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Dr. Boyce Watkins stopped by Hot 1079 to chop it up with B High about his All Black National Convention taking place in Atlanta. During the conversation Dr. Watkins breaks down how to create generational wealth, the importance of entrepreneurship, how to invest money into the stock market and more.

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced Wednesday that four officers will be terminated and seven will face suspension over their alleged involvement in a sexual misconduct scandal that made national headlines earlier this year, reports The Los Angeles Times. “I want to send a clear message to the victims of sexual abuse and exploitation living in our […]

I know you remember the photos of the teen who dressed like Queen Bey at prom that went viral, right? Well let me fill you in! India Ross, a 18-year-old high school senior was going to prom, and used Beyonce’s 2015 MET Gala gown as inspiration for her prom dress. The look left us all speechless. Toi, […]

Jenai and Cheese dated for a little while until Cheese’s immaturity ended up being the demise of their relationship. On the other hand, he complains that Jenai is too bougie for him. They join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to figure out the parentage of Jenai’s 6-week-old baby. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to […]

Jeff Johnson offers some more commentary on Colin Kaepernick‘s decision to speak out by sitting down during the National Anthem. While his choice of protest has been criticized by many, it has also been supported by more- judging by the spike in purchases of his NFL Jersey, and the recent announcement of his plan to […]

Jeff Johnson offers some more commentary on Colin Kaepernick‘s decision to speak out by sitting down during the National Anthem. While his choice of protest has been criticized by many, it has also been supported by more- judging by the spike in purchases of his NFL Jersey, and the recent announcement of his plan to […]

Black Tony calls into “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” to let him know that yet again, he won’t be making it to work. He tells Rickey Smiley that he got into a fight with his grandmother’s boyfriend over labor day weekend, and because of that altercation, he ended up in jail. Click on the audio […]

Lil Wayne sent his fans into a panic this past weekend when he posted a series of tweets that alluded to him considering retirement from the rap game forever. He’s been in a messy two-year battle with Cash Money to either get released from his contract, or finally drop his highly anticipated Tha Carter V album. […]