The Rise & Grind Podcast

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...

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,...