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

On this episode: Welcome to episode 375 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! With August heating up, Roderick & Cari tap in on the latest upcoming albums, including JID’s God Does Like Ugly and Gunna’s The Last Wun both dropping 8/8, Lil Baby’s The Leak$ on 8/15, and Offset’s Kiari set for 8/22.   In news, Shannon Sharpe reportedly fired, Gilbert Arenas arrested on federal charges, and Sha’Carri Richardson facing domestic violence allegations. Plus, the BET Hip Hop Awards & Soul Train Awards are suspended indefinitely, and Hulu prepares to shut down its app as it fully merges with Disney+.     Intro: The Game- On Me (feat. Kendrick Lamar)   Roderick | Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist- Babies & Fools (feat. Conway The Machine)   Cari | Metro Boomin, Waka Flocka Flame, Roscoe Dash, 21 Savage & Future- Partying & Drinking   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 374 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! As the summer heats up, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from Drake, Offset, Tyler, The Creator, Freddie Gibbs, NBA Youngboy, Giveon & more. In news, Glorilla arrested on felony drug charges, Rapper Ca$hout sentenced to life in prison, & the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osborne, & Hulk Hogan.   Intro: Jadakiss- Why (feat. Anthony Hamilton)   Roderick | Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist- I Still Love H.E.R.   Cari | Clipse, Pusha T & Malice- M.T.B.T.T.F.   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 373 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from Benny The Butcher, Freddie Gibbs, Joey Bada$$, & more. In news, Nicki Minaj vs. TDE, UNO comes to Las Vegas (or not), & the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend.   Intro: Travis Scott & Kodak Black- FLORIDA FLOW   Roderick | Benny The Butcher & Daringer- Hood On Fire (feat. Bruiser Wolf)   Cari | Nicholas Craven & Boldy James- Trapezoid   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 371 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from The Jackboys, Larry June & Cardo, Justin Bieber, Boldy James, & more. In news, Megan Thee Stallion spotted with Klay Thompson, Drake performs three nights at the Wireless Festival, Nicki Minaj lashes out on JAY-Z online, & so much more.   Intro: Clipse, Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, & Malice- So Far Ahead   Roderick | Justin Bieber- GO BABY   Cari | Larry June & Cardo Got Wings- Organic Free Range Chicken   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 371 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from Drake, A$AP Rocky, JID, Chance The Rapper, Benny The Butcher, & more. In news, Cardi B announces a new album, Diddy’s trial verdict is in, The 2025 XXL Freshman list released, Apple Music’s 10 year anniversary, & so much more.   Intro: Drake- What Did I Miss?   Roderick | J. Cole- The Cut Off (feat. kiLL edward)   Cari | Bas, The Hics, & Saba- Erewhon   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 370 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, Roderick & Cari talk beef between Pusha T & Travis Scott, B-Dot’s mid-year top 10, President Trump orders missile strikes to Iran, NBA Finals Game 7, & much more.   Intro: Offset & JID- Bodies   Roderick | Meek Mill- 5 AM IN PHILLY   Cari | Rory- Off Road (feat. Masego & Freddie Gibbs)   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 369 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, Roderick & Cari recap the BET Awards, new awards added to the GRAMMY Awards, Rihanna’s net worth drops $400M, Antonio Brown wanted for attempted murder, The Buss Family to sel majority ownership of the LA Lakers, the NBA Finals, & much more.   Intro: G Herbo- Want Legit   Roderick | Bas & The Hics- Four Walls   Cari | Lil Tecca- Sure of 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 368 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, Roderick & Cari talk Clipse’s new single, Cardi B & Offset, New Orleans prison escapees, Vanessa Bryant rumors, Trump pardons, & much more.   Intro: PlaqueBoyMax & Quavo- glacier   Roderick | SAILORR- SINCERITY   Cari | Premo Rice- Piece and Chain   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 367 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, Roderick & Cari open with new music from Latto, 2 Chainz & Lil Yachty, Amine, & Snoop Dogg. In news, Joey Bada$$ to potentially sign to TDE, NBA Youngboy to embark on a national tour, Chris Brown arrested in the UK, Cassie takes the stand on Diddy’s trial, Antonio Brown, NBA Playoffs & more.   Intro: G Herbo- All Black   Roderick | Black Soprano Family & ILL Tone Beats- Punctuality (feat. Jae Skeese & Chase Fetti)   Cari | Key Glock- She Ready   Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Welcome to another content packed episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, we’re all news! Listen as Roderick & Cari talk Tory Lanez’s stabbing, Halle Bailey & DDG, The Weeknd’s film headed to theaters, HBO Max, GTA VI & more.   