Melyssa Ford's Latest Social Media Act Suggests She's Done With The "Joe Budden Podcast"

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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 04: Melyssa Ford attends CultureCon 2025 at Duggal Greenhouse on October 04, 2025 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)
Melyssa Ford and the "Joe Budden Podcast" have been on the outs for a while now, and it seems like a separation has been confirmed.

For months now, there have been rumors that Melyssa Ford would be leaving the Joe Budden Podcast. Overall, the former video vixen had been taking some time off, and her appearances on the show were few and far between. Prior to this, things between her and Joe seemed off. Her opinions were consistently being stomped on, and for the most part, she didn't look happy.

In recent weeks, the Joe Budden Podcast has had Mona aka Don't Call Me White Girl in her spot. This has subsequently led to even more speculation that she is on her way out from the podcast. Fans of the show have been looking for answers, and last week, it appears as though they finally got them.

On Ford's Instagram, fans noticed that her bio no longer features the Joe Budden Podcast. Instead, she is simply promoting her own podcast called Hot N Bothered. While this isn't an official statement, it certainly tells us that the model has quietly exited the show's orbit.

Did Melyssa Ford Leave The "Joe Budden Podcast"

The Joe Budden Podcast has quite the cast these days. Apart from Joe and the aforementioned Mona Love, the podcast also consists of Ish, Ice, Emanny, and of course, Parks. Perhaps the most interesting addition to the show has been Marc Lamont Hill. Amongst the fan base, Lamont Hill has become the all-star of the podcast, as his stories and commentary is a notch above everyone else.

Joe has yet to address Ford's departure, and with fans asking questions, one has to wonder whether or not Budden will want to venture into those waters. After all, it could very well be a sensitive topic considering how quiet the exit was.

As for Melyssa Ford, she remains someone that the fans want to hear from. Furthermore, her relevance is still very much prevalent as rapper like Drake continue to mention her in their songs.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!

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