# Episode 942 | "Universally Cool"

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Podcast: [The Joe Budden Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joe-budden-podcast-1319009)
Published: 2026-07-01T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 11648

## Resource

The JBP kicks off this episode with a discussion about Atlantic City (29:00) before turning to their thoughts on the 2026 BET Hip-Hop Awards hosted by Druski (39:30). The crew also shares their reactions to the D'Angelo and Lauryn Hill tributes (1:05:14), Bow Wow's Tiny Desk appearance (1:28:05), and Amber Rose on the message she gives to her kids (1:48:32). Also, Jussie Smollett appearance at Harlem Pride (2:03:27), Malik Beasley has been indicted in sports gambling probe (2:25:05), former Titans running back Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis (2:47:18), and much more. Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden

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