The show kicks off with a powerful prayer from Bishop Gregory Adams before diving straight into major headlines, including Donald Trump’s warning to Iran, Melania Trump breaking her silence on Jeffrey Epstein, and tense international negotiations involving Israel and Lebanon. Rock T celebrates wins for women’s sports with record‑breaking WNBA contracts and a historic HBCU cheerleading championship, while The Hot Spot delivers jaw‑dropping celebrity news — from 50 Cent’s upcoming docuseries and his philanthropy, to Beyoncé and Jay‑Z leaving a staggering six‑figure tip on a luxury superyacht. The hour also honors hip‑hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa following his passing and highlights Queen Latifah being named host of the 2026 American Music Awards, wrapping with a powerful HBCU spotlight on North Carolina Central University and basketball legend Harold Hunter Sr.

The show kicks off with a powerful prayer from Bishop Gregory Adams before diving straight into major headlines, including Donald Trump&rsquo;s warning to Iran, Melania Trump breaking her silence on Jeffrey Epstein, and tense international negotiations involving Israel and Lebanon. Rock T celebrates wins for women&rsquo;s sports with record‑breaking WNBA contracts and a historic HBCU cheerleading championship, while The Hot Spot delivers jaw‑dropping celebrity news &mdash; from 50 Cent&rsquo;s upcoming docuseries and his philanthropy, to Beyonc&eacute; and Jay‑Z leaving a staggering six‑figure tip on a luxury superyacht. The hour also honors hip‑hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa following his passing and highlights Queen Latifah being named host of the 2026 American Music Awards, wrapping with a powerful HBCU spotlight on North Carolina Central University and basketball legend Harold Hunter Sr.

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RSMS HOUR 1 | Hip‑Hop History, and Billionaire Behavior

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