FULL SHOW | Ransom deadline for Nancy Guthrie has come and gone; Comedian Cory Holcomb losing gigs after punching woman on camera; Legendary director Spike Lee joins Rickey Smiley and crew; Discord tightens rules for younger users; and More

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show opens with rising concern over the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, as investigators confirm that the ransom deadline has passed with no further communication from suspected abductors. According to recent reports, law enforcement …

RSMS Hour 4 | Discord tightens rules for younger users

The episode closes with an update on Discord, which is rolling out strict teen‑by‑default settings worldwide next month, requiring facial age‑estimation or government‑ID verification for users to access age‑restricted features—a move driven by global pressure to enhance online safety for minors. 

RSMS Hour 3 | Legendary director Spike Lee joins Rickey Smiley and crew

Spike Lee stops by for an energetic conversation celebrating School Daze’s legacy and sharing how the film inspired generations to attend HBCUs. 

RSMS Hour 2 | Comedian Cory Holcomb losing gigs after punching woman on camera

The show then shifts to the controversy surrounding comedian Cory Holcomb, who says he’s now losing gigs after surveillance footage surfaced showing him punching fellow comedian Cristina Payne, a video TMZ helped circulate widely. Holcomb claims the media fallout—not legal issues—is destroying deca…

RSMS Hour 1 | Ransom deadline for Nancy Guthrie has come and gone

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show opens with rising concern over the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, as investigators confirm that the ransom deadline has passed with no further communication from suspected abductors. According to recent reports, law enforcement …

FULL SHOW | RSMS crew sends condolences to Lil Jon as he lost his son; Cardi B spent $1.2 million at the Super Bowl; Halle Berry announces her engagement; Trump disinvites only black governor to Governor’s Dinner; and More

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivered an emotional and eventful episode as the team opened the day by sending heartfelt condolences to Lil Jon, who recently confirmed the tragic passing of his 27‑year‑old son, Nathan Smith, known professionally as DJ Young Slade. Authorities recovered Nathan’s b…

RSMS Hour 3 | Halle Berry announces her engagement

The crew continued with uplifting entertainment news as Halle Berry officially announced her engagement to longtime partner Van Hunt, ending months of speculation. Berry confirmed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that she “did not say no” and proudly displayed her multi‑karat diamond ring …

RSMS Hour 4 | Trump disinvites only black governor to Governor’s Dinner

The show closed with sharp political conversation after reports that Governor Wes Moore, the nation’s only Black governor, was uninvited from this year’s White House National Governors Association dinner—an unprecedented departure from bipartisan tradition that Moore described as “blatant disrespec…

RSMS Hour 2 | Cardi B spent $1.2 million at the Super Bowl

The show also turned its attention to Cardi B, who made headlines for reportedly spending more than $1.2 million to support boyfriend Stefon Diggs at the Super Bowl—covering private suites, premium seating, multiple private jets, and lavish after‑party plans as part of a once‑in‑a‑lifetime celebrat…

RSMS Hour 1 | RSMS crew sends condolences to Lil Jon as he lost his son

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivered an emotional and eventful episode as the team opened the day by sending heartfelt condolences to Lil Jon, who recently confirmed the tragic passing of his 27‑year‑old son, Nathan Smith, known professionally as DJ Young Slade. Authorities recovered Nathan’s b…