Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

Actor Bryshere Gray has been charged with assault for pushing a man in a hotel. The man was trying to get Gray to pay and Gray then pushed the hotel attendant.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Derek Dixon has sued Tyler Perry for $260 million, alleging repeated sexual harassment and assault during his time on The Oval , including coercion tied to his contract—Perry’s team has firmly denied the charges.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R. Kelly has filed a court motion claiming prison officials, with help from the Aryan Brotherhood, orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot against him. He also alleges that he was overdosed on prescription medication and removed from the hospital prematurely—requests are now underway to have him moved to home confinement due to these threats.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

In today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast , President Trump stirred the pearl-clutching headlines by suggesting Russia—and even China—should join the G7, calling their exclusion since 2014 a “mistake” and claiming their reinstatement could have prevented the Ukraine war.  Meanwhile, courtroom chaos continues at Sean “Diddy” Combs&rs...

Reginae Carter passionately defends her father Lil Wayne’s Carter VI , asserting that just because a song isn’t TikTok-friendly doesn’t make it trash.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RSMS crew talks about K. Michelle and a decade-old feud with Tamar Braxton, calling her a Muppet and loudmouth coyote on Cam Newton’s podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtroom chaos continues at Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal trial as Judge Subramanian dismisses two jury members—one for lying about his residency and another for discussing case details outside court—triggering defense objections and concerns about fairness.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump stirred the pearl-clutching headlines by suggesting Russia—and even China—should join the G7, calling their exclusion since 2014 a mistake and claiming their reinstatement could have prevented the Ukraine war.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast , guests explore four compelling headlines. Gospel staple, Kirk Franklin recently revealed he attends therapy alongside his strong Christian faith, sharing that being adopted and growing up without a stable support system led him to seek professional help.   The Grammys’ introduction of Best Traditional Country Album in 2026 drew...

Tyler Perry’s Netflix thriller Straw debuted at number one globally during its first week, amassing over 25 million views and proving Perry’s continued dominance in streaming with gripping storytelling filmed in just four days.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grammys’ introduction of Best Traditional Country Album in 2026 drew criticism as a veiled response to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Grammy win, with fans say it signals segregation within the industry. Also, R&B singer, writer and producer Kevin Ross joins the RSMS crew to talk about his new album.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In lighter relationship news, Robin Roberts and her wife Amber Laign credit their 20-year partnership to living in separate apartments—saying individual space has kept their bond strong by encouraging trust, communication, and balance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gospel staple, Kirk Franklin recently revealed he attends therapy alongside his strong Christian faith, sharing that being adopted and growing up without a stable support system led him to seek professional help.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to some of the best and funniest moments of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. Hear R&B singer and actor Tyrese Gibson with the RSMS crew. Also, with Father's Day weekend, Rickey Smiley and the crew talk about the importance of Father's Day.  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 discuss Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, a sweeping preemptive strike on over 100 Iranian nuclear and military targets—including the Natanz facility and Revolutionary Guard leaders—ending in drone retaliation from Iran and immediate global concern over escalating tensions.   Switching gears to entertainme...

Fans can look forward to Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together, an intimate new reality series on Peacock chronicling the couple’s rekindled romance and early parenthood, premiering on June 26.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father’s Day is this weekend, and The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast wants to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all of the present dads out there. In the Smiley household, Father’s Day is taken very seriously.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Porsha Williams emerges triumphant in her divorce battle: the prenup has been upheld, securing her $40,000/month alimony, a Rolls-Royce, and continued residence in their $7 million home pending a decision on property ownership.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RSMS crew discusses Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, a sweeping preemptive strike on over 100 Iranian nuclear and military targets—including the Natanz facility and Revolutionary Guard leaders—ending in drone retaliation from Iran and immediate global concern over escalating tensions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast , heartfelt tributes pour in for former MTV and BET host Ananda Lewis, who passed away at 52 after a seven-year battle with breast cancer. Known for her authenticity, advocacy, and shining presence on Teen Summit and Total Request Live , Ananda used her platform to encourage early cancer screening and embrace tough health conversations.&n...

Nicki Minaj drops her latest hot-take alongside Lil Wayne in the  “Banned from NO” remix—laying into the NFL for overlooking Lil Wayne during the Super Bowl halftime, reigniting conversations around hip-hop’s role in sports entertainment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyrese Gibson joins the crew in studio to promote his involvement on the Tom Joyner cruise and share his unfiltered thoughts on staying relevant and releasing new music.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show also covers Simon Guobadia’s deportation back to Nigeria by ICE—a move that complicates his divorce from RHOA star Porsha Williams and stirred debate about immigration enforcement and celebrity courts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heartfelt tributes pour in for former MTV and BET host Ananda Lewis, who passed away at 52 after a seven-year battle with breast cancer. Known for her authenticity, advocacy, and shining presence on Teen Summit and Total Request Live, Ananda used her platform to encourage early cancer screening and embrace tough health conversations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast , Mayor Karen Bass fires back against President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops during the LA anti‑ICE protests, labeling his move an overreach and politically motivated power grab. Bass imposed a curfew, declared a local emergency, and joined Governor Newsom in condemning the federal response as excessive. ...