Gary With the 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. 

Gary With the&nbsp;Tea then leads a thoughtful conversation about Stephanie Mills&rsquo; 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.&nbsp;

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Did you miss Rickey and the gang this morning? Well, now you can catch up ANYTIME and EVERYWHERE. So, if you didn’t govern yourself accordingly, maybe you overslept, and missed the tea – don’t trip! Just hit “Follow” or the little check mark and never miss an episode again. Hear Rickey, Da Brat, Gary with Da Tea, Special K, and Rock-T on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast right here at your fingertips.
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RSMS Hour 2 | Stephanie Mills Comments on Gladys Knight Still Performing

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Big voices at the ballot box, big questions onstage, and celebrity moves nobody saw coming—Rickey and the crew bring the headlines and humor live from the One Voyage Cruise in Nassau, Bahamas. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast spotlights rising Black early-voter turnout across the South amid battles over congressional maps and representation, with reporting pointing to strong participation in Louisiana, North Carolina, and Georgia. Gary With the Tea turns to fans’ concerns about Keyshia Cole after clips from her Houston-area performances circulated online, including moments when she leaned on the audience to sing. The crew shares concern and calls for support, while speculation about the cause of her performance difficulties remains unconfirmed. 

The conversation heats up as BMF actor Da’Vinchi apologizes for his wording during a discussion of American work ethic and slavery. He says his criticism was not aimed specifically at Black Americans and clarifies that slavery is a historical reality, not an excuse, while the crew stresses the importance of remembering the past. In the Hot Spot, former NBA star Lamar Odom launches an OnlyFans account, teasing a more personal, playful side of his life; girlfriend Rachel Bradley has also joined, with a possible collaboration reportedly ahead. Plus, singer and actress LeToya Luckett joins Rickey live to discuss Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas, her unexpected acting breakthrough in Preacher’s Kid, and the preparation behind Perry’s fast-paced productions. She also shares a touching Set It Off stage-tour memory about discovering her pregnancy and how Da Brat and her castmates helped protect her—bringing sisterhood, laughter, and behind-the-scenes warmth to the episode. 

Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show 

Big voices at the ballot box, big questions onstage, and celebrity moves nobody saw coming&mdash;Rickey and the crew bring the headlines and humor live from the One Voyage Cruise in Nassau, Bahamas. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast spotlights rising Black early-voter turnout across the South amid battles over congressional maps and representation, with reporting pointing to strong participation in Louisiana, North Carolina, and Georgia. Gary With the Tea turns to fans&rsquo; concerns about Keyshia Cole after clips from her Houston-area performances circulated online, including moments when she leaned on the audience to sing. The crew shares concern and calls for support, while speculation about the cause of her performance difficulties remains unconfirmed.&nbsp;
The conversation heats up as BMF actor Da&rsquo;Vinchi apologizes for his wording during a discussion of American work ethic and slavery. He says his criticism was not aimed specifically at Black Americans and clarifies that slavery is a historical reality, not an excuse, while the crew stresses the importance of remembering the past. In the Hot Spot, former NBA star Lamar Odom launches an OnlyFans account, teasing a more personal, playful side of his life; girlfriend Rachel Bradley has also joined, with a possible collaboration reportedly ahead. Plus, singer and actress LeToya Luckett joins Rickey live to discuss Tyler Perry&rsquo;s Divorced Sistas, her unexpected acting breakthrough in Preacher&rsquo;s Kid, and the preparation behind Perry&rsquo;s fast-paced productions. She also shares a touching Set It Off stage-tour memory about discovering her pregnancy and how Da Brat and her castmates helped protect her&mdash;bringing sisterhood, laughter, and behind-the-scenes warmth to the episode.&nbsp;
Website: <a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show</a>&nbsp;

Full Show | Black Voters in South Showing Up Early and in Mass; Fans Worried About Keyshia Cole; Actor Da’Vinchi Apologies About Slavery Comments; Former NBA Star Lamar Odom Joins OnlyFans 

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Setting the Stage for Faith and Gratitude

