“State of the Culture' is more mature content. We want to go as deep as...” — Joe Budden Quote

State of the Culture' is more mature content. We want to go as deep as we can on whatever the subject matter is, we're not there to joke.

I always viewed myself as kind of hip-hop's outcast, or hip-hop's stepson.

In my brain, it's simple: On the podcast, we're really never serious about anything, ever.

I was just rapping as a pastime and I became good at it. So much so that by the time my Def Jam contract was in front of me, I didn't have a rap name.

People put mixtapes out every few months, every year. They come often. Not 'Mood Muzik.' It's a totally different type of monster. And when you hear it, you should be able to understand why.

I am happy being able to play roles with people my age because once you do something really mature there is no turning back.

I mean it allowed me to do that which was fantastic because we really get to see the character mature and deal with some things that are, that I think as an audience member, really pull us in.

The content in TV has become more mature and relatable.

In a man, I like funny guys. A guy who doesn't have a lot of therapy, who's mature. A man, not a boy.

College really helped me mature, and it's been so much better.