Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

It is Friday before Memorial Day Weekend on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. You know what that means, Drums Please. But anyway, Raz B, from B2K, broke a window at a Kansas City Hospital trying to escape because he did not feel safe at the hospital he was staying in. He was spotted on the roof of the hospital and a negotiator was brought in to bring him inside the hospital. Halle Bailey said it was important to keep her locks for her role as Ariel in “The Little Mermaid.” She wanted to make sure that little black girls would be able to see themselves in her role. On Mind Body and Business, Maria More spoke about the most common things that people ignore but they should not. If that urine is dark, please address this ASAP. Also actress Kim Fields does not want folks calling her Aunty. No matter if you mean it as a term of endearment or not, just don’t do it. Today is a little different. We are doing Battle of The Step Dads. You have Rock T’s and Rickey Smiley’s step-dads go head to head today. Since it is the holiday weekend, The RSMS crew went over some Do’s and Don’ts for the Memorial Day BBQ. AND MUCH MORE FUNNY!!!

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It is Thursday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. To start the show off, we have to start with some bad news. Tina Turner passed away yesterday at the age of eighty-three. Her passing comes after a prolonged illness. The rock & roll legend was acknowledged by many celebrities and every day people on social media for being the incredible icon that she was. Beyoncé and Angela Bassett are among some of the celebrities that made touching posts in remembrance of Tina Turner. Prosecutors are looking for the max prison time for Tory Lanez because they believed he displayed a complete disregard for the safety of others and the neighborhood around him. Jeff Johnson is live in the studio today and giving us Three Things We Need to Know. Today is the three year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. There were many companies and corporations that made commitments  to the black community and only four percent of those commitments have been made. It is time to hold these corporations accountable. Momma Dee had some things to say about Bambi after she said that nobody knew Scrappy until she married him. Momma Dee said Bambi has some dirt that she knows about. On What’s Trending today, The RSMS Crew talked about what today’s kids will never know about. AND MUCH MORE FUNNY!!!

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It is Hump Day on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. The former Micosoft  Steve Balmer and his wife Connie are providing $45 Million in grant money to Black up and coming and mid-level non-profit programs focused on the economic mobility of African Americans. Kanye West and the Gap are at odds still for their partnership. The Gap is suing Kanye for $2 Million due to damages Kanye caused to a storefront that The Gap leased for Kanye’s Gap collection. Wanda Sykes has come out saying that she was not in support of the comments that Dave Chappelle made about the Trans-community.  Matthew Knowles, father of Solange and Beyoncé, has stated that there is a possibility of a Destiny’s Child reunion. In a recent interview, Knowles said that anything is possible. He also spoke about how he raised them and exposed them to everything growing up.  A story came out of Maryland, where a family and friends of thirteen people were arrested. The ages ranged from 13 to 21. They were all in stolen Hyundais. Florida State Senator Shervin Jones has joined The RSMS Crew to talk about the wrong that Gov. Ron DeSantis is causing the state of Florida. AND MUCH MORE FUNNY!!!

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It is Tuesday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and we have some news for you today. The Diversity Chief of Uber, Bo Young Lee, is stepping down because Uber hosted an event called “Don’t Call Me Karen.” According to the black and hispanic workers of Uber said that the event was more about the term than how white people cause harm to black and hispanic people. A$AP Rocky did not hesitate to get on the microphone to stop people from fighting in the VIP section in the club he and Rihanna were attending. He told them to act like gentlemen in our presence. Gabrielle Union has stood her ground on her and her husband, Dwayne Wade, splitting the bills in their household. She said that she is taking care of three households and she has peace with her family. Dr. Cynthia Sutherland, cyber security expert, joined the RSMS Crew to talk about how to keep our devices secure. Please listen, but more than anything, please reset your router. The RSMS Crew talked about different phobias that people have. This came from an article that stated the majority of women are afraid of giving birth. Rickey Smiley has an incident at the 7/11 with OG and a pack of Newports. AND MUCH MORE FUNNY!!!

