Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

It is Friday on the last day of Black History Month on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. The federal government is on the verge of a shut down if the proposed budget does not get approved. Democrats in Congress are not happy with the proposed budget will not approve it as currently constructed which would cause the government to shut down. An all-female crew will be heading into space on Jef...

Longtime music executive Kevin Liles has been accused of sexual assault by a former employee. The sexual assault took place while Kevin Liles was an executive at Def Jam. The woman, Jane Doe, said that Liles assaulted her from 2000-2003.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zaya Wade, the trans-daughter of NBA star Dwayne Wade, graced the cover of Seventeen Magazine. During the interview with Seventeen Magazine, Zaya discussed her dating life and how her father reacts to boys coming to take her out on dates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An all-female crew will be heading into space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. Among the women on the crew that will take a trip up in space are Good Morning America’s Gayle King and pop star Katy Perry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government is on the verge of a shut down if the proposed budget does not get approved. Democrats in Congress are not happy with the proposed budget will not approve it as currently constructed which would cause the government to shut down.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Thursday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. In this episode, the RSMS crew discusses a variety of topics. Congresswoman Maxine Waters is not pleased with the proposed Republican budget. The Republican proposed budget guts funding for key federal programs as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Congresswoman Waters took to the House floor to let her frustrations known abo...

An Alabama man has been arrested and charged for his involvement in over a dozen murders. Birmingham Police Department apprehended 22-year-old Damien McDaniel in connection with fourteen murders, which include a fire fighter and UPS worker.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rapper and Cash Money CEO Birdman has fans worried about his health. During a recent concert, in the middle of performing a song, Birdman fell asleep on stage, while standing up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Will Smith looks like he was getting cozy on stage with a woman besides Jada. Will Smith was performing a new song with singer India Martinez called First Love and they were getting close enough to kiss on stage but pulled away at the last second. This has led to speculation that Will Smith is seeing Ms. Martinez off the stage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Wednesday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. In this episode, the RSMS crew discusses several topics today. There has been a major pitfall in the legal team of Sean Diddy Combs. One of his defense attorneys has decided to leave his legal team stating that he can no longer properly defend Sean Combs. Tyler Perry is in the news but for being a great boss. It is said that Tyler Perry pa...

There has been a major pitfall in the legal team of Sean Diddy Combs. One of his defense attorneys has decided to leave his legal team stating that he can no longer properly defend Sean Combs.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wu-Tang Clan will be nothing to F- with for one last time. The Wu-Tang Clan have announced their final tour and album this year. The tour entitled, Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber, will start June 6th and tickets go on sale this week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rapper Jeezy is not happy with his management team. Jeezy is claiming that his manager and business partner are not opening the books to him and believes that money is owed to him.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Perry is in the news but for being a great boss. It is said that Tyler Perry pays his lead actors more than Disney pays their actors. In an era where black actors do not get the money that they deserve, Hollywood insiders say that Perry pays the fairest wages to black actors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rapper Xzibit’s ex-wife is seeking more money in spousal support from the Pimp My Ride rapper. She says that she can no longer afford the luxury items that she once could when they were married and is looking for an increase on the amount of money she receives from Xzibit monthly. She also claims that Xzibit would rathr spend the money on his new girlfriend than his child they share together...

It is Tuesday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. On this episode, the RSMS crew discuss a variety of topics and talk to some interesting guests. Unfortunately, the show has to start off with some bad news. Singer and songwriter Roberta Flack passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, February 24th. There is no cause of death known to the public yet, but the “Killing Me Softly” sin...

Hip-hop icon, the legendary MC Lyte joins the RSMS crew. MC Lyte recently dropped her first album in ten years, and she spoke about the process of recording new music. MC Lyte also spoke about transitioning to voice acting and acting coming from the hip-hop world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy Reid has signed off from The Reidout on MSNBC after her long running show has been cancelled. The show did drop in ratings, but Reid and others feel she lost the show due to her speaking her true feelings about Donald Trump.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few weeks ago, we lost record producer and co-founder of Murder Inc, Irv Gotti. At first there was no official cause of death but there was mention that he was in a coma due to a stroke. Irv Gotti’s brother, Chris Gotti, revealed that Irv did have a stroke and suffered from diabetes. Chris also said that Irv did not go to the doctor often and did not like going to the doctor which put him...

Unfortunately, the show has to start off with some bad news. Singer and songwriter Roberta Flack passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, February 24th. There is no cause of death known to the public yet, but the “Killing Me Softly” singer did reveal she was diagnosed with ALS two and a half years ago. Our condolences go out to the Flack family and her close friends. She will be de...

It is Monday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. In this episode, the RSMS crew discusses several topics on today’s show. The NAACP Image Awards were this weekend, and the stars were out, and surprises were in store. Keke Palmer took home the Entertainer of the Year award. She beat out some heavy weights such as Kendrick Lamar, Shannon Sharpe, Kevin Hart, and Cynthia Erivo. Palmer did...

Porsha Williams' estranged husband, Simon Guobadia, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Guobadia is being held in a Georgia Detention Center and could be deported back to Nigeria.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy award winning gospel artist Jonathan McReynolds joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. Rickey Smiley congratulated McReynolds on his Grammy win for Best Gospel Performance song this year. Jonathan McReynolds also spoke about his new book, “Before You Climb Any Higher.”   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ayesha Curry, wife of NBA star Stephen Curry, spoke about how they maintain a great relationship. Ayesha said that they make sure that they put each other first before the children so they can be good for their children.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.