Opening Prayer and Introduction

News Roundup: Texas Senate Race and Trump's

Medical Breakthrough: 15-Year-Old's Sickle

Sports Update: WNBA Finals, MLB Playoffs, and

Hot Spot with Brad Tad Tad

Chris Brown's Court Case and Jay-Z's Super

HBCU Spotlight: Ernest Ladd's Achievements

HBCU Now Segment Promotion

Gary with the Tea: Celebrity News and Hot

Mary J. Blige's Music Catalog Sale

Ohio Pastor's Controversial Second Marriage

Cologne Promotion

Clifton Powell Interview: From Poverty to

A Legendary Actor's Early Impact

The Changing Landscape of Entertainment

Clifton's Journey and Personal Pride

Virgin Voyages Experience

Concert Highlights and Guest Reactions

News Roundup

Sports Update

The Hot Spot: Boyz II Men Goes Country

Wrapping Up the Show

From a life-changing medical breakthrough to headline-making money and music moves, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show brings hope, humor, and plenty to debate. The crew celebrates 15-year-old Phillip Mullin, who endured more than 100 hospitalizations before becoming Louisiana’s first child functionally cured of sickle cell disease through Lyfgenia, a treatment that modifies a patient’s own stem cells. Gary With Da Tea then unpacks Paul Pierce’s claim that he is “drowning financially” after his Fox Sports payments ended, even as court filings detail major support obligations, significant monthly expenses, and remaining assets. The conversation also turns to Mary J. Blige’s new partnership with Primary Wave, which covers undisclosed shares of publishing and recorded-music rights tied to classics including “Family Affair,” “My Life,” and “Be Without You”—with the financial terms kept private. 

The Hot Spot shifts genres as Boyz II Men signs with Warner Records Nashville for a country album expected in 2027—the group’s first full-length project in a decade. Shawn Stockman says the trio has long admired country storytelling, and their path already includes the Grand Ole Opry, a “Take Me Home, Country Roads” performance, and a recent Lady A collaboration. Broadcasting aboard Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady, Rickey also welcomes actor Clifton Powell for a warm, candid conversation about coaching him through Friday After Next, adapting to streaming and AI, the discipline behind Powell’s four-decade career, and his upcoming horror film The Wrong Number with Kid Cudi. 

Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show 

From a life-changing medical breakthrough to headline-making money and music moves, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show brings hope, humor, and plenty to debate. The crew celebrates 15-year-old Phillip Mullin, who endured more than 100 hospitalizations before becoming Louisiana&rsquo;s first child functionally cured of sickle cell disease through Lyfgenia, a treatment that modifies a patient&rsquo;s own stem cells. Gary With Da Tea then unpacks Paul Pierce&rsquo;s claim that he is &ldquo;drowning financially&rdquo; after his Fox Sports payments ended, even as court filings detail major support obligations, significant monthly expenses, and remaining assets. The conversation also turns to Mary J. Blige&rsquo;s new partnership with Primary Wave, which covers undisclosed shares of publishing and recorded-music rights tied to classics including &ldquo;Family Affair,&rdquo; &ldquo;My Life,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Be Without You&rdquo;&mdash;with the financial terms kept private.&nbsp;
The Hot Spot shifts genres as Boyz II Men signs with Warner Records Nashville for a country album expected in 2027&mdash;the group&rsquo;s first full-length project in a decade. Shawn Stockman says the trio has long admired country storytelling, and their path already includes the Grand Ole Opry, a &ldquo;Take Me Home, Country Roads&rdquo; performance, and a recent Lady A collaboration. Broadcasting aboard Virgin Voyages&rsquo; Resilient Lady, Rickey also welcomes actor Clifton Powell for a warm, candid conversation about coaching him through Friday After Next, adapting to streaming and AI, the discipline behind Powell&rsquo;s four-decade career, and his upcoming horror film The Wrong Number with Kid Cudi.&nbsp;
Website: <a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show</a>&nbsp;

Full Show | First Child Functionally Cured of Sickle Cell; Former NBA All Star Paul Pierce Claims Broke; Mary J. Blige Sells Music Catalogue; Boyz II Men Releasing Country Album 

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Gary With the Tea unpacks Paul Pierce’s claim that he is “drowning financially” after his Fox Sports payments ended, even as court filings detail major support obligations, significant monthly expenses, and remaining assets.  

Gary also discusses Mary J. Blige’s new partnership with Primary Wave, which covers undisclosed shares of publishing and recorded-music rights tied to classics including “Family Affair,” “My Life,” and “Be Without You”—with the financial terms kept private. 

Gary With the Tea unpacks Paul Pierce&rsquo;s claim that he is &ldquo;drowning financially&rdquo; after his Fox Sports payments ended, even as court filings detail major support obligations, significant monthly expenses, and remaining assets. &nbsp;
Gary also discusses Mary J. Blige&rsquo;s new partnership with Primary Wave, which covers undisclosed shares of publishing and recorded-music rights tied to classics including &ldquo;Family Affair,&rdquo; &ldquo;My Life,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Be Without You&rdquo;&mdash;with the financial terms kept private.&nbsp;

Gary With the Tea | Former NBA All Star Paul Pierce Claims Broke & Mary J. Blige Sells Music Catalogue 

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RSMS Hour 2 | Stephanie Mills Comments on Gladys Knight Still Performing

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