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It is Monday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and there is so much we have to get into. Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina is officially running for President in 2024. The black Republican does not think race is a major issue in the United States and wants to change the narrative about Republicans of color. Raz B from the early 2000s boy band B2K, talked about his sexual abuse from Chris Stokes, his cousins and former manager, was not true. Raz B said Chris Stokes was never his pain and that he was the one that really helped him. He also said that he was never the one that ever molested him. After all of these years and lies, The RSMS Crew talked about how this put Chris Stokes in a really bad situation that he never was able to come back from. Rickey and Da Brat said they wouldn't know if they would forgive Raz B. Jay Z and Beyoncé bought a $200M home in California in cash. The 30,000 square foot home is the most expensive home purchased in the state of California. Today, Rickey Smiley had a message for his listeners. He talked about how the children of today are hurting and dying. He says we aren’t allowed to say anything to our children today and our kids are now dying. And Marc Moriel is on with The RSMS crew giving us the State of Black America. We are calling on these institutions that have pledged to help Black Americans after George Floyd’s passing. We have to check up on these companies AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Friday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his bid for the 2024 Presidency. DeSantis is still behind Trump as the Republican nominee for the Presidency but it is looking like it could be a tight race. Rapper, actor and entrepreneur Ludacris finally got his star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. TikTok has been banned from the state of Montana. The governor of Montana is saying that he did this to protect the residents of Montana from the Chinese company that owns TikTok from getting their data. The RSMS crew weighed in on if this is the right thing to do. Cardi B’s former makeup artist is spilling the tea about Cardi B. She is telling anyone that can hear that she was rude and was cheating on her boyfriend while he was in prison. Da Brat and Maria More asked why would this makeup artist do that? Nobody will trust her anymore and she won’t be able to work in the industry anymore. There are more talented makeup artists. On Mind, Body and Business, Maria More talked about the fupa (or fatty upper pubic area) for women and how to get rid of it. Stay away from Trans Fat. Comedian Benji Brown was with The RSMS Crew, for the whole show. It was hilarious. AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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It is Friday’s Eve on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and there is so much going on this Thursday. Tiger Woods ex-girlfriend filed a $30million lawsuit for alleged sexual assault. Woods and his attorney have said that the ex-girlfriend signed a non-disclosure agreement and she must abide by it. So, no Hey $30Ms for her. So apparently Special K is not the most hood person in The RSMS Crew. Find out who is the most hood after Special K asked questions. Marlon Wayans stood up for Brian McKnight after he has been dragged through the mud for not being there for his black children from a previous relationship. But social media was not having it from Marlon Wayans. Halle Bailey and DDG are officially over. DDG apparently cheated on Halle Bailey and she was not having it. There are a growing number of men that are getting cosmetic work done…to make them taller. It can cost up to $75-$90K. There are some men that are even getting pectoral and calf implants. Jeff Johnson is back with Three Things We Need to Know.President Joe Biden said that white supremacy is the single most dangerous terrorist threat in America while at Howard University’s commencement. But Jeff asked, what has The Biden Administration done to suppress this dangerous threat that he says anywhere, not just at a Black HBCU, his words not ours. And Kirk Franklin joined The RSMS Crew today. Kirk talked about his new music as well as his new show with his wife. AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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It is Hump Day on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. There are people in LA that are still upset with Lil Wayne. Fans say they are upset that Wayne was three hours late and then he left the stage and did not return. Lil Wayne said that the audience being non-responsive is the reason he left the stage. Rickey Smiley said he sure did leave the stage before and sometimes the audience is the blame. Three NYPD cops have been charged for stealing nearly three thousand dollars worth of Ace of Spades champagne at a music festival last year. There is no telling what they stole in the past, but good thing they got caught. The RSMS Crew congratulated Kierra Sheard Kelly and her husband Jordan Kelly on their first baby after a series of miscarriages. Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann from RHOA are getting a divorce after twelve years. There are also reports that a lot of the money that they had is gone. It is Wellness Wednesday and Dr. MJ Collier is back with The RSMS Crew. Today, Dr. Collier spoke about arthritis and how it affects the African American community adversely. We were also joined by educator, advocate, and freedom fighter Rashad Brown on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about DEI. AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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It is Tuesday with The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. The CDC has stated that the enpox outbreak is still ongoing. It is being transmitted through community contact, so please try to be careful. The RSMS Crew were still talking about Ja Morant, after former NBA player, Kwame Brown called him NBA Dumb Boy. Rickey and Rock T said that Ja Morant is embarrassing and needs to be suspended for the rest of the season. Jamie Foxx is at a recovery center in Chicago, according to TMZ. Foxx and his daughter are creating a new show with Fox for a new unscripted show. Rihanna is not in a rush to get married to her partner ASAP Rocky. Reportedly she wants to protect her $1.4 Billion fortune and that she is happy. Martha Stewart at eighty-one, is the oldest person to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated.While people are congratulating Martha Stewart, some people are saying college basketball star Angel Reese is being exploited in her Sports Illustrated swimsuit photoshoot. Jeff Johnson was back on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show with Three Things We Need to Know. Johnson thinks that if Ja Morant is suspended, he should sue the NBA because he did not break the law. Jeff does not want to mess up Ja Morant’s money if he did not break any laws, but he does not agree with what he did. AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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It is Monday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. The FDA has approved a new pill to help with hot flashes. Many women will be pleased about this. Jay Z’s alleged son, is speaking out and has more information on how Jay and his mother met. The son wants a paternity test but Jay Z and his camp have not wanted to take the paternity test. There are rumors that are circulating that Jonathan Majors and Megan Good are an item. Gary With The Tea has a major issue with Jonathan dating Megan after his allegations of domestic assault and him dating women of European descent. Jamie Foxx has been at home for a couple of weeks, his daughter said, while people were saying that Jamie was still in the hospital and it was touch and go. That was apparently a lie. The RSMS Crew talked about the benefits and problems with Artificial Intelligence. This is going to be a huge risk for the 2024 election. How concerned are you about A.I.? President Joe Biden made a speech at the commencement of Howard University.  He spoke about white supremacy among other things, as some students decided to protest the very things he was speaking about. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It’s Friday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. And we have to start off with some news. Elon Musk is stepping down from his position as CEO of Twitter. Young Thug has been hospitalized before court hearings due to unknown circumstances. His attorney has said that Young Thug had medical complications while at Cobb County Prison. With times changing, there are some schools that are removing Mother’s and Father’s Day from the school. The idea is to have all students included because there are more families changing. The RSMS Crew weighed in on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day being removed from schools to include all families. Babyface fans are mad at Anita Baker because he could not perform at the Prudential Center in New Jersey because she needed her time on stage. Rickey Smiley stood up for Anita Baker, saying that it is not her fault but the fault of the concert promoter. There were celebrities that came to the defense of Babyface. And since it is Friday, you know Battle of the Sexes goes down for some great Dollar Tree prizes. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Crew gave a warm loving dedication to the mothers for Mother’s Day and we were blessed with Rickey Smiley’s mother joining the show. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Friday’s Eve, well Thursday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Well it is official, as of today, COVID-19 is over for the United States. Not that COVID is gone but it will be treated like any other sickness. There will be no more free testing or vaccinations. Beyoncé kicked off her Renaissance Tour last night in Europe. Her whole set list is out and man we forget how many albums and hits that Beyoncé has. Matthew Knowles, the dad of Beyoncé, threw some shade at his reported estranged superstar daughter that she was not intelligent. Ice-T reflects on his new child and how he feels closer with his new child than his older children because he is more present in his new child’s life. The RSMS Crew debated if this was right for Ice-T to bring up out of respect for his older children. The RSMS Crew spoke with a flight attendant and Mrs. Sparkle and Special K came up with some Do’s and Don’ts when you are on an airplane. Jeff Johnson is back on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and he told us Three Things We Need to Know and he spoke about Donald Trump’s Town Hall meeting, which was full of lies. It is Mental Health Awareness Month and because of that, The RSMS Crew spoke to author and former Motown recording artist KD McNair about his book, Give It One More Try.AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Hump Day on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Donald Trump has been found liable by a jury in New York City for defamation and sexual abuse of E. Jean Carroll for an encounter her and Trump had in 1996. She was awarded $5 Million in the civil case. A Utah woman, who wrote a book for her children about grieving the loss of a parent, has been charged with the murder of her husband. Tory Lanez has been denied a new trial in the shooting case of Megan Thee Stallion. The judge said there is no new evidence or no proof of any wrong-doing by the prosecutor’s office. Jonathan Majors attorney claims that this is a racist witch-hunt for his client and that Majors’ charges were not dropped. It is Wellness Wednesday, so we have Dr. MJ Collier back with the RSMS Crew. Dr. Collier wanted to thank the nurses because it is National Nurses’ Week. It is also National Lupus Day. Dr. Collier explained what lupus is and how it disproportionately affects people of color. Tiffany Pollard aka New York joined the RSMS Crew to talk about her time being on College Hill: The Celebrity Edition.She spoke about her time being at an HBCU like Alabama State University. It has transformed her life. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Tuesday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and Biden is finally listening to the people at the airport. President Biden has announced a proposal to hold airlines accountable for inconveniencing customers. This will require airlines to compensate customers for canceled flights. Well the Verzuz Battle that we have been waiting for is arriving. JD Verzuz Diddy is happening on September 8th. Also, Gary With the Tea spoke about an alleged affair between Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. During the filming of the film The Bone Collector, Jolie said in an interview that the best sex she had was with Washington. Speaking of a bone collector, Candace Scott had a side hustle like no other. She was selling body parts from a mortuary she worked at. She was sending a man in Pennsylvania numerous body parts. Jeff Johnson is out today, so Warren Baletnine is filling in for him and giving us Three Things We Need to Know. He wanted to have a real conversation about gun violence. After the mass shootings, we need to address this issue. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Monday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and unfortunately we have to talk about the multiple mass shootings over the weekend. The latest mass shooting happened at a mall in Allen, TX where the gunman, Mauricio Garcia, was shot by an off duty police officer. NASA has researched the perfect time for a nap. The best amount of time for a nap to stay productive is twenty-six minutes. So this weekend there was the Lovers & Friends Festival and there was so much going on. Da Brat performed at the Lovers & Friends Festival along with JD. There was also a situation with Chris Brown and Usher. A rumor went out that Usher was beat up by Chris Brown and his entourage because Usher was trying to defuse an altercation between Chris Brown and Teyana Taylor. Da Brat, who was there, said Usher did not get beat up. That is a lie. Rickey Smiley was the commencement speaker at Miles College, a HBCU in Birmingham, AL. He was also awarded with an honorary doctorate degree from Miles College. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Friday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Sherri Shepherd no longer wants to have the same producers that Wendy Williams had. She believes they helped her get adjusted for the first season but she is looking for a change. She wants fresh and new and is looking for a new team to head her daytime talk show. With the Kentucky Derby approaching, black people have been shut out from this major event for years. But that is now changing with Derby Diversity Week. This is a week where black businesses and other minority groups in Louisville can get the increase in business that other corporations receive during The Kentucky Derby. Rude behavior is on the rise in America. The main reason that people are being rude, is that they just don’t care about other people. Da Brat gives the top six rude behaviors. The RSMS Crew talked about Eboni K. Williams comments about not wanting to date a bus driver only if he owned the bus. The crew thought she can be with who she wants to be but they spoke about there was no mention of love and that your partner can make you better. What do you think? This sparked a conversation about superficial relationships. On Mind, Body, and Business Maria More spoke about how exercising can help you finances. There is a link to staying healthy and keeping your money. And it is Friday, so it is Battle of the Sexes and it gets interesting. Roy Wood Jr. joins The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about his White House Correspondent Dinner AND MUCH MORE!!!  

