Episode 405 | "Who's In the Audience?"

The latest episode from the JBP begins with Forbes Highest-Paid Podcasters of 2026 list (25:15) before turning to new music from Cardi B (42:53), Meek Mill (49:20), and Wale (1:02:08). Dave East removes 38 Spesh from his new album with Harry Fraud (1:08:57), Lil Wayne is going vi ...  Show more

The JBP starts its latest episode discussing 38 Spesh's new diss record aimed at Jadakiss and Jim Jones (30:23) before the back and forth between Memphis Bleek, Uncle Murda & Tony Yayo (1:07:30). The crew then reacts to the female Usher kicked off stage including her comments fol ...  Show more

A conversation about hip-hop’s evolution in the country, and how a high-profile shooting thrust the music into the spotlight. Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Petter Hallen and Alex Marshall. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe ...  Show more

The team answers your questions about Chance the Rapper, how the critics consider extramusical concerns and more. Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz and Jon Pareles. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite ...  Show more

How did the rapper arrive on the dance floor? And what subcultures and expectations might he experiment with next? Guests: Joe Coscarelli and The Baltimore Banner's Lawrence Burney. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe v ...  Show more

Answering reader queries about the state of the music video, Morgan Wallen, SZA and Ethel Cain and more. Guests: Joe Coscarelli and Caryn Ganz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here http ...  Show more