Joe Budden is officially off the market. The rapper turned media mogul proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Shadée Monique, on Saturday, August 30th. The couple has been together since 2019, marking seven years just this past July. The proposal was captured in an Instagram Reel shared by hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson, and it’s already making the rounds across social media.
Shadée Monique isn’t just Joe’s fiancée. She’s an entrepreneur who runs the clothing boutique Bawdy Essentials, and she co-hosts“Pod Wives”with him on his network. The two have gradually opened up their relationship to fans over the years, and this engagement feels like the natural next chapter for them. It’s also a major milestone for Budden, who has built an impressive media empire since stepping away from music, including expanding into true crime content.
The proposal comes just one day before Budden’s 46th birthday, making it the ultimate birthday gift for himself. No wedding date has been announced yet, but you can bet fans are already speculating about what the ceremony might look like. What do you think of Joe and Shadée as a couple? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
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