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This Thursday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, we have to report about the mass shooting in Atlanta. The suspect, twenty-four year old Deion Patterson, was captured and is being charged with murder and four counts of aggravated assault. Five people were shot by the suspect Patterson and one is dead. The RSMS crew also spoke about the poll that came out about which states are the best to live in America. Utah was at the top of the list and Florida made the top ten. At the very bottom of the list is Louisiana. Jamie Foxx has sent a message on IG that he thanks everyone for their prayers and he also thanks Nick Cannon for taking his place on his television show. Missy Elliot will be the first woman in hip-hop to be inducted in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. There are reports that Wendy Williams will be back on television but this time on CNN. With their ratings being bad right now, they are trying to shake up their lineup. The Writer’s Guild Association went on strike Monday due to their unfair wages and their jobs being threatened due to A.I. This is the first time the writers went on strike since 2007. Jeff Johnson is back on with The RSMS Crew and he has Three Things You Need To Know. Jeff talks about his mental health after the incidents in New York City, with Jordan Neely, and the mass shooting in Atlanta. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Hump Day on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. We do have some good news. The man suspected of a mass shooting in Texas that killed five people, Francisco Oropesa, was apprehended on Tuesday by authorities. A tip was given to the FBI and that person will receive the reward money of $80,000. There have been updates on the condition of Jamie Foxx. There is still no official word of what has happened to him, but he is still in the hospital recovering. The family is asking for all to keep Jamie in your prayers. Bonnie Gouch, a seventy-eight year old woman, has been arrested for a bank robbery. Gouch slid a note to the bank teller asking for $13K in small bills. She has been arrested several times prior for, you guessed it, robbing a bank. It is Wellness Wednesday and Dr. MJ Collier is back with The RSMS Crew. Today he spoke about enhancing sexuality after the age of forty. He spoke about women being able to have a healthy sex life until their 70s-80s. Da Brat opens up about her pregnancy. She speaks about the struggles of herself and her partner Judy and finding the right donor. It has not been easy but Rickey needed to take a moment to thank God. And we need more black sperm donors.  AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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Happy Tuesday from The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. We start the show off with the biggest headlines from the front page. Six people in Illinois were confirmed dead after a series of highway collisions from a blinding dust storm on Monday. The collision caused more than thirty people to be hospitalized. There were a total of ninety car collisions. It is Teacher Appreciation Week and The Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew are showing their love and support for the teachers that changed their lives. Jonathan Majors and his attorney feel that he will be vindicated in his domestic assault case. It is said that he’s innocent and has video proof. Alicia Keys has invited Ralph Yarl, the fifteen year old boy who was shot because he knocked on the wrong door, to her concert in Kansas to have a one on one with her. It is baby season and The RSMS crew talked about what to name your child. Since it is baby season and our very own Da Brat is expecting, Beyonce gives us baby gadgets on Tekkie Tuesday. Jeff Johnson joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to give us Three Things We Need to Know. Today is the day that Jeff’s father passed from cancer and he wants this day to be the day that he spreads the message for men to get screened for cancer. After negotiations did not go well, the writers of the Writers Guild Association decided to go on strike which will halt Hollywood until they can come to some kind of compromise. AND MUCH MORE!!!  

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It is Monday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. After we heard from Bishop Walker, we had to get into some sad news. There is a manhunt for Texas man, 38 year-old Francisco Oropesa, who allegedly killed five people in a mass shooting. He was asked to stop shooting his rifle so a baby could sleep. Officials are still searching for him and there is an $80,000 reward for information for his whereabouts. Nick Cannon is not mad that Jada Pinkett Smith’s “Red Table Talk” is canceled. Cannon says that it is because of that red table that Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. Also, Young Thug is making another attempt at bond stating that the food in jail is messing up his health. Thugger is saying that the food is so bad and there are no healthy options so he should be let out of jail. Did Brian McKnight disown his other children? Well he is saying that his new son is his only true heir to his name. Now he already has two other children, and one of them is even named Brian McKnight Jr. McKnight’s other children have said their father has disowned him. The RSMS Crew congratulated Gary With the Tea for winning The Media Icon Award at the second annual Boss Babe Award in Atlanta. Ahmaud Arbrey was killed in South Georgia and was not getting any attention, but his mother Wanda Cooper Jones did not let up. She made sure she got justice for her son and she is now on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show talking about the Ahmaud Arbrey 5K Run in support of mental health for black men. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Friday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. A woman who represented dishonesty and injustice, Carolyn Bryant has died. If you do not know who Carolyn Bryant is, she is the woman who lied that Emmett Till “whistled” at her. That lie subsequently caused the lynching of Emmett Till. Rihanna has revealed that she will be playing the role as Smurfette in the new animated Smurfs movie that is expected out in 2025. She will also be contributing to music for the movie, as she has stated that she is writing, producing and recording new music for the film. So we can finally expect some new Rihanna music. Since it is Friday, you know we have Mind, Body and Business with Maria Moore. If you are feeling unmotivated, then you need to listen to this. She is giving tips on how to stay motivated during the day. Janet Jackson was in Atlanta on her recent tour and Jermaine Dupri joined her on stage to perform their song together. Which brought rumors about their relationship. And Da Brat set the record straight about Janet and Jermaine’s relationship. Pastor Fredrick Douglas Haynes, was live on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, celebrating his fortieth pastoral anniversary. Also the legendary Stephanie Mills joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show looking as young as she could be. AND MUCH MORE!!!   

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It is Thursday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. We start the show often on bad news but today we want to start with some good news out of New Orleans. Dennis Malik Barnes, a high school student out of New Orleans, LA was accepted to 170 colleges. But there is some bad news for Trump. Former Vice President Pence will have to testify against former President Trump. Rapper and one-third of the legendary hip-hop group Fugees, Pras Michel has been convicted in a political conspiracy case for trying to help China influence the US government. Former First Lady, Michelle Obama is coming under fire from some folks on Black Twitter. In an interview with Oprah, she said she cut some of her friends off once her family made it into the White House. She said everyone can go with her and people are calling her fake. The RSMS crew said that Michelle Obama is absolutely correct and sometimes you have to outgrow people. Also on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the crew talked about the student loan debt issue in our country. This comes on the heels of Dennis Malik Barnes receiving $9M in scholarship money. They talk about people not feeling that college is worth the money anymore. Jeff Johnson joined the RSMS Crew and gave us Three Things We Need to Know. Jeff highlighted the life and times of the great icon, Harry Belafonte. And Judy Harris-Dupart joins The RSMS Crew AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Hump Day on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and before we started this show off, Rickey had to take a moment to praise God. HE is seeing you safely through. We lost a legend yesterday. Harry Belafonte has passed away at the age of 96. He was an actor, musician and civil rights activist and we send condolences to his family and friends. Toni Braxton revealed she recently had heart surgery due to complications from Lupus. She was close to having a massive heart attack if she did not have the surgery. The RSMS crew talked about the top five things that black people buy in the gas station. I don’t think you will be that surprised. Tyrese has been in the news a lot recently and it has not stopped. Tyrese is ordered to pay $636,000 from a judge to his ex-wife for child support. It is Wellness Wednesday with Dr. MJ Collier. It is National Stress Awareness Month and Dr. Collier is letting people know how stress can cause health issues. Also, the daughter of Harry Belafonte, Gina Belafonte, joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about the legacy of her dad and icon Harry Belafonte. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Tuesday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and there is a lot going on. Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have been fired from their respective news networks, Fox News and CNN, respectively. It was said that Carlson was fired from Fox News due to the lawsuit settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. Don Lemon said he was shocked that he was let go from CNN and said that he was informed by his agent. Cardi B has now been granted permission to seize property from Tasha K. Cardi B sued Tasha K and won a defamation suit against the vlogger. Also, Rickey wants to have a funeral for Gary’s outfit. Apparently Gary got caught repeating outfits. The horror! It was also reported that Beyoncė asked Megan Thee Stallion to tone down her profanity on the Savage Remix. Jeff Johnson joined The RSMS crew live and he is giving us Three Things We Need to Know. President Joe Biden is seeking re-election and Jeff gives us what we need to know for this political cycle. And there is more to this Xscape drama. Tamika Scott shares a heartfelt message to her sister. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Monday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. We start the show off with some news. The NAACP is suing the state of Mississippi over separate and unequal policing in Jackson, MS, which is under a state run police department. The NAACP are saying that there are serious violations of self government. Tory Lanez wrote an open letter to the judge in his Megan Thee Stallion case, pleading his innocence. He is waiting for an appeal. The RSMS crew weigh in on this situation. Da Brat told us about some common misconceptions that we have always heard. There are rumors that Nelly and Ashanti may be back together. They were spotted at the Davis & Garcia fight holding hands and getting cozy. It is important to learn how to swim, especially us. The RSMS crew talked about the importance of swimming due to the two identical twins that passed away from drowning in a pond. It is Money Mondays and Jini Thorton joins The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to help the young adults that are living at home with their parents. She is talking about how parents are supporting their children. And Marc Moriel, President of the National Urban League, joined The RSMS Crew for the State of Black America. AND MUCH MORE!!!! 

