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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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 m…
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Episode 370: "Statistics & Probability"
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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 & Fred…
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Episode 369: "The Eye Of The Beholder"
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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 Roderi…
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Episode 368: "Leader Of The Free World"
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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 Subscribe to Apple Music now…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 367 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, Roderick & Cari open with new music from Latto, 2 Chainz & Lil Yachty, Amine, & Snoop Dogg. In news, Joey Bada$$ to potentially sign to TDE, NBA Youngboy to embark on a national tour, Chris Brown arrested in the UK, Cassie takes the stand on Diddy’s trial, Antonio Brown…
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On this episode: Welcome to another content packed episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, we’re all news! Listen as Roderick & Cari talk Tory Lanez’s stabbing, Halle Bailey & DDG, The Weeknd’s film headed to theaters, HBO Max, GTA VI & more. Intro: Key Glock- Papercutz Roderick | Camilla Cabello & Playboi Carti- I LUV IT Cari | 2 Chainz, R…
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Episode 365: "Up A Creek Without A Paddle"
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On this episode: Welcome to another content packed episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new singles from Quavo & Westside Gunn, along with albums from Key Glock, Benny The Butcher, & Boldy James. In news, Lil Durk approved for a bond hearing, Ye sues his former dentist for malpractice, Glorilla announces her…
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On this episode: Welcome to another content packed episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new singles from Young Thug & Megan Thee Stallion, along with a new Wu-Tang Clan project as they head out on tour. In news, Ari Lennox leaves Dreamville Records, the 2025 NBA Playoffs heat up, the 2025 NFL Draft sparks co…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 363! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk a surprise drop from Westside Gunn, Wiz Khalifa’s long awaited ‘Kush & OJ 2’, and a list of other singles. In news, Young Thug & Drake both announce new albums, Brian Steele joins the Diddy case, Tay-K sentenced 80 years in second murder trial, TLC gets a musical, the…
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Episode 362: "As The Dust Starts To Settle"
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 362! After a short music week, Roderick & Cari have a news-filled pod today. The guys cover: Coachella 2025, Dreamville Fest 2025, Billboard’s “Best Female Rappers of All Time” list, Cassie to testify against Diddy, Soulja Boy ordered to pay $4M in sexual battery case, LeBron James gets a barbie, Tariffs, The Mas…
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Episode 361: "The Boy That Cried Wolf"
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 361! It’s been a week, but the guys are back. This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from Gelo, Lil Durk, Boldy James & V Don + more. In news, Ye links with Akademiks for an interview, Amazon submits a bid to purchase TikTok, Trump Tariffs, Cory Booker’s marathon speech, the 2025 Basketball Hall of…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 360! Roderick & Cari return for another Monday of music & new. In music, the guys talk new drops from Lil Durk, Will Smith, Nav, & Playboi Carti. In news, NBA Youngboy released from federal prison, Yella Beezy released on $750,000 bond, Sean Kingston found guilty on fraud charges, Young Scooter passes, Marvin Sap…
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Episode 359: "Nobody Is Bigger Than The Program"
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 359! Roderick & Cari return for another Monday full of content. In music, the crew talks a few new releases from Moneybagg Yo, Jack Harlow & Doja Cat, Ye, Playboi Carti, & more. In news, UMG moves to dismiss their lawsuit with Drake, Sauce Walka shot in Memphis, Yella Beezy arrested on capital murder charges, Dre…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 358! Roderick & Cari return for another Monday full of content. In music, the crew talks new releases from Key Glock, Freddie Gibbs, Benny The Butcher & 38 Spesh, Playboi Carti, & more. In news, Jay Rock arrested on felony gun charges, Anthony Edwards sparks controversy over recent parental decisions, the LA Spar…
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Episode 357: "Gatekeep Your Community"
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 357! After a long break, & firing the sound guy, Roderick & Cari are back! In music, the guys talk new drops from Doechii, Gunna, Gelo Ball, NBA Youngboy, Tory Lanez, & more. In news, Mike Epps confirms ‘Last Friday’, JAY-Z counter-sues his former rape accuser, Druski & Odell Beckham Jr named in Diddy allegations…
