The Rise & Grind Podcast

On this episode: Roderick & Cari are back with episode 395 of The Rise & Grind Podcast, unpacking a packed week in music, touring news, and major headlines. The episode kicks off with new album releases from A$AP Rocky (Don’t Be Dumb), NBA YoungBoy (Slime Cry), and Wiz Khalifa (Khaotic), along with J. Cole officially announcing The Fall Off and what it signals for the next chapter of his career. The conversation shifts to industry moves and mentions, including Harry Styles reportedly working on new music, and Bruno Mars breaking Ticketmaster records, highlighting the continued dominance of legacy stars in today’s touring economy. In news, the hosts discuss updates surrounding Pooh Shiesty, react to Rolling Loud Orlando, and touch on Kid Mero joining Hot 97. The episode closes with a serious discussion surrounding Gervonta Davis being wanted in connection with battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping charges, and what it could mean moving forward. Another wide-ranging episode blending hip hop releases, industry shifts, live music culture, and breaking news — tap in. Intro: Mario- Just a Friend 2002 Roderick | Kehlani- Out The Window Cari | Gunna- on one tonight Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Roderick & Cari return with episode 394 of The Rise & Grind Podcast, breaking down a busy week across music, culture, and headlines. The conversation opens with new releases, including A$AP Rocky’s “Punk Rocky” as his album rollout heats up, and Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might,” alongside the announcement of his first solo album and tour since 2016. The duo reviews new projects from Max B & French Montana (Coke Wave 3.5) and Bleu (THERAPY), then debates whether DaBaby is positioning himself for a real comeback with recent singles and album rollout moves. In news, the episode covers Fetty Wap’s release from prison following his RICO sentence, developments involving Donnie McClurkin, and Trump’s refusal to consider a pardon for Diddy. The episode closes with international news, reacting to reports of the Venezuelan president being seized, captured, and extradited to the United States. Another wide-ranging episode blending hip hop, industry moves, politics, and global headlines — tap in.

On This Episode: The guys open Episode 390 with new drops from two heavy hitters: Lil Baby returns with his Middle of the Summer EP, adding new tracks to his earlier 3-pack, and NLE Choppa drops Hello Revenge, complete with a video and what’s now his third NBA YoungBoy diss. For albums, YFN Lucci delivers Already Legend (Thank You Edition), marking a big moment after years of anticipation. In the mentions, the hosts highlight a major milestone as Cardi B’s Am I The Drama? hits 3x Platinum, becoming the first album of 2025 to reach the mark. The news section runs deep this week: Apple names Tyler, The Creator “Artist of the Year,” Complex reveals its Best Albums of the 21st Century, and Roc Nation announces a new distribution service. The biggest headline from that: Lil Uzi Vert parts ways with Atlantic and moves under Roc Nation’s distribution umbrella. The episode closes with talk of a major streaming moment coming up: a new Diddy documentary coming to Netflix, executive produced by 50 Cent, which is guaranteed to have the internet on fire. Episode 390 wraps music, industry shakeups, and streaming drama into one tight package. Intro: Stove God Cooks- Goat Stamp Roderick | Kanye West- Drive Slow (feat. Paul Wall & GLC) Cari | Babyface Ray- Mob Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Roderick & Cari kick off Episode 389 with two major album drops: Wale returns with ‘Everything Is a Lot’ and Summer Walker releases ‘Finally Over It’. The guys also highlight the new collaboration ‘Boldy James & Nicholas Craven – Criminally Attached’. In the news, Rory’ old tweets resurface, The hosts then get into one of the wildest tech stories of the year as Vine prepares a reboot under the new name “DiVine,” reportedly funded by Jack Dorsey. Nico Harrison fired as the GM of the Dallas Mavericks, plus a major format update for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, now set to feature USA vs. World. The guys wrap up with a breakdown of the House Bill passed to re-open the government, officially ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history — including a note on the upcoming penny phase-out. All that & more. Intro: Quavo, Yeat, & BNYX- New Trip Roderick | Wale- Blanco Cari | Masego- I Win Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On This Episode: Roderick & Cari return for another packed episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, the guys dive into G Herbo’s new album Lil Herbo before reacting to A$AP Rocky’s comments claiming his album is never dropping. In the news, they cover the 2026 Grammy nominations, new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and the debut trailer for the upcoming “Michael” biopic, set to release in April 2026. The hosts also discuss the Vince Staples Show returning for a second season on Netflix, breaking down what fans can expect from the new episodes. Music, culture, and conversation—Episode 388 brings the latest in hip-hop and entertainment. Tune in! Intro: NBA Youngboy- Shot Calling Roderick | G Herbo- Longevity Cari | Mack Keane- Candycrush Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On This Episode: Roderick & Cari are back with another episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys kick things off discussing how no rap songs appear in the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since February 1990, breaking down what that means for the genre and the culture. In news, they cover Drake’s lawsuits entering the appeal stage, J. Cole being sued by Cam’ron, ongoing NBA gambling arrests, Al Sharpton’s latest viral moment, and the announcement of a new Eddie Murphy documentary. A full breakdown of headlines, industry shifts, and the state of hip-hop—tap in for episode 387! Intro: D’Angelo- Lady Roderick | Leon Thomas- My Muse Cari | The Stuyvesants- Spank Love

