State of the Culture
Joe Budden, and co-hosts Remy Ma, Jinx and Eboni K. Williams cut through the noise to get straight to the core of the most controversial and challenging conversations in pop culture, politics, social justice, and more--all through the lens of Hip Hop.
- 2018-2020
- 2 seasons
- Talk & Interview
Joe Budden, and co-hosts Remy Ma, Jinx and Eboni K. Williams cut through the noise to get straight to the core of the most controversial and challenging conversations in pop culture, politics, social justice, and more--all through the lens of Hip Hop.
Season 2 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2019 - 2020
Episode 1
State of Reformation
Mon, Aug 5, 2019
Joe Budden, Remy Ma and Jinx discuss Mario Lopez's comments about transgender kids; Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" breaking records with its remixes, and celebrities and entertainment professionals taking a stance on prison reform.
Episode 2
State of White Supremacy
Mon, Aug 12, 2019
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, and Jinx discuss mass shootings in America by white supremacists, Joe being ranked third on the top 50 rappers list, DJ Spinderella suing Salt-N-Pepa, and debate when it's okay to spy on your ex like Reginae Carter.
Episode 3
State of Confronting Beef
Mon, Aug 19, 2019
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, and Jinx discuss Joe's run-in with Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky's verdict, JAY-Z partnering with the NFL, the future of Black Entertainment Television and more.
Episode 4
State of White Hip Hop
Mon, Aug 26, 2019
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, and Jinx discuss the attack on Tee Grizzley and his manager, Apple highlighting new artists, Nick Cannon's comments on Eminem and other white artists in hip hop, embracing older artists who haven't retired and more.
Episode 5
State of LGBTQ Love in Hip Hop
Mon, Sep 9, 2019
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss Malik Yoba, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and the LGBTQ community in rap. Plus, LeBron tries to trademark "Taco Tuesday," JAY-Z's social justice initiative, Kanye's new album and more.
Episode 6
State of Trappin' and Cappin'
Mon, Sep 23, 2019
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx and Eboni K. Williams discuss the REVOLT Summit in Atlanta with Candace Owens, 6ix9ine snitching during trial, Antonio Brown's rape allegations, Dave East's sour threesome, new music, and more.
Episode 7
State of Black & Afro Latinx Culture
Mon, Sep 30, 2019
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss Fat Joe's comments on all Latinos being African, Jharrel Jerome and Billy Porter winning Emmys, Beyoncé's fight to trademark Blue Ivy's name, hip hop's best diss track, and more.
Episode 8
State of It All Falling Down
Mon, Oct 7, 2019
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss Stacey Dash's arrest (and her being listed as "white"), Kanye performing in Queens churches, R. Kelly asking to get out of jail, college athletes getting paid, and more.
Episode 9
State of Unifying Black Hollywood
Mon, Oct 14, 2019
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss Tyler Perry Studios and Hollywood's lack of acceptance, the BET Hip Hop Awards cyphers, Drake vs. his dad, Joshua Brown's murder, and more.
Episode 10
State of Policing Hip Hop & Black Culture
Mon, Oct 21, 2019
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx and Eboni K. Williams discuss Rolling Loud and the NYPD's Rap Unit, Ava DuVernay and Netflix being sued by police interrogation consultants, Ebro chiming in on 6ix9ine, Pharrell and masculinity in rap, and more.
Episode 11
State of Losing Legacies
Mon, Feb 17, 2020
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K Williams discuss the allegations against Kobe Bryant's legacy, 20 years of Big Pun, 'Hair Love' getting Oscar love, Jussie Smollett being indicted again, and more.
Episode 12
State of Smoke
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss the tragic murder of Pop Smoke, Boosie BadAzz pleading for Dwayne Wade to "keep" his daughter a boy, Future name-checking Steve Harvey, and more with special guest Jadakiss.
Episode 13
State of Defeat
Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss Deontay Wilder blaming his loss to Tyson Fury on his pre-fight Black History Month costume, Snoop Dogg sitting down at "Red Table Talk," the new album by Royce da 5'9," and more.
Episode 14
State of Labels
Mon, Mar 9, 2020
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss Megan Thee Stallion label issues, the Knicks losing Spike Lee, 50 Cent working on Pop Smoke's posthumous album, Public Enemy firing Flavor Flav and more with special guest Young MA.
Episode 15
State of Safety
Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss artists' safety when it comes to fans, the NBA season being suspended due to Coronavirus, the anniversary of XXXTentacion's '?' album, Megan Thee Stallion's 'Suga' EP, and more with special guest Denzel Curry.
Episode 16
You Know the Vibes
Tue, Mar 31, 2020
You know the vibes. A look back at the best moments of the year so far, from Joe stirring the pot to the debut of our new segments, and more. Also: a special tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle, one year later.
Episode 17
State of Distance
Mon, Apr 6, 2020
In this special "virtual" episode; Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss IG Live battles, Rihanna's British Vogue interview, the XXL Freshman Class pitches, and more.
Episode 18
State of Alarm
Mon, Apr 13, 2020
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss the routines we want to retain from quarantine, Tory Lanez banned from IG Live, Joe picks Kiana Ledé for the album review, COVID-19's dire effect on the Black community, and more.
Episode 19
State of Battle
Mon, Apr 20, 2020
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss Ja Rule challenging 50 Cent, the Teddy Riley and Babyface battle finally happening, the USPS bailout gets rejected, and more.
Episode 20
State of Opening
Mon, Apr 27, 2020
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss businesses opening up in Georgia, T.I.'s stepdaughter Zonnique voices double-standards in the household, the cast makes album of the year picks and more.
Episode 21
State of Effect
Mon, May 4, 2020
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss Puff sparking debate about the Black vote, the effects of social distancing on the environment, and Bone Thugs and Three 6 Mafia battle on IG Live, and more.
Episode 22
State of Good Until It Wasn't
Mon, May 11, 2020
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss Kehlani's new album, the Ahmaud Arbery injustice, Michelle Obama's Netflix documentary "Becoming," Jill Scott and Erykah Badu facing off on Verzuz, and more.
Episode 23
State of Ghetto Fabulous
Mon, May 18, 2020
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss the latest Nelly and Ludacris Verzuz battle, and the cast pays their respect to our beloved former Vice Chairman and music icon - Andre Harrell with special guest Lyric Perez.
Episode 24
State of New Normal
Tue, May 5, 2020
Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jinx, and Eboni K. Williams discuss "The Last Dance" series coming to a close, all 50 states reopening in some capacity during COVID, DMX wanting in on Verzuz, an Australian street artist trolling 50 Cent, and more.