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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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