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The Rise & Grind Podcast

Roderick Taylor & Jacari Gentry

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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112:55

Episode 402: "Its Not In The Tuck"

The Rise & Grind Podcast ·

2026/02/24

On This Episode: Episode 402 of The Rise & Grind Podcast is packed with new music and major headlines. Roderick & Cari kick things off with new album talk, including Larry June, Curren$y & The Alchemist’s Spiral Staircases and Baby Keem’s Casino, while also revisiting JAY-Z’s “Dead Presidents” and its lasting impact.In news, the crew reacts to the surprising Drake x McDonald’s collaboration, recaps moments from the BAFTA Film Awards, and discuss Floyd Mayweather gearing up for a

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177:08

Episode 401: "Low Hanging Fruit"

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2026/02/19

On this episode: Episode 401 of The Rise & Grind Podcast is packed with new music, big headlines, and sports talk. Roderick & Cari kick things off with a review of Jill Scott’s latest album To Whom This May Concern, before looking ahead to upcoming drops like Larry June, Curren$y & The Alchemist’s Spiral Staircases (2/20), Baby Keem’s Casino (2/20), and Jack Harlow’s Monica (3/13).In news, the crew revisits the T.I. vs. Lil Wayne conversation, including the controversy surrounding Wayne

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144:57

Episode 400: "The Road Less Traveled"

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2026/02/12

On this episode: Episode 400 of The Rise & Grind Podcast is a big one. Roderick & Cari kick things off with music, including Don Toliver earning his first #1 album with 162K first week (31K pure), plus Jill Scott announcing To Whom This May Concern dropping 2/13.In news, the post-Super Bowl conversation around Bad Bunny keeps growing as Trump and others weigh in, with the debate expanding into Chris Brown, Ye, and more. The crew also discusses Britney Spears selling her catalog for $200M,

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167:07

Episode 399: "I'm Taking The Sandwich"

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2026/02/09

On this episode: We kick things off with a full review of J. Cole’s The Fall Off and talk Brent Faiyaz teasing ICON ahead of its 2/13 release. In news, we react to the situation surrounding GloRilla’s sister, debate potential VERZUZ matchups (Plies vs. Trick Daddy, Lil Wayne vs. T.I., and 50 Cent vs. T.I.), and break down the Super Bowl results. Plus, the 2026 Winter Olympics officially get underway and Trump sparks backlash after reposting a controversial video involving the Obamas.Intro: J

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151:15

Episode 398: "Maybe I Am In Denial"

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2026/02/05

On this episode: This week we tap into J. Cole’s The Fall Off and what it means for his legacy as the rollout heats up. We recap the biggest moments from the GRAMMYs, break down the new trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic, and talk Floyd Mayweather suing SHOWTIME for $320M. Plus, major layoffs hit The Washington Post, the NBA trade deadline and All-Star Weekend are on deck, and we look ahead to the Super Bowl and halftime show.Intro: Chris Brown- Deuces (Remix) [feat. Drake & Kanye

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152:49

Episode 397: "I Think I'm Done With That"

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2026/02/02

Episode 397 of The Rise & Grind Podcast dives into a heavy news cycle across music, culture, and politics. The crew discusses Ye’s public apology, his WSJ interview, and the rollout of BULLY, currently set for March 2026, along with reactions to the direction of his comeback.The episode also breaks down the latest Epstein file releases, with high-profile names like JAY-Z, Pusha T, Jamie Foxx, and Aretha Franklin being mentioned, plus Chad Hugo filing another lawsuit against Pharrell Williams

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148:52

Episode 396: This Is Just Déjà Vu"

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2026/01/29

On this episode: Episode 396 of The Rise & Grind Podcast breaks down a packed week in music, culture, and sports. The crew reacts to A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and J. Cole’s new freestyle tape, before diving into a Grammy Awards preview and expectations heading into music’s biggest night.The episode also covers Hit-Boy vs. Mike Will Made-It being set for a 1/30 VERZUZ, updates on Drake’s defamation lawsuit appeal, and a discussion sparked by Jim Jones

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138:12

Episode 395: "Tracking A Path"

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2026/01/19

On this episode: Roderick & Cari are back with episode 395 of The Rise & Grind Podcast, unpacking a packed week in music, touring news, and major headlines. The episode kicks off with new album releases from A$AP Rocky (Don’t Be Dumb), NBA YoungBoy (Slime Cry), and Wiz Khalifa (Khaotic), along with J. Cole officially announcing The Fall Off and what it signals for the next chapter of his career. The conversation shifts to industry moves and mentions, including Harry Styles reportedly working

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138:53

Episode 394: "Who Green Lighted That?"

