The Rise & Grind Podcast

Episode 380: "The Weight Of The World"

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
 
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Episode 379: "No Curtain Call"

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)
 
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Episode 378: "Bells Rung And Ears Ringing"

On this episode: Welcome to episode 378 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! Roderick & Cari kick things off with quick segments surrounding the Cracker Barrel logo change controversy and the new Dallas Cowboys Netflix special. After that the guys unpack new albums from Offset (Kiari), Earl Sweatshirt (Live Laugh Love), 2 Chainz (Red Clay Soundtrack), and Kid Cudi (Free).
In news, Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 lineup is released, Lil Nas X is arrested after viral video of him walking the streets of LA is released, Young Thug’s civil forfeiture case is dismissed, The Vince Staples Show is renewed for a second season, and Gervonta (Tank) Davis and Jake Paul announce their exhibition match scheduled to take place on November 14th, 2025.
 
Intro: Offset & Key Glock- Run It Up
Roderick | Kid Cudi- Deep Diving
Cari | A$AP Rocky- Both Eyes Closed
 
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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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