The Rise & Grind Podcast

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 322! This Monday in music, Roderick & Cari talk new tracks from Quavo, Killer Mike, & Eminem, along with takes on a new album from 42 Dugg. In news, a second look on the 2024 XXL Freshman list, a recap of the 2024 BET Awards, the ‘Not Like Us’ music video, PND beefs with the men in R&B, Pop Smoke’s alleged killer released, & more.   Intro: Mustar...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 321! This Monday in music, Roderick & Cari take you through an array of new tracks & albums released over the weekend, before talking talking the newest XXL Freshman List, the 2024 NBA Draft, & this election’s first televised Presidential Debate.   Intro: Roddy Ricch- 911   Roderick | Kanye West & JAY-Z- New Day   Cari | Thee Sacred Souls- Lucid...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 320! Welcome to another Monday Pod! This week, without new albums, Cari & Roderick talk new singles from Mustard & Travis Scott, Key Glock, Glorilla, Rich The Kid, 6LACK & more. In news, the guys recap Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out”, Foolio shot & killed in Florida, Ice Cube announces “Last Friday” is in production, Netflix to reboot “Pimp My Rid...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 319! This Thursday, the guys start with a second review on last week’s albums, then into news. On this pods news, Roderick & Cari talk Reason leaving TDE, VERZUZ’s new deal with X, Quavo & Kamala Harris, Justin Timberlake arrested, “Everybody Hates Chris” gets a reboot, Willie Mays, The 2024 NBA Finals & more.   Intro: Nate Dogg- So Fly (feat. Snoop...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 318! This week, the guys start with a recap on Saturday’s Tank Davis/Frank Martin fight, before going into new albums from Moneybagg Yo, Don Toliver, & Lucki, then talking singles Tommy Richman, Quavo, & Bossman Dlow. In news, Chris Brown resumes $1,000 Meet & Greet’s on the 11:11 tour, Complex releases a Top 20 “Funniest on the internet” list, The N...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 317! This week, the guys open with a discussion on Apple’s WWDC 2024 event, before talking new drops coming Friday from Tommy Richman, Quavo, Moneybagg Yo, Don Toliver, Lucki & more. In news, X/Twitter removes likes, Pharrell Williams to release an all lego biopic this Fall, 1017’s Enchanting passes away, the passing of Jerry West, Dallas goes down 3-0 in th...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 316! This week, the guys start off with a conversation on Billboard’s “Top Ten Hottest Female Rappers” list, before talking new albums from Tems, KAYTRANADA, Ski Mask The Slump God. In new singles, Smino, Moneybagg Yo, Bia & J.I.D. & more drop new music. In news, Lil Durk returns after a stint in rehab, and Roderick & Cari follow the legal issues of...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 315! This Thursday, the guys open with a convo on EA’s NCAA 25, before getting into music & news. In music, Cari & Roderick talk new tracks from Drake & Larry June, and upcoming albums from Tems, KAYTRANADA, & Ski Mask The Slump God. In news, Twitter announces they’ll allow adult content, Billionaires plan another visit to the Titanic’s shipwreck...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 314! It’s been more than a week since the guys have been in-studio, but they’re back to deliver the Hip-Hop content. In music, Roderick & Cari recap the time missed by talking the latest album releases from Vince Staples & Sexyy Red, along with a slew of new songs. In news, Apple Music & Spotify release top 100 lists, Usher set to receive BET’s Lifet...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 313! This week in new music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Rapsody, along with new tracks from Key Glock & Chance The Rapper. In news, the 2024 BET Awards nominations are announced, Atlantic Records hints at Cardi B’s new album releasing this year, Lauryn Hill hints at a new album, Nicki Minaj & 50 Cent break touri...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 312! It’s another exciting week in Hip-Hop. This pod in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases From Gunna, Future, & Conway The Machine. In news, Kendrick goes #1 with ‘Not Like Us’, A$AP Rocky to star in a new Spike Lee film, Spotify to pay artists less, & much more.   Intro: Young Money- Steady Mobbin (feat. Gucci Mane)   Roderick | ZekeUltra- Ca...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 311! It’s another exciting week in Hip-Hop. This pod in music, Roderick & Cari comment on this week’s upcoming releases From Gunna, Future, & Conway The Machine. In news, the guys talk a shooting at Drake’s Canada mansion, the 2024 Lovers & Friends festival canceled, SZA doesn’t wanna be labeled as R&B, The Met Gala, TikTok & more.   Intro: Y...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 310! It’s another exciting week in Hip-Hop. This pod in music, Roderick & Cari talk a brand new project from 4batz, along with new singles from Gunna, Chance The Rapper, Moneybagg Yo, Yeat, Lil Tecca, & more. In news, The Big 3 Beef continues between Kendrick Lamar & Drake, releasing several brand new tracks over the weekend, Metro Boomin starts the...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 309! This episode in music, Roderick & Cari talk 4Batz’s upcoming EP, Kendrick Lamar’s diss response along with GKMC breaking Billboard Top 200 history, Taylor’s Swift fills the charts, & more. In news, Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned, the United States moves to reclassify marijuana as a less Schedule III drug, Dave & Buster’s introduce...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 308! In new music, Roderick & Cari talk new songs from JT, YG, Babyface Ray, & Ice Spice, along with new albums from PARTYNEXTDOOR, Anycia, Yung Bleu, & more. In news, Chief Keef is set to make his return to Chicago, & an Amy Winehouse biopic on the way.   Intro: YG- KNOCKA   Roderick | Tommy Richman- MILLION DOLLAR BABY   Cari | Odeal- Rigamorti...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 307! This pod in music & news: Tupac's estate threatens to sue Drake over his 'Taylor Made Freestyle' track, Megan Thee Stallion sued for sexual harassment, US approves sale or ban of TikTok, Reggie bush gets his Heisman Trophy back, California lawmakers to sue for the ban of TSA Clear, Airline refunds, Tesla Cybertruck recalls & more,   Intro: Hit-Boy &...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 306! This Monday pod, The guys start out talking Nicki Minaj’s ‘FTCU’ remix, before talking Gunna’s upcoming album, Drake’s newest Kendrick Lamar diss, Kanye West’s ‘Like That’ remix, Future & Metro go #1 again, 50 Cent opens G-Unit film studios, & more.   Intro: Drake- Taylor Made Freestyle   Roderick | KARRAHBOOO- RIP FOLLIES   Cari | wolfacejoeyy- cak...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 305! This Thursday, the guys talk more Big 3 rap beef updates, NBA Youngboy arrested in Utah, Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people, The WNBA Draft, the men’s 2024 Olympic Basketball team, Red Lobster eyes bankruptcy, Ticketmaster sued & more.   Intro: Concrete Boys, Lil Yachty, Camo!, KARRAHBOOO, Dc2trill, & Draft Day- DIE FOR MINE   Roderick | Br...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 304! In music, first week’s stats are in on J. Cole’s surprise mixtape ‘Might Delete Later’, takes on Future & Metro Boomin’s new album ‘WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU’, and a look at new singles from a slew of artists, including Drake’s diss response ‘Push Ups’. In news, Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ tour breaks all-time records, Polo G arrested in New York, O.J....

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 303! In music, Roderick & Cari talk Future & Metro Boomin’s follow up to ‘WE DON’T TRUST YOU’ dropping Friday. In news, the guys talk J. Cole’s apology to Kendrick Lamar at DreamvilleFest, Ice Spice to make her feature film debut alongside Denzel Washington, Ja Morant, TikTok to rival Instagram with a photo-based app, & more.   Intro: Young Nudy- Pas...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 302! Let’s be honest… You know why you’re here. Roderick & Cari start off with a brief convo on Monday’s Solar Eclipse, & get straight into J. Cole’s new project & the ongoing J. Cole/Kendrick Lamar beef, before talking more new music from Glorilla, Bryson Tiller, Doja Cat & more. In news, Beyoncé’s new album hits #1, Future & Metro Boomin do...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 301! It’s Thursday, so Roderick & Cari are here to put down more classic hip-hop commentary content. Starting in music, PARTYNEXTDOOR announces the date & releases cover art for his new album ‘P4’, Chance The Rapper & his wife call it quits, Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo fight in court over ‘The Neptunes’ name, entertainers topping the Forbes’ Bi...

On this episode: We made it to Episode 300!  Roderick & Cari are back this Monday with more Hip-Hop news for the culture. In music, the guys cover Beyoncé’s new album, as well as new tracks from Snoop Dogg, Moneybagg Yo, Bossman D-Low & more. In news, Future & Metro Boomin rake in insane first weeks numbers, Offset’s take on Migos’ all-time rap group ranking, Lizzo quits music, Spotify...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 299! It’s another Thursday with the Rise & Grind boys, & we’re here to talk music! As expected, the guys dive right into Future & Metro Boomin’s new album, talking both music & controversey, as well as talking new music from Big Sean, SiR, & Tyla. In news, Diddy’s LA & Miami homes are raided, Drake & LeBron invest in the PGA Tour, LeB...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 298! This Thursday, the guys are all music, talking projects releasing Friday from Future & Metro Boomin, followed by upcoming projects from Beyoncé, Bryson Tiller, Don Toliver, Wiz Khalifa & more. In news, Roderick & Cari recap Rolling Loud LA, a new vlog from J. Cole, & Megan Thee Stallion announces a world tour with Glorilla.   Intro: Don Toli...