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2026/01/12

On this episode: Roderick & Cari return with episode 394 of The Rise & Grind Podcast, breaking down a busy week across music, culture, and headlines. The conversation opens with new releases, including A$AP Rocky’s “Punk Rocky” as his album rollout heats up, and Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might,” alongside the announcement of his first solo album and tour since 2016.The duo reviews new projects from Max B & French Montana (Coke Wave 3.5) and Bleu (THERAPY), then debates whether DaBaby is

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144:52

Episode 393: "A Christmas Special"

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2025/12/22

On this episode: Roderick & Cari are back with episode 393 of The Rise & Grind Podcast, diving into another packed week of culture-shifting headlines. The duo reacts to 21 Savage introducing the controversial “fuck the streets” rhetoric into rap and Young Thug’s thoughts on the current state of hip hop. They also discuss Future’s partnership with Louis Vuitton, The Weeknd selling his music catalog, and Toosi’s surprising move into NCAA football at Syracuse.In sports, the conversation

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108:17

Episode 392: "The Red Carpet Rolled Out"

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2025/12/15

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172:07

Episode 391: "Buying The Bunny"

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2025/12/08

On This Episode: This week, we’re back with a packed episode full of new music, industry surprises, and a couple moves nobody saw coming.We kick things off with the latest drops — Lil Uzi Vert returns with “Regular,” GloRilla heats up with her new single “March” plus a follow-up titled “Special,” and NBA Youngboy delivers “Zero IQ Freestyle.”On the album side, The Game links with DJ Drama and Mike & Keys for Every Movie Needs a Trailer, Lil Baby responds to the leak culture with The Leaks

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125:12

Episode 390: "The Ridicule Continues"

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2025/12/01

On This Episode: The guys open Episode 390 with new drops from two heavy hitters: Lil Baby returns with his Middle of the Summer EP, adding new tracks to his earlier 3-pack, and NLE Choppa drops Hello Revenge, complete with a video and what’s now his third NBA YoungBoy diss. For albums, YFN Lucci delivers Already Legend (Thank You Edition), marking a big moment after years of anticipation. In the mentions, the hosts highlight a major milestone as Cardi B’s Am I The Drama? hits 3x Platinum,

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152:23

Episode 389: "The Human Emotion"

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2025/11/17

On this episode: Roderick & Cari kick off Episode 389 with two major album drops: Wale returns with ‘Everything Is a Lot’ and Summer Walker releases ‘Finally Over It’. The guys also highlight the new collaboration ‘Boldy James & Nicholas Craven – Criminally Attached’.In the news, Rory’s old tweets resurface, The hosts then get into one of the wildest tech stories of the year as Vine prepares a reboot under the new name “DiVine,” reportedly funded by Jack Dorsey. Nico Harrison fired as the

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144:09

Episode 388: "Take The Torch"

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2025/11/10

On This Episode: Roderick & Cari return for another packed episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, the guys dive into G Herbo’s new album Lil Herbo before reacting to A$AP Rocky’s comments claiming his album is never dropping.In the news, they cover the 2026 Grammy nominations, new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and the debut trailer for the upcoming “Michael” biopic, set to release in April 2026. The hosts also discuss the Vince Staples Show returning for a second season

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121:29

Episode 387: "The Royal Flush"

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2025/10/30

On This Episode: Roderick & Cari are back with another episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys kick things off discussing how no rap songs appear in the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since February 1990, breaking down what that means for the genre and the culture.In news, they cover Drake’s lawsuits entering the appeal stage, J. Cole being sued by Cam’ron, ongoing NBA gambling arrests, Al Sharpton’s latest viral moment, and the announcement of a new Eddie Murphy

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103:27

Episode 386: "No Harm No Foul"

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2025/10/27

Roderick & Cari return for episode 386 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys run through this week’s drops including Leon Thomas’ “Pholks,” Daniel Caesar’s “Son of Spergy,” and BabyChiefDoIt’s “Warning Shot (EP).” In the news, they discuss the return of VERZUZ (Cash Money vs. No Limit, 10/25), Diddy’s claim of being held at knifepoint in jail (as Trump eyes a sentence commute), Kevin McCall saying he’s broke after writing hits for Chris Brown, Dreka Gates’ divorce filings requesting over

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107:51

Episode 385: "There's Something Brewing"

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2025/10/14

Roderick & Cari are back for episode 385 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys break down this week’s new drops — Rod Wave’s “Leavin,” A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s “Part of Me,” Kodak Black & Chance The Rapper’s “Still Get Chanel,” G Herbo & Jeremih’s “Whatever U Want,” and BabyChiefDoIt’s “Fried Chicken.”They also highlight Mobb Deep’s classic “Infinite” and dive into major headlines: Pooh Shiesty’s early prison release, Drake’s defamation lawsuit against UMG being dropped, Tim

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99:50

Episode 384: "In A Grand Fashion"

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2025/10/09

On this episode: Roderick & Cari return for episode 384 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys react to LeBron James’ shocking second “Decision” and what it means for the NBA, along with former QB Mark Sanchez making headlines of his own. They also discuss Jerry Jones being fined $250K after flipping off a fan, the news of Derrick Groves being captured, and Tim Cook’s announcement that he’ll be stepping down as Apple’s CEO.Another week, another packed episode full of sports and culture

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99:12

Episode 383: "The Street Lights Are On"

The Rise & Grind Podcast ·

2025/10/06

On this episode: Roderick & Cari are back for episode 383 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! The guys dive into Bryson Tiller’s long-awaited release Solace and discuss new music coming from Leon Thomas with Just How You Are and his upcoming Pholks EP dropping October 24th. In news, they break down this year’s Grammy consideration submissions, Bad Bunny being announced as the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime performer, updates surrounding Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, and Diddy’s sentencing to 50

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