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It is Friday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Today we have a full show. We start the show off with some news that can give us a little relief.  Robert Lewis Singeltary, the suspect wanted for shooting a six year old and his neighbor in North Carolina was apprehended in Florida. This shooting happened after a ball went into Singeltary’s yard. It is good this man is off of the street. One of the defense attorneys in the YSL/Young Thug trail, Anastassio Manettas, was arrested in court for having a prescription pill outside of a medicine bottle and throwing a phone at an officer of the court. Another attorney said that Manettas was not throwing the phone at the officer and was trying to toss the phone to another attorney and missed. This case is becoming a spectacle. So many celebrities have decided to not pay for their blue check on Twitter. After Elon Musk has made it that everyone can now be blue check verified if you pay $11/per month. On Mind, Body and Business with Maria Moore, she talks about healthier parenting. She touches on the three pillars of this segment (the mind, body and business of our children). Since it is Friday, we have Battle of the Sexes. We have Natalia from Mississippi, and Peanut the Kid from Ohio. Keep listening to see who won. April is National Minority Health Month and Tiffany Taylor from The American Red Cross, joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to discuss the health disparity in black and brown communities. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Friday-eve, or Thursday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. The RSMS Crew started the show off with news about the sweet sixteen party in Alabama. Three teens were arrested in Alabama for the shooting at the sweet sixteen party that left four dead and thirty-two injured. Authorities are still looking for information from party goers about the shooting. R. Kelly is filing a motion for his charges to be dropped because according to him and his lawyers, he did not get a fair trial. The RSMS crew said that there is too much evidence and it does not matter. And you cannot believe that Black Toney tried to play Beat The Buzzer today and if you know Black Toney, it did not go that well. Well the romance between Yung Miami and Diddy has come to an end. She said that they are still friends, they had their situation, but she is single. When do you stop financially helping your grown children? The RSMS Crew talked about helping their children in these different times as long as they are doing what they are supposed to do. People called and checked in about this topic. Rickey wanted to send his heart and condolences out to South Florida and The Collins Family that lost their twin boys due to drowning in a pond. Please send prayers to that family. Sinzae Reed, a thirteen year old black boy was killed in Columbus, Ohio by 36 year old white man Krieg Allen Butler in claims of self-defense. Butler is not in jail. His mother, Meagan Reed and her attorney joined the show to talk about her son and to get justice. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Hump Day with The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Fox News has to fork over a whole lot of money to Dominion that is more than $787 Million amid 2020 election lies. Megan Thee Stallion is on the cover of Elle Magazine and she finally opens up about the Tory Lanez trail. She has said this is the most traumatic event of her life and that it was very hard to deal with. A man in Oregon was spreading the wealth in the streets by throwing hundred dollar bills out of the window. He was told by the police that he was littering and disturbing the peace. He said he was spreading the wealth but his family has something else to say about the money he was throwing. Chance the Rapper was shirtless while twerking on a woman at Carnival in Jamaica. Well social media was in a frenzy because he is married. The RSMS Crew said that Gary along with everyone else needs to relax. It was just a dance at Carnival. What else was he supposed to do when she started twerking? Dr. MJ Collier is back for Wellness Wednesday and he is talking about weight loss. There is a “magic” medication to help you lose weight and Dr. Collier talks about some of these medications. And Rickey told us what you should do when you go skating. There is etiquette at the skating rink and you need to follow. Pinky Cole, CEO and Founder of Slutty Vegan joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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It is Tuesday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. We start the show off with somber news. The white man that shot 16 year old Ralph Yarl for ringing the wrong doorbell, has been taken into police custody. Andrew Lester, an 84 year old white man, shot Ralph Yarl in Kansas City, MI because he was on his doorstep at the wrong address looking for his little sister. There have been updates with the health of Jamie Foxx. He is still in the hospital in Georgia, where he was recording his new movie. It is said they still don’t know exactly what the issue is but he is recovering. So somebody decided he wanted a new career. He went to rentahitman.com and tried to get a new job as a hitman. He was arrested for accepting the job. What a dummy. Jonathan Majors and his talent agency have parted ways after he was arrested for assault and harassment in late March. He has maintained his innocence. Marques Houston is talking a lot right now. He says he does not date women his age because they have too many red flags. But he married a nineteen year old. It is Tuesday, April 18th and it is the deadline to file your taxes. We have some tax tips for you today. Jeff Johnson is back with Three Things You Need to Know for our people. AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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We have sad news this Monday morning on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. A sweet sixteen party this Saturday in Alabama ended in gunfire. This has left four people dead, including the brother of the birthday girl. We send our prayers to the family and friends to everyone who was involved. We share our deepest condolences. You are supposed to make your first impression your best impression. But what are people looking at when you first meet them? The RSMS Crew talk about what they look for when they first meet a person. Well it also looks like Tiffany Haddish is not over her famous ex-boyfriend, rapper/actor Common. When asked if Haddish ever received a gift from Common, she said “ask Jennifer,” in reference to his new girlfriend, Jennifer Hudson. And social media went crazy. Rumor has it that 50 Cent is getting married. His longtime girlfriend was out spotted with a big rock on her ring finger. Attorney Ben Crump joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show with one of the parents whose child lost their life at the sweet sixteen party in Alabama. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Friday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAT!!! Today we celebrate Da Brat’s birthday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.  Like we reported yesterday, there have been record levels of rain in South Florida with widespread flooding, including Fort Lauderdale, where the airport got 26 inches of rainfall. Beyoncė, Angela Bassett, Michael B. Jordan, & among others, were named by TIME Magazine’s most influential people in 2023. A psychologist on TikTok is racking up views giving people tips and techniques to weed out red flags from dating apps. Listen to what he thinks are some of these red flags and how to keep the weirdos away. On Mind, Body, and Business, Maria Moore talks about people who are riding the weight roller coaster. She gives advice on how to keep the weight off. We reported that Jamie Foxx had a medical emergency. Well it is rumored that Jamie Foxx had a stroke. This has not been confirmed but we want to keep Jamie Foxx and his family in our prayers. Would you stand out in the rain for over 20 hours in the rain to wait for your love to take you back? The RSMS family discusses. And Sheryl Lee Ralph joined The RSMS crew to talk about winning an Emmy and Abbott Elementary. AND MUCH MORE!!!  

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On Thursday, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show announced that the two black Tennessee representatives that were ousted from GOP-lawmakers, were reinstated. Martin Lawrence is finally getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is long overdue and Rickey Smiley congratulated his big brother from Landover. MD. Jamie Foxx is in the hospital for a medical condition and the family asks for privacy at the time. Monique is suing Paramount for unpaid royalties from her hit TV show, The Parkers. She is stating that she is owed millions and that there is a breach of contract. A racist football coach in middle Georgia, Mark Taylor, was filmed saying a slew of racist comments towards people who look much like the players he have coached, black people. The RSMS crew talk about how they are not surprised about his racist comments coming to light because of the Trump era of “Make America Great Again.” Jeff Johnson joined the show with Three Things We Need to Know, in the black community. Listen to what he has to say about the Freaknik Documentary. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Hump Day with The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. It is Black Maternal Health Week happening now through April 17th. There is a huge disparity in the maternal health of black women and it is organized by Black Mamas Matter and for more information, go to blackmamasmatter.org. Wendy Williams has been spotted outside in Asbury Park, NJ filming what could possibly be a reality tv show about her life after the Wendy Williams Show. The RSMS family wishes Wendy Nothing but the best. Jamarah Amani from the National Black Midwives Alliance joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about the systemic racism that is contributing to the large disparity in maternal health with black women. It is Wellness Wednesday and like always, Dr. MJ Collier joined The RSMS crew to talk about brain lapses and why we have them. He tells us when we should be concerned about it or if it is stress causing it. The Legendary George Foreman joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show about his new movie,Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World. AND MUCH MORE!!!   