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Episode 356: "It's A Different League"
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 356! This Monday, Roderick & Cari start with talk on new releases from Fridayy, Boldy James, Jim Jones, & Reason. In news, Drake postpones his ‘Anita Max Win’ tour, Cardi B ordered payment in a defamation suit, Angie Stone passes, Wu-Tang Clan announces a new tour, & more. Intro: Quavo- Trappa Rappa Roderick | Na…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 355! This pod, Roderick & Cari talk a slew of new releases from Quavo, Don Toliver, J. Cole, Griselda, Nardo Wick & more. In news, A$AP Rocky acquitted on gun charges, Diddy’s sex trafficking lawyer withdraws from his team, Rihanna talks new music, Notorious B.I.G.’s mother passes at 72, NAACP Image Awards, & mor…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 354! This Monday, Roderick & Cari talk new music from Jack Harlow, Westside Gunn, Coi Leray, and PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake. In news, Kendrick Lamar returns to the top of the Billboard charts, JAY-Z’s sexual assault lawsuit dropped, NBA All-Star Weekend, & more. Intro: Larry June, 2 Chainz, & The Alchemist- Generation…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 353! This Monday, Roderick & Cari talk new music from Key Glock, 2 Chainz & Larry June, EST Gee, Cardi B, & more. In news, DJ Khaled begins his album rollout, Ye’s tweets , & The 2025 Super Bowl, including Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance. Intro: EST Gee- The Streets Roderick | Cordae- All Alone Cari | Wiz K…
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Episode 352: "Easier Than A Pick And Roll"
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 352! The Boys have returned from vacation! After recapping their Bahamas trip, Roderick & Cari talk new and upcoming music from Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR, & more. In news, the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, A$AP Rocky’s trial continues, YFN Lucci released from prison, Irv Gotti passes, Marcus Jordan ar…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 351! In music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from 2 Chainz & Larry June, Sexyy Redd & Bruno Mars, & Central Cee. In news, SZA to join Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, Ye’s net worth rise back to billionaire status, DJ Unk passes, a Kobe Bryant docu-series on the way, & more. Intro: Baby- What Happened To Tha…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 350! With no new music out this podcast, Roderick & Cari are all news. A$AP Rocky pleads guilty in his felony assault case, Chris Brown sues Warner Bros. for $500M, 106 & Park gets a reboot, Donald Trump inaugurated, the NFL Playoffs, & more. Intro: Benji Blue Bills, BNYX & YourRage- Aye Rage Roderick | WESTSIDE …
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Episode 349: "Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind"
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 349! With Q1 still heating up, Roderick & Cari start by talking Mac Miller’s new posthumously released project “Balloonerism”. Then in news, the guys talk a new movie starring Keke Palmer & SZA, The Weeknd postpones his new album release date, Frankie Beverly to be honored at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, TikTok banned…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 348! As promised, the guys are back for a Thursday pod. In music, Roderick & Cari talk upcoming music from Mac Miller & more. In news, Drake turns his petition against UMG into a full blown lawsuit, Gelo Ball signs with Def Jam for $13M, TikTok’s shut down date approaches, Biden’s last week in office, & much more…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 347! Roderick & Cari begin the show with a convo on yet another Rolling Stone “Greatest” list, then talk new music from Lil Baby, Mac Miller, & Joey Bada$$. In news, Lil Tjay & Fivio Foreign make headlines in a streaming controversy, Megan Thee Stallion granted a restraining order extension on Tory Lanez, Wildfir…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 346 & Welcome to 2025! After a Holiday break, Roderick & Cari are back. Recapping what’s been missed over the past weeks, the guys talk albums from Lil Baby & SZA, along with single releases from Tyler, The Creator, Jack Harlow, Drake, & more. In news, Coi Leray & Trippie Redd expecting their first child, a Luthe…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 345! Roderick & Cari return after 2 weeks to put a cap on 2025. In new music, the guys talk releases from Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, along with upcoming music from SZA & Gunna. In news, the crew talks Dreamville Fest 2025, JAY-Z’s recent rape allegations, Lil Wayne congratulating Kendrick Lamar on his Super Bowl Perfo…
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Episode 344: "Clean Out Your Locker"
