About this episodeJoe Budden and guests discuss his unique two-barber routine, spending approximately $600 weekly on haircuts, a…AI summary
Joe Budden and guests discuss his unique two-barber routine, spending approximately $600 weekly on haircuts, and debate the economics of luxury real estate in New Jersey. The conversation shifts to serious topics including the ethics of investing in family members' criminal ventures, the business dynamics of hip-hop journalism, and the physical toll of aging on music legends.
Key takeaways 5
Joe Budden spends $600 per week ($30,000/year) on haircuts, utilizing two separate barbers: one for his head ($250/visit) and one for his beard ($75/visit) to ensure precision.
The group debates the financial logic of Hit Boy spending $1 million on his father's rap career post-release; Joe argues it is irresponsible business, while Hit Boy frames it as emotional closure for a 20-year absence.
Discussion on Dolly Parton highlights her business acumen, noting she retained ownership of her masters (worth $450M estate) and invested heavily in literacy programs for children.
Analysis of Lady Gaga's comments about Madonna suggests that being compared to a legend can create resentment if the successor feels their own unique creative struggles (like songwriting credits) are overlooked.
Observation that older artists like Gladys Knight and Gladiis Knight are struggling due to high expenses and lack of financial planning, relying on royalty checks that are slowing down.
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“I have a barber for my head paws and I have a barber for my beard... At 46 I do like the scruffy look a little bit. I don't need to be on top of that like that.”
▶ 3:20Joe Budden explaining his two-barber routine to justify the cost.
“If I got it, I'm the reason you here, my [__]. If I got it, you got it. Whatever you want to do. But if you can't get that word from pop, then look at your dad. Look for a little while.”
▶ 1:53:35Hit Boy defending his decision to invest heavily in his father's music career as a way to provide stability and fulfill a promise.
“She was a pioneer in that field... Her estate is worth $450 million. That's crazy. Quietly, too.”
Mona discussing Dolly Parton's business savvy regarding music rights ownership.
“You don't have to have these 89 on the stage. 87 on the stage. That speaks to that white boy that was running around.”
▶ 2:41:05Joe Budden criticizing the management of older artists like Gladys Knight who appear frail on stage.
Chapters & Sections (107)▼
0:01Joe Budden's Two Barber Routinechapter1
2:54Separate Barbers For Head And Beard
5:34Luxury Real Estate and Barber Shop Economicschapter1
7:20Barber Shop Parking Dispute and Pricing
9:47Barber Costs, Clippers, and Family Dynamicschapter1
11:57Son's Couch Sleep and Public Apology
13:24Podcast Intro and Guest Arrivalchapter1
15:59New Jersey Crime and LeBron Hate
17:15Transgender debates, clipping, and zodiac signschapter1
19:18Workout plans and zodiac sign dynamics
21:33Waxing, Cheating, and Event Attirechapter2
23:12Intimate Body Spots and Loyalty
24:47Discussing Outfit Colors and Styles
25:52Party Guest List Management and Plus Oneschapter2
27:13Cory's Relationship and Plus One Etiquette
30:24Investigating Plus One Guests
31:50McDonald's All Day Breakfast and Cheating Debatechapter2
33:18Community Backlash on Cheating Discussion
34:41Cheating vs Murder Statistics
36:14Durk's Loyalty and Jam's Testimonychapter2
38:30Hand-Me-Downs and Arm Wars
39:58Trap Lord Ross Reporting Controversy
42:26Discussion on Gang Violence and Criminal Accountabilitychapter2
43:58Dirk's Criminal Role and Attitude
45:55Gang Loyalty and Criminal Accountability
48:35Mo 3 Trial and Dating Safety Advicechapter3
50:00Risks of Visiting Partner's Home
51:31Dating Safety and Trust Issues
52:34Men's Awareness of Details vs Women's Casualness
54:35Mo 3 Death and 9/11 Trial Discussionchapter2
56:14Mo3 Highway Chase Analysis
58:23Khaled Sheikh Mohammed Trial Delay
1:00:42Telepathy, Social Etiquette, and Relationship Boundarieschapter2
1:02:14Inappropriate Hugging Etiquette
1:04:18Strategic Timing for Trouble
1:05:47Dining During Relationship Conflictschapter4
1:07:04Duration of Relationship Beef
1:08:27Restaurant Service During Arguments
1:09:31Classy Restaurant Confrontation Tactics
1:11:45Love & Hip Hop Scene Reaction
1:13:10Can You Knock The Hustle?chapter2
1:14:43Sports Picks and Elliot Wilson Interview Discussion
1:16:52Economic Hardship and Hustle Judgment
1:20:37Ethics of Knocking Hustles and Drug Dealerschapter2
1:21:58Moral Stance on Hustles and Vlad
1:22:46Critique of Youth Candy Sales
1:24:44Nas Hit Boy Split Dolly Parton Controversychapter2
1:26:11Nas Hit Boy Collaboration End
1:28:40White Celebrities and Hidden Controversies
1:29:59Analyzing Nas and Hit Boy's Estrangementchapter2
1:31:40Nas Hit Boy Silence Analysis
1:33:39Communication Styles and Trust in Music
1:36:55Hit Boy's Father Legal Case and Business Advicechapter3
1:40:01Creative Vibes vs Business Mindset
1:41:34Hit Boy's Father Support and Business Advice
1:43:30Recidivism and Street Life After Jail
1:45:07Parental Investment in Child's Music Careerchapter3
1:47:03Parental Sacrifice for Child's Dream
1:49:10Financial Support for Parental Dreams
1:51:08Complexities of Reintegrating Incarcerated Fathers
1:52:33Spending Millions on Family After Jailchapter2
1:55:06Clarifying Million Dollar Expenditure
1:56:42Money vs. Willingness to Change
1:58:48Rehabilitation and Family Responsibility After Prisonchapter1
2:00:14Rejecting Cultural Expectations of Family Support
2:03:26Rehabilitation vs Rewarding Ex-Conschapter2
2:04:56Designer Clothes Setup For Failure
2:06:24Motivation and Support for Ex-Cons
2:09:14Fake Doctor Hustles and Gaming Vacationschapter2
2:10:56Extravagant Lies and Fake Doctor Hustles
2:12:23Discrimination and Gaming Leave
2:13:27Barber Lateness Excuses and Punctualitychapter1
2:15:27Barber Lateness Excuses and Punctuality
2:17:20Comedy and Social Commentary on CTEchapter3
2:18:40CTE Desensitization and Wrestling Tragedy
2:20:11Humor and Social Commentary on CTE
2:23:42Football Violence and Financial Incentives
2:25:08CTE, Disabilities, and Gaga vs Madonna Comparisonchapter3
2:27:18Physical Teasing and Gaga vs Madonna
2:29:02Madonna's Songwriting Legacy and Impact
2:30:40Gaga's Talent vs Madonna's Legacy
2:31:45Lady Gaga vs Madonna Comparison and Bruno Mars Praisechapter2
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