The Rise & Grind Podcast

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...

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...