Full Show | Donald Trump’s cannot be on Kennedy Center; Jay-Z addresses all haters at The Roots Picnic; Keith Sweat joins RSMS crew; Diddy sextape releases and 50 Cent reacts; and More

About this episode

The episode covers major headlines in politics and music, featuring discussions on Donald Trump's legal issues, Jay-Z's performance, and a viral controversy involving Diddy and 50 Cent, along with an interview with Keith Sweat.

It’s a packed episode as the show dives straight into headline-making moments—from politics to hip-hop and R&B legends. A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump cannot rename the Kennedy Center after himself, emphasizing that only Congress has that authority, putting an abrupt halt to his plans to rebrand the historic venue. In music, Jay-Z stole the spotlight at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia with a rare headlining performance—his first major solo U.S. show in years—delivering a career-spanning set, surprise guests, and a headline-grabbing freestyle that had the crowd and internet buzzing. Meanwhile, the crew also reacts to the viral controversy surrounding an alleged video involving Diddy, as 50 Cent publicly weighed in on the situation, raising concerns about how the drama could impact his son while also taking shots at his longtime rival.   Back in the studio, things lighten up as R&B legend Keith Sweat joins the show, talking music, legacy, and his current run on the R&B Lovers Tour alongside Joe, Dru Hill, and Ginuwine—a lineup that’s bringing classic hits and nostalgia to fans across the…

People in this episode

Host: Rickey Smiley

Guest: Keith Sweat

Topics covered

• politics
• hip-hop
• R&B
• music events
• celebrity news

Keywords

• Donald Trump
• Jay-Z
• Keith Sweat
• Diddy
• 50 Cent
• Roots Picnic
• Kennedy Center
• R&B Lovers Tour

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kennedy Center, Roots Picnic, R&B Lovers Tour, Urban One

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