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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 2H 32M

Episode 420: "Hollywood Is Dead"

from The Rise & Grind Podcast · host Roderick Taylor & Jacari Gentry

On this episode: On Episode 420, Roderick & Cari break down one of the wildest Drake runs in recent memory as ICEMAN debuts with 460K first week, while HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR continue stacking huge numbers behind it. The guys also talk Don Toliver’s OCTANE officially crossing 1 million units and becoming the first hip-hop album of 2026 to hit platinum status. In music mentions, the conversation shifts to 6lack’s Love Is The New Gangsta and Wiz Khalifa & MGK linking back up for Blog Era Boyz.   For news, Roderick & Cari react to reports of Wiz Khalifa landing on Romania’s wanted list, JID calling out the BET Awards after being snubbed from nominations, and Earth, Wind & Fire getting the documentary treatment with a new HBO Max release. The guys also discuss the controversial new partnership between UMG & Spotify that could allow fans to create AI remixes and covers using official artist vocals. Plus: NBA Playoff talk and the shocking report surrounding Kyle Busch’s passing at age 41. Tap in — new episode out now 🎙️   Intro: Wiz Khalifa- Still Blazin (feat. Alborosie)   Roderick | Drake & 21 Savage- B’s On The Table   Cari | Smino- Polynesian   Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: On Episode 420, Roderick & Cari break down one of the wildest Drake runs in recent memory as ICEMAN debuts with 460K first week, while HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR continue stacking huge numbers behind it. The guys also talk Don Toliver’s OCTANE officially crossing 1 million units and becoming the first hip-hop album of 2026 to hit platinum status. In music mentions, the conversation shifts to 6lack’s Love Is The New Gangsta and Wiz Khalifa & MGK linking back up for Blog Era Boyz.   For news, Roderick & Cari react to reports of Wiz Khalifa landing on Romania’s wanted list, JID calling out the BET Awards after being snubbed from nominations, and Earth, Wind & Fire getting the documentary treatment with a new HBO Max release. The guys also discuss the controversial new partnership between UMG & Spotify that could allow fans to create AI remixes and covers using official artist vocals. Plus: NBA Playoff talk and the shocking report surrounding Kyle Busch’s passing at age 41. Tap in — new episode out now 🎙️   Intro: Wiz Khalifa- Still Blazin (feat. Alborosie)   Roderick | Drake & 21 Savage- B’s On The Table   Cari | Smino- Polynesian   Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

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