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 344! This Thursday, Roderick & Cari talk upcoming music from Roddy Ricch & Smino, along with updates on sales from Kendrick Lamar & Juice WRLD projects. In news, Drake takes legal action on UMG & Spotify, LL Cool J speaks, a Jamie Foxx Netflix Special on the way, & Hunter Biden pardoned. Intro: Dave Blunts- The C…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 343! After over a week, the R&G boys are back to business. This Monday, Roderick & Cari catch up on recent releases from Jack Harlow, Boldy James, Cordae, & J. Cole, along with Kendrick Lamar’s latest release ‘GNX’. In news, Future & Metro Boomin cover GQ’s November edition, NBA Youngboy sentenced 27 months in Fe…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 342! This week, Roderick & Cari talk new releases music from Ab-Soul, along with sales numbers from Tyler, The Creator & Lil Uzi Vert. In news, Lil Durk now facing life after being slapped with new felony charges, Young Thug disses Gunna, YNW Melly seeks immediate release from jail, social media concerned about K…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 341! This week, Roderick & Cari talk new releases music from Freddie Gibbs, Westside Gunn, & Lil Uzi Vert, along with first weeks numbers from Tyler, The Creator & more. In news, Young Thug is released from jail, a continued conversation on Megan Thee Stallion’s new documentary, Metro Boomin sues for sexual assau…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 340! This week, Roderick & Cari talk upcoming music from Freddie Gibbs, Westside Gunn, & Lil Uzi Vert, along with new music from Tyler, The Creator & Earthgang. In news, Ari Lennox wants out of Dreamville, Kanye West & Adidas officially part ways, The Wayans Brothers return to the ‘Scary Movie’ franchise, & more.…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 339! This week, Roderick & Cari talk new music from Tyler, The Creator & Megan Thee Stallion, along with first weeks updates from Glorilla, Big X Tha Plug, Rod Wave, & Yeat. In news, Lil Durk arrested for murder, NBA Basketball returns, & early voting begins. Intro: Lil Baby & Lil Durk- Bruised Up Roderick | Glor…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 338! This week, Roderick & Cari talk new music from Gunna, Ab-Soul, Yeat, & Juice WRLD. In news, the guys discuss new albums on the way from Tyler, The Creator & Megan Thee Stallion, Gucci Mane clears out the 1017 roster, the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced & more. Intro: Dom Kennedy- Leanin Rod…
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Episode 337: "The Superior Product"
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 337! This Thursday, the guys talk the latest releases from Glorilla, Rod Wave, Dom Kennedy & more, as well as recap the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards, new business ventures from Beyoncé, JAY-Z, & 50 Cent, & the passing of Liam Payne. Intro: Glorilla- LET HER COOK Roderick | JAY-Z- Imaginary Players Cari | Dylan Sinclai…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 336! This Thursday, the guys talk upcoming releases from Glorilla, Rod Wave & as well as talk new music updates from Lil Tecca, Future, & more. In news, Childish Gambino cancels his world tour due to health reasons, a Megan The Stallion documentary set to hit Amazon Prime this month, Kai Cenat gets a McDonald’s c…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 335! This Monday, the guys review new music from Lil Durk, Tee Grizzley, Young Thug, Maxo Kream & Tyler, The Creator, Leon Thomas, & more. In news, Rod Wave & Glorilla head up album dates, Rod Wave & Kanye West announce new albums, Cardi B & Offset beef online, Young Dolph suspect sentenced & more. Intro: The Dip…
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Episode 334: "Barking Up The Wrong Tree"
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 334! This pod, Roderick & Cari talk new music from 4Batz, Glorilla, Future, The Alchemist, & many more. In news, Travis Scott’s ‘Days Before Rodeo’ hits No. 1 on Billboard Top 200, A$AP Rocky seemingly pushes his album back to March 2025, Diddy arrested, Tito Jackson passes away, & Nelly facing $50M lawsuit again…
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 333! This pod, Roderick & Cari have so many new singles & projects to talk, so stay tuned. In news, Beyoncé gets no CMA nominations, Lil Wayne posts a video addressing the 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance, Tory Lanez’s prison tapes come to an end, the passing of Frankie Beverly & James Earl Jones, & the recen…
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Episode 332: "I Gotta Learn To Walk Away"
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On this episode: Welcome to episode 332! This pod, Roderick & Cari take you thru new music from A$AP Rocky, Megan Thee Stallion, Sexyy Red, & G Herbo. In news, Roderick walks back his Post Malone country album take, Travis Scott misses the Billboard No. 1 album by less than 1,000 sales, Kendrick Lamar announced as 2025 Super Bowl Halftime performer…
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Episode 331: "Finding A Silver Lining"
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On this episode: Welcome back to another episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This monday, the guys talk an assortment of new tracks & albums, followed by news of Fatman Scoop’s passing, Irv Gotti suffering a mild stroke, & a hectic week in major banking. Intro: Baby- What Happened To That Boy (feat. Clipse) Roderick | Cash Cobain- rump punch Cari …
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Episode 330: "Why Would You Do That?"
