Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

In this week’s The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, heartfelt tributes pour in for former MTV and BET host Ananda Lewis, who passed away at 52 after a seven-year battle with breast cancer. Known for her authenticity, advocacy, and shining presence on Teen Summit and Total Request Live, Ananda used her platform to encourage early cancer screening and embrace tough health conversations. The show also covers Simon Guobadia’s deportation back to Nigeria by ICE—a move that complicates his divorce from RHOA star Porsha Williams and stirred debate about immigration enforcement and celebrity courts. Tyrese Gibson joins the crew in studio to promote his involvement on the Tom Joyner cruise and share his unfiltered thoughts on staying relevant and releasing new music. Finally, Nicki Minaj drops her latest hot-take alongside Lil Wayne in the “Banned from NO” remix—laying into the NFL for overlooking Lil Wayne during the Super Bowl halftime, reigniting conversations around hip-hop’s role in sports entertainment. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

In today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, Mayor Karen Bass fires back against President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops during the LA anti‑ICE protests, labeling his move an overreach and politically motivated power grab. Bass imposed a curfew, declared a local emergency, and joined Governor Newsom in condemning the federal response as excessive. Claressa Shields, the decorated boxing champion and three‑time Sportswoman of the Year, expressed disappointment at being overlooked at the 2025 BET Awards. Despite her record-breaking achievements, she felt the honor this year should have been hers. Lastly, Hollywood insiders are abuzz over the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic produced by Universal Pictures and Death Row Pictures. Directed by Craig Brewer and penned by Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther), the film will feature music from Snoop’s catalog, offering an in‑depth look at the legend’s life. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood insiders are abuzz over the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic produced by Universal Pictures and Death Row Pictures. Directed by Craig Brewer and penned by Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther), the film will feature music from Snoop’s catalog, offering an in‑depth look at the legend’s life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two original 106 & Park hosts, AJ Calloway and Rocsi Diaz, apologized live—via social media—for missing their much-anticipated reunion at the BET Awards, blaming travel issues and last-minute job commitments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Karen Bass fires back against President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops during the LA anti‑ICE protests, labeling his move an overreach and politically motivated power grab. Bass imposed a curfew, declared a local emergency, and joined Governor Newsom in condemning the federal response as excessive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, we dig into the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, where streets leading to federal buildings were blocked as demonstrators reacted to recent ICE raids. The federal response included deploying over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines—a move Governor Newsom called an abuse of power. Despite widespread arrests and violence, many protesters emphasize the militarized response fueled instead of quelled the unrest. We also revisit the 2025 BET Awards with reporter “Gary with the Tea,” who highlights standout moments like Mariah Carey’s nightclub-themed set, Leon Thomas’s breakthrough win, and the emotional Ultimate Icon tribute to Jamie Foxx featuring Stevie Wonder. Lastly, Taraji P. Henson sets the record straight on rumors about a feud with Oprah—labeling the claims “disrespectful” and explaining they stemmed from orchestrated attempts to sabotage The Color Purple, while reaffirming their mutual support. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taraji P. Henson sets the record straight on rumors about a feud with Oprah—labeling the claims “disrespectful” and explaining they stemmed from orchestrated attempts to sabotage The Color Purple, while reaffirming their mutual support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary with the Tea revisits the 2025 BET Awards with highlighting standout moments like Mariah Carey’s nightclub-themed set, Leon Thomas’s breakthrough win, and the emotional Ultimate Icon tribute to Jamie Foxx featuring Stevie Wonder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RSMS crew dig into the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, where streets leading to federal buildings were blocked as demonstrators reacted to recent ICE raids. The federal response included deploying over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines—a move Governor Newsom called an abuse of power. Despite widespread arrests and violence, many protesters emphasize the militarized response fueled instead of quelled the unrest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, the crew explore Timbaland’s bold new move into AI-generated music with his new “A‑Pop” artist, TaTa, under Stage Zero. Other industry insiders like Young Guru have criticized the move, saying that AI-driven tracks may lack human soul, while supporters see the potential for innovation. The RSMS crew also digs into entertainment gossip as Ray J is slammed by Sexyy Red for falsely claiming they “slept together” on a flight—she called him a “cornball,” and he issued a public apology. Lastly, the episode covers the shocking Las Vegas Strip shooting near the Bellagio fountains, where two individuals—allegedly YouTubers—were killed during a live-streamed altercation. The suspect, known from social media conflicts, has been apprehended. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Front Page, listeners learn about the shocking Las Vegas Strip shooting near the Bellagio fountains, where two individuals—allegedly YouTubers—were killed during a live-streamed altercation. The suspect, known from social media conflicts, has been apprehended. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary with the Tea is live in Los Angeles for the BET Awards, and he has all of the tea from the weekend. Gary caught up with Mya and so many others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray J is slammed by Sexyy Red for falsely claiming they “slept together” on a flight—she called him a “cornball,” and he issued a public apology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RSMS crew explore Timbaland’s bold new move into AI-generated music with his new “A‑Pop” artist, TaTa, under Stage Zero. Other industry insiders like Young Guru have criticized the move, saying that AI-driven tracks may lack human soul, while supporters see the potential for innovation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to some of the nest moments of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast of the past week. Listen to Bill Bellamy celebrate the release of Rickey Smiley's newest comedy special, Fool-ish, and much more funny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, the team delves into the escalating feud between former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The conflict ignited when Musk publicly criticized Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," labeling it a "disgusting abomination" due to its potential to increase the national deficit and cut electric vehicle subsidies. Trump retaliated by threatening to revoke federal contracts with Musk's companies and dismissed Musk as having "lost his mind." This public spat has caused divisions within Silicon Valley and raised questions about the future of their political alliance. The podcast also highlights a heartwarming story from the entertainment world: Rumi Carter, the seven-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, has made her stage debut on the Cowboy Carter Tour. According to her grandmother, Tina Knowles, Rumi persistently asked to join her mother and sister, Blue Ivy, on stage, showcasing her eagerness to perform. On a more contentious note, the show discusses the ongoing custody battle between rapper DDG and singer Halle Bailey. DDG's mother, Tonya Granberry, alleges that Bailey used hidden AirTags to track her son during their relationship, adding another layer of complexity to their legal disputes. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.