Episode 403: "The Proper Contact"

  On this episode: Episode 403 of The Rise & Grind Podcast dives into new music and a heavy week of headlines. Roderick & Cari kick things off with album talk, including Bruno Mars’ The Romantic and Stove God Cooks announcing a new project produced by Swizz Beatz, set for 3/27. In news, the crew breaks down Wiz Khalifa’s appeal being rejected in Romania, as he faces a 9-month sentence, while also preparing for his upcoming album Girls Love Horses (2/27). They also cover Lil Durk’s trial being pushed back again to August 2026 and Tory Lanez’s appeal being denied. The conversation continues with Spotify’s list of hip hop’s next leaders, reactions to Lil Yachty’s comments on old-school rap, and a quick look at Concrete Boys’ It’s Us Vol. 2 dropping 2/27. The episode wraps with discussion around the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees, with inductions set to be revealed later this spring. Another episode full of music, controversy, and culture — tap in. Episode 401 has it all— listen now. Intro: Future- March Madness Roderick | The Game, DJ Drama, Mike & Keys, & JasonMartin- Dead Hermes Cari | Puma Blue- Hold You Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW