Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

Today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast delivered moments of shock, critique, and raw emotion. In a startling turn, Young Thug performed a surprise concert right outside the courthouse during one of his legal proceedings, turning an already high-stakes moment into a spectacle. Pundit Jason Whitlock stirred controversy by publicly calling Bad Bunny “demonic,” igniting fierce de...

Gabrielle Union opened up about her husband Dwyane Wade’s recent cancer diagnosis, sharing insights into their strength, fear, and faith amid uncertainty.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pundit Jason Whitlock stirred controversy by publicly calling Bad Bunny “demonic,” igniting fierce debate across social media about artistic expression and moral boundaries.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young Thug performed a surprise concert right outside the courthouse during one of his legal proceedings, turning an already high-stakes moment into a spectacle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast kicked off with big entertainment news. Bad Bunny was announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LX halftime show in Santa Clara on February 9, 2026. The Puerto Rican superstar, already the first artist to top Spotify’s global charts three years in a row. Fans had mixed reactions to Young Thug’s new album cover, which features him in...

A viral clip of Ne-Yo physically confronting a fan who jumped on stage during one of his shows has surfaced. While security quickly intervened, the incident sparked debate about performer safety and boundaries at concerts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show turned to Washington where Donald Trump met with Congress in a last-minute push to avoid a looming government shutdown. Lawmakers are racing to finalize a spending plan before the September 30 deadline, with Trump pressing Republicans to hold firm on immigration and border security demands.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fans had mixed reactions to Young Thug’s new album cover, which features him in white face makeup. Some defended it as creative expression, while others called it provocative are upset with Young Thug for portraying himself as a white man.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad Bunny was announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LX halftime show in Santa Clara on February 9, 2026. The Puerto Rican superstar, already the first artist to top Spotify’s global charts three years in a row.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast packs politics, culture, faith, and business in one electrifying ride. First, the RSMS crew broke down the explosive news that former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing congressional proceedings stemming from his 2020 testimony. Next, in celebrity-culture mode,...

Nas’s casino project got a major boost: his $5 billion bid to transform Resorts World in Queens received unanimous approval by a local advisory committee, clearing another hurdle toward full gaming license consideration.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show also welcomed DeVon Franklin, who shared insight into his next film projects and media ambitions, while reflecting on his journey beyond production.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RSMS crew broke down the explosive news that former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing congressional proceedings stemming from his 2020 testimony.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serena Williams went viral after blasting a New York City hotel for decorating a hallway with cotton plants she said, “doesn’t feel great,” stirring conversation around symbolism and sensitivity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast , listeners got a mix of joyful news, celebrity drama, and campus confrontation. The RSMS crew celebrated the arrival of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, born on September 13, 2025—a girl after two sons. The talk then shifted to JT’s public response to Cardi B, where she defended h...

The show touched on Mariah Carey’s cautious remarks about Anderson. Paak—she lauded his contributions to her upcoming album but declined to confirm any romantic link, emphasizing boundaries and professionalism.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tension peaked when a group of MAGA supporters calling themselves “Fearless Debaters” trespassed onto Tennessee State University’s campus, arriving with signs reading “DEI should be illegal” and “Deport all illegals now.” They were quickly escorted off campus by TSU police, but the incident ignited debate on free speech, political provocation, and how Blac...

Gary had the tea about JT and Cardi B. The talk shifted to JT’s public response to Cardi B, where she defended her man against accusations and confronted Cardi’s insults with blunt comparisons and support for his character.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RSMS crew celebrated the arrival of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, born on September 13, 2025—a girl after two sons.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show dug into headline drama—from Jimmy Kimmel’s fiery comeback to ABC after his suspension, to his sharp rebuke of Trump and the FCC, defending free speech and calling out political pressure on media. Cardi B also opened up, saying the only reason her divorce isn’t finalized yet is because she’s being held hostage over taxes and proper...

The show turned serious with breaking news. Two ICE detainees were fatally shot in Dallas after a sniper opened fire on an ICE facility from a nearby rooftop. The shooter died by suicide, and investigators found “ANTI-ICE” messages on shell casings, calling it a targeted ideological attack.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer Kelly Price made waves online by accusing Black women of being among her harshest critics, critiquing body shaming, trolling, and hypocrisy from within her own community.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardi B also opened up, saying the only reason her divorce isn’t finalized yet is because she’s being held hostage over taxes and property demands—adding that love no longer drives the marriage but legal strings do.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Kimmel’s fiery comeback to ABC after his suspension, to his sharp rebuke of Trump and the FCC, defending free speech and calling out political pressure on media.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Kimmel is headed back to ABC after his show was suspended following comments he made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk; Disney says the return, set for Tuesday, comes after thoughtful conversations, though many ABC affiliates like Sinclair and Nexstar will still refuse to air him. Another moment that got people talking: Beyoncé and Jay-Z were photographed sitting at the same tab...