The Rise & Grind Podcast

On this episode:  We're back for episode 222! This Monday, Roderick & Cari start by talking new releases from EST Gee, Lil Keed, Money Man, T-Pain, Usher, Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri, 6LACK, & more. In news, Hit-Boy's new album is set for release Friday, NBA Youngboy's House Arrest restrictions are eased, Donald Glover's new show 'Swarm', the passing of Bobby Caldwell & Lance Reddick, & Donald Trump...

On this episode: It's episode 221! This Thursday, the crew starts out with new music from Westside Boogie, Glorilla & Lil Durk, & new EST Gee set to release Friday.  In news, Roderick & Cari recap the 2023 Oscars, Drake & 21 Savage hit the road for tour, Young M.A.'s health, Datpiff's shutdown rumors, a bidding war over BET, Elon Musk to build his own city in Texas, & more!   Intro: Alicia Keys- Y...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 220! This Monday, Roderick & Cari start off recapping their weekends, highlighting daylight savings, & doing a mental health check. In new music, the guys talk albums from Musiq Soulchild & Blxst, as well as new singles from Hit-Boy & The Alchemist, & Rae Sremmurd. In news, both Moneybagg Yo & Offset tease their new albums releasing soon, Usher headed back to sa...

On this episode: Welcome back! On this short episode 219, the guys are all news today, discussing Metro Boomin's $70M catalog sale, a tragic accident at Glorilla & Finesse2Tymes' concert, Tyler Perry in talks to purchase BET, Shawn Kemp arrested for a drive-by shooting, reparations for black residents + more!   Intro: Missy Elliot- The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)   Roderick | Harry Styles- Daylight   Car...

On this episode: Welcome back to another episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This Monday, Roderick & Cari start off reviewing the Creed III soundtrack, and new tracks from Musiq Soulchild & Hit-Boy, J-Hope & J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Larry June & The Alchemist, NBA Youngboy & more. In news, Nicki Minaj launches her own record label, Kid Cudi announces a new album & world tour, Travis Scott's newest l...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 217! This Thursday, Roderick & Cari have a lot to talk! In music, the guys recap last week's albums from Don Toliver, Key Glock, & a new project from Young Nudy. In news, Kodak Black enters rehab, the Dreamville Fest 2023 lineup is announced, Billboard's greatest rappers list, Vanessa Bryant settles case over Kobe's helicopter photos, Creed III, Ja Morant & more...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 216! This Monday, the guys get started with a conversation on Groundhog Day & the changing of the seasons. Afterward, Roderick & Cari start in new music, talking on new album releases from Don Toliver, Key Glock & Yeat. In singles, the crew talks new Lil Wayne, G Herbo, A Boogie, & Musiq Soulchild. In 216's news, Nicki Minaj & Travis Scott both announce their co...

On this episode: The boys are back for another Thursday pod! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk upcoming albums from Don Toliver, Key Glock, Logic, & Yeat. In news, ABC & Hulu release a documentary covering YSL's RICO case, Nipsey Hussle's murderer sentenced, Karl Malone's crazy past, Britney Griner, Neiman Marcus' CEO faces backlash after controversial comments, & plant based McNuggets.    ...

On this episode: It's episode 214! This Monday, there's lots of news & music for the crew to talk! Starting in music, Cari & Roderick talk new tracks from Don Toliver, Key Glock, DJ Drama & Lil Baby, A Boogie, Latto & more. In news, Chloe Bailey's new track with Chris Brown sparks controversy, 50 Cent says Future is hotter than JAY-Z in the streets, Drake & 21 Savage end their lawsuit with Vogue,...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 213! This week, Roderick & Cari talk Rihanna's Super Bowl performance & pregnancy announcement, Playboi Carti arrested, Pharrell takes over at Louis Vuitton, a High School walkout over a Black History Month program, getting $85,000/yr to snitch, suspicious aircrafts in the sky + more.   Intro: Cam'ron- Oh Boy   Roderick | Juice WRLD- Flaws & Sins   Cari | Ambré-...

On this episode: Welcome back! It's Monday & we're post-Super Bowl Weekend. This pod, the guys are all news, detailing Rihanna & the 2023 Super Bowl, SZA named Billboard's 'Woman of the Year', QC sold to Scooter Braun, Trey Songz sued again, Kanye costs Adidas over $1B, MSCHF boots & more.   Intro: Rihanna- Man Down   Roderick | Gotts Street Park- Everything   Cari | dvsn & Jagged Edge- What's Up...

On this episode: It's Episode 211! The guys are all news today! This pod, Cari & Roderick recap the 2023 GRAMMYS, Offset & Cardi B's McDonald’s meal, Michael Jackson's catalog for sale for almost $1B, new movie theater prices, Disney layoffs, donating organs in exchange for lighter prison sentences, Chinese Spy Balloons over the US, Texas banning TikTok & more.   Intro: Jennifer Lopez- All I Have...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 210! More than 200 episodes down and Roderick & Cari are still at! This pod, the crew starts off with another convo on Black History Month, then get right into music. In albums, Key Glock announces 'Glockoma 2', set to release February 24th, along with new tracks this past weekend from Beyoncé, JID, Lil Keed, NLE Choppa, Glorilla, Shy Glizzy & NBA Youngboy & mor...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 209 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This Thursday, Roderick & Cari start with a conversation on the Hip-Hop albums that mean most to them, right before jumping into music & news. In music & news, Beyoncé announces her 'RENAISSANCE' tour, Latto's panties sell on eBay for over $90,000, Glorilla tops the list of 2022's Best Female Rappers, Michael Jackson's biopic is...

On this episode: Welcome Back! If it's Monday, you know Roderick & Cari are back for another pod! This week, the guys start with more classics from the year 2013, before getting into new music from Lil Yachty, EST Gee, Rae Sremmurd, Bobby Shmurda, Toosii, Vic Mensa & more. In news, Drake's LA home is burglarized, Lil Tjay arrested again, Ye's run-in with the paparazzi, Justin Bieber sells his cata...

On this episode: Welcome back! It's Episode 207. This week, the guys start out by looking at more monumental albums that turn 10 this year, then dip right into music. In music, the guys talk new singles from Cordae & Anderson .Paak, Bas, & more. In news, 21 Savage is crowned Best Rapper of 2022, OSCAR nominees are revealed, JAY-Z set to perform at the 2023 GRAMMYS, Donald Trump's Facebook & Instag...

On this episode: If you're reading this, Roderick & Cari are back! This week, the guys start out reviewing Trippie Redd's new album 'Mansion Musik', Ice Spice's new EP 'Like..?', as well as singles by Kendrick Lamar & the Rich Forever Music gang. In news, the 2023 Governors Ball lineup is announced, Beyoncé gets a hefty backend for a Dubai performance, Young Thug handed Percocet in court, DJ Musta...

On this episode:  We're back for episode 205! Today, Roderick & Cari start with new music from A$AP Rocky, new music video from Drake, & new music on the way from Trippie Redd, Lil Baby & more. In news, the rap industry seemingly turns on Gunna, Lil Tjay arrested in New York on gun charges, Ye dropped by his lawyers, Twitter auctions office supplies, & more!   Intro: Drake- Jumbotron Shit Poppin  ...

On this episode: It's Monday again, & you're spending it with the Rise & Grind boys! This pod, the guys are stacked with music & news. As the music industry re-opens for 2023, the guys talk new tracks from PARTYNEXTDOOR, Offset & Hit-Boy, Moneybagg Yo & Glorilla, & Gucci Mane & Kodak Black. In news, Roderick & Cari talk the 2023 Golden Globes, Kanye West remarries, John Legend & Chrissy Teigen wel...

On this episode: It's Episode 203! This week, there's lots of music & news for Roderick & Cari to talk! In music, SZA still sits atop the Billboard Top 200, Offset & Hit-Boy set to drop new music on Friday, along with new music from A$AP Rocky, Moneybagg Yo & Glorilla. In news, Coachella's 2023 lineup is announced, Big Scarr's funeral causes a fuss, Naomi Osaka & Cordae expecting their first child...

On this episode: Welcome Back! It's the first Monday pod of 2023! This week, Roderick & Cari are here to talk some of the first drops of the year & more! In music, the crew discusses French Montana's 'Coke Boys 6', NBA Youngboy's 'I Rest My Case', new music on the way from Hit-Boy, Lil Uzi Vert, Takeoff & more. In news, the guys talk El Chapo Jr's arrest, a Wells Fargo VP's bladder issues, Damar H...

On this episode: We're Back! After a long winter break, Roderick & Cari are ready to ring in the new year with a new episode. Starting in new music, the crew talks NBA Youngboy's new album on the way, as well as SZA's 3rd week atop the Billboard Top 200. After wrapping up new music & an RIP to Big Scarr, the guys hit news, talking Kendrick Lamar being named NY Times 'Greatest Rapper of the Generat...

On this episode: We have reached Episode 200! This Thursday, Roderick & Cari talk SZA's first week numbers, Kid Cudi going RIAA Certified Diamond, Pusha T departs from G.O.O.D. Music, Lil Wayne sued by his former chef, Justin Bieber to sell his masters for $200M, Trey Songz turns himself in, Youtube to become the home for NFL Sunday Ticket + more!   Intro: 50 Cent- Hate It or Love It ( G Unit Remi...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 199! This Monday, Roderick & Cari recap their weekend, & get straight into music! In albums, Young Dolph's first posthumous project releases, as well as a new album from Ab-Soul, followed by OTF's 'Loyal Bros 2'. In news, more YSL artists are released on plea deals, Megan Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez's trial, XXX Tentacion's murder trial & notable witnesses, JD &...

On this episode: It's Thursday & the boys are back! Today on Episode 198, the guys start off with new music dropping Friday, like Lil Durk's 'Loyal Bros 2' & Young Dolph's 'Paper Route Frank' & more. In news, Gunna is released from jail, Drake's necklace full of engagement rings, Wiz Khalifa signs college athletes to NIL deals, The Rock & Black Adam, new NBA awards, Twitch passes + more.     Intro...