Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

Comedian Loni Love finally responded to Tamar Braxton’s prior remarks calling her a Big‑Back Cadillac.  Loni dismissed the drama, stating, “I have no beef”, and emphasized using her platform to “entertain, inform, and inspire,” not to engage in conflict. 

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A heated standoff is unfolding in Texas: Republican leaders are attempting a mid‑decade redistricting plan to gain up to five U.S. House seats. Democrats left the state to block a quorum, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to authorize arrest warrants and involve the FBI to compel their return—an unprecedented move in a partisan showdown. 

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Record producer Ty Fyffe has filed a lawsuit against Mike Tyson, claiming Tyson used the 1998 track “Murdergram”—starring Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule—in promotional footage for his Netflix fight with Jake Paul without obtaining permission or providing payment. Fyffe is seeking damages and an injunction to prevent further use of the song. 

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Singer Ciara delivered a moving post on social media showing off her stretch marks, declaring that motherhood is a gift she’s proud to display. She celebrated her natural beauty. 

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Offset recently did an interview on The Joe Budden Podcast. Joe asked Offset about his relationship with Cardi B and Offset said that he does not feel like any man after him is an upgrade.  

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Diddy’s lawyers have raised alarm over what they call inhumane conditions at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. They claim the rapper is being served expired and maggot-infested food, using this as a critical argument for bail reconsideration. 

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BET has officially suspended both the Soul Train Music Awards and the BET Hip‑Hop Awards. Executives are citing the need to reimagine their place amid today’s changing media landscape. This doesn’t necessarily mean they’re gone forever, but the shift signals a new chapter for Black music television. 

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Rapper Jeezy shared how he nearly missed his Baltimore show, only to have an Uber driver save the night—driving him 10 hours from South Carolina to arrive just before showtime, earning praise and a special shoutout from Jeezy himself for pulling off the impossible. 

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It is Wellness Wednesday with Dr. MJ Collier where he brings medical advice and wellness care to the listeners. Dr. Collier is in Dallas, TX at the Black Nurses Medical Conference. 

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First, Donald Trump is under fire for his controversial comments on migrant farmworkers, calling them naturally suited for hard labor while disparaging people in the inner city—criticized as demeaning and insensitive by labor advocates and immigrant rights groups. 

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Beloved TV icon Tisha Campbell joins the RSMS crew, opening up about her four decades in entertainment, her resilience through financial hardship, and her upcoming projects in music and film—highlighting why her legacy continues to inspire. 

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Shifting gears to education and legacy: Texas has enacted a statewide ban on cell phones and smart devices in public schools, effective this fall under House Bill 1481, requiring schools to store devices away during the school day to boost student focus and limit distractions. 

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Jay‑Z reportedly had a $3 million chain snatched by a fan during the closing leg of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour in Las Vegas; the alleged theft is raising questions about event security protocols. 

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Hip-hop pioneers Salt‑N‑Pepa are suing Universal Music Group to reclaim rights to their master recordings, alleging UMG is blocking their music from streaming platforms even after they’ve legally filed to regain control—a battle underscored by their upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 

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