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It is Tuesday with The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Five people have died in Louisville, KY when a bank employee opened fire on patrons. The shooter was wielding an AR-15 and was gunned down by the police. Cardi B has posted a video in regards to the Dalai Lama trying to kiss a young boy and telling him to suck his tongue. She was telling people to protect their children from predators and people had a problem with Cardi B saying that. They said it was the right message but the wrong messenger. The RSMS crew defended Cardi and were disgusted by the Dalai Lama. Da Brat shared some exciting news about her pregnancy. Mariah Carey has decided to not fight Nick Cannon over the primary care of their 11 year old twins and that this is putting Nick on notice because of the time he spends with his other ten children. Jeff Johnson is back on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to tell us Three Things We Need to Know. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is the Monday after Easter with The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, and it is a full show. We hope everyone’s Easter was great. SWV said that the relationship between them and Xscape has been ruined due to their reality tv show, The Queens of R&B. During an interview on Sherri, SWV has said that there has been too much disrespect that has occurred for them to have the same relationship. Rickey and his family have turned lemons into lemonade this Easter weekend. He hosted thirty-five people in his home this year and had a great time with his family with service in the backyard. Black Twitter is in an outrage about Cardi B getting a new male trainer to stretch her out. People don’t think a married woman should have a man stretch her out that way and The RSMS crew said people need to mind their business. And if you have a habit of hoarding or having a lot of clutter, The RSMS crew have tips for you to get rid of all of that clutter this spring season. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Good Friday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Tennessee GOP lawmakers have expelled two black Democrat Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson for their anti-gun protest. Also, teachers at Kanye West’s school, DONDA Academy, are suing Kanye West for unfair practices at the school including, but not limited to, only allowing students to eat sushi and bring no outside food or drinks into the school. What are you doing for Easter Sunday? Back in the day we used to get our Easter suits/dresses, in church saying our Easter speeches. Today it is said that a good number of people are staying at home for Easter. And Rickey Smiley has a BIG Birthday Announcement. On Mind Body and Business Maria Moore talked about taking social media breaks, especially for children. It could be really good for your mood and your sleep. The RSMS crew talks about participation trophies. A few states want to ban participation trophies for state funded events. The RSMS crew discuss if these participation trophies are harmful or helpful. And it is Battle of the Sexes. We have Red Nick against Jessica from Florida. AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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Happy Thursday from The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Crew. Johnson & Johnson are paying billions in settlement money due to their baby powder causing cancer. Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder has been taken off of the shelves in the US and is now being taken out of stores worldwide. Jay Z is the only rapper on the billionaire Forbes’ List. He is worth $2.5 Billion and is tied with Oprah Winfrey and Donald Trump. Kanye West is no longer on this list. Tamika Scott from Xscape, still has not spoken to her sister, LaTocha Scott. She doesn't even have her number anymore and only Tiny does. She wants to reconcile with her sister and says that life is too short. Speaking of Xscape, SWV was not pleased with their show between the R&B groups. They did not like all of the fighting and the drama and said they will only do another show if the money is right. The RSMS Crew wanted to ask the family and their crew, with the looming recession, what would be your dream job? You might be surprised by some of the crew’s dream jobs.  AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Hump Day with The RSMS family. On the show today, they started talking about how Former President Donald Trump has been arrested and was seen in front of a judge where he heard his charges. Former President Trump pleaded not guilty to over thirty charges. And Tamika Scott from Xscape is open to reconciling with her sister LaTocha Scott after her IG Live apology. Momma Dee, Scrappy’s mother, is upset with his son’s ex-wife Bambi for not seeing her grandchild. Rickey is in agreement with Momma Dee because grandparents have rights too. It is Wellness Wednesday and Dr. MJ Collier is back on to give medical advice to The Rickey Smiley Family. Today Dr. Collier is talking about having your annual examination and making sure you take a urine test. And political analyst and New York Times Best SellerBakari Sellers joins The RSMS family to talk about Donald Trump’s arrest AND MUCH MORE!!!

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On The Rickey Smiley Show today, Rickey started things off by giving his testimony. He talks about being able to cry and be sad on-air but not happy and expressing his love for his God. Former President Donald Trump will be in court in New York City on more than thirty counts of business fraud. An anonymous music producer is suing Chris Brown for assaulting him in a nightclub in London. Chris is saying that it was his entourage and the music producer is saying that it was Chris Brown that assaulted him and not members of his entourage. It is Techie Tuesday with Beyonce Alowishus and she is telling us about robo-taxis so that you can take your children on ride-shares safely. Adele is said to want her fiancé, NBA agent Rich Paul, to sign a prenup before they get married. Apparently this is causing an issue with their relationship. Jeff Johnson joined The RSMS crew to tell Three Things We Need to Know AND MUCH MORE!!!

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show podcast started off the show by congratulating the LSU Tigers Women’s Basketball team for winning the national championship. They also talked about Usher pulling an April Fool’s joke at the Dreamville Festival on Saturday night. He said he had a special guest and he introduced Beyoncé but to no avail, she did not show up. LaTocha Scott from Xscape went on her IG Live and she apologized to her sister and group member Tamika Scott for allegedly stealing her money. Twitter Blue is getting rid of the blue checks for those members that were previously blue check verified if they don’t pay up soon. The RSMS crew wanted to continue to highlight black women even after Black History and Women’s History Month. They interviewed founder and CEO of Allure Realty, Sharelle Rosado. AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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It is Friday for the RSMS family and there is a lot of news this Friday. Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in the state of New York for criminal charges linked to his alleged affair with Stormy Daniels. Blac Chyna, now going by her government name Angela White, was baptized and wants to start her life anew. We also want to send our thoughts and prayers to the five year old son of Flo-Rida who fell out of a window. He is in ICU but he is doing well. Consumers are dissatisfied with customer service representatives. Consumers are becoming more hostile towards customer service representatives and the Rickey Smiley Morning Show talks about ways to peacefully talk to customer service reps. Bakari Sellers joins The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about the effect that Donald Trump’s indictment means to the country and national politics. The RSMS Crew recapped their interview with Xscape members Tocha Scott & Kandi Burruss. As we close out Women’s History Month, the legendary and everyone’s boss, Cathy Hughes joins the show to celebrate women. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew have a big day this Thursday. They started the show with the news that Narcan is now approved to be sold over the counter to prevent drug overdose. And Monique has been open about her public feuds in Hollywood. She now feels that people will understand her after her comedy special with Netflix. Essence Festival have released their line up and it is headlined by Lauryn Hill and Megan The Stallion. It will be held in New Orleans, from June 29th - July 3rd. Tory Lanez’s lawyer is filing an appeal for the shooting of Megan The Stallion due to the lack of real evidence. Also, Rickey gets emotional about not being able to see his granddaughter as often as he would like. He wants to be able to begin to teach grandparents how to fight to be in their grandchildren’s lives. Tamika and Tocha Scott are still going at each other’s throat. But after Gary spilled the tea on their feud, Tocha Scott called in to tell her side of the story. LaTocha Scott of Xscape joined the RSMS crew to get the record straight about what happened between her and her sister Tamika Scott and the rest of her group members. She also addressed the mistress rumors. Kandi Burruss wanted to tell her side of the story and she said she has a different story to what Tocha had to say. This is messy. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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Today on The Rickey Smiley Podcast, Rickey expressed his love and support as well as his prayers for the state of Mississippi after the weekend of terrible storms. Kanye West said he no longer hates Jewish people because of Johan Hill and 21 Jump Street. The Jewish community is not happy about his apology. They don’t think an eleven year old movie by Jonah Hill erases his anti-Semitic comments. A sperm donor who has fathered 550 children is being sued because his donations have created accidental incest. Tocha Scott from Xscape is saying that her sister and her group members aren’t telling the truth. She said she wants her sister back and she did not take the money but would give her thirty-thousand dollars just to have her sister back. It is Wellness Wednesday and like always, Dr. MJ Collier is back on the show to bring health care information to the RSMS family. Today he is talking about back pain and that can affect your health. A new report says that guns are the leading cause of death for children and teens at 19%. We need to do better. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew are broadcasting live from Greenville, South Carolina at Clemson University. Unfortunately we have to report about another school shooting that left three students and three adults dead at The Covenant School. Jay Z helped actor Damson Idris, who plays Franklin Saint on Snowfall, obtain his green card and said he’s an inspiration to him. Some of us grew up hood and some of us grew up ghetto, others BOTH. Special K tells us what is hood and what is ghetto. There is more coming out about Jonathan Majors. Others are saying that he is indeed an abuser and has abused women previously. This news may be real and others may come forward. Former NFL player and author, Trent Shelton joined The RSMS crew to talk about black men understanding the value of self worth and not being in one box. And Daymond John, co-founder of FUBU, investor and Shark Tank host, joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show live in South Carolina. AND MUCH MORE!!!   

