The Rise & Grind Podcast

On this episode: Episode 408 of The Rise & Grind Podcast is loaded with big music moments and major headlines. Roderick & Cari kick things off with new releases from Mike Will Made-It (R3SET)and Kid Cudi (HAVE U BN 2 HEAVEN @ NITE?), while also reacting to Latto announcing a new album and pregnancy. They also highlight J. Cole selling 800K tickets on presale for The Fall Off Tour, showing...

On this episode: Episode 407 of The Rise & Grind Podcast dives into upcoming music and major industry headlines. Roderick & Cari kick things off with new music talk, including A$AP Rocky teasing DBD Side 2, Young Thug’s DBC, a new Kid Cudi EP, and Mike Will Made-It’s R3SET album.   In news, the crew recaps moments from the 2026 Oscars and breaks down Chance The Rapper testifying against hi...

On this episode: Episode 406 of The Rise & Grind Podcast dives into a wild week of headlines across music and culture. Roderick & Cari react to Ye announcing a massive show at LA’s SoFi Stadium following the Bully rollout, with over 1 million people hitting the Ticketmaster queue and reportedly generating $430M in a single day, sparking talk of a possible stadium world tour.   The conversa...

On this episode: Episode 405 of The Rise & Grind Podcast dives into another week of major headlines across music, sports, and entertainment. Roderick & Cari break down the DOJ and LiveNation reaching a settlement, and what it could mean for the future of concerts and ticketing. They also discuss Netflix backing out of its deal with Warner Bros. and the ripple effects that could have across...

On this episode: Episode 404 of The Rise & Grind Podcast kicks off with a debate: Does Drake actually have a classic album? The crew breaks down the conversation while revisiting what the “Big 3” of hip hop classics might really look like. On the music side, they review new projects including Ty Dolla $ign’s Girl Music Vol. 1, Pimmee’s Don’t Come Home, and Harry Styles’ Kiss All the Time. Disc...

  On this episode: Episode 403 of The Rise & Grind Podcast dives into new music and a heavy week of headlines. Roderick & Cari kick things off with album talk, including Bruno Mars’ The Romantic and Stove God Cooks announcing a new project produced by Swizz Beatz, set for 3/27. In news, the crew breaks down Wiz Khalifa’s appeal being rejected in Romania, as he faces a 9-month sentence, whi...

On This Episode: Episode 402 of The Rise & Grind Podcast is packed with new music and major headlines. Roderick & Cari kick things off with new album talk, including Larry June, Curren$y & The Alchemist’s Spiral Staircases and Baby Keem’s Casino, while also revisiting JAY-Z’s “Dead Presidents” and its lasting impact.   In news, the crew reacts to the surprising Drake x McDonald’s colla...

On this episode: Episode 401 of The Rise & Grind Podcast is packed with new music, big headlines, and sports talk. Roderick & Cari kick things off with a review of Jill Scott’s latest album To Whom This May Concern, before looking ahead to upcoming drops like Larry June, Curren$y & The Alchemist’s Spiral Staircases (2/20), Baby Keem’s Casino (2/20), and Jack Harlow’s Monica (3/13). In...

On this episode: Episode 400 of The Rise & Grind Podcast is a big one. Roderick & Cari kick things off with music, including Don Toliver earning his first #1 album with 162K first week (31K pure), plus Jill Scott announcing To Whom This May Concern dropping 2/13.   In news, the post-Super Bowl conversation around Bad Bunny keeps growing as Trump and others weigh in, with the debate expandi...

On this episode: We kick things off with a full review of J. Cole’s The Fall Off and talk Brent Faiyaz teasing ICON ahead of its 2/13 release. In news, we react to the situation surrounding GloRilla’s sister, debate potential VERZUZ matchups (Plies vs. Trick Daddy, Lil Wayne vs. T.I., and 50 Cent vs. T.I.), and break down the Super Bowl results. Plus, the 2026 Winter Olympics officially get underw...

On this episode: This week we tap into J. Cole’s The Fall Off and what it means for his legacy as the rollout heats up. We recap the biggest moments from the GRAMMYs, break down the new trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic, and talk Floyd Mayweather suing SHOWTIME for $320M. Plus, major layoffs hit The Washington Post, the NBA trade deadline and All-Star Weekend are on deck, and we look ahead to...

Episode 397 of The Rise & Grind Podcast dives into a heavy news cycle across music, culture, and politics. The crew discusses Ye’s public apology, his WSJ interview, and the rollout of BULLY, currently set for March 2026, along with reactions to the direction of his comeback. The episode also breaks down the latest Epstein file releases, with high-profile names like JAY-Z, Pusha T, Jamie Foxx,...

