The money is good, but is it time for Marc Lamont Hill to end his time on the Joe Budden Podcast? Here’s part of the viral moment… (Full video that resulted in a physical fight is at the end of this post)
Marc Lamont Hill’s background as a scholar, author, and activist contrasts sharply at times with the entertainment-driven, debate-heavy tone of The Joe Budden Podcast. His communication style—analytical, academic, and rooted in sociopolitical critique—doesn’t naturally align with the podcast’s focus on pop and hip hop culture banter and spontaneous arguments.
Make no mistake, Hill holds his own even though he has a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and has taught at Columbia, Temple, and Morehouse; he frequently discusses his knowledge and shares his opinion on hip hop. Most recently he shared an extraordinary tribute to Assata Shakur. The nature of his comments left the cast members stunned by the deft in scope of it, which was out of the ordinary for the Joe Budden Podcast. In that respect, Hill brings a level of insight not expected on the JBP.
QueenzFlip, also known simply as Flip, by contrast, thrives on humor, unpredictability, and energy, which fits the show’s entertainment dynamic. He’s there for the messiness that comes with talking about celebrities, entertainers, and rappers. His comments at the end of the above clip are telling.
Budden’s move to bring in Hill a few months ago was obviously an attempt to elevate the discussion on the podcast and strengthen the commentary on pop culture topics like Kendrick, Drake, Cardi, and Nicki. But for culture commentary on social issues, Hill’s approach might be mismatched for lighthearted showbiz debates. Norf Philly meets Queens (below).
Joe Budden says that Queenzflip and Marc Lamont Hill would be fired for almost fighting on set if he wasn’t a psycho creative.