RSMS Interviews

It’s safe to say Kendrick Lamar won’t be helping Suge Knight with his $25 million bail. The “To Pimp A Butterfly” rapper talks about his connection to the man he killed in a hit-and-run accident on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! The accident took place in Kendrick’s old neighborhood. “It’s […]

Kendrick Lamar joined us on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” to discuss the inspiration behind the music and unique title, “To Pimp A Butterfly,” that landed him the No. 1 album in the country. I wanted to do something that represented the good and the bad,” Lamar says. “I wanted something that felt conflicted and “To […]

Tasha Smith and Michael Jai White are husband and wife on-screen, but many don’t know they used to date off-screen, too. The “For Better or For Worse” couple join us on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” where they open up completely about their relationship. Watch the video to see Tasha and Michael reveal the interesting story […]

Mekhi Phifer has played in a number in a number of films, but he says “Soul Food” is the one he’d do a sequel to. He joins us on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” and explains why he wants to see a continuation of the classic movie. In addition, Mekhi opens up about his celebrity crush, favorite […]

Everyone and their mother claim to be the inspiration behind “Empire,” but Jussie Smollett tells us that’s not the case on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” “There’s not one person that it’s specifically about,” Jussie says. But if “Empire” was based on one person’s life, Jessie says it would be Lee Daniels. Listen to the audio […]

Pras Michel and Wyclef Jean made history and a lot of money together as members of the Fugees and they are cousins. So why did Pras support compas superstar Sweet Micky (Michel Martelly) instead of his own family member when the two ran for president of Haiti in 2010?   Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen […]

Ne-Yo always finds a new way to reinvent himself and this time it involves a new partnership with McDonald’s. He talks to us on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” about the campaign that’s all about spreading what the world so desperately needs -love. Listen to the audio player to hear him discuss his new song […]

“Empire” actors Jussie Smollett and Yazz joined us in Miami at Jazz in the Gardens and got the opportunity show love to their fans. Watch the video to see them give thanks to the people who made “Empire” No. 1 each and every Wednesday! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get more of our hot interviews here and […]

“Empire” fans were shocked when Malik Yoba‘s character was killed on the season finale. The next day rumors started to fly about the real reason his character was cut from the show. “Empire” actors Jussie Smollett and Yazz join us on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” to clear up the rumors. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! […]

It’s no doubt the ladies love Mekhi Phifer, but the actor is married to his wife who he has known for 16 years. Many celebrities find it hard to be in a committed relationship, but he tells us on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” it’s pretty easy for him. Listen to the audio player to […]