A recent social media post by Joe Budden has sparked a stir. The Joe Budden Podcast earnings leak happened by mistake. In an Instagram Stories post, Budden seemed to want to boast about his video views. However, he failed to completely hide the section that showed his podcast’s income.
The slightly blurry image revealed a significant amount. His podcast had brought in a little over $900,000 from Patreon subscriptions. This figure does not even include money from YouTube or other advertisements. The accidental reveal quickly gained attention online. The Joe Budden Podcast earnings leak provided a rare look into his show’s finances.
Budden has often stated that he makes a lot of money from podcasting. Last year, the Hip Hop personality claimed he earned around $4 million from podcasting over the past decade. This would mean an average of $400,000 per year. The topic came up during a conversation with special guest Doe Boy. Doe Boy directly asked Budden, “How much you think you done made off this since you started podcasting?”
After his co-hosts laughed at the bold question, the former Slaughterhouse MC replied, “Altogether in the whole 10 years? About $4 mil.” Budden’s answer also made everyone laugh. His co-hosts seemed unconvinced by the number. Even Budden himself started to laugh, which hinted at sarcasm.
“Yeah, I think about $4 mil,” he continued with a smirk. “Early on we were doing it for free. Then we hit a little lick, Spotify. Then n-ggas left, the building crumbled a little bit. My friends came to save the day. Probably about three and a half to four a half mil.” Even Doe Boy was not convinced, replying, “That’s bap.”
Despite being called a “liar” by those in the room, the “Pump It Up” rapper insisted he was serious. He then claimed his gross profit (before taxes) was closer to $7 million. He later offered advice for aspiring podcasters at home. “Years of hard work, y’all can do it to,” he stated. “It’s not unachievable. This is not unimaginable. If you work hard and keep your head down to the finish line and just focus on your content.”
While these earnings are impressive, they are less than what top streamers like Kai Cenat make. Streamers like Cenat combine Hip Hop commentary with gaming, reaching even larger audiences. Still, the accidental leak confirms the substantial financial success of the podcast. The Joe Budden Podcast earnings leak remains a hot topic in the entertainment world.
You can view the screenshot that sparked the discussion on No Jumper’s X (Twitter) post. For more episodes and content, visit The Joe Budden Podcast’s official Patreon page.
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