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Joe Budden

1980–

United States

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Joseph Anthony Budden II (born August 31, 1980) is an American broadcaster and former rapper. He first gained recognition with his 2003 single "Pump It Up", which peaked in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and preceded the release of his eponymous debut studio album (2003). A critical and commercial success, the album peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200, although it was his only major label release for Def Jam Recordings.

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