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Rapper 50 Cent is really kicking his career into high gear this year. Not only is the rap mogul preparing to release his fifth album…

Trey Songz isn’t the only singer to sing about phones. From songs from the ’80s to now, we have eight other songs to remind us…

Music producer/reality star Stevie J has been involved in an ongoing battle with an ex-girlfriend over child support for their two children. Stevie J owes…

While it might seem like Ray J is a clown, “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” says he actually one of the nicest guys you will…

Bernice Jenkins  had a doctor’s appointment so Pastor Paul Anthony III filled in for today’s Church Announcements.Listen to the audio player to hear about a 23-year-old member of…

There has been a shake up in the world of the record business. The Island Def Jam Music Group is being dissolved into three separate…

“The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” is live at the 2014 Big Ass Face Awards. Listen to the audio player to hear Lala Anthony present the…

NFL legend Rosey Grier is in the midst of a serious lawsuit. His neighbor and former manager is suing him for sexual assault. According to…

In this edition of Paternity Test Tuesday, a man asked his alleged baby mama to marry him only after she received $400,000 after her Aunt passed…

Special K has something special for the lesbian women who dress like men. Special K refers to them as “studs.” Listen to the audio player to…

A patient tells his doctor he keeps forgetting things. The doctor asked him how long its been going on. Listen to the audio player to hear…

With the weed smoker’s holiday 4/20 rapidly approaching, you can be sure plenty of rappers will be dropping odes to the sticky icky icky. The…