History of Joe Budden in Timeline
"Joseph Anthony Budden II is a multi-talented American personality known for his contributions to media, broadcasting, cultural criticism, and rap music. He rose to fame with his 2003 hit "Pump It Up," which reached the Billboard Hot 100's top 40 and paved the way for his self-titled debut album, a critical and commercial success that peaked in the Billboard 200's top ten. Despite his initial mainstream success with Def Jam Recordings, Budden went on to release seven critically acclaimed independent albums. He was also a member of the hip hop supergroup Slaughterhouse, signed to Eminem's Shady Records, and released two studio albums with them."
August 31, 1980: Birth of Joe Budden
On August 31, 1980, Joseph Anthony Budden II, known as Joe Budden, was born.
July 3, 1997: Entry into Rehab
On July 3, 1997, Joe Budden made the decision to enter rehab to address his drug addiction, a turning point in his life.
2001: Musical Beginnings
In 2001, Joe Budden began to focus on his music career, collaborating with producer Dub-B to release mixtapes and demos.
2002: Signing with Def Jam Recordings
Joe Budden secured a major record deal with Def Jam Recordings in 2002, raising his profile in the music industry with the release of his single "Focus".
May 8, 2003: Release of "Pump It Up"
On May 8, 2003, Joe Budden released "Pump It Up", a single that would become a commercial success and solidify his presence in the music scene.
June 10, 2003: Debut Album Release
On June 10, 2003, Joe Budden's self-titled debut studio album hit the shelves, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard 200.
December 9, 2003: Release of "Mood Muzik: The Worst of Joe Budden"
Joe Budden released his mixtape "Mood Muzik: The Worst of Joe Budden" on December 9, 2003.
2003: "Pump It Up" Success and Debut Album
In 2003, Joe Budden's single "Pump It Up" achieved mainstream success, leading to the release of his debut studio album, which was critically acclaimed.
2004: "Pump It Up" Featured in Media
Joe Budden's "Pump It Up" was prominently featured in popular films and video games in 2004, further boosting his visibility and success.
May 25, 2005: Release of "Gangsta Party"
On May 25, 2005, Joe Budden released "Gangsta Party", featuring Nate Dogg, as the intended lead single for his delayed album "The Growth".
June 21, 2005: Planned Release of "The Growth"
Joe Budden's second album, "The Growth", was initially slated for a June 21, 2005 release, but faced delays and was ultimately shelved.
December 26, 2005: Release of "Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse?"
On December 26, 2005, Joe Budden dropped "Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse?", a mixtape that would later be regarded as one of the best of all time.
December 15, 2007: Release of "Mood Muzik 3: For Better or for Worse"
Joe Budden's mixtape "Mood Muzik 3: For Better or for Worse" was released on December 15, 2007.
December 2007: Signing with Amalgam Digital
In December 2007, Joe Budden inked a multi-album deal with independent distributor Amalgam Digital.
February 26, 2008: Release of "Mood Muzik 3: The Album"
Joe Budden released "Mood Muzik 3: The Album", a retail version of his earlier mixtape, on February 26, 2008, marking his first release with Amalgam Digital.
October 28, 2008: Release of "Halfway House" and Formation of Slaughterhouse
Joe Budden's third studio album, "Halfway House", was released digitally on October 28, 2008, featuring the track "Slaughterhouse" that led to the formation of the hip hop group of the same name.
February 24, 2009: Release of "Padded Room"
On February 24, 2009, Joe Budden released his fourth album, "Padded Room", which debuted at No. 42 on the Billboard 200.
August 11, 2009: Release of "Escape Route" and Slaughterhouse's Debut Album
Joe Budden's fifth album, "Escape Route", coincided with the self-titled debut album release of Slaughterhouse, both on August 11, 2009.
October 26, 2010: Release of "Mood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 the Worst"
Joe Budden released "Mood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 the Worst" on October 26, 2010.
2010: Planning for "No Muzzle"
Slaughterhouse began working on their second album, tentatively titled "No Muzzle", in 2010, but plans shifted with their signing to Shady Records.
January 12, 2011: Slaughterhouse Officially Signs with Shady Records
Slaughterhouse made their partnership with Eminem's Shady Records official on January 12, 2011.
February 8, 2011: Release of Slaughterhouse EP
Slaughterhouse released a self-titled extended play on February 8, 2011.
March 30, 2012: Arrest and Missed Concert
On March 30, 2012, Joe Budden was arrested and spent a night in jail due to an unpaid $75 parking ticket, causing him to miss a Slaughterhouse concert in his hometown.
August 19, 2012: Release of "On The House" Mixtape
Preceding their album release, Slaughterhouse dropped the mixtape "On The House" on August 19, 2012.
August 28, 2012: Release of "Welcome to: Our House"
Slaughterhouse's second studio album, "Welcome to: Our House", was released on August 28, 2012, and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
October 16, 2012: Release of "She Don't Put It Down"
Joe Budden released "She Don't Put It Down", featuring Lil Wayne and Tank, on October 16, 2012, marking his return to the Billboard Hot 100 after nearly a decade.
