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 and Kid Cudi’s “Day N Nite” conversation. Rounding things out, the hosts talk NFL playoffs and Super Bowl predictions, the U.S. moving to take control of TikTok, and reactions to a recent ICE-related shooting.

Intro: Kid Cudi- Day ‘n’ Nite

Roderick | Future & Juice WRLD - Ain’t Livin Right (feat. Gunna)

Cari | J. Cole- 3001

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