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 TV, and leaving a massive bag on the table. Plus, navigating single life and her dating non-negotiables after divorce, celebrating 15 years of Bedroom Candy, and what it takes to build lasting business longevity. Plus, she shares stories from her Xscape days, mentoring rising star Jada, breaking records on Broadway, and why protecting her peace comes first.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome & Opening Banter
04:15 – Serial Entrepreneurship & Broadway Ambitions
07:00 – Building Bedroom Candy & 15 Years of Business Longevity
14:45 – Life After Divorce & Modern Co-Parenting
22:30 – Single Life & Dating Standards: Financial Stability vs. Communication
30:00 – Xscape History, Girl Group Lessons & Mentoring Jada
41:00 – Navigating Reality TV & The Real Reason Behind Walking Away
58:00 – Money Lessons, Splurges & Giving Flowers

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 TV, and leaving a massive bag on the table. Plus, navigating single life and her dating non-negotiables after divorce, celebrating 15 years of Bedroom Candy, and what it takes to build lasting business longevity. Plus, she shares stories from her Xscape days, mentoring rising star Jada, breaking records on Broadway, and why protecting her peace comes first.
CHAPTERS 00:00 &ndash; Welcome &amp; Opening Banter 04:15 &ndash; Serial Entrepreneurship &amp; Broadway Ambitions 07:00 &ndash; Building Bedroom Candy &amp; 15 Years of Business Longevity 14:45 &ndash; Life After Divorce &amp; Modern Co-Parenting 22:30 &ndash; Single Life &amp; Dating Standards: Financial Stability vs. Communication 30:00 &ndash; Xscape History, Girl Group Lessons &amp; Mentoring Jada 41:00 &ndash; Navigating Reality TV &amp; The Real Reason Behind Walking Away 58:00 &ndash; Money Lessons, Splurges &amp; Giving Flowers

Rickey Smiley On The Spot is Rickey in his truest form — Authentic. Funny. Heartfelt. Honest. Each episode brings audiences up close with one of comedy’s most trusted voices as he dives into real conversations that mix humor with humanity.
 
From laugh-out-loud stories to deeply personal moments, Rickey creates a space where guests can let their guard down, share their truth, and reflect on life, faith, family, and growth. Whether he’s trading jokes with celebrity friends, offering unexpected wisdom, or exploring the issues shaping our culture, Rickey reminds listeners why he’s been a voice they can laugh with — and learn from — for decades.
 
Blending comedy, culture, and conversation, On The Spot delivers the authenticity and energy that only Rickey Smiley can bring.

Rickey Smiley On The Spot is Rickey in his truest form &mdash; Authentic. Funny. Heartfelt. Honest. Each episode brings audiences up close with one of comedy&rsquo;s most trusted voices as he dives into real conversations that mix humor with humanity. &nbsp; From laugh-out-loud stories to deeply personal moments, Rickey creates a space where guests can let their guard down, share their truth, and reflect on life, faith, family, and growth. Whether he&rsquo;s trading jokes with celebrity friends, offering unexpected wisdom, or exploring the issues shaping our culture, Rickey reminds listeners why he&rsquo;s been a voice they can laugh with &mdash; and learn from &mdash; for decades. &nbsp; Blending comedy, culture, and conversation, On The Spot delivers the authenticity and energy that only Rickey Smiley can bring.

Rickey Smiley On The Spot

Rickey Smiley On The Spot is Rickey in his truest form — Authentic. Funny. Heartfelt. Honest. Each episode brings audiences up close with one of comedy’s most trusted voices as he dives into real conversations that mix humor with humanity. From laugh-out-loud stories to deeply personal moments, Rickey creates a space where guests can let their guard down, share their truth, and reflect on life, faith, family, and growth. Whether he’s trading jokes with celebrity friends, offering unexpected wisdom, or exploring the issues shaping our culture, Rickey reminds listeners why he’s been a voice they can laugh with — and learn from — for decades. Blending comedy, culture, and conversation, Rickey On The Spot delivers the authenticity and energy that only Rickey Smiley can bring.

Rickey Smiley On The Spot is Rickey in his truest form &mdash; Authentic. Funny. Heartfelt. Honest. Each episode brings audiences up close with one of comedy&rsquo;s most trusted voices as he dives into real conversations that mix humor with humanity. From laugh-out-loud stories to deeply personal moments, Rickey creates a space where guests can let their guard down, share their truth, and reflect on life, faith, family, and growth. Whether he&rsquo;s trading jokes with celebrity friends, offering unexpected wisdom, or exploring the issues shaping our culture, Rickey reminds listeners why he&rsquo;s been a voice they can laugh with &mdash; and learn from &mdash; for decades. Blending comedy, culture, and conversation, Rickey On The Spot delivers the authenticity and energy that only Rickey Smiley can bring.

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

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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 documenting his family dynamic led to a project that reshaped reality television. She gets candid about the high-stakes music business, sharing wild survival stories from her days at Violator Management—including narrowly missing an office shooting during the 50 Cent era and outsmarting a dangerous setup on tour.