On this episode: Episode 396 of The Rise & Grind Podcast breaks down a packed week in music, culture, and sports. The crew reacts to A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and J. Cole’s new freestyle tape, before diving into a Grammy Awards preview and expectations heading into music’s biggest night.   The episode also covers Hit-Boy vs. Mike Will Made-It being set f...

On this episode: Roderick & Cari are back with episode 395 of The Rise & Grind Podcast, unpacking a packed week in music, touring news, and major headlines. The episode kicks off with new album releases from A$AP Rocky (Don’t Be Dumb), NBA YoungBoy (Slime Cry), and Wiz Khalifa (Khaotic), along with J. Cole officially announcing The Fall Off and what it signals for the next chapter of his c...

On this episode: Roderick & Cari return with episode 394 of The Rise & Grind Podcast, breaking down a busy week across music, culture, and headlines. The conversation opens with new releases, including A$AP Rocky’s “Punk Rocky” as his album rollout heats up, and Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might,” alongside the announcement of his first solo album and tour since 2016.   The duo reviews new project...

On this episode: Roderick & Cari are back with episode 393 of The Rise & Grind Podcast, diving into another packed week of culture-shifting headlines. The duo reacts to 21 Savage introducing the controversial “fuck the streets” rhetoric into rap and Young Thug’s thoughts on the current state of hip hop. They also discuss Future’s partnership with Louis Vuitton, The Weeknd selling his music...

On This Episode: On this episode: Roderick & Cari return for episode 392 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The conversation kicks off with the shocking news of John Cena officially retiring from the WWE, before diving into new music from Pooh Shiesty and a breakdown of 21 Savage’s latest album What Happened to the Streets?, plus his recent interview with Big Bank.   The guys also tap in with st...

On This Episode: This week, we’re back with a packed episode full of new music, industry surprises, and a couple moves nobody saw coming. We kick things off with the latest drops — Lil Uzi Vert returns with “Regular,” GloRilla heats up with her new single “March” plus a follow-up titled “Special,” and NBA Youngboy delivers “Zero IQ Freestyle.”On the album side, The Game links with DJ Drama and Mik...

On This Episode: The guys open Episode 390 with new drops from two heavy hitters: Lil Baby returns with his Middle of the Summer EP, adding new tracks to his earlier 3-pack, and NLE Choppa drops Hello Revenge, complete with a video and what’s now his third NBA YoungBoy diss.   For albums, YFN Lucci delivers Already Legend (Thank You Edition), marking a big moment after years of anticipation. In th...

On this episode: Roderick & Cari kick off Episode 389 with two major album drops: Wale returns with ‘Everything Is a Lot’ and Summer Walker releases ‘Finally Over It’. The guys also highlight the new collaboration ‘Boldy James & Nicholas Craven – Criminally Attached’. In the news, Rory’s old tweets resurface, The hosts then get into one of the wildest tech stories of the year as Vine prepa...

On This Episode: Roderick & Cari return for another packed episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, the guys dive into G Herbo’s new album Lil Herbo before reacting to A$AP Rocky’s comments claiming his album is never dropping. In the news, they cover the 2026 Grammy nominations, new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and the debut trailer for the upcoming “Michael” biopic, set...

On This Episode: Roderick & Cari are back with another episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys kick things off discussing how no rap songs appear in the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since February 1990, breaking down what that means for the genre and the culture.   In news, they cover Drake’s lawsuits entering the appeal stage, J. Cole being sued by Cam’ron, ong...

Roderick & Cari return for episode 386 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys run through this week’s drops including Leon Thomas’ “Pholks,” Daniel Caesar’s “Son of Spergy,” and BabyChiefDoIt’s “Warning Shot (EP).”   In the news, they discuss the return of VERZUZ (Cash Money vs. No Limit, 10/25), Diddy’s claim of being held at knifepoint in jail (as Trump eyes a sentence commute), Kevin McC...

Roderick & Cari are back for episode 385 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys break down this week’s new drops — Rod Wave’s “Leavin,” A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s “Part of Me,” Kodak Black & Chance The Rapper’s “Still Get Chanel,” G Herbo & Jeremih’s “Whatever U Want,” and BabyChiefDoIt’s “Fried Chicken.” They also highlight Mobb Deep’s classic “Infinite” and dive into major headlines...

On this episode: Roderick & Cari return for episode 384 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys react to LeBron James’ shocking second “Decision” and what it means for the NBA, along with former QB Mark Sanchez making headlines of his own. They also discuss Jerry Jones being fined $250K after flipping off a fan, the news of Derrick Groves being captured, and Tim Cook’s announcement that he’l...