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Today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, we start the show with some bad news. A deadly tornado outbreak swept across Mississippi and Alabama this weekend that saw twenty-five people lose their lives in Mississippi alone. The RSMS family sends the families of the people who lost their lives our deepest condolences. Jonathan Majors has been arrested in NYC for allegedly assaulting his live-in girlfriend. His lawyers say that he is innocent and is collecting evidence to prove his innocence. Maliah Obama, daughter of former US President Barack Obama, is dropping Obama and going by Maliah Ann for her screenwriting career. She is a credited writer on the Donald Glover TV series, Swarm. The Governor of Utah has signed two bills on Thursday designed to shield kids from social media and limit their access. The RSMS crew discuss whether or not the state should ban social media. Frederick Ingram joined the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about the importance of HBCUs and calls them incubators of great black talent. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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On Friday, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew talked about Rihanna having an unwanted visitor at her home. A man came to Rihanna’s home to propose marriage to the superstar. The RSMS crew had an impromptu spelling bee and it went way better than you thought. On Mind Body and Business, Maria Moore talked about flexibility, strength and cardiovascular tests and how important it is to do these tests. Beyoncé and Adidas have mutually decided to part ways with her Ivy Park line. US Vice President Kamala Harris joined the Rickey Smiley Morning Show as they honored this history maker for Women’s History Month. And battle of the sexes turns out to be the battle of Louisville, KY. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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On The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Special K has done research and he has found out what are the scientific triggers on why men cheat. There are some really god points being made. Ja Morant is back on the NBA court. But he said his issues were not about alcohol, it was stress and learning to deal with it. So the rumor is that Damson Idris and Lori Harvey are no more. People are speculating that it has to do with his sex scene in the Amazon series Swarmwith Chloë Bailey. On What’s Trending, Rickey and the crew talk about the first day of Ramadan. In celebrating that, the crew ask, what is your biggest temptation? Also, Rickey Smiley interviewed Mildred Muhammed, the ex-wife of John Allen Muhammed, who was known as the “DC Sniper.” She is one of the nation's most powerful advocates of domestic violence. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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On The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, scientists in China have traced the Coronavirus back to animals. Sherly Lee Ralph said she was sexually assaulted by an unnamed TV judge who was on the same television network as her but people at the network asked her not to come forward about her sexual assault. And dad jokes are said to be good for children’s development. It is said that dad jokes are so embarrassing and awkward that it teaches children how to handle embarrassment. Kandi Burruss from Xscape told Shannon Sharpe why they broke up and it was because Tasha wanted to go solo. And of course it is Wellness Wednesday and Dr. MJ Collier is back to give health advice to the RSMS crew about high blood pressure. Bakari Sellers joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about the political climate in America. 

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On Tuesday, the RSMS crew talked about how 52% of people in America snore or their partner snores. The crew gave some tips on how to stop snoring. Nick Cannon is still in love with Mariah Carey and says even though their marriage has ended, she is still the love of his life. Michael Jordan told Ben Affleck that the only one that could play his mother is Viola Davis, in the movie Air directed by Affleck. Tokyo Tony is calling people “clowns” for praising her daughter, Blac Chyna, for getting rid of her implants. She has also said many other disparaging words about her daughter. Rickey Smiley thinks that she may need some therapy or something. The Isley Brothers’ are feuding. Rudolph Isley is suing Ronald Isley for the rights to The Isley Brothers’ names. They said they were supposed to be 50/50 partners but Ronald has applied and gotten the trademark by himself. Jeff Johnson is back on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about 3 Things We Need To Know with Jeff Johnson. Also, what is something the opposite sex doesn’t know about each other? Find out with the RSMS crew AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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On this Monday morning, the first day of spring, The RSMS family discussed some of the dangers happening during this spring break. Miami has issued a city curfew due to deadly shootings that have happened over the weekend. US officials have also warned spring breakers not to go to Mexico for spring break due to the rise of violence there. Megan the Stallion visited US VP Kamala Harris in Washington DC for Vice President Harris’s annual Women’s History Month luncheon. The RSMS crew talked about toxic friendships. Friendship should be a safe haven, but what happens when your friend begins to show you toxic traits? Also Marc Moriel is back on the show to give The State of Black America AND MUCH MORE!!!

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On this Friday, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show discussed another woman coming forward saying that Chris Brown beat her friend while they were on vacation in Mexico. The crew also congratulated Tamar Braxton and Eveyln Lozada on their engagement on their new show, Queens Court. And we find out that Maria is really competitive when they play an Abbreviation Game. Jamie Foxx is apparently on a firing spree on his new movie set with Cameron Diaz, which is her first film in nine years. People on set are not happy with Jamie Foxx and he is not happy with the direction the film was going. On Mind Body and Business, Maria talks about getting healthy on a budget. She talks about the things you can do to stay healthy that won’t cost a lot of money. Megan Goode is setting the record straight about her divorce and being overlooked in Hollywood in her cover story of Essence magazine. And Roxanne Shanté from the Juice Crew joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about her start in hip-hop AND MUCH MORE!!!

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This Thursday, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show talked about how people are mad at Whoopi Goldberg again because she was eating live on-air during the taping of The View. Fans say that she they are tired of her eating on air and that it is rude and nasty. Pras, from the legendary hip-hop group, is said to be an agent of the Chinese government and he is facing up to twenty-two years in prison. His trial begins March 22nd. Jeff Johnson is back on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to tell us Three Things We Need to Know, and Texas has taken over the schools in a local school district. Emmy award winning journalist, Robin Roberts joined the RSMS crew. It has been ten years of her cancer being in remission. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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How do you feel about four days of work? Congressman Mark Takano of California has re-introduced a bill that would make the work week thirty two hours instead of forty with no change in pay. Tasha and Tamika, sisters from the R&B group Xscape are having really bad issues and it is playing out on their new reality show with fellow R&B group SWV. Tamika has claimed that Tasha and her husband have stolen money from her. It is Wellness Wednesday and Dr. MJ Collier is bringing health information for the women in our lives. Maria Moore and the RSMS crew give the best advice for new mothers. And the Mommy Coach, Iesha Duran joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about how she is taking care of her family and herself. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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On Tuesday, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show talked about Diddy entering his hat in the race for the bid for BET. Paramount, who owns BET, has not officially taken any bids yet but Tyler Perry and Byron Allen also put a bid in for BET. Blac Chyna is going through a life changing journey. She is going back to who she was and she is removing all of the silicon from her body. Shaquelle O’Neal is said to be hiding from court processors who are not able to serve him for his role in FTX, the crypto currency company that went bankrupt. The RSMS Crew said Shaq is not hiding and where would he be hiding from. The crew talked about Rickey Smiley’s time on the Tamron Hall Show, speaking of the death of his son earlier this year. Jeff Johnson joins the show and talks about Three Things That You Need to Know…about addiction and the black community. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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Silicon Valley Bank failed on Friday after many people who have tried to get their money out of the bank. The bank does not have enough money to give to their customers. Tiger Woods is going back at his ex-girlfriend who is suing him for $30M saying that they did not have any type of agreement. Angela Bassett lost the Best Supporting Actress Oscar to Jaime Lee Curtis and people are upset that she was snubbed, AGAIN. Black Twitter reacted to Angela Bassett losing and the RSMS crew asked why do we keep going if we keep losing. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show talked about Daylight Savings Time and how many people do not like it anymore. Listen to find out what percentage of the country wants to get rid of it. Tyrese has said that he was off his rocker when he was on social media making all of those claims. He said he was taking anti-depression meds and it made him say things that weren’t true. And Shaq is said to finally be a billionaire. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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It is Friday on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. The crew talked about the letter of an apology that had been sent from the Mexican cartel for leaving two Americans dead. The cartel left the men that acted on their own in front of a Mexican police station. Monique thinks Oprah still owes her a public apology for having her brother, who sexually abused Monique, and her mother on her Oprah Winfrey Show. The RSMS crew talk about the biggest turn ons and turn offs. Apparently the funnier you are, the better chance you have of attracting a partner. On Mind Body and Business, Maria Moore talks about strategies for natural weight loss and much more. And of course it is Friday so it is Battle of the Sexes with Antia from Georgia and Gerald from Texas. And the founders of GirlTrek joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about what GirlTrek is doing for women’s health and civil rights. AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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The RSMS Crew talk about Basketball Wives star British Williams being in trouble with the law on white collar crimes. She has entered a not guilty plea on a plethora of charges and her lawyers are saying the charges are an overreach. Erica Herman is suing Tiger Woods $30M for kicking her out of his mansion where she says she was residing. She is trying to void her NDA agreement because of what she says there is evidence of sexual assault or sexual  harrasment. Rickey Smiley went back into his mental rolodex and gave a memory of Notorious BIG. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show also continued their conversation about Debra Lee and her affair with then boss, Robert Johnson. The RSMS Crew got deep with people and asked them what they are doing to make ends meet because rent increases and inflation. Grammy award winner,m Gospel Superstar, and ½ of MaryMary, Erica Campbell joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. She has become an honorary member of the AKAs. AND SO MUCH MORE!!! 