Intro: Key Glock- Papercutz   Roderick | Camilla Cabello & Playboi Carti- I LUV IT   Cari | 2 Chainz, Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers- THE ATL EXPERIENCE   Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Welcome to another content packed episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new singles from Quavo & Westside Gunn, along with albums from Key Glock, Benny The Butcher, & Boldy James. In news, Lil Durk approved for a bond hearing, Ye sues his former dentist for malpractice, Glorilla announces her first festival, the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Oscars, & more.   Intro: Westside Gunn & Doechii- Egypt (Remix)   Roderick | Her’s- What Once Was   Cari | Elcamino & Black Soprano Family- Up The Block   Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Welcome to another content packed episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new singles from Young Thug & Megan Thee Stallion, along with a new Wu-Tang Clan project as they head out on tour. In news, Ari Lennox leaves Dreamville Records, the 2025 NBA Playoffs heat up, the 2025 NFL Draft sparks controversy, Shannon Sharpe’s legal battles.   Intro: JID- WRK   Roderick | PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake- SOMEBODY LOVES ME   Cari | DESTIN CONRAD & CARI- CARI’S HONEYMOON   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 363! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk a surprise drop from Westside Gunn, Wiz Khalifa’s long awaited ‘Kush & OJ 2’, and a list of other singles. In news, Young Thug & Drake both announce new albums, Brian Steele joins the Diddy case, Tay-K sentenced 80 years in second murder trial, TLC gets a musical, the NBA playoffs, WNBA Draft, & more.   Intro: Timbaland- Say Something (feat. Drake)   Roderick | Kanye West- Home By Myself (unreleased)   Cari | Boldy James & Chuck Strangers- UPS   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 362! After a short music week, Roderick & Cari have a news-filled pod today. The guys cover: Coachella 2025, Dreamville Fest 2025, Billboard’s “Best Female Rappers of All Time” list, Cassie to testify against Diddy, Soulja Boy ordered to pay $4M in sexual battery case, LeBron James gets a barbie, Tariffs, The Masters, & more.   Intro: Lil Baby & Quavo- Legends   Roderick | Lil Durk- Can’t Hide It (feat. Jhené Aiko)   Cari | Curren$y & Harry Fraud- Encrypted Messages   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 361! It’s been a week, but the guys are back. This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from Gelo, Lil Durk, Boldy James & V Don + more. In news, Ye links with Akademiks for an interview, Amazon submits a bid to purchase TikTok, Trump Tariffs, Cory Booker’s marathon speech, the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, & the 2025 NCAA Tournament.   Intro: Rob49- WTHELLY   Roderick | DESTIN CONRAD & Teezo Touchdown- THE LAST TIME   Cari | Boldy James & V Don- Day Light Savings   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 359! Roderick & Cari return for another Monday full of content. In music, the crew talks a few new releases from Moneybagg Yo, Jack Harlow & Doja Cat, Ye, Playboi Carti, & more. In news, UMG moves to dismiss their lawsuit with Drake, Sauce Walka shot in Memphis, Yella Beezy arrested on capital murder charges, Dreamville Fest 2025, George Foreman, & more.   Intro: Playboi Carti- CRUSH   Roderick | Ye- Showtime (NOT ON APPLE MUSIC)   Cari | Jay Rock- For What It’s Worth   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 358! Roderick & Cari return for another Monday full of content. In music, the crew talks new releases from Key Glock, Freddie Gibbs, Benny The Butcher & 38 Spesh, Playboi Carti, & more. In news, Jay Rock arrested on felony gun charges, Anthony Edwards sparks controversy over recent parental decisions, the LA Sparks looking for a male practice team, Girl Scout sued for unhealthy cookies, & Southwest Airlines changes its famous free-bag policy.   Intro: Black Soprano Family & ILL Tone Beats- The Outcome (feat. Benny The Butcher)   Roderick | Benny The Butcher, 38 Spesh, & Harry Fraud- Bad Guy (feat. Dave East & Klass Murda)   Cari | Curren$y & Harry Fraud- Checkpoints   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 357! After a long break, & firing the sound guy, Roderick & Cari are back! In music, the guys talk new drops from Doechii, Gunna, Gelo Ball, NBA Youngboy, Tory Lanez, & more. In news, Mike Epps confirms ‘Last Friday’, JAY-Z counter-sues his former rape accuser, Druski & Odell Beckham Jr named in Diddy allegations, & much much more!   Intro: GELO- Can You Please (feat. Glorilla)   Roderick | Elcamino, Black Soprano Family & ILL Tone Beats- B.T.L. (feat. Stove God Cooks & OT The Real)   Cari | LaRussell & Mike & Keys- Party On The Westside (feat. Larry June)   Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW