The Rise & Grind Podcast

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 197! This pod, the guys open up detailing SZA's album 'SOS', take a quick peek at an album released by R. Kelly, & and highlight the first week's numbers of Metro Boomin's 'Heroes & Villains'. In new tracks, the guys talk singles from Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo, YG & Lil Wayne, Blxst & Larry June & more. In news, several tracks were leaked from prominent Atlanta art...

On this episode: Is it Thursday again? Welcome to Episode 196! As we get closer to Episode 200, Roderick & Cari have lots to talk. In music, SZA's new album 'SOS' is set to release Friday, The Weeknd gets his 4th RIAA Certified Diamond record, Meg Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez's trial begins, T.I. sparks a conversation about police cooperation, new Indonesian marriage laws, Reebok says 50 Cent sold m...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 195! Today, Roderick & Cari talk Metro Boomin's new album 'Heroes & Villains, Babyface Ray's 'MOB', new SZA dropping Friday, and new tracks from A$AP Rocky, Coi Leray, Latto & Glorilla & more. In news, Chief Keef's project 'Finally Rich' goes platinum, NBA Youngboy to be married, Chris Paul's alleged affair with Kim K, an arrest made in connection to Takeoff's m...

On this episode: We're back! Did you miss us? This Thursday, Roderick & Cari start by recapping their entire Thanksgiving break with a lengthy convo, then it's onto music. In music, the crew highlights Metro Boomin's new album 'Heroes & Villains', and touches on a new track from Nas & 21 Savage. This pod in news, Drake says ‘Her Loss’ is a “Top 5 if not Top 3”, Atlantic records boosting streams, T...

On this episode: Welcome back! It's Monday, & the gang is here to put in our last pod before the Thanksgiving break. Starting in music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Roddy Ricch, Key Glock, Rod Wave, & Westside Boogie, and new singles from an array of different artists. In news, SZA announces her new album 'SOS' is on the way, Chris Brown pulled from the AMA's, updates on the YSL RICO case,...

On this episode: Is it Thursday already? The Rise & Grind boys are podding, so it must be! This episode, the guys detail new music dropping from Roddy Ricch, Rod Wave, Key Glock & more. In news, the guys talk an array of topics such as Post Malone & Swae Lee's 'Sunflower' going 17x Platinum, Blueface arrested on attempted murder charges, 2023 GRAMMY Noms, Dave Chappelle's SNL monologue, a Casey An...

On this episode: It's Monday! That means Roderick & Cari are back for another episode. Today in music, the guys start with Nas & Hit-Boy's 'Kings Disease 3', GloRilla's new EP ‘Anyways, Life’s Great…’, & singles from Rihanna, Lil Tjay, & Rod Wave. In news, the crew talks Takeoff's funeral, Future's name change, Bobby Shmurda's 'Hot N***a' money, Stock X no longer guaranteeing authentication, new M...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 190! As we near the holidays, the guys start with info on the 'A Rise & Grind Thanksgiving' giveback before jumping into todays topics. In music, Roderick & Cari talk new music headed our way Friday from Nas & Hit-Boy, Meek Mill, Glorilla, & Lil Tjay. In news, Takeoff's funeral details, Drake & 21 Savage's new album, DaBaby's BOGO sale, Diddy's new $185M Cannabi...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 189! After taking the Thursday pod off, Roderick & Cari are refreshed & ready to deliver. Starting in music, the gang gives a full album review of Drake & 21 Savage's 'Her Loss', & JID's extended version of 'The Forever Story'. In news, the guys talk the passing of Migos' Takeoff, Aaron Carter's passing, Young Thug's lawyer to file for dismissal on his RICO char...

On this episode: Happy Halloween! Welcome to Episode 188! This Monday, the guys start out talking Taylor Swift selling more 1.5M copies in the first week, followed by Lil Baby's tremendous 2nd week sales. In new albums the guys talk Kodak Black's ‘Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1’, Baby Keem delivers a Deluxe to 'The Melodic Blue', followed by new albums from DVSN, Smino, Westside Gunn, & Moneyman. In new s...

On this episode: Is it Thursday again already? It must be, because the R&G boys are back! This episode, it's all business. The crew starts in music, talking new drops this Friday coming from Rihanna, SZA, Juice WRLD, DVSN, & Kodak Black. In news, NBA Youngboy officially signs with Motown Records, Kodak Black headed to Capitol Records, Lil Baby seizing 25% of the Billboard Hot 100, Tory Lanez place...

On this episode: Welcome to another Monday with the Rise & Grind Boys! This week, the guys get straight into music, talking DJ Drama's new projects with both Young Jeezy & NBA Youngboy, new songs from Roddy Ricch, and new album announcements from Roddy, Nas, Drake & 21 Savage, & Juice WRLD. In news, Lil Dirk beats five felony charges, Kendrick's Amazon Prime performance, Young Joc accidentally sen...

