Joe Budden has finally spoken publicly about Melyssa Ford ’s quiet but much–discussed departure from the Joe Budden Podcast .

Addressing the situation during his recent appearance on Jim Jones’ Artist 2 Artist podcast, Budden pushed back against rumors of tension between he and Ford that had been circulating on social media.

For months, Ford’s once-regular appearances became noticeably inconsistent, prompting speculation about whether JBP newcomer Mona Love had effectively replaced her.

According to Budden, that notion couldn’t be further from the case; he praised Mona as an asset to the podcast on her own merit.

“I didn’t do a swap,” Budden answered when asked if Mona, the newest member of the Joe Budden Podcast , has taken Ford’s place on the show.

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