The crew also covered reports that Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold one of his Star Island waterfront mansions for approximately $55 million, adding another chapter to the music mogul’s ongoing legal and business headlines. 

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The excitement continued with Pastor Mike Jr., who shared why he’s looking forward to performing on the One Voyage Cruise and explained how the event’s support of HBCUs and scholarships aligns with his commitment to giving back. 

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The show also welcomed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee DJ Spinderella, who reflected on her groundbreaking career, upcoming performances with Salt-N-Pepa, TLC, and En Vogue, and the importance of staying passionate and dedicated to your craft. Meanwhile, listeners got a preview of the upcoming Cincinnati Music Festival. 

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The crew discussed President Trump’s latest remarks claiming China interfered in the 2020 election, while noting that newly released documents and intelligence assessments have not produced evidence that China changed the election outcome. 

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Big headlines, big debates, and big celebrations filled this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. The crew reacted to reports that R. Kelly has formally requested clemency from President Trump, seeking to reduce his decades-long prison sentence while citing health concerns and alleged prosecutorial overreach. They also discussed the backlash facing A$AP Rocky after bringing his infant daughter to Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium concert, where some fans criticized the noisy environment while others noted the child was wearing hearing protection. Meanwhile, sports fans had plenty to celebrate as the New York Knicks were named Best Team at the 2026 ESPYS following their championship season, with Jalen Brunson also taking home multiple individual honors.  

The show also welcomed Cupid, who reflected on the 20th anniversary of the iconic "Cupid Shuffle,” sharing stories about the song’s unexpected rise from a regional dance hit to a worldwide phenomenon and discussing his upcoming documentary and new music. The episode blended entertainment news, sports, cultural commentary, and nostalgia, delivering the humor, perspective, and lively discussion listeners have come to expect from the RSMS crew 

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Sports fans had plenty to celebrate as the New York Knicks were named Best Team at the 2026 ESPYS following their championship season, with Jalen Brunson also taking home multiple individual honors. 

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The show also welcomed Cupid, who reflected on the 20th anniversary of the iconic "Cupid Shuffle,” sharing stories about the song’s unexpected rise from a regional dance hit to a worldwide phenomenon and discussing his upcoming documentary and new music. 

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They also discussed the backlash facing A$AP Rocky after bringing his infant daughter to Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium concert, where some fans criticized the noisy environment while others noted the child was wearing hearing protection.

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The crew reacted to reports that R. Kelly has formally requested clemency from President Trump, seeking to reduce his decades-long prison sentence while citing health concerns and alleged prosecutorial overreach.

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