The Rise & Grind Podcast

On this episode: Welcome back to The Rise & Grind Podcast! This Thursday in music, the guys talk upcoming releases from Quavo & Trippie Redd, as well as Gunna's billboard success, G Herbo ordered to pay $140,000 in restitution, lawsuits filed against Lizzo, the passing of Angus Cloud & Pee-Wee Herman, Twitter's transition to X, Trump indicted for the third time, Delta Airlines & mo...

Welcome to Episode 257! As we near episode 260, the content just gets better & better! This week in music, the guys talk Travis Scott's long awaited 'UTOPIA', Post Malone's new album 'Austin', & a new track from Offset & Cardi B. In news, Kanye West may be on the comeback train, JAY-Z looks to purchase a soccer club, Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terrence Crawford, YNW Melly's case going to ret...

On this episode: If you're reading this, episode 256 is here! To start off this Thursday, Roderick & Cari talk Travis Scott's new album 'Utopia' dropping Friday, along with a new album from Post Malone, and a new track from Offset & Cardi B. In news, Quavo among those involved in a robbery on a Miami yacht, Atlanta's murder rate down 35% since YSL & YFN's RICO indictment, Adidas sells...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 255 of the RGP! This week, the guys are focused on the music! Cari & Roderick start by taking a glance new projects released from Nas & Hit-Boy, along with Babyface Ray, and then new tracks from Travis Scott & Jay Rock. Into news, Quavo announces his album release date, Barack Obama drops his summer playlist, Lil Durk cancels a slew of tour dates, YN...

On this episode: Welcome to a special Friday episode of the RGP! This pod, Roderick & Cari detail this week's song releases from the likes of Bas & J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Kodak Black, Jay Rock & more, as well as albums from Nas & Babyface Ray. In news, a new lead in Tupac Shakur's murder, Jamie Foxx spotted alive & well, 2023 Emmy Nominations, Carlee Russell, flying...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 253! This Monday, Cari & Roderick kick the pod off with a convo on Adam 22 & Lena The Plug, in light of her recent viral video releasing. In music, the guys talk new albums from Dave East, Lil Tjay, & DDG, along with new tracks from Quavo & Future, Post Malone, JT from City Girls, & Bas. In news, Kanye West is reportedly working on a new albu...

On this episode: The boys are back! This episode, the guys start by recapping a "Top 10 Greatest Mixtapes" list made by Roderick, then getting into new music from Conway the Machine, Lil Baby, DDG, & Partynextdoor. In news, Lil Uzi Vert saves Hip-Hop, Wiz Khalifa sells a portion of his catalog, Keke Palmer makes an appearance at Usher's Las Vegas residency, Birdman joins Druski's 'Coulda Been...

On this episode: It's episode 251! This pod, the guys open up with a little intro in the light of CashApp's recent user issue, & then a convo on Soundcloud's Rap Mount Rushmore. In music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Lil Uzi Vert, The Alchemist, & Curren$y/Harry Fraud, before talking singles but Tory Lanez & Trippie Redd, and Earl Sweatshirt. In news, Nick Minaj announces "...

On this episode: If you're reading this, we made it to Episode 250! This pod in music, the guys talk a deluxe release from Young Thug, a new Jay Rock track, & music on the way from Lil Uzi Vert, The Alchemist, Curren$y & Harry Fraud & more. In news, The BET Awards recap, Kim Kardashian regrets letting North West meet Ice Spice, Diddy & Ciroc/Deleon cut ties, UPN's death, Michael Jackson back in co...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 249 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This Monday in music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Young Thug & Coi Leray, deluxe releases from Key Glock & Mac Miller, & singles from many more. In news, The 2023 BET Awards, Drake announces a new book & a new album, Jim Jones vs. Pusha T, Future appointed Lanvin's new creative director, & Rihanna steps down as Savage X...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 248! This Thursday, the guys are all news, with the 2023 XXL Freshman List revealed, Boosie granted bond in his federal arrest, Quavo & Offset are seen together at Takeoff's birthday celebration, Big Pokey passes away, the head of Spotify's urban division says Hip-Hop needs new leaders, The GRAMMYs Recording Academy announces new rules regarding AI generated mus...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 247! This week in music, we received new albums from Gunna, Killer Mike, & Hit-Boy, along with new tracks from Trippie Redd, Coi Leray, Doja Cat & more. In news, Young Thug posts a mysterious QR code, Chief Keef set to perform at 2023 BET Awards, Casanova stabbed in prison, The Weeknd's "The Idol", Scooter Braun, Michael Jordan sells the Charlotte Hornets, Ja Mo...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 246! This week in music, Wiz Khalifa drops a new tape, Gunna announces a new album set to drop this Friday, JAY-Z & Ye go diamond, & Kendrick Lamar hints at new music. In news, YNW Melly's trial begins, Boosie arrested & taken into federal custody, YK Osiris & Sukihana, Meek Mill wants to know if he fell off, Tyler Perry takes over BET, Denver wins the 2023 NBA...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 245! This Monday, Roderick & Cari recap the first & second week sales from Lil Durk & Moneybagg Yo, as well as mentioning new drops from Doe Boy & Janelle Monae. In news, the 2023 BET Awards nominees were released, YFN Lucci turns down a 20-year plea deal, Lil Wayne says he can't remember any of his "Tha Carter" albums, Zion Williamson & Moriah Mills, Netflix si...

