The Rise & Grind Podcast

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...

On this episode: Welcome Back! On episode 172, Roderick & Cari begin in music, with a first week recap on DJ Khaled's 'GOD DID', followed by new singles by Lil Baby, DJ Drama & Young Jeezy, EST Gee, Freddie Gibbs, Quando Rondo & NBA Youngboy, & more. In music news, both YG & Bryson Tiller announce new music, Kodak Black denied entry at 'Made In America Festival, The Weeknd cancels his LA show, J....

On this episode: It's episode 171! On this Thursday, the guys open up with updates on the pod's growth, before doing a mental health check & a deep dive on Meditation & Psychedelics. In music, the crew discusses Ari Lennox's surprise EP, a new track from Glorilla, and a new Gangsta Grillz mixtape on the way from Young Jeezy. In news, Roderick & Cari talk the VMA's, DaBaby's recent ticket sales, ne...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 170! This Monday, Roderick & Cari start off with some big album release reviews, including DJ Khaled's "GOD DID" and JID's "The Forever Story. Afterward, the crew reviews new tracks by Lil Tjay, Quavo & Takeoff, Offset, & Nav. In news, French Montana's 'Unforgettable' goes RIAA Certified Diamond, Diddy gets Billboard to post R&B charts publicly, Usher claims "Ki...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 169! This week, after recapping the week, Roderick & Cari talk a Hit record vs. a Classic record, before talking new music from Rod Wave, as well as upcoming releases from DJ Khaled, JID, and Offset. In news, Lil Baby's documentary premiers Aug. 26th, Nicki Minaj scores her first #1 single, Fetty Wap pleads guilty on federal drug charges, Lil Tjay is back, Biden...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 168! This pod, the guys get going with a lengthy intro, recapping their weekends, but then it's straight to the music! In drops this week, Roderick & Cari review new projects from Larry June & Kodak Black, as well as new singles from Offset, Fivio Foreign, Hit-Boy, 42 Dugg, Cordae & more. In news, the guys talk the current state of R&B, an ongoing quarrel betwee...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 167. In music, this week the guys start with a take on Larry June's new album dropping 08/19, before talking the latest albums, like Rod Wave & Megan Thee Stallion. In News, the crew talks Timbaland & Swizz Beatz suing Triller, A$AP Rocky Charged in a shooting, a Trey Songz update, Teddy Ray, Rick Ross & Wingstop, Kevin Hart, 50 Cent & much more!   Intro: Theoph...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 166! It's another loaded week in Hip-Hop. In music, this week the guys start with a recap on NBA Youngboy's first weeks sales, before dipping into new albums by The Game, Megan Thee Stallion, & Rod Wave. After recapping new albums & some brand new singles, Roderick & Cari talk pt. 1 of the Murder Inc. docu-series, Nipsey Hussle to receive his Hollywood Walk of F...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 165! Today is jam-packed! This week in new drops, the crew focuses on The Game's new album set to release 8/12, along with new tracks from Nicki Minaj, Ari Lennox, & JID. In this episodes news, the guys talk the end of The Breakfast Club, YSL hit with new charges, Kanye taunts Pete Davidson & Kid Cudi, Snoop hands out Death Row Records chains, a new 'Everybody H...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 164! This week, Roderick & Cari start out reviewing new album, with a recap on Beyoncé's 'RENAISSANCE', NBA Youngboy's 'The Last Slimento', & Kalan FrFr's '222', before getting into new singles by DJ Khaled, Trippie Redd & Offset, and Reason & The Game. In news, the crew talks the Young Money Reunion concert & Lil Wayne's potential 'Tha Carter VI', a Murder Inc....

On this episode: Welcome to another content-packed Thursday! This week, Roderick & Cari start off continuing reviews from last week, detailing full length listens to Beyoncé & Wiz Khalifa's new albums, as well as talking new music by DJ Khaled and NBA YoungBoy. Into news, the crew talks Kodak Black's Atlantic Records contract, Barack Obama's summer playlist, YEEZY Day gone wrong, Drake postponing...

On this episode: It's Monday! Roderick & Cari are back with lots to talk today! The guys waste no time getting into albums, jumping straight into Beyoncé's 'RENAISSANCE', before going into albums by Doe Boy, K Camp, & Wiz Khalifa. In songs, the crew talk Nav & Lil Baby, EST Gee, Larry June, Gucci Mane & more. In news, the R&G crew talks a Nicki Minaj documentary on the way, new projects on the way...

On this episode:  Welcome to Episode 161! This week, the guys start with new projects, talking Beyoncé's long awaited 'Renaissance' set to drop tomorrow, a new Wiz Khalifa tape, new Young Dolph, and release updates from Rod Wave, G Herbo & DaBaby. In news, the crew talks Fivio Foreign's contract with Ma$e, Kanye West ends his YEEZY x GAP collar, Miguel's 'How Many Drinks' controversy, Brittney Gri...

