The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 874 | "Miley & Molly"
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Nov 1, 2025 
Marc Lamont Hill, an influential academic and commentator, joins the discussion to explore the evolving landscape of music and culture. The conversation kicks off with thoughts on Halloween and segues into a lively take on recent hip-hop albums, including the impact of Big L's posthumous release. Hill dives into the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI in music, questioning its authenticity and implications for artists. The panel also debates the absence of rap from the top 40 and its resonance in the hip-hop community, showcasing the genre's enduring cultural influence.
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Neighborhood Trust Has Eroded
- Hosts reflect that community trust has declined, making people cautious about giving out candy or expecting neighborly help.
- Joe Budden contrasts today's neighbors with past expectations of communal protection.
Chasing Stolen Benihana
- Marc Lamont Hill recounts ordering $200 of Benihana that thieves stole from his doorstep.
- He chased the thieves until realizing he was out of his neighborhood and then gave up after spotting unfamiliar surroundings.
Big L Album Feature Confusion
- Marc Lamont Hill discovered the Big L posthumous project and rushed to Joe Budden's credited feature expecting a new verse.
- He laughed when the feature turned out to be an old verse and Joe explained it was archival material, not a current rap session.