Roderick & Cari return for episode 386 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys run through this week’s drops including Leon Thomas’ “Pholks,” Daniel Caesar’s “Son of Spergy,” and BabyChiefDoIt’s “Warning Shot (EP).” In the news, they discuss the return of VERZUZ (Cash Money vs. No Limit, 10/25), Diddy’s claim of being held at knifepoint in jail (as Trump eyes a sentence commute), Kevin McCall saying he’s broke after writing hits for Chris Brown, Dreka Gates’ divorce filings requesting over $70K in support, and more. Another packed week of music, headlines, and wild news—tap in for episode 386! Intro: Young Nudy- WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ (feat. Latto) Roderick | Kendrick Lamar- Momma Cari | Leon Thomas- Bacarat Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Roderick & Cari return for episode 384 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys react to LeBron James’ shocking second “Decision” and what it means for the NBA, along with former QB Mark Sanchez making headlines of his own. They also discuss Jerry Jones being fined $250K after flipping off a fan, the news of Derrick Groves being captured, and Tim Cook’s announcement that he’ll be stepping down as Apple’s CEO. Another week, another packed episode full of sports and culture talk you don’t want to miss. Intro: Gucci Mane- Off The Leash (feat. Peewee Longway & Young Thug) Roderick | Bryson Tiller- I Need Her Cari | Elcamino & Black Soprano Family - NIA (feat. Benny The Butcher) Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

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 Halftime performer, updates surrounding Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, and Diddy’s sentencing to 50 months. Intro: Bryson Tiller- Damn Roderick | Young Thug- Killed Before Cari | Jay 305 & Jay Anthony- NO GUESTLIST Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

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 cancelled amid safety concerns, updates on Nas’ $5B casino project in Queens following JAY-Z’s declined offer, Super Bowl halftime show speculation (with reports that Adele and Taylor Swift have passed), and the latest from Jimmy Kimmel. Intro: YFN Lucci- JAN. 31ST (MY TRUTH). Roderick | Jay Electronica & Quentin Miller- Who Killed Michael Jackson?????? Cari | Hunxho- Intimate Relationships Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

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 the Rate of My Dreams EP.’ In news, Justin Bieber is set to headline Coachella, Lil Durk’s trial is officially pushed back to January 2026, D4vd makes headlines, and the FTC sues LiveNation & Ticketmaster. Intro: The Gap Band- You Dropped A Bomb On Me Roderick | Chance The Rapper- Space & Time Cari | Polyester the Saint- CRUISE CONTROL Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

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 shot and killed, recaps the big Apple Event from 9/9, and speaks on streaming site StreamEast. On the sports side, we’re looking ahead to Crawford vs. Canelo this weekend, the announcement of Mayweather vs. Tyson for spring 2026, and of course, the return of the NFL season. Intro: Don Toliver- Tiramisu Roderick | Baby Kia- Brand New Stick Cari | Justin Bieber- NEED IT Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Welcome to episode 379 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! Roderick & Cari tap in on fresh albums from Joey Bada$$ (Lonely at the Top) and Westside Gunn (Heels Have Eyes 2), while also highlighting visual and concept-heavy drops like Offset’s KIARI: OFFSET (The Visual Album) and Key Glock’s Glockaveli: All Eyez On Key. In news, Young Thug is once again in headlines—this time over new snitching allegations. Snoop Dogg opens up about enjoying the movies with his grandkids, Funk Flex announces retirement from HOT 97 with his final show set for September 1st, and Apple Music now allows playlist transfers from Spotify, Tidal, YouTube, and more—sparking conversations around the future of streaming platforms. Intro: Joey Bada$$ & Bri Steves- SUPAFLEE Roderick | DESTIN CONRAD & Vanisha Gould- A Lonely Detective Cari | Dc2trill- I Got That Too (feat. Teezo Touchdown) Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

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 reacts to NBA Youngboy & DJ Khaled’s new tape — including their talk about kids and comments on Yaya Mayweather’s pregnancy. In news, YNW Melly’s retrial is delayed until 2027, and Lil Wayne’s Da Drought mixtape series was abruptly pulled from DSPs after it was uploaded without clearance. Intro: Don Toliver- NO COMMENTS Roderick | Sasha Keable- FEEL SOMETHING Cari | Yeat- COMË N GO Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW