The Rise & Grind Podcast
Hip-Hop talk extraordinaire’s Roderick Taylor & Cari Gentry keep you glued to your earbuds with the latest in Rap Music, & all things surrounding the Hip Hop Culture.
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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
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back to the RGP! This Monday, the guys talk new releases like NBA Youngboy's 'Richest Opp', Lil Durk & J. Cole's 'All My Life' & more. In news, JAY-Z plans to open a casino in New York, Adidas to resume Yeezy sales, Young Thug hospitalized, an update on Jamie Foxx, & Ja Morant.
Intro: l Baby Keem- family ties (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Roderick | Kanye West- No Mistakes
Cari | Billie Eilish- hotline (edit)
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Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back! Roderick & Cari have returned for Episode 237 to put down another incredible pod. Starting in music, Lil Durk & NBA Youngboy prepare to go head to head with their new projects this Friday, along with Soulja Boy dropping as well. In news, Diddy & Jermaine Dupri are set for the next VERZUZ, MTV News closes their offices after 36 years, the WGA writers strike, Tory Lanez denied a new trial, Ed Sheeran wins his lawsuit against Marvin Gaye's estate, Tiger Woods, how TikTok monitors your content, Trump found guilty on sex abuse charges, & more!
Intro: l Puff Daddy- It's All About The Benjamin (feat. The Notorious B.I.G., Lil Kim, & The Lox)
Roderick | Drake- Not You Too (feat. Chris Brown)
Cari | XXXTENTACION- Moonlight
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Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back to another jam -packed episode! Today in music, new tracks are released from DaBaby & Lil Baby. Onto news, Roderick & Cari talk Lil Durk's album dropping this Friday, Usher & Chris Brown, the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, 50 Cent's farewell tour, BET's buyout race heats up, LeBron James wants to buy Complex, Spinrilla, $55B in student loan forgiveness approved & more.
Intro: l Bas & J. Cole- The Jackie (feat. Lil Tjay)
Roderick | Stevie Wonder- Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer
Cari | Highway- All U Needed (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
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Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back! On this Thursday, we're all news! Yeah, we know... We say that a lot.. But we mean it this time! This week, Lil Durk says he's blackballed, Pop Smoke's producer says he has no more music left to be released, the 2023 Met Gala, NBA Playoffs, Antonio Browns accused of not paying his Arena Football team players, Snoop Dogg enters his bid to own NHL's Ottawa Senators, Vice headed for bankruptcy, Michigan & Florida require grade school students to compete a financial literacy course, 10 year-olds working at McDonald's & more.
Intro: l Soulja Boy- Pretty Boy Swag
Roderick | Jack Harlow- Denver
Cari | Drake- Falling Back
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Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 234! Roderick & Cari are back to put down another classic. This week in music, the guys talk new albums from Jack Harlow & G Herbo, along with new tracks from Coi Leray. In news, Kendrick Lamar's "Big Steppers Tour" becomes the highest grossing rap tour ever, Beyoncé & Lil Pump's legal troubles, 42 Dugg sentenced to another year in prison, French Montana's documentary set to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival, Tyler, The Creator's views on posthumous music, Jerry Springer passed away, Kevin Durant signs a lifetime deal with Nike, the 2023 NBA Playoffs & more!
Intro: Busta Rhymes- Pass The Courvoisier Remix (feat. P. Diddy & Pharrell)
Roderick | NBA Youngboy- Mr. Gaulden
Cari | Babyface Ray- Waves On Every Chain
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Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 233! This episode, the guys have lots to talk. In music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums dropping friday from both Jack Harlow & G Herbo. In news, The Fugees' Pras admits to being an FBI Informant, Kevin Garnett proposes new All-Star weekend activities, Netflix goes all in on South Korean content, Don Lemon & Tucker Carlson fired, Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy, Desiiner, & more.
Intro: Bone Crusher- Never Scared (feat. Killer Mike & T.I. [Club Mix]
Roderick | Todd Rundgren- Hello It's Me
Cari | THEY.- You Don't Deserve This
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Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back! We're 232 Episodes in & the guys are ready to go! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new projects from NBA Youngboy & Swizz Beatz, as well as tracks from Moneybagg Yo, Latto, DDG & more. In news, a wrap-up of the Davis/Garcia fight, UMG urges dsp's to remove AI tracks, Desiiner exposes himself in flight, the White Men Can't Jump trailer released, Alec Baldwin acquitted on charges. & celebs lose their blue checks on Twitter.
Intro: Moneybagg Yo- Motion God
Roderick | Kanye West- Saint Pablo
Cari | Rae Sremmurd- Diamonds Dancing
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Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
On this episode: Happy Holidaze! On this 4/20, the guys are all news! This pod Roderick & Cari talk 4/20, Frank Ocean dropping out of Coachella, Kai Cenat banned from Twitch, 50 Cent in the film industry, Jonathan Majors' issues continue, Damar Hamlin to return to football, TikTok ban approved in Montana, Chinese police stations in the US, Elon Musk's new AI company & more.
Intro: Rick James- Mary James
Roderick | Kendrick Lamar- You Ain't Gotta Lie (Momma Said)
Cari | Tony B- Dis Weekend
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Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back to The Rise & Grind Podcast! On Episode 230, the guys have lots to talk. In music, Rae Sremmurd's first weeks sales are in, along with new releases from Post Malone, Kodak Black, NBA Youngboy, Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj & more. In news, Coachella weekend 1, YSL Public Defenders threaten to quit, Nick Minaj to lead a new animated series produced by 50 Cent, Jamie Foxx, Magic Johnson acquires the Commanders, Mikey Williams & more.
Intro: Takeoff- Martian (Intro)
Roderick | Lil Wayne- Comfortable
Cari | Bas & The Hics- Smoke From Fire
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Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 229! This Thursday, Roderick & Cari focus mostly on news, talking YNW Melly's trial starting, JAY-Z's celebration performance, Summer Jam 2023, Childish Gambino's Drake Diss, Youtube/NFL Sunday Ticket & more!
Intro: Kendrick Lamar- Money Trees (feat. Jay Rock)
Roderick | Rex Orange County- AMAZING
Cari | Masego- Bye Bye My Love
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