YG is known for his music, fashion and breaks down gang life for "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show."

A mother was fatally shot in Chicago. Authorities said she was caught in the crossfire while standing outside with her 1-year-old daughter.

A team of scholars analyze how social media posts escalate into violence. The scholars are calling it a public health problem.

An arrest has been made in Chicago in the shooting death of nine-year-old Tyshawn Lee.

Police say the child was targeted because of his father's gang ties and a string of shootings between rival gangs. A basketball the boy often carried to and from school was found near his body.

Baltimore City Police Department released a memo stating the Bloods and Crips were banding together to injure the police. Today we learn, that wasn’t true. “The Bloods and Crips have been nothing but stellar through this entire thing,” reporter Rob Base said. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to the audio player to hear him […]

During Ebony Steele‘s Front Page report, Rickey Smiley spoke candidly about hazing in fraternities, and why it makes these Greek organizations similar to gangs. Hear the report that sparked this conversation in the audio player, and share your thoughts in our poll below. Text “Rickey” To 80185…Standard Messaging Rates Apply RELATED: Rickey Smiley On How […]

Atlanta — Rapper Gucci Mane, real name Radrick Davis, was arrested at the home of rapper, Waka Flocka, real name, Juaquin James. TMZ is reporting that weapons and marijuana have been found on the premises and that prostitution may be involved. Waka Flocka’s mom, Debra Antney told TMZ that the police were looking for evidence […]