Beyond the drama, Yandy shares invaluable business lessons on contracts, missed royalties, and why understanding entertainment ownership early on is vital for creators. Plus, the conversation takes a hilarious turn when family takes precedence over everything—watch Rickey pause the entire show to make sure Yandy’s son gets his lunch money and a popsicle. From reality TV triumphs to heartfelt life advice, this is a deep dive with Yandy Smith you don't want to miss!

CHAPTERS
(00:00) - Introduction & Welcome Yandy Smith
(04:02) - How Love & Hip Hop Really Started
(08:03) - Interning at Violator & Linking with Mona Scott-Young
(11:15) - Growing Up in Harlem & The Power of HBCUs
(16:19) - Advice for Women Executives in Entertainment
(17:34) - Reality TV vs. Real Life & Handling Online Hate
(21:14) - What Her Kids Really Think of Her Fame
(25:25) - Building YELLE Skincare & Bloomingdale's Success
(27:50) - Opening Novo Miami & Her Favorite Dishes
(32:00) - Saying Goodbye to Love & Hip Hop & Mama Dee Stories
(37:21) - The Harsh Business Lesson on Contracts & Ownership
(44:32) - Executive Producing Indie Bosses (Featuring Coach Trina)
(50:00) - Surviving the Violator Office Shooting
(52:45) - Uncle Rickey Pauses the Show for Lunch Money
(59:04) - Outsmarting a Hotel Setup & Managing Jim Jones on the Road

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 &amp; Hip Hop franchise, revealing how managing Jim Jones and documenting his family dynamic led to a project that reshaped reality television. She gets candid about the high-stakes music business, sharing wild survival stories from her days at Violator Management&mdash;including narrowly missing an office shooting during the 50 Cent era and outsmarting a dangerous setup on tour.
Beyond the drama, Yandy shares invaluable business lessons on contracts, missed royalties, and why understanding entertainment ownership early on is vital for creators. Plus, the conversation takes a hilarious turn when family takes precedence over everything&mdash;watch Rickey pause the entire show to make sure Yandy&rsquo;s son gets his lunch money and a popsicle. From reality TV triumphs to heartfelt life advice, this is a deep dive with Yandy Smith you don't want to miss!
CHAPTERS (00:00) - Introduction &amp; Welcome Yandy Smith (04:02) - How Love &amp; Hip Hop Really Started (08:03) - Interning at Violator &amp; Linking with Mona Scott-Young (11:15) - Growing Up in Harlem &amp; The Power of HBCUs (16:19) - Advice for Women Executives in Entertainment (17:34) - Reality TV vs. Real Life &amp; Handling Online Hate (21:14) - What Her Kids Really Think of Her Fame (25:25) - Building YELLE Skincare &amp; Bloomingdale's Success (27:50) - Opening Novo Miami &amp; Her Favorite Dishes (32:00) - Saying Goodbye to Love &amp; Hip Hop &amp; Mama Dee Stories (37:21) - The Harsh Business Lesson on Contracts &amp; Ownership (44:32) - Executive Producing Indie Bosses (Featuring Coach Trina) (50:00) - Surviving the Violator Office Shooting (52:45) - Uncle Rickey Pauses the Show for Lunch Money (59:04) - Outsmarting a Hotel Setup &amp; Managing Jim Jones on the Road

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

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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 she ultimately stepped away from music at the height of her career.

Keri also gets personal about losing her father, navigating grief, and reaching a point where she felt “scorned” by the dream she once loved. Plus, she shares the unbelievable story of being scheduled to meet Michael Jackson the very day he passed away, the song she gave to Kehlani that she almost kept for herself, and what it took to finally rediscover her love for music.

Now, Keri Hilson is entering a new chapter with "We Need to Talk" and a renewed perspective on life, love, and the industry that shaped her.

CHAPTERS
(00:00) - Intro & Welcoming Keri Hilson
(04:44) - Writing Hits for Britney Spears, Ludacris & Mary J. Blige
(11:14) - Singing in Church & Early Roots
(17:50) - Creating the Anthem "Pretty Girl Rock"
(19:53) - Losing Her Father, Grief & The Healing Power of Therapy
(24:22) - Lessons in Tenacity from Competitive Sports
(29:21) - The $30,000 Late-Night Basketball Bet Story
(37:15) - Navigating Industry Pressure & Feeling Like a "Human Robot"
(40:37) - "If Music Can Heal, Music Can Harm": Art & Influence
(43:32) - Stepping Away & Falling Back in Love with the Craft
(48:04) - Advice for Rising Artists & Navigating the Business
(55:07) - Island Living in the Bahamas & Finding Peace
(1:04:18) - Lightning Round: Influences, André 3000 & Lauryn Hill
(1:12:30) - The Story of Almost Meeting Michael Jackson & Outro

