The Rise & Grind Podcast

Episode 430 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys discuss new music from Future on The Real Me and The-Dream’s long-awaited Love/Hate II, breaking down their first impressions and where both projects stack up.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari discuss Jay-Z’s upcoming Yankee Stadium concerts, react to L...

On this episode: Episode 429 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys discuss new projects from Ken Carson and Rylo Rodriguez, while also touching on Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew” and recapping Ye’s BULLY show in San Antonio.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari react to the biggest moments from the BET Awards, dis...

Roderick & Cari recap the highly anticipated VERZUZ battle between B2K & Pretty Ricky.

Roderick & Cari discuss Future's latest single titled 'Radio' and what to expect from his newest album releasing on July 10.

On this episode: Episode 428 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys react to new music from Tyler, The Creator, Quavo, and Future, while discussing upcoming projects from Benny the Butcher and T.I. They also break down Future’s upcoming album The Real Me and the latest releases making noise.   On the news side...

On this episode: Episode 427 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys discuss new projects from Key Glock, YG, Tierra Whack, Ye, and The Alchemist, while also reacting to Drake’s ICEMAN remaining the #1 album in the world for a fourth straight week. They also dive into the conversation surrounding Lizzo’s first-...

On this episode: Episode 426 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest headlines, viral moments, and cultural conversations. This week, the guys kick things off with a Juneteenth discussion, updates on the current RGP Vinyl Giveaway, and reactions to the viral bungee jumping tragedy that captured attention across social media. On the news side, Roderick & Cari bre...

Roderick & Cari discuss what a potential rap battle between JAŸ-Z and Drake would mean for both artists careers.

  On this episode: Episode 425 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, sports, and culture. This week, the guys discuss new releases from Vince Staples, Freddie Gibbs, and Jalen Ngonda, while also looking ahead to Blxst’s upcoming album, Labor of Love. They also react to Drake’s ICEMAN remaining the #1 album in the world for a fourth straight week. On the...

On this episode: Episode 424 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the biggest stories in entertainment, culture, and sports.   This week, the guys react to MICHAEL becoming Lionsgate’s highest-grossing film of all time and discuss the strong opening weekend for Scary Movie 6. They also share their thoughts on Instagram’s new “Map” feature and what it could mean for privacy...

On this episode: Episode 423 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in culture, sports, and trending headlines.   This week, the guys kick things off by discussing the viral Kool-Aid Pineapple craze before diving into the latest news. Topics include the ongoing Sauce Walka drama, the surprising return of BET’s founder to the company, and the latest developments sur...

On this episode: Episode 422 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys discuss new music from Future, Tyla & FIFA Sound, the Bossman Dlow & Megan Thee Stallion “Motion Party” remix, and new projects from Latto and Freddie Gibbs. They also react to Drake continuing to dominate the Billboard charts and Ye b...

On this episode: Episode 421 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, entertainment, sports, and tech culture.   This week, the guys discuss NPR Tiny Desk paying homage to BET for Black Music Month, along with the surprising return of VIBE Magazine’s physical print edition after years of being digital-only. They also react to Ice Cube & Mike Epps speaki...

On this episode: On Episode 420, Roderick & Cari break down one of the wildest Drake runs in recent memory as ICEMAN debuts with 460K first week, while HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR continue stacking huge numbers behind it. The guys also talk Don Toliver’s OCTANE officially crossing 1 million units and becoming the first hip-hop album of 2026 to hit platinum status. In music mentions, the convers...

On this episode: Episode 419 — Roderick & Cari are back covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys discuss the rollout surrounding Drake’s ICEMAN, along with rumors and speculation around HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR. They also tap into Giveon’s BELOVED: ACT II and DaBaby’s “Pop Dat Thang” continuing to climb the rap charts.   On the news side, the guys celebrate...

On this episode: Episode 418 — Roderick & Cari are back discussing the latest drops and biggest headlines in music and culture.   This week, the guys tap into new projects and upcoming releases from Chris Brown, Mack Keane, Action Bronson, Drake, and Lucki. They also recap the French Montana vs. Rick Ross VERZUZ and talk about whether the battle lived up to the hype.   On the news side, the gu...

On this episode: Episode 417 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, culture, and headlines. This week, the guys continue the conversation around the best rap collab albums and what makes certain duo projects stand the test of time. They also discuss Chris Brown announcing his upcoming album BROWN, plus Giveon gearing up for the release of BELOVED: ACT II....

On this episode: Episode 416 — Roderick & Cari are back with another one.   This week, the guys break down new projects from Isaiah Rashad and North West, and what both releases say about where each artist is right now.   On the news side, they get into D4VD’s arrest, YNW Melly being denied bond again with a trial now set for 2027, and Druski landing the 2026 BET Awards hosting gig. The guys a...

On this episode: Episode 415 — Roderick & Cari are back breaking down the latest in music and culture.   This week, the guys tap into new album drops from Kehlani, Benny The Butcher & BSF, & Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa & Harry Fraud, along with Latto teaming up with GloRilla for a new single.   On the news side, the guys address The New York Times’ list of the 30 greatest living American...

On this episode: Episode 414 of The Rise & Grind Podcast taps into upcoming releases and major headlines across music and culture. Roderick & Cari kick things off by looking ahead to new projects from Kehlani and Drake (Iceman), and revisit conversation around the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic.   In news, the guys break down the UK’s controversial Tobacco and Vapes Bill, along with updat...

On this episode: Episode 413 of The Rise & Grind Podcast taps into a headline-heavy week across music, entertainment, and business. Roderick & Cari break down the buzz around an upcoming Usher & Chris Brown tour, and react to news of Britney Spears entering rehab.   The episode also dives into financial headlines as the IRS files a lien against Floyd Mayweather for $7.3M, along with di...

On this episode: Episode 412 of The Rise & Grind Podcast taps into a heavy week of music and major headlines. Roderick & Cari kick things off with new music, including DJ Khaled, Future & Lil Baby’s “One of Them”, Isaiah Rashad’s “Same Sh*t”, and Gucci Mane’s “Crash Dummy”, giving their early reactions.   In news, the guys react to reports of Offset being shot, and discuss Pooh Shiesty...

Episode 411 of The Rise & Grind Podcast taps into a packed week of music and headlines. Roderick & Cari kick things off with new music, including Don Toliver & Lil Baby’s “Tuition (Remix)”, Key Glock’s “Loco”, and Swae Lee’s Same Difference, giving their early thoughts on the drops.   In news, the guys react to Ye’s 2-night SoFi Stadium performance and break down Universal Music Group’...

On this episode: Episode 410 of The Rise & Grind Podcast dives into a busy week across music and culture. Roderick & Cari kick things off with new releases from Ye (BULLY) and Yeat (ADL), breaking down the sounds, rollout, and early reactions.   In news, the guys discuss JAY-Z adding an extra Yankee Stadium show, along with insights from his recent GQ interview, and highlight new J. Cole i...

On this episode: Episode 409 of The Rise & Grind Podcast taps into a heavy week across music, tech, and culture. Roderick & Cari kick things off with upcoming albums from Ye (BULLY) and Stove God Cooks x Swizz Beatz (All This For Me?), breaking down early reactions and what both releases mean moving forward.   In news, the episode covers the shocking passing of OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvin...