Rapper Kevin Gates opens up to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and candidly discusses the content of his new album, his ongoing struggle with depression, and how having children and being in love has changed him. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! He also discusses how marriage to his wife Dreka Haynes changed his outlook on himself and the […]

Young Thug rolled into “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show”  with the legendary record executive Lyor Cohen. Lyor explained how they came to begin working together, and what specifically about Young Thug’s artistry made him someone he wanted to join forces with! Young Thug discussed being a “trend-setting” artist, being cosigned by so many other great […]

Tory Lanez, rapper behind the number one hit “Say It,” is in studio chilling with the  “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show!” He talks about how he landed on the name “Tory Lanez” for himself, and  what to expect from his upcoming album. Plus, he explains what he thinks it took for Toronto to get put on the […]

Meek Mill plans to give Nicki Minaj three rings before they get married - it should be noted they're already on their second.

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The feud between Meek Mill and Drake appeared to have simmered down significantly since reaching unexpected heights this past summer….but apparently Meek isn’t ready to throw in…

T.I. came through to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” and Rock T hit him with the hard-hitting, investigative questioning, so much so that Tip couldn’t even answer them! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click on the audio player hear what stumped Tip in this exclusive interview! Find more exclusive interviews from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” right here, and listen live weekdays from […]

Friend of “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” Yazz The Greatest called in to talk “Empire!” He dispels rumors of cattiness on set, and discusses what its like to have legendary names like Will Smith and Jamie Foxx help nurture his career and guide him into making good decisions. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to Yazz chop […]

“Empire” is finally back! And friend of “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” Yazz The Greatest called in to talk about it. In addition to promoting season 2 of “Empire,” Yazz told to us about the challenges he’s experiencing solidifying his career as a rapper while starring on the hit show. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to […]

Ty Dolla $ign came through to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” to hang out and talk about his new project, “Free T.C.,” and what it stands for, and his new single “Blasé.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! He opens up about smoking and recounts a story about the strangest place he’s ever woken up in. Plus, hear his […]

Young Thug and Plies seem to have gotten themselves into a little Instagram beef. The two have been going back and forth in video posts on the ‘Gram after Plies posted a video of none other than Young Thug‘s daughter’s profane complaint about how tired she was. Does Plies deserve Young Thug‘s scorn? Click on the audio player to […]