Joe Budden

Born on August 31, 1980 in the East Harlem neighborhood of Upper Manhattan, New York City, New York, Joseph Anthony Budden II, better known as Joe Budden, is an American media personality, broadcaster, cultural critic and rapper. On May 8, 2003, Budden released "Pump It Up." On June 10, 2003, Budden released his eponymous debut studio album, "Joe Budden." On May 25, 2005, Budden released "Gangsta Party," featuring Nate Dogg. In December 2007, Budden signed a multi-album deal with Amalgam Digital. On October 28, 2008, Budden released his third studio album, "Halfway House."

On October 16, 2012, Budden released "She Don't Put It Down." In January 2013, Budden joined the cast of VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: New York." On February 5, 2013, Budden released "No Love Lost." On July 12, 2014, Budden participated in Total Slaughter. In February 2015, Budden began releasing a weekly podcast with Rory Farrell and Marisa Mendez. On October 21, 2016, Budden released his eighth solo album, "Rage & The Machine." On April 17, 2017, Budden began co-hosting "Everyday Struggle." On May 14, 2018, Budden announced a partnership with Sean Combs. In November 2018, Joe Budden returned to "Love & Hip Hop: New York."