The Rise & Grind Podcast

On this episode: Roderick & Cari are back for episode 383 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys dive into Bryson Tiller’s long-awaited release Solace and discuss new music coming from Leon Thomas with Just How You Are and his upcoming Pholks EP dropping October 24th. In news, they break down this year’s Grammy consideration submissions, Bad Bunny being announced as the 2026 Super Bowl Half...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 382 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! Roderick & Cari talk new music from Young Thug with UY SCUTI, YFN Lucci’s ALREADY LEGEND., and Doja Cat’s Vie. Plus, fresh drops from Cardo Got Wings (SIGAN VIENDO) and Jay 305 (NO GUESTLIST).   In mentions, they show love to Mariah and discuss her latest moves.   In news, they cover NBA Youngboy’s Chicago show being canc...

On this episode: On this episode: On this episode: Welcome to episode 381 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! Roderick & Cari break down Cardi B’s brand-new album ‘Am I The Drama?’ with early projections coming in between 125–150K first week. They also dive into Jay Electronica’s triple drop — ‘A Written Testimony: Leaflets’, ‘Act II: The Patents of Nobility’, and ‘A Written Testimony: Power at t...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 380 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! Roderick & Cari dive into Drake’s Iceman Ep. 3 stream and his surprise drops—“Dog House” and “Somebody Loves Me Pt. 2”—along with Justin Bieber’s return on SWAG II. In news, Young Thug’s snitch allegations continue with a new sit-down interview with Big Bank. The crew also covers the shocking report of Charlie Kirk being...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 379 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! Roderick & Cari tap in on fresh albums from Joey Bada$$ (Lonely at the Top) and Westside Gunn (Heels Have Eyes 2), while also highlighting visual and concept-heavy drops like Offset’s KIARI: OFFSET (The Visual Album) and Key Glock’s Glockaveli: All Eyez On Key.   In news, Young Thug is once again in headlines—this time ov...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 378 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! Roderick & Cari kick things off with quick segments surrounding the Cracker Barrel logo change controversy and the new Dallas Cowboys Netflix special. After that the guys unpack new albums from Offset (Kiari), Earl Sweatshirt (Live Laugh Love), 2 Chainz (Red Clay Soundtrack), and Kid Cudi (Free). In news, Camp Flog Gnaw 2...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 377 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! Roderick & Cari kick things off with fresh drops from Cardi B (Imaginary Playerz), A$AP Rocky (Trunks & Both Eyes Closed from the Highest 2 Lowest soundtrack), and JID’s new collab Sun featuring Anycia. They also unpack recent albums from Chance the Rapper (Star Line), Babyface Ray (Codeine Cowboy), and Juicy J &...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 376 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! Roderick & Cari dive into fresh album reviews from JID’s God Does Like Ugly, Gunna’s The Last Wun, and Bryson Tiller’s Solace & The Vices. Plus, they break down the upcoming drops from Chance the Rapper’s Star Line (8/15) and the newly delayed The Leak$ by Lil Baby, now arriving 8/22.   In other mentions, the crew rea...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 375 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! With August heating up, Roderick & Cari tap in on the latest upcoming albums, including JID’s God Does Like Ugly and Gunna’s The Last Wun both dropping 8/8, Lil Baby’s The Leak$ on 8/15, and Offset’s Kiari set for 8/22. In news, Shannon Sharpe reportedly fired, Gilbert Arenas arrested on federal charges, and Sha’Carri Ric...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 374 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! As the summer heats up, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from Drake, Offset, Tyler, The Creator, Freddie Gibbs, NBA Youngboy, Giveon & more. In news, Glorilla arrested on felony drug charges, Rapper Ca$hout sentenced to life in prison, & the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osborne, & Hulk Hogan.   Intro...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 373 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from Benny The Butcher, Freddie Gibbs, Joey Bada$$, & more. In news, Nicki Minaj vs. TDE, UNO comes to Las Vegas (or not), & the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend.   Intro: Travis Scott & Kodak Black- FLORIDA FLOW   Roderick | Benny The Butcher & Daringer- Hoo...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 372 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from Clipse, Travis Scott & The Jackboys, Larry June & Cardo, Justin Bieber, Boldy James, & more. In news, Megan Thee Stallion spotted with Klay Thompson, Drake performs three nights at the Wireless Festival, Nicki Minaj lashes out on JAY-Z online, & so...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 371 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from Drake, A$AP Rocky, JID, Chance The Rapper, Benny The Butcher, & more. In news, Cardi B announces a new album, Diddy’s trial verdict is in, The 2025 XXL Freshman list released, Apple Music’s 10 year anniversary, & so much more.   Intro: Drake- What Did I Mi...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 370 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, Roderick & Cari talk beef between Pusha T & Travis Scott, B-Dot’s mid-year top 10, President Trump orders missile strikes to Iran, NBA Finals Game 7, & much more.   Intro: Offset & JID- Bodies   Roderick | Meek Mill- 5 AM IN PHILLY   Cari | Rory- Off Road (feat. Masego & Freddie Gibbs)   Subscri...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 369 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, Roderick & Cari recap the BET Awards, new awards added to the GRAMMYs, Rihanna’s net worth drops $400M, Antonio Brown wanted for attempted murder, The Buss Family to sell majority ownership of the LA Lakers, the NBA Finals, & much more.   Intro: G Herbo- Went Legit   Roderick | Bas & The Hics- Four Wall...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 368 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, Roderick & Cari talk Clipse’s new single, Cardi B & Offset, New Orleans prison escapees, Vanessa Bryant rumors, Trump pardons, & much more.   Intro: PlaqueBoyMax & Quavo- glacier   Roderick | SAILORR- SINCERITY   Cari | Premo Rice- Piece and Chain   Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the ne...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 367 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, Roderick & Cari open with new music from Latto, 2 Chainz & Lil Yachty, Amine, & Snoop Dogg. In news, Joey Bada$$ to potentially sign to TDE, NBA Youngboy to embark on a national tour, Chris Brown arrested in the UK, Cassie takes the stand on Diddy’s trial, Antonio Brown, NBA Playoffs & more.   Intro...

