The Rise & Grind Podcast

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...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 233! This episode, the guys have lots to talk. In music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums dropping friday from both Jack Harlow & G Herbo. In news, The Fugees' Pras admits to being an FBI Informant, Kevin Garnett proposes new All-Star weekend activities, Netflix goes all in on South Korean content, Don Lemon & Tucker Carlson fired, Bed Bath & Beyond files for ban...

On this episode: Welcome back! We're 232 Episodes in & the guys are ready to go! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new projects from NBA Youngboy & Swizz Beatz, as well as tracks from Moneybagg Yo, Latto, DDG & more. In news, a wrap-up of the Davis/Garcia fight, UMG urges dsp's to remove AI tracks, Desiiner exposes himself in flight, the White Men Can't Jump trailer released, Alec Baldwin a...

On this episode: Happy Holidaze! On this 4/20, the guys are all news! This pod Roderick & Cari talk 4/20, Frank Ocean dropping out of Coachella, Kai Cenat banned from Twitch, 50 Cent in the film industry, Jonathan Majors' issues continue, Damar Hamlin to return to football, TikTok ban approved in Montana, Chinese police stations in the US, Elon Musk's new AI company & more.     Intro: Rick James-...

On this episode: Welcome back to The Rise & Grind Podcast! On Episode 230, the guys have lots to talk. In music, Rae Sremmurd's first weeks sales are in, along with new releases from Post Malone, Kodak Black, NBA Youngboy, Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj & more. In news, Coachella weekend 1, YSL Public Defenders threaten to quit, Nick Minaj to lead a new animated series produced by 50 Cent, Jamie Foxx, Ma...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 229! This Thursday, Roderick & Cari focus mostly on news, talking YNW Melly's trial starting, JAY-Z's celebration performance, Summer Jam 2023, Childish Gambino's Drake Diss, Youtube/NFL Sunday Ticket & more!   Intro: Kendrick Lamar- Money Trees (feat. Jay Rock)   Roderick | Rex Orange County- AMAZING   Cari | Masego- Bye Bye My Love   Subscribe to Apple Music n...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 228! This Monday, the guys start by talking the 2nd quarter of 2023, & then it's onto new music. In new releases, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Rae Sremmurd & Daniel Caesar, as well as new singles from Drake, Lil Yachty, NBA Youngboy & Nicki Minaj & more. In news, Gucci Mane is looking for new 1017 artists, XXX Tentacion & Pop Smoke's killers are sentence...

On this episode: Welcome back! On this Thursday, the guys start out with new releases, detailing Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri's new project, as well as music releasing Friday from Rae Sremmurd, Lil Yachty, & NBA Youngboy. In news, the guys recap Dreamville Fest 2023, potential XXL Freshman inductees, UFC & WWE merge, NBA lifting marijuana restrictions, Donald Trump arrested,  CashApp's owner murdered...

On this episode: The Guys are back! This Monday, Roderick & Cari have so much to talk about. In music, the crew talks new projects from Tyler, The Creator, DJ Drama, Larry June & The Alchemist, as well as new tracks from Quavo, Nardo Wick & more. In news, Dreamville Fest 2023, Drake's house on StuFinder, Offset's album stalled, Steph Curry signs a lifetime deal with Under Armour, Donald Trump is i...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 225! There's so much to talk this Thursday, so let's just dive in! In music, the guys discuss new releases from Tyler, The Creator, Larry June & The Alchemist, DJ Drama, & Quavo. In news, Dreamville Fest 2023, Apple Music Classical releases, Apple's "Pay Later" option, experiencing death through VR, new lab-grown Chicken approved by the FDA, Erectile Dysfunction...

On this episode: Welcome back! This Monday, there's lots to talk for the guys. Starting in music, Roderick & Cari talk 6lack's new album 'Since I Have A Lover' & Hit-Boy's album 'Surf Or Drown'. In news, Ye returns to Instagram, Beyoncé & Adidas cut ties, Ticketmaster sued over Drake & 21 Savage tour, Afroman sued by police over a music video, & Jonathan Majors arrested.   Intro: Mary J. Blige- Re...

On this episode:  Welcome to a new episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! On episode 223, Roderick & Cari have so much to talk! In new music, the guys talk a new posthumous single from Juice WRLD, 6lack's new album set to release Friday, & tour announcements from Bryson Tiller & Larry June. In news, Lalapalooza's 2023 lineup announced, Tekashi 6ix9ine gets jumped at LA Fitness, 42 Dugg facing additi...