Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast
Full Show | Mass Shooting at Georgia High School Celebration Leaves 2 Dead; Rihanna Throws Shade Right Back at EJ Johnson; Actor Da’Vinchi Says Black Americans Should Forget About Slavery; Tank Sang Backup for Jamie Foxx to Feed Family; and More
From heartbreaking headlines to viral celebrity drama and an unforgettable story of friendship, this episode covers the conversations everyone will be talking about. The crew reports on the homecoming-weekend block party in Vienna, Georgia, where gunfire killed two men and injured 35 people ranging in age from 14 to 51; investigators said more than 1,000 people were present, no suspect or motive had been announced, and the case remained active. They also unpack Rihanna’s ultra-brief response after EJ Johnson blamed her late arrival for delaying Dior’s Paris Fashion Week show—Rihanna commented “Damn” on a separate video showing Johnson being stopped at a hotel entrance. The conversation heats up over actor Da’Vinchi’s interview with Cam Newton, where his broad criticism of Americans’ work ethic and remarks about moving beyond slavery drew backlash; the show pushes back by stressing that the legacy of slavery, redlining, and systemic discrimination still shapes Black life today. Da’Vinchi later said his statement was generalized and should have been more specific. The episode closes on an uplifting note as R&B singer Tank recalls losing everything, asking Jamie Foxx for work as a background singer so he could provide for his children, and nearly leaving music before Foxx hired him, opened his home and studio, and encouraged him to keep going. The testimony underscores how timely support, humility, and genuine friendship can help someone rebuild when life falls apart. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
