Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

Reality star Rasheeda reaffirms her marriage to Kirk Frost, rapping in a recent freestyle that she’d “never leave,” sparking a social media storm among fans torn over the couple’s turbulent history.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karrine Steffans drops bombshells about Diddy, expressing uncertainty about their past relationship details in a candid sit-down with Piers Morgan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RSMS crew begin with breaking news: catastrophic flash floods have once again devastated Texas' Hill Country—claiming 121 lives, displacing families, and leaving more than 170 residents missing. New Mexico’s Ruidoso town was hit shortly after, with three confirmed deaths as floodwaters swept away homes—highlighting the increasing intensity of weather disasters and growing con...

On today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast , four major stories dominate the conversation. First, a music producer has dropped the civil lawsuit against Chris Brown over a London nightclub altercation; the $16 million claim was dismissed with prejudice, though criminal charges still stand. In the rap world, Nicki Minaj is throwing major heat at Jay‑Z and Roc Nation on X, ac...

Nicki Minaj is throwing major heat at Jay‑Z and Roc Nation on X, accusing Hov of shortchanging her $100–$200 million from the TIDAL deal and calling out management for shady practices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diddy’s sentencing date is locked in for October 3, 2025, after his partial conviction, and both prosecution and defense agreed to proceed then.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A music producer has dropped the civil lawsuit against Chris Brown over a London nightclub altercation; the $16 million claim was dismissed with prejudice, though criminal charges still stand.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardi B faces fan scrutiny again as discussions swirl around her allegedly new facial features—many fans suspect another round of cosmetic procedures amid her evolving looks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, the studio dives into four headline-grabbing stories. “American Idol” winner Jamal Roberts turned down a key to the city in Laurel, Mississippi, citing death threats linked to resentment in the town—he ultimately wants to focus on his music, not the spotlight. Shifting to cultural trends, the crew noticed during the &ldqu...

The RSMS crew addressed Lauryn Hill’s famously late Essence Fest set—delayed until 2:30 a.m. and ending to a near-empty stadium. Organizers have since defended her, stating that the delay stemmed from event scheduling issues, not the artist herself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shifting to cultural trends, the crew noticed during the “What’s Trending” segment that Black family reunions are increasingly fading from tradition, a conversation prompted by the declining attendance and discussions around their deep-rooted significance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dwyane Wade’s mother Jolinda Wade opened up about how her son's heartfelt prison letters helped her survive incarceration, calling him a “blessing” and underscoring the strength of their family bond.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“American Idol” winner Jamal Roberts turned down a key to the city in Laurel, Mississippi, citing death threats linked to resentment in the town.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, we begin with somber news as Texas flash floods tragically claim at least 89 lives—and leave dozens missing—across Central Texas, including 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic. Rescue teams battle ongoing downpours while concerns rise over inadequate warning systems and overwhelmed emergency crews.  The disc...

Janice Combs, Diddy’s mother, remained reserved post-verdict—cautioning fans that the legal battle isn’t over despite her son’s acquittal on major charges.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In love news, Eva Marcille reunited with ex-husband Michael Sterling at Essence Fest, confirming their rekindled relationship in a heartfelt “soft launch” of love’s second chapter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A male escort is now suing Cassie and Diddy, claiming she contracted an STD, aborted his baby, and demanding a share of the money she received—marking a surprising twist in the “freak‑off” legal storm.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RSMS crew began with somber news as Texas flash floods tragically claimed at least 89 lives—and left dozens missing—across Central Texas, including 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic. Rescue teams battle ongoing downpours while concerns rise over inadequate warning systems and overwhelmed emergency crews.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Best of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, before hearing some of the best moments from the RSMS crew, some breaking news is in. The Diddy verdict has come in and Sean Combs was found not guilty on the major charges but was found guilty on the prostitution charges. 803 Fresh joined the RSMS crew and talks about “Boots on the Ground.” Also, Black Toney still is not at work....

Listen to the best of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. You will hear some of the funniest moments, along with Gary with the Tea and Shamea Morton talking to Kandi Burruss backstage at the BET Awards. Also, Dr. Collier is on with the RSMS crew for Wellness Wednesday. All of this and more on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast.   Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-m...

Today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, fans will hear some of the best moments and interviews from the RSMS crew. Gary with the Tea and Shamea Morton caught up with Kirk Franklin backstage at the BET Awards. Also, during Front Page, we learn that scientists have discovered a brand-new blood type, and it is only one of one. Find out more about this new blood type and see if Black Toney fi...

Today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, fans will hear some of the best moments and interviews from the RSMS crew. Ercia Campbell talks to Rickey Smiley and the crew to talk about her legacy in Gospel music with MaryMary. Campbell also talks about her new music. Gary with the Tea and Shamea Morton were backstage at the BET Awards and caught up with Tamar Braxton. And of course, Black Tone...

Listen to some of the best and funniest moments of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. Dr. Tart is on to discuss Men's Mental Health as well as some of the funniest moments from last week's episodes.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, we kick things off with Grammy-winning R&B duo Brandy and Monica, who reveal their 1998 hit “ The Boy Is Mine ” was inspired by a dramatic episode of The Jerry Springer Show . The legendary song, which topped the Billboard charts for 13 weeks, was intentionally crafted to spark rumors, and the duo are now reuniting...

Howard University and Google launch Project Elevate Black Voices , sharing 600+ hours of African-American English dialect data to improve AI speech recognition—which has long struggled with Black speech patterns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.