Full Show | Attorney Ben Crump and LL Cool J team up for financial literacy; Gail King’s ex-husband apologizes for infidelity; K. Michelle making no music with Housewives; Lil Wayne announces Carter 7; and More

Full Show | Attorney Ben Crump and LL Cool J team up for financial literacy; Gail King’s ex-husband apologizes for infidelity; K. Michelle making no music with Housewives; Lil Wayne announces Carter 7; and More

May 29, 2026 · 58 min

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The episode features discussions on financial literacy initiatives, personal apologies in celebrity relationships, and updates from the music industry.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivers a lively mix of inspiration, headlines, and culture—starting with a powerful prayer to set the tone before diving into conversations that blend community impact with trending entertainment news. One of the biggest highlights is attorney Ben Crump teaming up with LL Cool J to launch a financial literacy platform aimed at underserved communities, offering tools and education to help close the wealth gap and support unbanked Americans. The show also unpacks Gayle King’s headline-making interview, where her ex-husband publicly apologized for cheating with one of her close friends years ago—a deeply personal story she says many women can relate to, even after time and healing.   On the entertainment side, the crew reacts to K. Michelle making it clear she has no interest in collaborating musically with her fellow Real Housewives castmates, saying she’s focused on her own established career and not “dabbling” outside her lane. Meanwhile, hip-hop fans have something to look forward to as Lil Wayne confirms that  Tha Carter VII  is “coming soon,” though he admits the…

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