Joe Budden Addresses Lewdness Charge

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In recent years, Joe Budden has become accustomed to commenting on headlines, but this time, he is the headline. Budden is finally addressing his latest lawsuit on his podcast, The Joe Budden Show, where he discussed being charged with lewdness after allegedly sleepwalking to a neighbor’s house with whom he had ongoing issues. Is this a real coincidence, or how does something like this happen? Do you agree with Joe that a mental health check should have been done before calling the police? Was the situation handled properly, or was it all a miscommunicati[]][p[Joe Budden, the rapper and podcast king, is back in the headlines, but this time it’s not about his latest hot take. Instead, he’s addressing a legal situation that sounds like something straight out of a sitcom. On a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the 44-year-old took time to clear the air about his recent lewdness charge, stemming from an early-morning incident in his New Jersey apartment building.

Budden’s latest brush with the law began on December 4, when a neighbor reported seeing him standing “completely naked” in the hallway, trying to punch in a door code. The kicker? It was all captured on the neighbor’s doorbell camera. Naturally, the police were called, and Budden found himself at the center of a bizarre case.

“I just sleepwalked somewhere that I shouldn’t have sleepwalked. That’s what happened,” Budden explained on his podcast, trying to bring some clarity—and maybe humor—to the situation. His candid admission left listeners wondering how something like this could happen, especially given the ongoing tension between Budden and his neighbors.

But the incident raises a serious question: Did the authorities handle it correctly? Budden himself suggested that a mental health check would’ve been a more appropriate first step, instead of immediately involving the police. “Do you agree they should’ve done a mental health check first?” Budden asked his audience, sparking debate about whether the situation was mishandled from the start.

Was it all just a misunderstanding, or is there more to the story? Some might argue it’s just another miscommunication in a building where tensions have already been high. Others might say Budden’s high-profile status complicates things. Regardless, Budden’s fans are left wondering if the whole incident was just an unfortunate coincidence or a sign of deeper issues.

As for Budden, he’s standing firm on his version of events, hoping to put the situation behind him and focus on his music and podcast empire. One thing’s for sure—2025 is already shaping up to be an interesting year for Joe Budden.

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