Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Via | HotNewHipHop 2 Chainz comes out victorious in the infamous “thot” case. It appears the infamous “thot” woman who was suing 2 Chainz for being the subject of a viral video titled “This Yo Thot?,” has finally lost her lawsuit in trying to get $5 million dollars in reported damages. TMZ reports this morning that […]

Via | HipHopDX KRS-One also calls police “a federally authorized gang.” When KRS-One emerged as the rapping half of Boogie Down Productions in the mid-1980s, his native New York was being ravaged by crack cocaine and suffering from the fallout therein. The rapper-producer says that the conditions in which people lived back then are the same today. […]

The “Concussion” actor also details preparing for his role in the film. Will Smith, who has made a name for himself as a rapper and actor, says that it might be time for him to try another venture. The 47-year-old tells theHollywood Reporter that he is hopeful he has built a platform for himself as […]

Lupe Fiasco made some conflicting statements about Kid Cudi at his show this weekend. Lupe Fiasco and Kid Cudi have had their differences in the past, and while we haven’t heard much about the feud from either party over the last few months, there hasn’t been a public truce. Lupe brought his issues with Cudi […]

Via | Complex Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with family, eating (and drinking) way too much, and—of course—dabbing. Obviously Cam Newton has been hogging the primetime dab spotlight tonight, but we now have a new contender for best Thanksgiving dab….courtesy of Rihanna. Turns out Rihanna is just like everyone else, cheffing up some good food and having a great […]

Via | HipHopDX Erykah Badu addresses the possibility of a collaboration with Drake. During a newly-released interview withComplex, Dallas songstress Erykah Baduwas asked about her relationship with fellow artist, Drake. The singer was first asked if she had the opportunity to speak with Drake after she released her “Hotline Bling” cover. According to Badu, she […]

Via | HipHopDX Lil Wayne is reportedly being sued by a Trukfit model for using her image on one of his t-shirts. For the third time in as many months, following up the private jet debacle & unpaid pyrotechnics from a past tour, Lil Wayne is having to face another lawsuit again. According to TMZ, […]

Via | CNN Chicago (CNN)Protesters took to the streets of Chicago late Tuesday after police released a graphic dash-cam video showing an officer shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. McDonald was killed in October 2014. The city’s mayor has called for peace. “I believe this is a moment that can build bridges of understanding rather than become […]

Via | Bossip Patti Labelle Admits Viral Video Helped #PattiPies Sell Out After denying that flamboyant pie reviewer James Wright Chanel had anything to do with the overnight success of her $3.49 sweet potato pies, Patti hit up a Good Day Philadelphia to change her tune. She admitted that Chanel literally singing the praises of […]

Via | HipHopDX UPDATE #2: The singer’s album will be first released to TIDAL. Rihanna’s album, ANTI, is slated to release to TIDAL Friday (November 27), Hits Daily Double reports. The project, Rihanna‘s eighth studio album, will then hit stores and online retailers a week later, on December 4. The singer has launched ANTIdiaRy, an interactive mobile website where […]

Via | HotNewHipHop Recap of the 2015 American Music Awards. Tonight, most of the world’s biggest pop stars, minus Adele and Taylor Swift, gathered in L.A. for the 2015 American Music Awards. The Weeknd and Nicki Minaj were among the night’s big winners, taking home two awards each. The Weeknd’s Beauty Behind the Madness won Favorite Soul/R&B […]