Joe Budden has been on the radar as an emcee for a decade, producing successful hits and critically-acclaimed mixtapes, along with working with legends and some of the brightest lyricists and producers in the game. First gaining notoriety as a sought-out underground mixtape artist, Budden’s 2003 Def Jam self-titled debut ripped on the scenes and solidified his presence as an artist to look out for. Since then, the then “budding” rapper’s resume has grown; he left Def Jam and released four albums independently, along with forming the group Slaughterhouse with members Crooked I, Royce da 5’9″ Joell Ortiz and Nino Bless.
Now, the Jersey City emcee is prepping a new album called No Love Lost out on February 5th, and a tenure on season 3 on the popular VH1 reality show Love & Hip-Hop. Budden chatted with Rappersroom about living life on reality TV, his legacy as an emcee, his way with the ladies, and more.
Rappersroom: You’re a newbie cast member for the upcoming third season of Love & Hip-Hop. How does it feel to know that your life is going to be so heavily exposed to the public?
Joe Budden: My life has been exposed through my music since I came on the scene so for me, that part anyway, is not anything new. The outlet is what’s new, being on television once a week. It’s interesting, but I welcome it.
Rappersroom: You’ve dropped classic mixtapes, collaborated with some of the best lyricist of today and given us great upbeat music. What do you want to contribute to Hip Hop when it is all said and done?
Budden: We’ll that’s up to God and the fans. I just wanna be respected amongst my peers at being pretty good at what I do, and that’s all. We all wanna be recognized for our talents. That’s really all I could ask for.
Rappersroom: What’s your creative process like?
Budden: My music is based off emotion. Very, very introspective. It’s as easy as waiting for life to happen and writing about it, almost as simple as keeping a journal about your day to day experiences. And when you do that, you avoid things like writer’s block, and some of the struggles that go along with creating music just for the sake of creating it.
Rappersroom: The cover of your upcoming LP “No Love Lost” when through some changes. The first one shows your progression throughout the years, and the second is you amid a mirage of people. What’s the reason for the change and what’s the meaning behind the covers?
Budden: We just liked one picture better than another.
Rappersroom: (laughs) Nothing deeper than that?
Budden: Yeah I was just that simple.
Rappersroom: You enlisted Wiz Khalifa and French Montana for a track on “No Love” called “N.B.A.” What was it like working with Wiz and French?
Budden: “Never Broke Again” is the name of that song. We’ll probably put it out in about two weeks. But it was great, Wiz is amazing. He’s easily one of the most amazing people that I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He’s a great guy. I’ve known French for a few years, but this was actually our first time working together. It turned out really, really, really, really good, and I thank both of those brothers for being involved with the project.
Rappersroom: Does it get frustrating when it seems like your love life gets put in the spotlight over your musical craft at times?
Budden: No, not for me. I come from the school of whatever attracts you, as long as you’re attracted, whether that be my personal life [or other things]. It doesn’t make me a difference either way. You got different audiences for each. There’s enough people to go around.
Rappersroom: What are 3 things a woman must have for you to be attracted to them?
Budden: Intelligence, humility, and logic.
Rappersroom: Was it hard to balance dealing with your ex-girlfriend and your present girlfriend?
Budden: It wasn’t difficult for me (laughs). It may have been difficult for some other people, I didn’t have a problem. I’m honest in all of my relationships, in all of my feelings, or I try to be to the best of my ability, so no, it wasn’t hard. It’s difficult dealing with Tahiry at times, I’ll be honest. That can be a headache from time to time. But we got through it. (laughs)
Rappersroom: Do you go to Jersey City sometimes or do you stay away?
Budden: I’m headed to Jersey City now! (laughs)
Rappersroom: If you could have a super power what would it be why?
Budden: I’d like to read minds. I just enjoy knowing what’s on people brains.
Favorite R&B artist of all time: Prince
Favorite Candy: I try not to eat candy, but Snickers are pretty good.
Favorite Reality show besides Love & Hip-Hop: None
Favorite Dance: The bedroom boogie
Favorite Gangsta rap group: N.W.A.