On this episode: Thanks for tuning into Episode 185! This Thursday, Cari & Roderick start by talking Kanye West, then moving into JAY-Z's lawsuit against Bacardi, Rihanna's new songs for the Black Panther soundtrack, Lil Baby's new album sales, NBA Youngboy's challenges himself to drop 10 albums this year, YK Osiris talks his mental health, Instagram set to add profile songs like myspace, UberEats...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 184! Today, Roderick & Cari begin by tipping their hats to NBA Youngboy for having 3 albums in the top 50 albums on billboard simultaneously, before moving in into new drops. In new music, the gang talks projects from Tee Grizzley, Smoke DZA, and a review on 'It's Only Me', Lil Baby's latest release. In news, 42 Dugg is released from jail, an attempt on Yak Gott...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 183! This Thursday, Roderick & Cari waste no time getting into the music. In newest releases, the crew talks Lil Baby's new track "Heyy", along with his new album set to release on Friday, as well as a new NBA Youngboy project possible in the works. In news, Bad Bunny breaks all-time touring records, Kanye controversy continues, 50 Cent introduces a new real est...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 182! Roderick & Cari are back this Monday to deliver another 5-Star Pod! This week in music, the guys review NBA Youngboy's surprise album '3800 DEGREES', Quavo & Takeoff's 'Only Built For Infinity Links', & Kodaks new album being pushed back. In news, the crew continues their convo on Kanye West's antics in the media, 50 Cent's son having trouble living off of...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 181! This Thursday, Roderick & Cari intro with a question on who's Hip-Hop influence is most overlooked/slept on. Afterward, the guys talk upcoming releases from Kodak Black, G Herbo, Quavo & Takeoff & more. In news, the guys recap the BET Awards, beef in the Female rap scene, Kanye sports a "White Lives Matter" shirt", Kid Cudi's 'Entergalactic' hits Netflix, W...

On this episode: Happy Monday! This Episode, Roderick & Cari open with lots of new music from last weekend, like new singles from Roddy Ricch, Quavo & Takeoff, Smino & J. Cole Trippie Redd, & Kodak Black, as well as albums from Tory Lanez, YG, Kid Cud, DDG, & Freddie Gibbs. In news, YNW Melly is accused of attempting to escape prison, 50 Cent's new show set to air on WE Tv, Trevor Noah leaves 'The...

On this episode: No, unfortunately, Kelly Ripa isn't here, but Roderick & Cari are! On episode 179, the guys start off in music, talking DaBaby's 'Baby on Baby 2' first week projections, Kid Cudi's album leaking, & new music coming Friday from DDG, YG, and Roddy Ricch. In news, Gunna gets a new bond hearing, suspects arrested in connection to PNB Rock's murder, Kanye says he's no longer with Unive...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 178! This Monday, Roderick & Cari start with a first weeks recap of EST Gee's new album, before talking a new album from DaBaby, following by songs from Lil Baby, & new music from Glorilla & Cardi B. In this week's news, Rolling Loud hits New York, Beyoncé set to hit the road in 2023, Akademiks takes media heat, Rihanna to perform at the 2023 NFL Super Bowl, a N...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 177! Roderick & Cari are here to pod, & they're all news this time around! This pod, the crew talks Megan Thee Stallion hosting SNL, 2 Chainz's feature film debut, Post Malone takes a nasty fall on tour, Erica Banks comments on who can come to the club with her, Bobby Shmurda's name is cleared, Tory Lanez & August Alsina beef, Future sells his entire catalog, Ye...

On this episode: Welcome to another Monday with the Rise & Grind crew! Roderick & Cari start with a conversation on the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, then move onto new albums by EST Gee, and new tracks by Bleu & Nicki Minaj, & Fredo Bang. With news, the guys talk Bad Bunny's stardom, Roddy Ricch's 'Feed Tha Streets 3' on the way, Bobby Shmurda's questionable Instagram posts, NLE Choppa wants multiple...

On this episode: It's Thursday, & the guys are back! On episode 175, the guys start with a deep convo in Men's health. Afterward, Roderick & Cari talk new music, including EST GEE's new project set to release Friday, & NBA Youngboy's 'Realer 2'. In news, the crew talks PNB Rock's death, Kanye says he's leaving Adidas & GAP, Steph Curry gets a $1B deal with Under Armour, Diddy's and REVOLT & LeBron...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 174! This Monday, after paying tribute to 9/11, the guys get straight to business. In new music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Ari Lennox, Nav, & Yeat, as well as new singles from Coi Leray, YG, & Roddy Ricch. In this pod's news, a man dies after trying to rob Sauce Walka, O-Block to be demolished, Ray J, R. Kelly's commissary seized, Murder Inc docu-seri...

On this episode: Welcome to the Thursday Pod! On episode 173, Roderick & Cari begin in music, talking NBA Youngboy's new project 'Realer 2', and expectations on Ari Lennox & NAV's new albums, which are both set to release Friday. In news, Kodak Black has words about NBA Youngboy's tour lineup, Quando Rondo leaves the streets, Quavo & Takeoff announce a new album in October, The Game & 50 Cent beef...