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Money expert Jini Thorton joins the RSMS crew for Money Mondays. Rickey Smiley and Jini spoke about the WNBA players and how they feel they do not get enough money. WNBA players want the league to pay them what they owe them.
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Former MLB star David Justice made headlines by opening up about his marriage to Halle Berry. Justice said that Berry proposed to him and candidly revealing it ended because “she didn’t cook or clean”—and reflecting that “therapy might have saved the marriage.”
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At this year’s MTV VMAs, Drake and Kendrick Lamar will go head-to-head, once again, in the highly competitive Best Hip Hop category—Drake with “Nokia” and Kendrick with “Not Like Us.” While Kendrick is also up for Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Direction, Drake's sole nod underscores the intense rivalry powering this showdown.
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Rickey Smiley and the crew discussed various topics on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast today. 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. 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.
Also, 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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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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On today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning ShowPodcast, we unpack a whirlwind of news spanning entertainment, justice, and national politics. First up, 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.
On the political front, President Trump is ramping up pressure on Washington, D.C., threatening to deploy federal law enforcement—including the National Guard—and potentially strip the city of its home rule following an assault on a staffer. This controversial power play comes despite a 26% drop in violent crime, raising serious questions about overreach and governance. In legal drama, 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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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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