publicly available information about anyone a user sees, including their family details and social media profiles. The hosts find both developments 'disgusting,' 'creepy,' and a 'major privacy concern,' highlighting the potential for emotional distress for grieving families and the creation of dangerous scenarios for predators who can easily gather personal information.

Discussion around 2:23:00 - 2:26:00, detailing the AI patent and facial recognition glasses.

A viral tweet falsely claimed California Governor Gavin Newsom made a racist comment at an 'all-black voter event,' stating he had a low SAT score and 'can't read.' Mark Lamont Hill meticulously debunks this, revealing that Newsom was discussing his dyslexia and inability to read speeches, the clip was edited, and the audience was overwhelmingly white, not black. He criticizes the rapid spread of this disinformation by both right-wing and left-wing commentators, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and fact-checking in an era where 'you can't trust the news no more.'

Detailed explanation and debunking from 2:27:00 - 2:35:00.

The capture of El Mo, one of Mexico's last major cartel titans, led to immediate and widespread retaliation across 13 Mexican states, including attacks on airports and targeting of American tourists. The hosts express concern over the resulting power vacuum, drawing parallels to Afghanistan and Iraq, where removing a 'big boss' can lead to increased, more ruthless violence as various factions fight for control. They highlight the terrifying reality for civilians caught in the crossfire and the potential for further destabilization.

Discussion around 2:34:00 - 2:38:00, detailing the capture, retaliation, and power vacuum concerns.