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show gave more news about the four American citizens that were kidnapped in Mexico by a cartel that left two dead. The two living victims are now back in the US. After this weekend’s comedy special by Chris Rock, Selective Outrage, Rock does not care what any of the critics have to say. Not only that, he has no plans on talking to Will Smith. He’s ready to move on. The RSMS crew talked about Tinder unveiling a new dating dictionary for their older daters. Debra Lee revealed in her new memoir, she admitted that she had an affair with her boss and mentor Bob Johnson, while they were both married. She said while it was consensual, it turned out bad. Also, Jeff Johnson was live in the studio with the RSMS crew. He was disappointed Black Toney was not at work today. Of course it is Wellness Wednesday and Dr. MJ Collier is back on the show to give some medical advice. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show talked to teachers and workers in the schools telling about their issues with the students. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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Today, on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the crew talked about the sad news of the four Americans that were kidnapped by a Mexican cartel. They were mistaken to be Haitian and two are now dead. TJ Holmes and Amy Robach made their first public appearance as a couple at none other than a funeral. And the dumbest thieves ever got caught stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from Sam’s Club, but got caught because their Tesla died. Chaka Khan has apologized for bad mouthing to some of the R&B singers ranked ahead of her on the Rolling Stone’s Greatest Singers of All Time list. Blac Chyna has officially quit her OnlyFans page saying she has bigger fish to fry. The RSMS Crew talk about the schools today and how students are becoming more disrespectful and teachers, janitors, and administrators are leaving schools in droves. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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On this Monday morning, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show discussed NBA all-star Ja Morant being suspended for brandishing a gun on his IG story. Chris Rock has finally responded to the slap that we all heard around the world, from Will Smith. The RSMS crew gave their thoughts on how they felt about Chris Rock’s Netflix comedy special, Selective Outrage. Listeners had a chance to chime in on what Chris Rock said about Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith on the first ever Netflix live comedy special.Since this is Monday, Special K gave usMan Law Monday’s and gave some great advice. According to Tyrese, Kim Burrell has pneumonia in both of her lungs and a GoFundMe page has been started because she is worried she won’t have enough money because she cannot tour. BUT Kim Burrell said she is okay. The National Urban League President & CEO Marc Moriel joined the show to give us the State of Black America. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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Rickey Smiley is back today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. They reacted to Chris Brown throwing a fan's phone off of a stage while he was giving her a lap dance. Rickey talked about his experience on The Today’s Show and how it was a bittersweet time being on the show, along with The Tamron Hall Show. On Mind Body and Business, Maria Moore talked about the factors to consider for weight loss for women in lue on Women’s Health Month. And it is Friday so it is Battle of the Sexes. We have Megan from Richmond, VA going against Michael from East Chicago. Pastor Mike Junior joined the Rickey Smiley Morning Show AND MUCH MORE!!!  

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Today, our good brother Rickey Smiley is not here but he is on the Today’s Show. But on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the crew talks about more black parents opting to homeschool their children because they can control what their children are being taught and how their children are being treated. And a few people in the crew agreed with Joe Budden’s comments about Michael B. Jordan. TV producer and rapper 50 Cent allegedly decided to pull up on a former drug kingpin, who is suing 50 Cent because he claims that the hit TV show “Power” is about his life. Ralph Pitman and Drew Sidora, from Real Housewives of Atlanta, have filed for divorce. Drew claimed that Ralph was mentally and financially abusive but wants to remain friends for their beautiful children. Black Toney actually thought he was at work today. The RSMS Crew talked about their favorite fashion eras and favorite moments of hip-hop. Jeff Johnson is on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about Three Things We Need to Know and we need to know that a GOP lawmaker wants to bring back hanging. AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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On The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the crew talk about Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe going at it again on their show Undisputed. This time it is about Lebron James. The Jackson family is going through it right now. Tito Jackson’s son said he doesn't like his Aunt Janet’s sexually charged shows. He says it disrespects black women. Also, Latoya Jackson’s ex-husband is fighting allegations that he stole almost $1M of Michael Jackson’s memorabilia. Chris Rock is doing the first ever live comedy show on Netflix and he is addressing the slap. And it is Wellness Wednesday with the one and only Dr. MJ Collier. He is talking about women’s health for women’s health month. He wants women to take care of themselves and practice self care. Rev. Chavon Arline Brantley, President and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women Inc. joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show as well as Judge Mathis AND MUCH MORE!!!

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Today on the last day of Black History Month, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show talked about  Erykah Badu receiving the first ever key to Deep Ellum, in Dallas and she is opening all of the clubs for everyone. The RSMS crew also congratulated actress Keke Palmer for having her new baby boy. Since it is the last day of Black History Month, make sure you listen to the last Black History Moment w/ Special K. Rickey Lewis, the President of Omega Psi Phi joined the Rickey Smiley Morning Show talking about meeting with President Biden along with the rest of the Divine Nine for Black History Month. AND MUCH MORE!!!!

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Today on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the crew recaps this weekend’s NAACP Image Awards. Angela Bassett was the big winner of the night. The RSMS crew also spoke about Dwayane Wade and Gabrielle Union receiving an award for their work raising their trans daughter. The crew discussed how online dating is the mode of dating for most people today. Rickey wants to get Gary on the dating apps so he can find someone. Speaking of dating, the RSMS Crew talk about their deal breakers during dating. They talk about their biggest pet peeves that would end a relationship. Rickey also read a letter from his DMs, AND MUCH MORE!!!

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So R. Kelly and Harvey Weinstein are going to jail for a long long time, and the RSMS Crew are not shedding any tears. For some reason, people are still trying to come after Chris Brown for not including black women to his parties and around him. Chris Brown has had enough and is clapping back. OnMind, Body and Business Maria Moore is still encouraging people to support black businesses on the last Black Friday of Black History Month. She also gives advice for entrepreneurs and business owners about keeping your stress levels down. Rickey Smiley wanted to thank his whole crew for not popping gum in the studio. It is one of his biggest pet peeves. And like every Friday, we have Battle of the Sexes with Tiffany from South Carolina and  Lawrence from North Carolina. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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Today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, they are broadcasting live from their studios in Atlanta. They let you hear the songs you actually hear when you are on your way to Hell. Erykah Badu talked about the difficulty having three children by different men. While it was not her plan, she did not continue to stop living. New Edition, that’s right NE Heartbreak, is live on-air with The RSMS Crew to talk about their upcoming Legacy Tour. Speaking of new editions, Rickey Smiley and the rest of the crew congratulated Da Brat on her pregnancy and there will be a new member of the crew. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Crew discuss how Whoopi Goldberg and Don Lemmon are under fire for their comments about Presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s age. The RSMS crew reported previously that Judge Mathis is being canceled after twenty-four years on the air. But now it has been announced that Judge Mathis will be moving to Byron Allen’s network with the new show Mathis Court. It is Ash Wednesday and The Rickey Smiley Morning Show asks what is everyone giving up for Lent? Also this is Wellness Wednesday with Dr. MJ Collier and he talks about fasting during Lent and what are some good ways to fast. AND MUCH MORE!!! 

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Today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Yandy Smith is in today for Maria Moore. Meta is now going to be charging for the blue check verification. Beyonce Alowishus joins the RSMS crew to give some tech health and one of the things that is most important for your health is sleep. The RSMS Crew welcomes the Nashville market to The Rickey Smiley Morning Show family. And Black Toney needs a new throat because he did the whole show by himself, so he can’t make the show today. Happily married Ciara is telling women that they should have their own money and not have to rely on a man to take care of them. Also Jeff Johnson gives us Three Things We Need to KnowAND MUCH MORE!!!

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Rickey Smiley and the Crew were not here today for Presidents Day, so the President of the Trap, Black Toney, took over the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. So Black Toney had an array of guests who may or may have not actually been here and he hit you with the Tea. Playboi Carti was arrested for domestic violence towards his pregnant girlfriend. Black Toney talked about his biggest pet peeve. But wait, Rickey did call in to talk to Black Toney and he’s mad he’s interviewing the dead. Also Dr. Collier joined the show to talk with Black Toney about men’s health AND MUCH MORE!!!

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Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. The RSMS Crew wants everyone to do an act of kindness for someone. But if you are going to help a senior citizen, Rickey has some advice for you before you help a senior citizen. K. Michelle has revealed that she has fired over one hundred assistants. On Mind, Body, and Business, Maria Moore gave some advice to parents today. Our children today are mentally suffering and need our understanding and for parents to be open with their children. Some of Rihanna’s fans are in an uproar because she called her baby “fine.” There is nothing wrong with that. And it’s Friday, so it's the Battle of the Sexes between Regina from Charlotte and Eric from Baltimore. Also comedic legend George Wallace joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show congratulated Tyler Perry for making $175M last year and being in the top three on Forbes 2022 highest paid entertainers list. The RSMS crew also saluted Tyler Perry’s philanthropic efforts in the community his studio is in. It looks like Marcus Jordan, Michael Jordan’s son, is reportedly looking to have a baby with Larsa Pippen, Scottie Pippen's ex-wife. And Rickey apologized to a barbershop he visits for some comments he made on facebook about the neighborhood the shop is in. It is always good to correct. Also the greatest love songs continued with the Blue Eyed Soul Love songs. Also Jeff Johnson has Three Things We Need to Know  AND MUCH MORE!!!

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Today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the crew discussed the UFOs that were shot down over US and Canadian airspace. US Intelligence officials do not believe the three UFOs that were shot down this weekend were not Chinese made aircrafts. They are still trying to identify the origin. Busta Rhymes has come under fire for throwing a drink at a young woman after she grabbed his butt. Rickey argued that nobody is talking about the young fan’s action about sexually assaulting Busta Rhymes but him throwing a drink at her. Also, Gary was not aware how much of an icon Anita Baker is and she made Rickey cry. Dr. MJ Collier joined the RSMS crew to talk about the Bird Flu and why these eggs are so dang high. The RSMS crew had to do round two of the greatest love songs of all time. And MUCH MORE!!!

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show wishes everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. But It seems like there are a lot of people that are not getting a Valentine’s Day gift today because…um funds are low. So The RSMS Crew gives some advice on what you can give your boo on a budget. And people still have stuff to say about Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance.

On this Valentine’s Day, The RSMS Crew discuss the greatest love song of all time. Jeff Johnson joins The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to give us Three Things We Need To Knowabout Valentine’s Day and love. There was some sad news out of Lansing, MI. A mass shooting took place at Michigan State University that took the lives of three students and five were injured. The suspect is now deceased. Do not forget it is still Talk it Out Tuesday. All of that and MUCH MORE!!! 

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show recapped Super Bowl LVII. The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes were victorious over the Philadelphia Eagles 38 - 35. But the real show for the Super Bowl was Rihanna’s halftime performance. There were some mixed reviews about her performance but that was not what got everyone talking. Rihanna told us that she was bringing a special guest and we now know it is her expecting bundle of joy. Rihanna revealed during her performance that she and ASAP Rocky are expecting their second child. The RSMS Crew reacted from a letter that Rickey read from his DM about a man who brought a car for his girl who is now staying at her baby daddy’s house. And we heard The State of Black America with the president of the National Urban League Marc Morial. 

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The RSMS Crew are preparing for Super Bowl LVII this Sunday. Not just for the game, but for Rihanna’s first performance in seven years. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show also congratulated Super Bowl quarterback Patrick Mahomes for winning his second NFL MVP award. Speaking of the Super Bowl, we reported that Michael Irvin, former NFL wide receiver and current sports analyst, was asked to leave by the NFL Network after a woman claimed he made inappropriate comments to her at the hotel where she worked. Well now Michael Irvin has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the hotel chain, Marriott, and the accuser for making false claims and that he is a victim of cancel culture. On this Mind, Body and Business, Maria Moore focused on the business. She talked about how black businesses can expand their brand on social media without spending much money. And Linda and Raquan battled it out in the Battle of the Sexes. AND MUCH MORE!!!

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Today on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Rickey has an important message to the parents and the children of today in our community. It’s time to put the electronics down for a moment. Former football wide receiver and current sports analyst, Michael Irvin, has been asked to leave the Super Bowl in Arizona by the NFL Network. This was after a woman claimed that Irvin said some inappropriate things to her in a hotel where they both were. Also, the editors at Billboardreleased their top 50 best rappers of all time. The RSMS Crew and listeners have some issues with what Billboard had to say about their top 50 list. Jeff Johnson joined the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to tell us “Three Things You Need to Know,” And MUCH MORE!!!

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Last night, Lebron James broke the NBA scoring record that was held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the last thirty-nine years. Now we all know what the question is now. Is Lebron James the G.O.A.T? On Wellness Wednesday, Dr. M.J. Collier joined the show to bring healthcare information to the RSMS crew and listeners. If you want to save your heart, you may want to go on a walk. President Joe Biden made his State of the Union speech last night. He has vowed to protect the US from China and Russia among many other things, like the “Billionaire’s Tax.” US Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. He talked about the successes of President Biden and the disrespect from Republican hecklers in Congress. Secretary Buttigieg also talked about what is necessary for the Infrastructure Bill.  

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There is still more news coming from the 2023 Grammy Awards. Things got a little turbulent between Offset and Quavo backstage before the tribute performance dedicated to Takeoff. Cardi B can be heard shouting at the both of them backstage. Jay Z has also spoken out about Beyoncé being snubbed for Album of the Year honors by the Grammys and his performance with DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and John Legend. On Talk it Out Tuesday, Ms. Yunetta Springs joins the show to talk about dealing with grief and Rickey shares how he is coping through this tough time and MUCH MORE! 

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Last night at the 2023 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé became the person who has the most Grammy awards with a total of thirty-two. While Beyoncé did achieve the record, she did not win album of the year. Also, Hip-hop was celebrated with an amazing performance for its 50th anniversary. Marc Moriel, the president of the National Urban League, joined the RSMS Crew to talk about the State of Black America. This Super Bowl weekend will be the first time in NFL history that there will be two black quarterbacks playing. Also, the fall back continues for the Memphis Police Department and the now defunct Scorpion Unit because of the murder of Tyre Nichols. 

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The RSMS crew talk about how a study shows that unattractive people are still more inclined to wear masks even after many COVID-19 mandates have been lifted. This Friday, you get Mind Body and Business with Maria Moore. On this first “Black Friday” in black history month, try to support a black owned business by spending money with them or engaging with a black business on social media. Also, the Battle of the Sexes goes down today with Linda and Gavin. 

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How much are you willing to spend on a concert ticket? The RSMS Crew discuss Beyoncé’s upcoming Renaissance World Tour and how ALLEGEDLY the ticket prices are sky high. Some of the VIP packages are rumored to be as high as $10,000. Also, we get Three Things to Know with Jeff Johnson, as he gives us a history lesson this second day of Black History Month about black people creating civilization.

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Rickey Smiley came back to the Rickey Smiley Morning Show while taking time off to mourn the death of his son, Brandon Smiley. With great strength, Rickey talks about the great memories he had with his son and his family. It is Wellness Wednesday, and Dr. M.J. Collier joins and talks about what you think may just be heartburn could really be Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD. Bakari Sellers joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show as they spoke with him about criminal charges being dropped for Dalvin Gadson by El Paso County DA, after video shows he is being beaten by Colorado Springs police officers. Bakari Sellers legally represents the family of Dalvin Gadson.  

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Have a Roundtable Discussion About What Led to the Murder of Tyre Nichols

On today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the crew have a round table discussion about the Memphis Police Department and the tragic murder of Tyre Nichols. As more information has been uncovered about the events that led to the murder of Tyre Nichols, Maria More along with the rest of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew weigh in. Also, with Black History Month starting tomorrow, what is the best black movie of all time?

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Welcome to The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. In the recent unexpected event, the creative team at Urban One Podcast Network would like to send our thoughts and prayers to our dear Rickey and his family at this time. 

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