November 20, 2012: A Loose Quarter Mixtape Release
Joe Budden released his mixtape "A Loose Quarter" on November 20, 2012.
2012: Signing with Shady Records
Joe Budden's hip hop supergroup, Slaughterhouse, secured a deal with Eminem's Shady Records in 2012.
January 2013: Joining "Love & Hip Hop: New York"
Joe Budden joined the cast of VH1's reality show "Love & Hip Hop: New York" in January 2013 for its third season.
February 5, 2013: No Love Lost Release
On February 5, 2013, Joe Budden released his album "No Love Lost", which debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200.
March 20, 2013: No Love Lost Sales Milestone
By March 20, 2013, Joe Budden's album "No Love Lost" had sold 60,000 copies.
March 26, 2013: "N.B.A. (Never Broke Again)" Single Release
On March 26, 2013, Joe Budden released "N.B.A. (Never Broke Again)", the second single from his album "No Love Lost", featuring Wiz Khalifa and French Montana.
July 12, 2014: Total Slaughter Rap Battle
Joe Budden participated in the rap battle event Total Slaughter on July 12, 2014, where he faced Hollow Da Don. The judges unanimously awarded the victory to Hollow Da Don.
November 4, 2014: Some Love Lost EP Release
Joe Budden released the extended play "Some Love Lost" on November 4, 2014.
2014: Assault Allegations and Arrest
In 2014, Joe Budden faced allegations of assaulting his girlfriend and stealing her cell phone. He turned himself in to the police and appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court on charges of assault, grand larceny, and robbery. The charges against him were later dismissed.
February 2015: Podcast Launch
In February 2015, Joe Budden, Rory Farrell, and Marisa Mendez started a weekly podcast, initially called "I'll Name This Podcast Later".
October 16, 2015: All Love Lost Release
On October 16, 2015, Joe Budden released his seventh studio album, "All Love Lost", which was met with widespread critical acclaim.
May 16, 2016: Final Solo Tour Announcement
Joe Budden announced the dates for his last solo tour on May 16, 2016.
July 2, 2016: "Making A Murderer Part I" Diss Track Release
Joe Budden released the diss track "Making A Murderer Part I" on July 2, 2016, primarily targeting Drake, although it also included criticisms of Meek Mill. Budden later stated the diss was not personal and that he had no issues with either artist.
October 21, 2016: Rage & The Machine Release
Joe Budden's eighth and final solo album, "Rage & The Machine", was released on October 21, 2016. The album, produced entirely by AraabMUZIK, debuted at No. 40 on the Billboard 200.
April 17, 2017: Everyday Struggle Co-Hosting Debut
On April 17, 2017, Joe Budden joined Complex's daily morning show "Everyday Struggle" as a co-host, alongside DJ Akademiks and Nadeska Alexis.
June 25, 2017: BET Awards Pre-Show Incident
During the BET Awards pre-show on June 25, 2017, tensions escalated between Joe Budden and the rap group Migos during an interview. The tension resulted in Budden walking off the set and a brief standoff with the group.
December 15, 2017: Birth of Second Son
Joe Budden and model and video vixen Cyn Santana welcomed their son, Lexington, on December 15, 2017.
December 2017: Departure from Everyday Struggle
Joe Budden left the show "Everyday Struggle" in December 2017.
2017: Co-hosting "Everyday Struggle"
In 2017, Joe Budden gained significant attention for co-hosting Complex magazine's web show "Everyday Struggle" alongside DJ Akademiks.
May 14, 2018: Partnership with Sean Combs and Revolt
Joe Budden announced a partnership with Sean Combs and his media company, Revolt, on May 14, 2018. The partnership involved the creation and production of the talk show "State of the Culture".
August 2018: Spotify Deal and Podcast Expansion
In August 2018, Joe Budden secured a deal with Spotify to host his podcast, expanding it to a bi-weekly schedule with new episodes released every Wednesday and Saturday.
September 10, 2018: State of the Culture Premiere
The talk show "State of the Culture", co-hosted by Joe Budden and Remy Ma, premiered on September 10, 2018.
November 2018: Return to Love & Hip Hop: New York
Joe Budden returned to the cast of "Love & Hip Hop: New York" for its ninth season in November 2018.
December 2018: Engagement to Cyn Santana
Joe Budden proposed to Cyn Santana during a live episode of "The Joe Budden Podcast" in New York in December 2018. The couple later called off their engagement.
2018: Transition to Broadcasting
Joe Budden retired from recording music in 2018 to concentrate on his burgeoning broadcasting career, which included hosting "The Joe Budden Podcast" and "State of the Culture".
August 27, 2020: Departure from Spotify
Joe Budden announced his departure from Spotify on August 27, 2020, citing financial disagreements with the streaming platform.
2020: End of "State of the Culture"
Joe Budden's run as host of the Revolt network show "State of the Culture", alongside Remy Ma, concluded in 2020.
February 3, 2021: Departure from Spotify and Patreon Announcement
Joe Budden announced on February 3, 2021, that he was leaving Spotify and moving exclusive content from his podcast to the crowdfunding platform Patreon.