The Rise & Grind Podcast

Episode 377: "Friends In High Places"

On this episode: Welcome to episode 377 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! Roderick & Cari kick things off with fresh drops from Cardi B (Imaginary Playerz), A$AP Rocky (Trunks & Both Eyes Closed from the Highest 2 Lowest soundtrack), and JID’s new collab Sun featuring Anycia. They also unpack recent albums from Chance the Rapper (Star Line), Babyface Ray (Codeine Cowboy), and Juicy J & Endea Owens (Caught Up in This Illusion).
 
In news, Sean Kingston is sentenced to 3.5 years for a massive fraud scheme, Lil Yachty faces backlash for controversial lyrics referencing George Floyd, and BabyChiefDoit reveals he’s been using ChatGPT to help write his bars.
 
Intro: A$AP Rocky- Trunks (From “Highest 2 Lowest”)
 
Roderick | Chance The Rapper & Jamila Woods- No More Old Men
 
Cari | Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist- Jean Claude
 
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Episode 376: "Take The Paycut"

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
 
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Episode 375: "The Money Is Running Dry"

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
 
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Episode 374: "Blackout Day"

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.
 
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Episode 373: "From Sport To Strategy"

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
 
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Episode 372: "No Isiah Thomas Questions"

On this episode: Welcome to episode 372 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from Clipse, Travis Scott & 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
 
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Episode 371: "Lyrical Miracles"

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
 
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Episode 370: "Statistics & Probability"

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)
 
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Episode 369: "The Eye Of The Beholder"

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 GRAMMYs, Rihanna’s net worth drops $400M, Antonio Brown wanted for attempted murder, The Buss Family to sell majority ownership of the LA Lakers, the NBA Finals, & much more.
 
Intro: G Herbo- Went Legit
 
Roderick | Bas & The Hics- Four Walls
 
Cari | Lil Tecca- Sure of It
 
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Episode 368: "Leader Of The Free World"

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
 
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