

Full Show | US National Counterterrorism director resigns over Iran War; Tina Knowles “Mama Tina’s Gumbo” temporarily shut down; Brandy denies ever dating rapper Shyne; New Verzuz challenge with Tank vs Tyrese; and More
Big headlines and bigger debates filled the airwaves on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast as the crew unpacked the resignation of Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, who stepped down after publicly opposing the ongoing U.S. war with Iran. Kent said he could not “in …

RSMS Hour 4 | New Verzuz challenge with Tank vs Tyrese
R&B fans have something to look forward to as Verzuz officially announced a “for the ladies” showdown between Tank and Tyrese. The former TGT groupmates are set to go head‑to‑head in a highly anticipated battle celebrating their deep catalogs and classic hits, reigniting long‑standing debates over …

RSMS Hour 3 | Brandy denies ever dating rapper Shyne
Brandy shut down long‑circulating rumors that she once dated rapper Shyne, making it clear their relationship in the late ’90s was strictly platonic. The singer said the resurfaced claims misrepresent her past and explained that moments like this are why she’s releasing an upcoming memoir to finall…

RSMS Hour 2 | Tina Knowles “Mama Tina’s Gumbo” temporarily shut down
The show also spotlighted Tina Knowles after her popular Mama Tina’s Gumbo booth at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was temporarily shut down following a health complaint investigation. Officials confirmed the issue was resolved quickly, and the booth was cleared to reopen after passing a foll…

RSMS Hour 1 | US National Counterterrorism director resigns over Iran War
The crew unpacked the resignation of Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, who stepped down after publicly opposing the ongoing U.S. war with Iran. Kent said he could not “in good conscience” support the conflict, claiming Iran posed no imminent threat—a move that made him…

Full Show | Rapper Mystikal pleads guilty and faces twenty years in prison; Michael B. Jordan has a new woman to go along with his Oscar; Bill Bellamy talks about fumbling Janet Jackson; WNBA players come to terms for new agreement; and More
From jaw-dropping headlines to major wins in sports and entertainment, this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show is packed with moments that had listeners talking. The show leads with the shocking news that rapper Mystikal has pleaded guilty to a third-degree rape charge stemming from a 2022 c…

RSMS Hour 4 | WNBA players come to terms for new agreement
The WNBA and its players’ union reached a landmark new collective bargaining agreement, avoiding a potential lockout and dramatically increasing player pay. The deal includes a massive salary cap jump, revenue sharing near 20 percent, and the possibility of million-dollar contracts—signaling a tran…

RSMS Hour 3 | Bill Bellamy talks about fumbling Janet Jackson
The show also delivers a dose of nostalgia and “what could’ve been” energy as Bill Bellamy opens up about nearly dating Janet Jackson in the ’90s, admitting he “fumbled” the moment because he didn’t want to risk their friendship—a confession that quickly went viral and had fans revisiting one of po…

RSMS Hour 2 | Michael B. Jordan has a new woman to go along with his Oscar
The conversation then shifts to Hollywood, where Michael B. Jordan is riding high after making history as the first actor to win an Oscar for playing twins in the film Sinners. Adding to the buzz, Jordan has sparked dating rumors after being spotted with rising Bridgerton star Yerin Ha, fueling cha…

RSMS Hour 1 | Rapper Mystikal pleads guilty and faces twenty years in prison
The show leads with the shocking news that rapper Mystikal has pleaded guilty to a third-degree rape charge stemming from a 2022 case and now faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for June—marking another serious chapter in the rapper’s long legal history.