08/30/2026
Joe Budden is entering a new chapter — and he has plenty to celebrate. 💍
The rapper and podcast host proposed to longtime girlfriend Shadée Monique on Saturday night, turning what appeared to be a birthday celebration into a major personal milestone. The proposal came shortly after Monique announced that the couple is expecting a baby girl. Budden, who turns 46 on Monday, August 31, is now preparing for both marriage and fatherhood with Monique, whom he has been dating since 2019.
The couple has also worked together in media, including their relationship podcast Pod Wives. After years of conversations about love, marriage and family, those discussions now appear to be becoming reality. What do you think about Joe Budden’s surprise double celebration?
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