On this episode: Welcome to another content packed episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, we’re all news! Listen as Roderick & Cari talk Tory Lanez’s stabbing, Halle Bailey & DDG, The Weeknd’s film headed to theaters, HBO Max, GTA VI & more.   Intro: Key Glock- Papercutz   Roderick | Camilla Cabello & Playboi Carti- I LUV IT   Cari | 2 Chainz, Ronald Isley & The Is...

On this episode: Welcome to another content packed episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new singles from Quavo & Westside Gunn, along with albums from Key Glock, Benny The Butcher, & Boldy James. In news, Lil Durk approved for a bond hearing, Ye sues his former dentist for malpractice, Glorilla announces her first festival, the 2025 Rock &am...

On this episode: Welcome to another content packed episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new singles from Young Thug & Megan Thee Stallion, along with a new Wu-Tang Clan project as they head out on tour. In news, Ari Lennox leaves Dreamville Records, the 2025 NBA Playoffs heat up, the 2025 NFL Draft sparks controversy, Shannon Sharpe’s legal batt...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 363! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk a surprise drop from Westside Gunn, Wiz Khalifa’s long awaited ‘Kush & OJ 2’, and a list of other singles. In news, Young Thug & Drake both announce new albums, Brian Steele joins the Diddy case, Tay-K sentenced 80 years in second murder trial, TLC gets a musical, the NBA playoffs, WNBA Draft, & more....

On this episode: Welcome to episode 362! After a short music week, Roderick & Cari have a news-filled pod today. The guys cover: Coachella 2025, Dreamville Fest 2025, Billboard’s “Best Female Rappers of All Time” list, Cassie to testify against Diddy, Soulja Boy ordered to pay $4M in sexual battery case, LeBron James gets a barbie, Tariffs, The Masters, & more.   Intro: Lil Baby & Quav...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 361! It’s been a week, but the guys are back. This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from Gelo, Lil Durk, Boldy James & V Don + more. In news, Ye links with Akademiks for an interview, Amazon submits a bid to purchase TikTok, Trump Tariffs, Cory Booker’s marathon speech, the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, & the 2025 NCAA Tourn...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 360! Roderick & Cari return for another Monday of music & new. In music, the guys talk new drops from Lil Durk, Will Smith, Nav, & Playboi Carti. In news, NBA Youngboy released from federal prison, Yella Beezy released on $750,000 bond, Sean Kingston found guilty on fraud charges, Young Scooter passes, Marvin Sapp demands $40,000 from his church cong...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 359! Roderick & Cari return for another Monday full of content. In music, the crew talks a few new releases from Moneybagg Yo, Jack Harlow & Doja Cat, Ye, Playboi Carti, & more. In news, UMG moves to dismiss their lawsuit with Drake, Sauce Walka shot in Memphis, Yella Beezy arrested on capital murder charges, Dreamville Fest 2025, George Foreman, &am...