The Joe Budden Podcast recaps their week (10:15) before the room moves to the sad news involving the passing of Gene Hackman, his wife, and their dog (25:10). **SPOILER ALERT** The crew gives their predictions for the 'Paradise' season finale (40:08), New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a recent Black History Month event (49:00), and Joe shares some details about a new app called 'Timeleft' (55:50). An all-women flight to space through Jeff Bezos rocket company is slated to take off this spring (1:03:23), Lenny Williams releases new music at the age of 80 (1:25:27), and is anyone participating in economic blackout day (1:41:48). Also, Turkey Leg Hut's former owner warns staff they'll be fired for using phones during shifts (1:55:50), in new music Jim Jones & Fridayy drop new albums (2:13:54), Atlanta's police department is after Lil Baby (2:31:49), and much more. 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Ye Ali (feat. Dcmbr & Hrtbrkfever) - "Come Inside"

Ice | Fridayy (feat. Meek Mill) - "Proud Of Me"

Parks | Ray Vaughn - "CEMETERY lanterns"

Ish | Kels - "We Tried"

Melyssa | Yo Trane - "Ecstasy"