On this episode: Welcome back to another content-filled episode of the RGP! This Thursday, the guys are all news, talking upcoming album releases from Lil Uzi Vert, Nicki Minaj & Chance The Rapper, before talking YSL Unfook's latest sentence, The Game & Dom Kennedy starting a basketball league in LA, Mike Pence to enter the 2024 Presidential Race, Apple unveils their new AR headset, Zion Williamso...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 243! On this jam-packed music episode, Roderick & Cari talk the latest album drops from Lil Durk, Kodak Black, Moneybagg Yo & Metro Boomin, as well as singles from Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar, Gunna, Latto & Cardi B., & The Weeknd. In news, Kanye appoints a new Yeezy CEO, Jacky Oh passes away, "Amazon Wireless" talks, Ja Morant, The NBA Finals, & more.   Intro: L...

On this episode: Welcome Back! It's been a week since the guys last podded, & they're amped up to be back. This week, Roderick & Cari talk Ye's $75M being unfrozen by Adidas & Yeezy, Target's controversial LGBTQ+ merch, Elon's brain implant devices get FDA approval, the 2023 NBA Finals, Shannon Sharpe leaves FS1 and "Undisputed", Will Ferrell to star in John Madden's biopic & more.     Intro: l Ba...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 241! This week, the guys start with music, highlighting Friday's upcoming releases from Yeat, Moneybagg Yo, Kodak Black, & Lil Durk. In news, Fetty Wap was sentenced to 6 years in prison, Timbaland has a plan to commercial AI in music, Apple announces new "Live Speech" features, Tina Turner passes away, Carmelo Anthony retires, the NBA Playoffs, Glen Kuiper fire...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 240! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk a new EP from Summer Walker, & a new remix from Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar. In news, The Weeknd changes his stage name, Rick Ross wants to run for mayor, Instagram set to launch an app to rival Twitter, NAACP issues a travel advisory to avoid Florida, Jim Brown, The NBA Playoffs & more.   Intro: l J. Cole- Born Sinner...

On this episode: Welcome back to another episode of the RGP! This Thursday, the guys recap new albums from Soulja Boy, Conway the Machine & NBA Youngboy. In news, Lil Durk set to head on tour, Post Malone announces a new album, Travis Scott says 'Utopia' is finished, Shy Glizzy, Ja Morant, new Florida university laws + more.     Intro: l Omarion- Entourage   Roderick | Ne-Yo- She Got Her Own (feat...

On this episode: Welcome back to the RGP! This Monday, the guys talk new releases like NBA Youngboy's 'Richest Opp', Lil Durk & J. Cole's 'All My Life' & more. In news, JAY-Z plans to open a casino in New York, Adidas to resume Yeezy sales, Young Thug hospitalized, an update on Jamie Foxx, & Ja Morant.   Intro: l Baby Keem- family ties (feat. Kendrick Lamar)   Roderick | Kanye West- No Mistakes  ...

On this episode: Welcome back! Roderick & Cari have returned for Episode 237 to put down another incredible pod. Starting in music, Lil Durk & NBA Youngboy prepare to go head to head with their new projects this Friday, along with Soulja Boy dropping as well. In news, Diddy & Jermaine Dupri are set for the next VERZUZ, MTV News closes their offices after 36 years, the WGA writers strike, Tory Lane...

On this episode: Welcome back to another jam -packed episode! Today in music, new tracks are released from DaBaby & Lil Baby. Onto news, Roderick & Cari talk Lil Durk's album dropping this Friday, Usher & Chris Brown, the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, 50 Cent's farewell tour, BET's buyout race heats up, LeBron James wants to buy Complex, Spinrilla, $55B in student loan forgiveness appro...

On this episode: Welcome back! On this Thursday, we're all news! Yeah, we know... We say that a lot.. But we mean it this time! This week, Lil Durk says he's blackballed, Pop Smoke's producer says he has no more music left to be released, the 2023 Met Gala, NBA Playoffs, Antonio Browns accused of not paying his Arena Football team players, Snoop Dogg enters his bid to own NHL's Ottawa Senators, Vi...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 234! Roderick & Cari are back to put down another classic. This week in music, the guys talk new albums from Jack Harlow & G Herbo, along with new tracks from Coi Leray. In news, Kendrick Lamar's "Big Steppers Tour" becomes the highest grossing rap tour ever, Beyoncé & Lil Pump's legal troubles, 42 Dugg sentenced to another year in prison, French Montana's docum...