Pastor Jamal Bryant on Klan Threats, Leading The Black Community, What Pastors Won't Tell You + MORE

Rickey sits down with outspoken leader and activist Pastor Jamal Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Together, they have an unfiltered, deeply personal conversation covering everything from stepping into the shoes of iconic church leaders to facing real-world threats on th…

Laila Ali on Women's Boxing, Muhammad Ali as a Father, Discipline, Motherhood + MORE

Undefeated boxing world champion, Hall of Famer, and entrepreneur Laila Ali pulls up to the studio to sit down with Rickey Smiley for an intimate, powerful conversation. In this episode of On the Spot, Laila reflects on carving out her own identity and legacy outside the shadow of her iconic father…

Jacquees on Crazy Exes, R&B's Legacy, Atlanta Roots, Brotherhood With Rich Homie Quan + MORE

In this episode of On The Spot, Rickey Smiley sits down with the self-proclaimed King of R&B, Jacquees, for an honest, hilarious, and wide-ranging conversation. Looking back on their shared history from school tours to early television moments, Jacquees opens up about his journey from east Atlanta …

Yandy Smith on Love & Hop Hop Origins, Jim Jones, HARSH Business Lessons, Working w/ 50 Cent +MORE

Yandy Smith sits down with Rickey Smiley on Rickey Smiley On The Spot for an unfiltered, hilarious, and eye-opening conversation about her life, career, and rise in the entertainment industry. Yandy breaks down the true origins of the Love & Hip Hop franchise, revealing how managing Jim Jones and d…

Keri Hilson on Leaving Music, Pretty Girl Rock, Losing Her Father, Michael Jackson Story + MORE

Keri Hilson sits down with Rickey Smiley for an honest conversation about the highs, heartbreaks, and lessons behind her journey in music. She opens up about going from writing hits for some of the biggest names in the industry to becoming a star herself, the impact of “Pretty Girl Rock,” and why s…

Kandi Burruss on Walking Away from RHOA, Dating & Divorce, Walking Away From a BIG BAG + MORE

In this episode of Rickey Smiley On The Spot, Grammy Award-winning songwriter, entrepreneur, and entertainment powerhouse Kandi Burruss pulls up for an unfiltered, hilarious, and insightful conversation. Kandi opens up about the real reason she walked away from Real Housewives of Atlanta, reality …

Claressa Shields on 19 World Titles, Papoose Love Story, Being The G.W.O.A.T, Faith + MORE

In this episode of On The Spot, Rickey Smiley sits down with two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, four-time Undisputed World Champion, and the self-proclaimed G.W.O.A.T, Claressa Shields. Claressa gets candid about her journey growing up in Flint, Michigan, overcoming childhood trauma, and rising to the…

Master P on Selling CDs From His Trunk, Made Millions Independent, Mental Health + MORE

Master P sits down with Rickey Smiley for a conversation about ownership, legacy, music and the mindset that helped him turn No Limit into an empire. From opening his first record store at 19 and selling CDs out of his trunk to negotiating the groundbreaking 85/15 distribution deal, Master P break…

Rita Brent on SNL Rejection, Cedric the Entertainer's Influence, Coming Out On Stage +MORE

Comedian, writer, musician and radio personality Rita Brent sits down with Rickey Smiley for a conversation filled with laughs, honesty and a few stories only these two could tell. Rita opens up about growing up in Mississippi, her journey from Army musician to stand-up comedian, coming out and na…

Dr. Tartt on Why Men Suffer in Silence, Trauma, Anxiety & the Pressure to Perform + MORE

Dr. Alduan Tartt sits down with Rickey Smiley for a powerful conversation about mental health, faith, trauma and the pressure so many people, especially men, carry in silence. Dr. Tartt breaks down why men struggle to identify and express their emotions, how unresolved trauma can show up as anxiety…