From a troubling homecoming update to unforgettable celebrity confessions, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show brings the news, laughs, and culture talk in one packed episode. The crew reports on the 15-year-old arrested after the shooting near FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium that injured 12 people—including six children—with prosecutors saying he will face adult charges and police warning the investigation remains active. Gary With Da Tea then leads a thoughtful conversation about Stephanie Mills’ belief that Gladys Knight should be allowed to step away from touring with dignity; the show stresses that Knight remains an icon while acknowledging that concerns about her health and schedule are disputed and do not amount to a confirmed diagnosis. 

Things take a hilarious turn when boxing champion Claressa Shields reveals her unconventional alternate-career idea—before also naming singing and basketball—and the crew tries to make sense of it. Erykah Badu offers her own memorable comparison, likening her classic catalog to durable Tupperware: the music has held up so well that fans may resist anything new, even as she embraces the challenge. Plus, 112 founding member Q. Parker joins the show to discuss keeping grown-and-sexy R&B alive, his single “Stare,” the November 20 release of Evolution of Romance, Volume 2, his Romance Dealer tour, and a possible collaboration with Tamar Braxton. 

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