The mystery surrounding Melyssa Ford’s departure from The Joe Budden Podcast continues to deepen, but fans believe QueenzFlip may have unintentionally dropped some clues about what really happened.

Melyssa Ford’s Disappearance Raises Questions

Over the past couple of months, viewers have noticed Melyssa Ford appearing less and less on the podcast she joined back in 2022. Recently, fans realized she might be gone for good. Earlier this month, Ford quietly removed “JBP” from her Instagram bio—an understated move that many interpreted as a farewell.

No official announcement has been made by either Ford or the podcast, leaving fans to piece together the puzzle on their own.

A Possible Hint from QueenzFlip?

In a clip shared by @joebuddenclips on X (formerly Twitter), the panel discussed the topic of contracts—specifically, the pros and cons of long-term versus short-term agreements. The conversation began after Marc Lamont Hill revealed that he had signed a multi-year deal to remain on the show.

New co-host Mona, who many fans see as Ford’s replacement, voiced her preference for shorter contracts. “If I don’t like you or the move, I don’t want to stay long,” she explained. “That’s why we keep it short, so I know if I still f*cking like you.”

Joe Budden countered, suggesting that women often find creative ways to get out of deals. “Y’all got other tricks to pull to get out of contracts,” he said. Mona fired back playfully, “Don’t we all?” to which Joe replied, “No!”

At that point, QueenzFlip dramatically held his head and exclaimed, “My brain!” — a reaction that fans immediately interpreted as a hint that something related to Ford’s exit might have been touched on indirectly.

Did queenzflip just reveal how Mellysa Ford got out of her deal🫣 Marc said he signed a long-term contract. Mona said that, as a woman, she prefers short-term deals Joe budden response was Y’all women have other ways to get out of your deals ,Flip grabs his head 🤔 pic.twitter.com/yXFNzqgT73

— joebuddenclips/fanpage (@chatnigga101) October 22, 2025

Contract Issues or Something Deeper?

While nothing has been confirmed, fans are speculating that Ford’s departure may have stemmed from a contract disagreement with Budden. Of course, that’s still just conjecture based on the conversation and the crew’s reactions.

Another possible factor could be the tension that arose during the Drake–Joe Budden feud. When Drake dropped “GIMME A HUG” on $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, he took shots at Budden while simultaneously shouting out Melyssa Ford—a moment she was openly thrilled about. Her excitement reportedly created a noticeable divide on the show, and that could have contributed to her eventual exit.

The Bottom Line

For now, the real reason behind Melyssa Ford’s departure remains unconfirmed. Whether it was a contract dispute, creative differences, or fallout from the Drake drama, fans are left to speculate. Unless Ford or Budden address it directly, this mystery might remain unsolved.