Favorite one-liner: Suck my d**k
Favorite Alcoholic beverage: I don’t drink
Favorite R&B group of the 90s: Boyz II Men
Favorite Vacation destination: Home
It seems Jump Off Joe Budden has his hands full, but looks to be ready for the challenge. Let’s see how he handles his ladies as we watch the weekly episodes of Love & Hip Hop. Hopefully, we’ll have some “Stevie J.” moments.
What do you think the ladies like the most about “Jump Off” Joe Budden? (Hit us at @singersroom for your opinion.)
Joe Budden has certainly made a name for himself in the rap game, but what about his other pursuits? From reality TV star to podcast host, Joe is never far from the public eye. In this article we will explore everything from his latest LP and infamous love life to being on Love & Hip-Hop. So let’s take a closer look at how Joe Budden has been keeping busy!
For those unfamiliar with Joe Budden, he rose to fame as an acclaimed rapper and songwriter who released several albums over the course of his career. His lyrics often focus on topics such as relationships and heartbreak – something that many can relate to. He also dabbled in television, appearing in multiple seasons of VH1’s hit show Love & Hip-Hop: New York. Now, Joe is back with another album set to drop soon; it promises to be full of thought provoking lyrics which fans have come to expect from him.
Finally, no discussion of Joe Budden would be complete without mentioning his tumultuous romantic history. The rapper has had quite a few high profile romances including ex fiancé Cyn Santana and most recently model Tahiry Jose. We’ll delve into all these topics plus much more when we get inside the mind of one of hip hop’s most intriguing figures – Joe Budden!
Joe Budden’s Career And Music
Joe Budden has had a successful career in the music industry for over 20 years. He first gained notoriety as part of hip-hop group Slaughterhouse, and then went on to become a solo artist. His music is often described as an introspective look at life that speaks directly to his listeners. Since then he’s released several albums, including his latest: Rage & The Machine.
Budden also appeared on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop franchise for 7 seasons, where fans got to see another side of him — one that was more open and vulnerable than what they heard through his music alone. During this time, viewers were able to get a glimpse into Joe’s personal relationships which have been highly publicized throughout his career, from his tumultuous relationship with ex-fiancee Tahiry Jose to his current marriage with Cyn Santana of Love & Hip Hop fame.
In addition to being an acclaimed musician and reality TV star, Budden continues to remain relevant by hosting the popular podcast “The Joe Budden Podcast” alongside co-hosts Rory Farrell and Mal Robles. On their show they discuss various topics ranging from pop culture news and celebrity gossip to politics and mental health issues; all while providing comedic relief along the way. With so much going on in Joe’s life it seems there is no shortage of content or insight when it comes to this legendary emcee.
Joe Budden’s Relationship History
Joe Budden’s love life has certainly been a rollercoaster ride. He was famously engaged to his Love & Hip-Hop co-star Tahiry Jose in 2012, but the couple split shortly after due to alleged infidelity and other issues. Since then Joe has had several high profile relationships including that of fellow rapper Cyn Santana, whom he married in 2019.
Although their relationship began on reality television, it quickly blossomed into something much more serious with both parties expressing an admiration for one another throughout social media. As time passed the two grew closer and eventually decided to take things up a notch by walking down the aisle together. Although they’ve only been married for less than a year, it’s clear that these two are very committed to each other.
With all this being said, Joe Budden continues to stay busy as he works on new music while mending current relationships and strengthening old ones along the way. No matter what happens in his personal life though, fans will always be able to find solace in knowing that there is no shortage of material from which they can draw inspiration when listening to his work — whether it is happy or sad.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Joe Budden is a successful rapper and media personality who has been in the music industry for over 20 years. He’s released multiple albums to critical acclaim, achieved chart-topping success with his hit singles, and established himself as one of hip hop’s most prominent figures.
Beyond music, he’s also had several high profile relationships that have often made headlines. While some of these romances ended badly, it hasn’t stopped him from finding love again – something I’m sure many fans are rooting for!
All in all, Joe Budden continues to thrive both personally and professionally. His new album will surely be another great addition to his already impressive discography and I’m looking forward to seeing what else this multifaceted artist has up his sleeve.
