Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

In a somber turn, the neo-soul world is mourning the passing of D’Angelo, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer at age 51, leaving behind a celebrated musical legacy and a mourning community of fans and fellow artists.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paris Jackson is locked in a legal battle with Michael Jackson’s estate’s executors over millions in alleged unapproved legal payouts, even as the estate continues to grow in value.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning artist Solange Knowles has landed a three-year residency appointment at USC’s Thornton School of Music, where she’s expected to help shape new courses in music curation and cultural practice.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is pushing to shut down what he dubs “Democrat programs” amid the ongoing government funding standoff, setting the stage for potential permanent cuts and further political gridlock.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicked off with celebration and controversy: Rolling Stone named Missy Elliott’s 2001 anthem “ Get Ur Freak On ” the top song of the 21st century, praising its genre-blending sound, daring production, and lasting cultural impact. Later, Alexis Ohanian confronted Stephen A. Smith over comments Smith made about Serena Williams during Kendrick Lamar&rs...

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump took aim at the Jacksonville Police Department, highlighting systemic issues in law enforcement and calling for accountability and change in communities too often ignored.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary with the Tea revealed that Taylor Swift was never formally asked to perform at the Super Bowl, despite heavy speculation and fan lobbying—adding to ongoing debates about how headliners are selected. Now people are questioning Roc Nation and Jay-Z.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexis Ohanian confronted Stephen A. Smith over comments Smith made about Serena Williams during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl set—calling out Smith for overstepping by giving marriage advice when he’s never walked that path himself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rolling Stone named Missy Elliott’s 2001 anthem “Get Ur Freak On” the top song of the 21st century, praising its genre-blending sound, daring production, and lasting cultural impact.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show served up a mix of administrative chaos, pop culture debate, relationship wisdom, and power politics in this episode. When nearly half of IRS staff were furloughed due to the government shutdown — effectively rendering its call centers unreachable — hosts warned of long waits and taxpayer frustration. Meanwhile, Stephen A. Smith called out LeBron James&rs...

NY Attorney General Letitia James rejected her recent federal indictment, calling it baseless retaliation from former President Trump — tying in her storied fight against his business empire and her civil fraud victory that was later partly overturned on appeal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sherri Shepherd urged listeners not to date someone based on potential, advocating for relationships rooted in present reality instead of future promises.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When nearly half of IRS staff were furloughed due to the government shutdown — effectively rendering its call centers unreachable — hosts warned of long waits and taxpayer frustration.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen A. Smith called out LeBron James’ “Second Decision” Hennessy teaser as “corny,” criticizing the stunt as a tone-deaf marketing move that overshadowed his athletic legacy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast dives into a star-studded mix of music, drama, and real talk. Pastor Mike Todd also joined the show with an uplifting prayer for listeners to live “full and vibrant” lives. Mary J. Blige is set to release her first-ever concert film, Mary J. Blige: For My Fans , which captures her sold-out Madison Square Garden show and heartfelt moments with her...

Matthew Knowles revealed shocking details about Beyoncé and Alicia Keys’ 2010 Brazil video shoot, saying both stars had to be airlifted to safety after the label failed to pay local gangs for access to the area.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Klay Thompson made headlines after refusing to answer questions about rumored girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion. Thompson just simply said that he is a “better man.”   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dame Dash is once again reflecting on his fallout with Jay-Z, expressing lingering pain and disappointment over how their friendship and business partnership ended after the Rock-a-fella era.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary J. Blige is set to release her first-ever concert film, Mary J. Blige: For My Fans, which captures her sold-out Madison Square Garden show and heartfelt moments with her audience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast opens with the triumphant return of Verzuz, as Cash Money and No Limit Records gear up for a historic face-off at ComplexCon in Las Vegas—marking the series’ first event in over three years. The RSMS crew then takes a hard turn as NFL star Stefon Diggs faces serious domestic violence allegations from ex Mia Jones, who claims he assaulted her, caus...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris reflected on the pain of her 2024 loss to Trump, admitting she’s been processing deep grief and regret over not challenging some decisions internally during the campaign. Harris also said that she grieved for the country due to Trump winning.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress Keke Palmer opened up about the emotional toll of growing up young in the spotlight, confessing she often suppressed vulnerability and now urges her younger self—and her fans—to embrace real feelings like anger and sadness.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RSMS crew then takes a hard turn as NFL star Stefon Diggs faces serious domestic violence allegations from ex Mia Jones, who claims he assaulted her, causing a concussion and attempted to silence her with an NDA. Diggs vehemently denies those claims and has counter-sued for assault and extortion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rickey Smiley and the crew spoke about the triumphant return of Verzuz, as Cash Money and No Limit Records gear up for a historic face-off at ComplexCon in Las Vegas—marking the series’ first event in over three years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast dives into a mix of pop culture, celebrity updates, and real-world news, keeping listeners both entertained and informed. The crew kicked things off with reports that Chris Brown’s Memphis “Breezy Bowl” show was suddenly canceled, disappointing fans who had waited months to see him perform. Meanwhile, Ayesha Curry opened up about never plann...