The gang talks about the upcoming Oscars as Rihanna is set to perform (20:20) while The Academy also prepares to get a crisis management team in place (22:30). A debate about white vs. black drug tv shows ensues as season 5 of Snowfall is underway (31:23), 6LACK has an album due in March (42:38), and Snoh Aalegra’s recent tweet brings a discussion about the challenges artists still face in music (51:12). Also, Saucy Santana has some comments about hookah (1:33:55), ADIDAS is reportedly re-approaching business with Kanye (1:55:15), Part of the Show (2:02:26), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Jozzy - “Alone” Ice | Payroll Giovani (feat. Jeezy) - “Ex Dealer Flow 2” Parks | Times Change (feat. Mooch) - “Destined” Ish | Kevin Ross - “Show & Prove” Melyssa | Ukweli & Xenia Manasseh - “Waiting” QueenzFlip | Lord Ju - “My Bop”

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.