The Rise & Grind Podcast

  Episode 444 — Roderick & Cari are back with another week of music, culture & headlines. This week, the guys tap into new music from Cardi B, Offset & Don Toliver, and Gunna, plus Gunna’s launch of SB the Label in partnership with Atlantic Music Group. On the news side, Roderick & Cari break down Summer Walker’s ongoing legal battle with Interscope, the latest on GTA 6’s radio hos...

Episode 443 — Roderick & Cari are back with another week of music, culture & headlines.   This week, the guys get into Drake’s HABIBTI, Quavo’s QRÖMELIFE, and the 10-year anniversary of Mac Miller’s The Divine Feminine, including three previously unreleased tracks.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari discuss Lucki’s reported altercation at ComplexCon, the latest Lil Durk trial delay, t...

Episode 442 — Roderick & Cari are back with another week of music, culture, entertainment & headlines. This week, the guys dive into The New York Times’ 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century, Kevin Hart, Druski & Kai Cenat’s Live Stream From Hell, and the A Different World reboot hitting Netflix. They also get into the new iPhones and the latest media and White House headlines surround...

Episode 441 — Roderick & Cari are back with another week of music, headlines & culture.   This week, the guys get into the latest from Jhene Aiko and Drake’s FOMO, while touching on Gunna’s upcoming album SPLURGE.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari break down the Lil Durk case, Diddy’s legal team shakeup, Tay Keith’s cause of death, and the latest surrounding Ed Sheeran’s tour and Mac...

Episode 440 — Roderick & Cari are back with another week of music, headlines & culture.   This week, the guys get into new projects from YSL, Rod Wave, and the highly anticipated Erykah Badu & The Alchemist collaboration. They also discuss Cordae & Anderson .Paak’s new collab album and The Roots announcing their first project in 12 years.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari bre...

Episode 439 — Roderick & Cari are back with another week of headlines & culture.   This week, the guys look back at 10 years of Frank Ocean’s Blonde and discuss how life and culture have changed since its release. They also react to Jay-Z announcing a virtual listening party and his upcoming HBO Max interview series.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari recap the GTA VI extended look, g...

Episode 438 — Roderick & Cari are back with another week of headlines & culture.   This week, the guys get into the GTA VI extended look coming to Netflix, the latest leaks, and the official trailer for The Drop: Snowfall Saga. They also break down Chris Tucker’s talks for Last Friday and Rush Hour 4.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari react to the reported deaths of Hayden Panettiere...

On This Episode: Episode 437 — Roderick & Cari are back with another week of music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys get into Nipsey Hussle & Bino Rideaux’s Prolific and Trippie Redd’s NDA, while breaking down the latest surrounding Drake’s “20 v 1” conversation.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari discuss the growing Lil Durk trial headlines, the start of the Tupac murder...

On This Episode: Episode 436 — Roderick & Cari are back with another week of music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys discuss Pooh Shiesty’s “All Eyes on Shiest,” along with the announcement of Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s long-awaited album.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari get into the latest AI developments, GTA 6’s extended look coming to Netflix, Russell Westbrook’s...

  On This Episode: Episode 435 — Roderick & Cari are back breaking down the biggest stories in music, entertainment, and culture.   This week, the guys discuss Pooh Shiesty’s upcoming album, react to A$AP Rocky’s comments about Drake’s Burning Bridges, and talk about what both stories could mean moving forward.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari dive into the latest updates on Black Panth...

On This Episode: Episode 434 — Roderick & Cari are back with another week of music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys check out new music from Cardi B, Meek Mill, and Rod Wave, while also discussing Lil Uzi Vert’s Maverick (Almost Forever EP) and what it could mean for his next chapter.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari react to Ye’s New Orleans show and YZY’s JD Sports partn...

On This Episode: Episode 433 — Roderick & Cari are back breaking down the latest in music, headlines, and sports.   This week, the guys discuss Stevie Wonder announcing his first new album in years, recap the latest VERZUZ battle, and share their thoughts on what stood out most.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari react to Chris Brown pleading guilty in his London assault case, the newly a...

Episode 432 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys react to Future debuting at No. 1 with The Real Me and discuss new music from Lil Baby, Rick Ross, Larry June, Steve Lacy, and Masego.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari recap Jay-Z’s third Yankee Stadium show, preview the upcoming YG vs. The Game VERZUZ,...

Episode 431 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys break down The-Dream’s Love/Hate II and Future’s The Real Me, including the conversation surrounding Future’s ongoing back-and-forth with NBA YoungBoy.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari recap Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium concerts, discuss NLE Choppa’s rebrand...

Episode 430 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys discuss new music from Future on The Real Me and The-Dream’s long-awaited Love/Hate II, breaking down their first impressions and where both projects stack up.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari discuss Jay-Z’s upcoming Yankee Stadium concerts, react to L...

On this episode: Episode 429 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys discuss new projects from Ken Carson and Rylo Rodriguez, while also touching on Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew” and recapping Ye’s BULLY show in San Antonio.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari react to the biggest moments from the BET Awards, dis...

Roderick & Cari recap the highly anticipated VERZUZ battle between B2K & Pretty Ricky.

Roderick & Cari discuss Future's latest single titled 'Radio' and what to expect from his newest album releasing on July 10.

On this episode: Episode 428 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys react to new music from Tyler, The Creator, Quavo, and Future, while discussing upcoming projects from Benny the Butcher and T.I. They also break down Future’s upcoming album The Real Me and the latest releases making noise.   On the news side...

On this episode: Episode 427 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys discuss new projects from Key Glock, YG, Tierra Whack, Ye, and The Alchemist, while also reacting to Drake’s ICEMAN remaining the #1 album in the world for a fourth straight week. They also dive into the conversation surrounding Lizzo’s first-...

On this episode: Episode 426 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest headlines, viral moments, and cultural conversations. This week, the guys kick things off with a Juneteenth discussion, updates on the current RGP Vinyl Giveaway, and reactions to the viral bungee jumping tragedy that captured attention across social media. On the news side, Roderick & Cari bre...

Roderick & Cari discuss what a potential rap battle between JAŸ-Z and Drake would mean for both artists careers.

  On this episode: Episode 425 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, sports, and culture. This week, the guys discuss new releases from Vince Staples, Freddie Gibbs, and Jalen Ngonda, while also looking ahead to Blxst’s upcoming album, Labor of Love. They also react to Drake’s ICEMAN remaining the #1 album in the world for a fourth straight week. On the...

On this episode: Episode 424 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the biggest stories in entertainment, culture, and sports.   This week, the guys react to MICHAEL becoming Lionsgate’s highest-grossing film of all time and discuss the strong opening weekend for Scary Movie 6. They also share their thoughts on Instagram’s new “Map” feature and what it could mean for privacy...

On this episode: Episode 423 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in culture, sports, and trending headlines.   This week, the guys kick things off by discussing the viral Kool-Aid Pineapple craze before diving into the latest news. Topics include the ongoing Sauce Walka drama, the surprising return of BET’s founder to the company, and the latest developments sur...