Full Show | Fat Joe Justifies Using the N-Word; Chris Rock One Condition to Return to Oscars; DDG Talks Awkward Interaction with Sanaa Lathan; Trump Promises $5,000 if Republicans Win Midterm; and More
About this episode
This episode discusses cultural debates, celebrity interactions, and political promises while providing legal advice on family law.
From a fiery culture debate to an eyebrow-raising election promise, this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivers the headlines everyone will be talking about. The crew weighs in after Fat Joe defended using the N-word by pointing to his Puerto Rican and Cuban roots, his upbringing in the South Bronx, and his lifelong connection to the birthplace of hip-hop—a claim that reignited debate about race, cultural belonging, and who has permission to use the term. Chris Rock also says he would return to the Oscars only as a nominee while promoting his new directorial effort, Misty Green , and reflecting on how the 2022 ceremony continues to overshadow his work. The celebrity conversation continues as DDG describes a brief encounter with Sanaa Lathan in which she took a photo but quickly turned away, leaving him feeling unacknowledged, while the cast wonders whether she was simply busy or unfamiliar with him. In politics, the team reacts to Donald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 “Trump dividend” for every adult citizen if Republicans retain both chambers of Congress; the proposal would require congressional approval and could cost more than $1…
People in this episode
Host: Rickey Smiley
Guest: DDG
Topics covered
- culture debate
- race and identity
- celebrity news
- politics
- child support
- co-parenting
Keywords
- N-word
- Oscars
- Trump dividend
- child support
- co-parenting
- Sanaa Lathan
- Fat Joe
- Chris Rock
- DDG
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Urban One
Books & works: Misty Green
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- RSMS Hour 4 | Trump Promises $5,000 if Republicans Win Midterm
- RSMS Hour 3 | DDG Talks Awkward Interaction with Sanaa Lathan
- RSMS Hour 2 | Chris Rock One Condition to Return to Oscars
- RSMS Hour 1 | Fat Joe Justifies Using the N-Word
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