Yet again, an unarmed black man met his death on a day he didn’t have to, because police arrived on a scene about which they knew little to nothing. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a man named Terence Crutcher met his end after his car stalled in the middle of the road. Police showed up and instead […]
Meek told Instagram he wants to save his family from the streets.
This week, on September 13th, was the 20-year-mark of the anniversary of Tupac‘s death. Though he was a controversial artist, known for his disdain for the police and for standing up as a storyteller of the trials and tribulations of young black men, he was also (and remains to be) one of hip-hop’s most cherished […]
It’s been quite a tumultuous year for Toya Wright, but the Louisiana beauty is still able to candidly open up about the dark situations she’s experienced—all with a smile. The author and reality star stopped by “The Real” on Tuesday and dished on everything from her brothers’ death to her relationship with ex-husband Lil Wayne. On […]
As we hit 20 years since the untimely passing of the legendary rapper, producer and actor Tupac Shakur, undoubtedly hip-hop buffs and fans of the poet take a moment of pause to remember what he means to each of us. As his legacy lives on relentlessly through his music, it will never cease to have […]
Eazy-E's daughter has something to say.
Prince's passing back in April affected the lives of many – especially those who knew and loved him most.
Just months after Prince‘s shocking death, more details are surfacing about the late singer’s drug use. According to reports, several pills taken from Prince’s estate in Paisley Park after his death were counterfeit drugs that actually contained fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin. An official close to the investigation says many pills were falsely labeled […]
Rickey Smiley shares his impassioned response to news the 16 year-old-son of retired NFL linebacker Antonio Armstrong shot and killed both of his parents. Rickey discusses the warning signs that would show in a child who is capable of carrying out such a monstrous act. He draws on his previous experience raising children to explain […]
When Prince passed away so untimely this past April, the music world took a major hit. Fans from all different walks of life took to social media and even flooded the streets to celebrate the life of the legendary artists. Listeners to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” called in to express their shock at losing […]
