About The Podcast
Twice a week, Roderick Taylor & Cari Gentry assemble to discuss the current state of Rap music, the latest releases, & all news Hip-Hop. Tune in Monday's & Thursday's at 6am for the newest episode from the guys.
Episodes
4 days ago
Episode 307: "The Pursuit Of Happiness"
4 days ago
4 days ago
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: Hit-Boy & BlueBucksClan- Scroll (feat. 2 Chainz)
Roderick | Nas- Doo Rags
Cari | Anycia- REFUND
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7 days ago
Episode 306: "The Adam Sandler Of Rap"
7 days ago
7 days ago
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 FOLLIES
Cari | wolfacejoeyy- cake
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Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Episode 305: "Piece Of The Pie"
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
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
Roderick | Bryson Tiller- Ciao!
Cari | Future & Metro Boomin- Gracious
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Monday Apr 15, 2024
Episode 304: "Drop And Give Me 50"
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
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 & more.
Intro: Kodak Black- Stressed Out
Roderick | PARTYNEXTDOOR- L o s e M y M i n d
Cari | Dee Gatti- Unsure
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Episode 303: "A True Sport"
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
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 Nudy- Passion Fruit
Roderick | Bryson Tiller- Persuasion (feat. Victoria Monet)
Cari | Concrete Boys & Lil Yachty- M.O.B.
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Monday Apr 08, 2024
Episode 302: "Extending An Olive Branch"
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
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 week numbers, Wiz Khalifa’s Kush & OJ 2 on the way, Bronny James declares for the NBA Draft, NCAA Final Four, & more.
Intro: J. Cole- 7 Minute Drill
Roderick | Trevor Spitta- STARE AT THE SUN
Cari | Anycia & Latto- BACK OUTSIDE
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Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Episode 301: "You Got A Picasso In Your House"
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
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 2024, a third gender option added to citizenship & immigration, AT&T user info leaked, & so much more!
Intro: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign- FUK SUMN (feat. Playboi Carti)
Roderick | Jungle- Back On 74
Cari | Future & Metro Boomin- Cinderella
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Monday Apr 01, 2024
Episode 300: "My Intrusive Thoughts"
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
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 to snippet new songs, Biden declares Transgender Visibility Day on Easter Sunday 2024 & much more.
Intro: The-Dream- Rockin’ That Sh**
Roderick | JAY-Z- Renegade (feat. Eminem)
Cari | Majid Jordan- Sunset
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Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Episode 299: "The Extended Warranty"
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
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. Reddick start a podcast, Caitlin Clark & Ice Cube’s The Big 3, Bad Boys 4, a Baltimore Bridge collapses, & much more!
Intro: Future & Metro Boomin- Like That
Roderick | Mac Miller- Fight The Feeling (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Cari | Don Toliver- BOGUS
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Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Episode 298: "This Can't Be Life"
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 298! This Thursday, the guys are all music, talking projects releasing Friday from Future & Metro Boomin, followed by upcoming projects from Beyoncé, Bryson Tiller, Don Toliver, Wiz Khalifa & more. In news, Roderick & Cari recap Rolling Loud LA, a new vlog from J. Cole, & Megan Thee Stallion announces a world tour with Glorilla.
Intro: Don Toliver- Deep In The Water
Roderick | Isaiah Falls- Florida Baby
Cari | LNDN DRGS, Jay Worthy & Sean House- Heathrow Bound
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