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 documentary.

A full breakdown of headlines, industry shifts, and the state of hip-hop—tap in for episode 387!

Intro: D’Angelo- Lady

Roderick | Leon Thomas- My Muse

Cari | The Stuyvesants- Spank Love