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Special K sets off Man Law Monday with hilarious “violations,” from what jerseys you can’t wear in bed to rules for messy affairs. The front page covers Hakeem Jeffries pushing back on gerrymandering in Texas, Philly transit cuts, and a bizarre “butt sniffer” arrest in California. Rock-T updates us on Shilo Sanders’ NFL release, while Brat dives into Serena Williams’ controversial partnership promoting Ozempic weight-loss drugs. Marc Morial closes with the State of Black America, blasting a new NCAA settlement he says keeps college athletes trapped in a “plantation-style economy.”
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Gary reveals that Raven-Symoné’s wife Miranda Maday makes more money than the actress herself and shuts down claims she married for cash. Megan Good rings in her 44th birthday in Cartagena with Jonathan Majors, sparking chatter but plenty of love. Money expert Jini Thornton shares Labor Day shopping hacks, from scoring deals on mattresses and appliances to when to wait for Black Friday. Callers ask about timeshares, cleaning up credit, and starting businesses the smart way. Ricky and the crew weigh in with laughs and life lessons on building wealth and avoiding money traps.
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Listeners call in to “Wake Up” the country before Gary dishes on Spike Lee’s latest film with Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, and Ice Spice — which shockingly flopped at the box office. Kanye West’s raw new documentary promises 3,000 hours of behind-the-scenes footage from bipolar struggles to Kim Kardashian drama. Roland Martin joins the show, warning about Trump’s plan to put armed troops in U.S. cities and how it ties to voter suppression and the 2026 elections. Plus, inspiration about moving on from shallow people and knowing when to let go.
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Bishop Joseph Walker kicks things off with a powerful word about moving from shallow waters to deep faith. The news gets heated as Trump threatens to send troops into Baltimore, with Governor Wes Moore firing back. Wildfires rage out West, tariffs hit overseas shipping, and record heat spikes utility bills. Rock-T breaks down Deion Sanders’ tough love rules for his players and if his son Shedeur makes the Browns’ cut. In entertainment, Netflix launches a Zodiac Watchlist, Jeezy teams with Uber after a viral road trip, and Teyana Taylor celebrates her new album with love and support from Aaron Pierre.
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This episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show is packed! Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes delivers a message of hope, Gary With Da Tea breaks down Gladys Knight’s response to elder abuse claims, and the crew debates Paul Pierce’s wild “date a 5 or 6” advice. Sports bring drama with Jake Paul vs. Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Paige Bueckers’ record-breaking game. Tiffany Haddish clears up rumors about her and Jason Lee, while Offset finally admits his mistakes with Cardi B. Jeff Johnson dives deep into political redistricting battles, and the whole team gets into hilarious “Black card revoked” debates—from not knowing how to play spades to skipping soul food. Special K caps it off with a list of “Don’t Be That Guy” behaviors you don’t want to be guilty of.
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The crew gets real about “Black card revoked” moments, debating everything from not watching The Color Purple or Friday to not knowing how to play spades or skipping Frankie Beverly classics. Listeners call in with their own confessions—from choosing pumpkin pie over sweet potato pie to not eating mac & cheese. Things get wild with food debates (cube steak vs. Salisbury steak, chitlins vs. okra) before Special K’s “News You Can’t Use” delivers a hilarious list of “Don’t Be That Guy” habits—from owing money but flexing on Instagram to breaking the two-minute funeral speech rule.
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Comedian Corey Holcomb fires things up with raw relationship jokes before callers check in from across the country during “Wake Up” calls. Ricky shares love for Miles College and its band before the laughs turn into headlines. Gary With Da Tea clears up rumors about Tiffany Haddish and Jason Lee having a baby and dives into Offset admitting he “messed up” in his marriage to Cardi B. The team breaks down whether men owning their mistakes could save more marriages, and Jeff Johnson drops political knowledge on Texas redistricting and Gavin Newsom’s counter moves in California.
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Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes starts the morning with a powerful message on God’s presence in tough times before Gary With Da Tea drops bombshell celebrity news about Gladys Knight responding to her son’s claims of elder abuse. The crew debates Paul Pierce’s “date a 5 or 6” comments, we get updates on Hurricane Aaron hitting the East Coast, and the sports desk lights up with Paige Bueckers’ WNBA record, Micah Parsons’ contract drama, and Jake Paul vs. Gervonta “Tank” Davis set for Atlanta. Brat wraps the hour with hot takes on Lyfe Jennings beefing with Muni Long and Offset moving on from Cardi B.
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This episode had it all: Pastor Haynes’ uplifting word, hurricane updates, and John Wall’s emotional NBA retirement. The team prayed for comedian Guy Torry after his hospitalization and celebrated Busta Rhymes’ MTV honor. Gary with da Tea stirred conversation about Gabrielle the Nubian’s multi-million-dollar church tithe, while shocking news came of Colin Kaepernick’s cancelled Spike Lee doc. Later, Megan Good’s tattoos for Jonathan Majors and Ja Morant’s lawsuit win took center stage, followed by Wellness Wednesday with Dr. MJ Collier breaking down weight-loss shot side effects. The show closed with wild Fix It Jesus clips, Tamar Braxton’s health scare, Joy Reid on pay inequality, and Eve spilling on Suge Knight.
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The Fix It Jesus segment spotlighted a white pastor quoting Boosie and Webbie lyrics during a sermon, leaving the congregation confused. News headlines covered Target’s CEO resigning after a Black-led boycott and Trump’s controversial push to reframe Smithsonian exhibits. John Wall’s retirement was revisited, followed by backlash against male NFL cheerleaders. In the Hot Spot, Tamar Braxton shared details of a terrifying near-death experience, Joy Reid spoke on pay disparities at MSNBC, and Eve revealed how her brief romance with Suge Knight strained her label relationships.
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