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 &ldquo;Pretty Girl Rock,&rdquo; and why she ultimately stepped away from music at the height of her career.
Keri also gets personal about losing her father, navigating grief, and reaching a point where she felt &ldquo;scorned&rdquo; by the dream she once loved. Plus, she shares the unbelievable story of being scheduled to meet Michael Jackson the very day he passed away, the song she gave to Kehlani that she almost kept for herself, and what it took to finally rediscover her love for music.
Now, Keri Hilson is entering a new chapter with "We Need to Talk" and a renewed perspective on life, love, and the industry that shaped her.
CHAPTERS (00:00) - Intro &amp; Welcoming Keri Hilson (04:44) - Writing Hits for Britney Spears, Ludacris &amp; Mary J. Blige (11:14) - Singing in Church &amp; Early Roots (17:50) - Creating the Anthem "Pretty Girl Rock" (19:53) - Losing Her Father, Grief &amp; The Healing Power of Therapy (24:22) - Lessons in Tenacity from Competitive Sports (29:21) - The $30,000 Late-Night Basketball Bet Story (37:15) - Navigating Industry Pressure &amp; Feeling Like a "Human Robot" (40:37) - "If Music Can Heal, Music Can Harm": Art &amp; Influence (43:32) - Stepping Away &amp; Falling Back in Love with the Craft (48:04) - Advice for Rising Artists &amp; Navigating the Business (55:07) - Island Living in the Bahamas &amp; Finding Peace (1:04:18) - Lightning Round: Influences, Andr&eacute; 3000 &amp; Lauryn Hill (1:12:30) - The Story of Almost Meeting Michael Jackson &amp; Outro

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

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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 top of the boxing world.

She dives into her high-profile relationship with Papoose, shares her honest perspective on transgender athletes in women's sports, and reflects on celebrity boxing matchups. Plus, she discusses the making of her biopic The Fire Inside, her deep-rooted faith, pre-fight rituals, and what continues to fuel her greatness both inside and outside the ring.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Preview & Welcome to On The Spot
02:00 - Claressa Shields Joins Rickey Smiley
04:15 - 19 World Titles & 4-Time Undisputed Champion
05:37 - How Her Dad Inspired Her to Start Boxing
08:10 - Learning From Her First Loss & Olympic Gold
11:32 - Flint Roots, Childhood Hardships & Family Drive
14:07 - In the Ring: Fighting Danielle Perkins
17:32 - What Fighters Actually Look At During a Bout
18:40 - Corner Realities & Hilarious Pre-Fight Rituals
21:38 - Trash Talk, Savannah Marshall & Ring Beef
24:15 - Are a Boxer’s Hands Really "Lethal Weapons"?
27:03 - Work Ethic, Camp Diet & Soul Food Cravings
29:32 - Rickey & Claressa Plan a Home-Cooked Meal
32:40 - Dealing with Trolls & Being the "Beyoncé of Sports"
36:30 - Overcoming Insecurities & Creating Her Own Blueprint
39:50 - Meeting Papoose & Keeping the Romance Secret
43:20 - Who Made the First Move?
47:05 - Claressa on Writing Her Song "Faithful" for Papoose
54:25 - How Papoose Brings Out Her Soft Side & Future Plans
55:55 - The Rise of Celebrity & Influencer Boxing
59:15 - Perspective on Transgender Athletes in Combat Sports
01:01:18 - Making Her Biopic The Fire Inside
01:06:30 - Rapid Fire Questions, Oxtail Recipe & Gospel Favorites

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 top of the boxing world.
She dives into her high-profile relationship with Papoose, shares her honest perspective on transgender athletes in women's sports, and reflects on celebrity boxing matchups. Plus, she discusses the making of her biopic The Fire Inside, her deep-rooted faith, pre-fight rituals, and what continues to fuel her greatness both inside and outside the ring.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Preview &amp; Welcome to On The Spot 02:00 - Claressa Shields Joins Rickey Smiley 04:15 - 19 World Titles &amp; 4-Time Undisputed Champion 05:37 - How Her Dad Inspired Her to Start Boxing 08:10 - Learning From Her First Loss &amp; Olympic Gold 11:32 - Flint Roots, Childhood Hardships &amp; Family Drive 14:07 - In the Ring: Fighting Danielle Perkins 17:32 - What Fighters Actually Look At During a Bout 18:40 - Corner Realities &amp; Hilarious Pre-Fight Rituals 21:38 - Trash Talk, Savannah Marshall &amp; Ring Beef 24:15 - Are a Boxer&rsquo;s Hands Really "Lethal Weapons"? 27:03 - Work Ethic, Camp Diet &amp; Soul Food Cravings 29:32 - Rickey &amp; Claressa Plan a Home-Cooked Meal 32:40 - Dealing with Trolls &amp; Being the "Beyonc&eacute; of Sports" 36:30 - Overcoming Insecurities &amp; Creating Her Own Blueprint 39:50 - Meeting Papoose &amp; Keeping the Romance Secret 43:20 - Who Made the First Move? 47:05 - Claressa on Writing Her Song "Faithful" for Papoose 54:25 - How Papoose Brings Out Her Soft Side &amp; Future Plans 55:55 - The Rise of Celebrity &amp; Influencer Boxing 59:15 - Perspective on Transgender Athletes in Combat Sports 01:01:18 - Making Her Biopic The Fire Inside 01:06:30 - Rapid Fire Questions, Oxtail Recipe &amp; Gospel Favorites

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

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

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