Rory & Mal check in with shoe designer Salehe Bembury to talk the death of hype, what is was like working with Tyrese Haliburton, and the inspiration behind his new book "I Make Shoes" #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory is off at sea so we got Demaris taking over co-hosting duties. After a quick weekend recap, Mal gives his take on the Cash Money-No Limit Verzuz. Megan Thee Stallion released a new pu$$y poppin anthem which has Demaris conflicted. A stat that caught Mal’s eye has him thinking Hip-Hop really might be dying. Mal and Demaris got Keke Palmer’s back after backlash from the “Southern Fried Rice” trailer. Plus, Baby D has more questions about the NBA, and we get an update from a caller who is trying to keep a long distance relationship going #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week on New Rory & Mal, we debate if album variance is a cheat code, break down the NBA gambling scandal, and ask Miguel who he would like to collab with in the future All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Rory hits the open sea on the Rock The Bells Cruise, we gotta talk about this NBA gambling scandal. Mal thinks Gilbert Arenas is the snitch that led to Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups being arrested by the FBI. Plus, Mal thinks Michael Jordan’s appearance on the NBA on NBC was AI, the World Series is more than just Blue Jays vs Dodgers, and today’s voicemail has us fessing up to our worst lies #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal check in with Miguel to discuss his new album "CAOS", how he evolved as an artist during his album hiatus, and what he regrets about working with Pharrell #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler The Creator made his bed with the fan base he cultivated, but Mal thinks he may have been misunderstood. Rory and Mal investigate the real reason Brandy left the stage in Chicago. Baby D thinks the guys are cappin’ when they give props to Clarissa Shields for her freestyle. Rory and Mal are impressed with the robbers who pulled off the most recent heist in the Louvre. Plus, Mal can’t stop listening to the new Tame Impala project, and a caller wants to know if we got a problem with album variance. All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal Drake's lawsuit vs UMG is dismissed, Hitmaka shares what it was like to work with Nicki Minaj, the new Mobb Deep album is incredible, and Rory and Mal remember D'Angelo #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s gettin cold in NYC, and we’re here for it. We end the week celebrating the life and career of R&B legend, D’Angelo. A new Big L track featuring Nas was released. Rory and Mal debate if there are any rappers under 35 on track to be legacy artists. Then, we got Math Hoffa on the pod. Mal and Math re-live stories from Total Slaughter, and Math tells his side of the story with everything “My Expert Opinion”. Plus, we do our best to help a caller with a really really personal problem. #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal check in with Hitmaka and get the story behind his appearance on Cam Newton's pod, how he and HitBoy squashed their beef, and play "This or That" with his biggest hits #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a long weekend, and we all know what you want to hear…but we’re saving that for last. Mobb Deep dropped a project that Rory had on repeat all weekend. Wale announces a new EP dropping later in 2025. We can’t believe we live in a world where TMZ has become a credible news source. And finally, Rory, Mal, and Demaris give their take on Drake’s lawsuit against UMG getting dismissed. #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.