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On this episode: Welcome to Episode 330! After a long hiatus, Roderick & Cari are back, talking the re-release of Travis Scott’s ‘Days Before Rodeo’ on all dsp’s, as well as projects from Cash Cobain & Luh Tyler. In news, NBA Youngboy headed to federal prison, Yachty addresses Karrahboo & others, DaBaby sued for $4M for brawl with DaniLeigh’s broth…
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Episode 329: "Time For A New Conversation"
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On this episode: Welcome to Episode 329! This Pod, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Larry June, Latto, & Benny The Butcher. In news, Blueface sentenced to 4 years in prison, Travis Scott arrested in Paris, the 2024 Olympics, Yung Miami speaks on Diddy & JT, Obama’s Summer Playlist, NFT’s, & more. Intro: Young Thug- Again (feat. Gucci Mane) Rode…
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Episode 328: "The Jordan Belfort Spoon"
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On this episode: Welcome to Episode 328! Rise & Grind Thursdays are back! Roderick & Cari return with new takes on upcoming music from Larry June, Benny The Butcher, Polo G, & Latto. In news, the guys talk Big Sean delaying his album, 100GB of content leaked on Drake’s finsta account, 50 Cent to launch a free TV network with Lionsgate, the 2024 Oly…
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On this episode: Welcome to Episode 327! Fresh from a week off, Roderick & Cari are back to talk Hip-Hop. This week in new music, the guys talk new tracks from A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, & Mike WiLL Made-It, before talking new albums from Ye & Ty Dolla $ign, Killer Mike & Wiz Khalifa. In news, Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR announce a collab album releasing this…
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On this episode: Welcome to Episode 326! The Rise & Grind boys are back again with another music-filled Monday! In new releases, Roderick & Cari talk new tracks from Cordae & Lil Wayne, Larry June, Will Smith, & Tory Lanez before talking new albums from Mustard & Ice Spice. In news, PnB Rock’s alleged murderer won’t stand trial, the 2024 Olympics, …
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On this episode: Welcome to Episode 325, and a big week for music! This Monday, the guys talk new singles from Rob49 & Cardi B along with Benny the Butcher, and new albums from before talking new albums from Blxst, JT, Rich The Kid, Childish Gambino, & more. In news, Joe Biden steps down as the Democratic Nominee, a massive IT Crowd Strike affects …
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On this episode: Welcome to Episode 324! This Monday, the guys review a slew of singles, before talking new albums from Eminem & Action Bronson. In news, Kanye West says he’s retiring from professional music, Martin Lawrence’s ‘Martin’ prequel in the works, Donald Trump shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, & more. Intro: Dr. Dre- Forget About …
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On this episode: Welcome to Episode 323! This Thursday pod, Roderick & Cari talk upcoming releases tracks from Mustard, Eminem, & Rich The Kid. In news, Ryan Garcia is expelled from the WBC, NCAA removing cannabis from their banned drug list, Boeing to plead guilty to fraud charges, the NBA’s new $76B media deal, John Cena, & more. Intro: Sexyy Red…
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On this episode: Welcome to Episode 322! This Monday in music, Roderick & Cari talk new tracks from Quavo, Killer Mike, & Eminem, along with takes on a new album from 42 Dugg. In news, a second look on the 2024 XXL Freshman list, a recap of the 2024 BET Awards, the ‘Not Like Us’ music video, PND beefs with the men in R&B, Pop Smoke’s alleged killer…
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