The Rise & Grind Podcast

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 317! This week, the guys open with a discussion on Apple’s WWDC 2024 event, before talking new drops coming Friday from Tommy Richman, Quavo, Moneybagg Yo, Don Toliver, Lucki & more. In news, X/Twitter removes likes, Pharrell Williams to release an all lego biopic this Fall, 1017’s Enchanting passes away, the passing of Jerry West, Dallas goes down 3-0 in the NBA Finals, & m...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 316! This week, the guys start off with a conversation on Billboard’s “Top Ten Hottest Female Rappers” list, before talking new albums from Tems, KAYTRANADA, Ski Mask The Slump God. In new singles, Smino, Moneybagg Yo, Bia & J.I.D. & more drop new music. In news, Lil Durk returns after a stint in rehab, and Roderick & Cari follow the legal issues of Ye, The Dream, Sean K...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 315! This Thursday, the guys open with a convo on EA’s NCAA 25, before getting into music & news. In music, Cari & Roderick talk new tracks from Drake & Larry June, and upcoming albums from Tems, KAYTRANADA, & Ski Mask The Slump God. In news, Twitter announces they’ll allow adult content, Billionaires plan another visit to the Titanic’s shipwreck site, Bad Boys &...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 314! It’s been more than a week since the guys have been in-studio, but they’re back to deliver the Hip-Hop content. In music, Roderick & Cari recap the time missed by talking the latest album releases from Vince Staples & Sexyy Red, along with a slew of new songs. In news, Apple Music & Spotify release top 100 lists, Usher set to receive BET’s Lifetime Achievement Award...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 313! This week in new music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Rapsody, along with new tracks from Key Glock & Chance The Rapper. In news, the 2024 BET Awards nominations are announced, Atlantic Records hints at Cardi B’s new album releasing this year, Lauryn Hill hints at a new album, Nicki Minaj & 50 Cent break touring records, Soulja Bo...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 312! It’s another exciting week in Hip-Hop. This pod in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases From Gunna, Future, & Conway The Machine. In news, Kendrick goes #1 with ‘Not Like Us’, A$AP Rocky to star in a new Spike Lee film, Spotify to pay artists less, & much more.

Intro: Young Money- Steady Mobbin (feat. Gucci Mane)

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 311! It’s another exciting week in Hip-Hop. This pod in music, Roderick & Cari comment on this week’s upcoming releases From Gunna, Future, & Conway The Machine. In news, the guys talk a shooting at Drake’s Canada mansion, the 2024 Lovers & Friends festival canceled, SZA doesn’t wanna be labeled as R&B, The Met Gala, TikTok & more.

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On this episode: Welcome to Episode 310! It’s another exciting week in Hip-Hop. This pod in music, Roderick & Cari talk a brand new project from 4batz, along with new singles from Gunna, Chance The Rapper, Moneybagg Yo, Yeat, Lil Tecca, & more. In news, The Big 3 Beef continues between Kendrick Lamar & Drake, releasing several brand new tracks over the weekend, Metro Boomin starts the “BBL Drizzy” challeng...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 309! This episode in music, Roderick & Cari talk 4Batz’s upcoming EP, Kendrick Lamar’s diss response along with GKMC breaking Billboard Top 200 history, Taylor’s Swift fills the charts, & more. In news, Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned, the United States moves to reclassify marijuana as a less Schedule III drug, Dave & Buster’s introduces gambling, & the...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 308! In new music, Roderick & Cari talk new songs from JT, YG, Babyface Ray, & Ice Spice, along with new albums from PARTYNEXTDOOR, Anycia, Yung Bleu, & more. In news, Chief Keef is set to make his return to Chicago, & an Amy Winehouse biopic on the way.

Intro: YG- KNOCKA

Roderick | Tommy Richman- MILLION DO...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 307! This pod in music & news: Tupac's estate threatens to sue Drake over his 'Taylor Made Freestyle' track, Megan Thee Stallion sued for sexual harassment, US approves sale or ban of TikTok, Reggie bush gets his Heisman Trophy back, California lawmakers to sue for the ban of TSA Clear, Airline refunds, Tesla Cybertruck recalls & more,

Intro: Hi...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 306! This Monday pod, The guys start out talking Nicki Minaj’s ‘FTCU’ remix, before talking Gunna’s upcoming album, Drake’s newest Kendrick Lamar diss, Kanye West’s ‘Like That’ remix, Future & Metro go #1 again, 50 Cent opens G-Unit film studios, & more.

Intro: Drake- Taylor Made Freestyle

Roderick | KARRAHBOOO- RIP...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 305! This Thursday, the guys talk more Big 3 rap beef updates, NBA Youngboy arrested in Utah, Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people, The WNBA Draft, the men’s 2024 Olympic Basketball team, Red Lobster eyes bankruptcy, Ticketmaster sued & more.

Intro: Concrete Boys, Lil Yachty, Camo!, KARRAHBOOO, Dc2trill, & Draft Day- DIE FOR MINE

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 304! In music, first week’s stats are in on J. Cole’s surprise mixtape ‘Might Delete Later’, takes on Future & Metro Boomin’s new album ‘WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU’, and a look at new singles from a slew of artists, including Drake’s diss response ‘Push Ups’. In news, Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ tour breaks all-time records, Polo G arrested in New York, O.J. Simpson passes away ...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 303! In music, Roderick & Cari talk Future & Metro Boomin’s follow up to ‘WE DON’T TRUST YOU’ dropping Friday. In news, the guys talk J. Cole’s apology to Kendrick Lamar at DreamvilleFest, Ice Spice to make her feature film debut alongside Denzel Washington, Ja Morant, TikTok to rival Instagram with a photo-based app, & more.

Intro: Young Nu...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 302! Let’s be honest… You know why you’re here. Roderick & Cari start off with a brief convo on Monday’s Solar Eclipse, & get straight into J. Cole’s new project & the ongoing J. Cole/Kendrick Lamar beef, before talking more new music from Glorilla, Bryson Tiller, Doja Cat & more. In news, Beyoncé’s new album hits #1, Future & Metro Boomin do astrological second ...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 301! It’s Thursday, so Roderick & Cari are here to put down more classic hip-hop commentary content. Starting in music, PARTYNEXTDOOR announces the date & releases cover art for his new album ‘P4’, Chance The Rapper & his wife call it quits, Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo fight in court over ‘The Neptunes’ name, entertainers topping the Forbes’ Billionaire list in 202...

On this episode: We made it to Episode 300!  Roderick & Cari are back this Monday with more Hip-Hop news for the culture. In music, the guys cover Beyoncé’s new album, as well as new tracks from Snoop Dogg, Moneybagg Yo, Bossman D-Low & more. In news, Future & Metro Boomin rake in insane first weeks numbers, Offset’s take on Migos’ all-time rap group ranking, Lizzo quits music, Spotify allows UMG artists t...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 299! It’s another Thursday with the Rise & Grind boys, & we’re here to talk music! As expected, the guys dive right into Future & Metro Boomin’s new album, talking both music & controversey, as well as talking new music from Big Sean, SiR, & Tyla. In news, Diddy’s LA & Miami homes are raided, Drake & LeBron invest in the PGA Tour, LeBron & J.J. Reddic...