On this episode:  Welcome to Episode 160! Roderick & Cari are back to put on a show. Starting in new albums, the gang talks Joey Badass' '2000', a new album from Mozzy, a new Lil Uzi Vert mixtape, & a Mac Miller mixtape re-release. In new singles, we got a new Megan Thee Stallion track, along with songs fromLil Durk & Southside, King Combs & Kodak Black, and DVSN. With news, Beyoncé reveals her al...

On this episode:  Welcome to episode 159! Today, Roderick & Cari begin by talking Beyoncé's tracklist release, as well as new drops for the weekend, like DVSN, Mozzy, & Megan The Stallion. Into news, the crew goes on to discuss Kid Cudi replacing Ye at Rolling Loud, a Kevin Hart & JAY-Z interview, Glorilla's best friend signs to QC Entertainment, Lil Baby brings new jobs to Atlanta, Boosie & Bleu,...

On this episode: Welcome to another Monday with the RGP! This week in music, Roderick & Cari cover CMG's new compilation tape, a new project from Seddy Hendrinx, a new Lizzo album, new Larry June, & more. In news, the guys are stacked with topics, like Drake detained in Sweden, Boosie's run-in with Atlanta Law Enforcement, an Atlanta DA says more RICO charges are on the way, NBA Youngboy acquitted...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 157! There's a slew of new music & news to talk this Thursday! Starting out, Roderick & Cari talk new music on the way from Wiz Khalifa, Lil Baby, Nicki Minaj, Lil Uzi Vert & more. In news, the crew continues Lil Wayne's Weezyana Fest & Drake's 'Road to OVO Fest', before covering topics like Gillie & Rick Ross, Meek Mill departs from Roc Nation, Orlando Brown's...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 156! This week, the guys jump into a handful of new music including new singles from the CMG camp, Key Glock, JID, and new projects from Brent Faiyaz, Westside Gunn, & Kid Cudi. Into news Roderick & Cari talk new DJ Khaled on the way, Gunna denied bond again, Drake to executive produce a new film, Chris Brown becomes the most decorated artist in Billboard Histor...

On this episode: It's Thursday!,Welcome to Episode 155! After a long 4th of July Weekend, the R&G crew get right back to it. This pod, Roderick & Cari talk new Kid Cudi on the way this Friday, J. Cole goes Diamond, Drake hits the stage with the Backstreet Boys, Travis back on festival stages, Glorilla signs to CMG, Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, a letter from Brittany Griner & more!     Intro: Trav...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 154! Time & time again, Roderick & Cari deliver A+ pods, so today is no different! Starting in new music, the R&G crew talk new singles from Cardi B, City Girls & Usher, Dom Kennedy, Joey Badass & more. In news, the guys discuss good news about Lil Tjay, Big Sean & Jhené Aiko expecting a child, Day N Vegas cancelled, Travis Scott, a "The Wood" TV series on the w...

On this episode: Episode 153 is here! This Thursday, the guys begin with another convo on Drake's 'Honestly, Nevermind', as is scores the #1 album & song in the country, before getting into new Lil Durk, Cardi B on the way, the 2022 BET Awards, the 'Martin' reunion, Brittany Griner, R. Kelly,  Air Bnb & more.   Intro: Rich Boy- Throw Some D's (ft. Polow Da Don)   Roderick | Maxwell- Pretty Wings (...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 152! This week, Roderick & Cari open the pod with music reviews, talking new singles from Lil Nas X & NBA Youngboy, Brent Faiyaz, & Roddy Ricch, along with new albums from Lil Durk, Chris Brown, & Giveon. In this week's news, Mario & Omarion go head to head in Verzuz, an update on Lil Tjay, Roe v. Wade overturned, China's mind-reading porn detector, an FDA ban o...

On this episode: The guys are back for a Thursday pod delivery! Roderick & Cari start in music, with another dive on Drake's 'Honestly, Nevermind' & first weeks sales, before getting into new music From Beyoncé, The Game, Lil Nas X & NBA Youngboy, & a new Chris Brown on the way Friday. In news, the guys talk the upcoming BET Awards, Lil Baby earns ASCAP Songwriter of The Year, Lil T Jay shot, VERZ...

On This Episode:  We're here, it's episode 150! On this Episode, Roderick & Cari talk new music, including singles from Chance The Rapper, Lil Baby & 42 Dugg, & Gucci Mane, along with new albums from Drake, Westside Boogie, & Kevin Gates. In news, the crew talks a new Beyoncé album on the way, Omarion vs. Mario in the next VERZUZ, Lil Wayne in the UK, DJ Akademiks, Kevin Hart's new restaurant, Elo...

On This Episode:  Welcome to Episode 149! Roderick & Cari are back to give you a mid-week pod! The guys start off in music, talking the 2022 XXL Freshman list, new music on the way from Westside Boogie & Rod Wave, a new The Game interview, 22Gz arrested, Quavo's new movie in production, and a message from Young Thug & Gunna. In news, Elon Musk is set to be a Trillionaire by 2024, Internet Explorer...