Full Show | Rick Ross and French Montana next up on Verzuz; Jay Z gives advice to seasoned artists; Xscape joins the RSMS crew; Early voting under way in Georgia; and More

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming Verzuz battle between Rick Ross and French Montana, Jay-Z's advice to artists, Xscape's in-studio appearance, and early voting in Georgia.

This episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast kicks off with faith, humor, and urgency, setting the tone for a wide‑ranging conversation that blends culture, politics, and entertainment. One of the biggest headlines is the announcement of Rick Ross vs. French Montana in the upcoming Verzuz battle, sparking debate about hits, catalogs, and who really has the upper hand. The crew also reacts to Jay‑Z’s advice to seasoned artists, where he stresses the importance of authenticity and warns against chasing youth trends instead of telling real, lived stories—wisdom that resonates far beyond music and into everyday life and career longevity.  The show also highlights a major in‑studio moment as R&B legends Xscape join the RSMS crew, reflecting on their decades‑long career, sisterhood, motherhood, and what has sustained their success. On the civic side, the conversation turns serious with a breakdown of early voting in Georgia, emphasizing how recent Supreme Court decisions and redistricting battles make local and state elections more critical than ever.   Website:&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Rickey Smiley

Guest: Xscape

Topics covered

• Verzuz battle
• music advice
• R&B legends
• early voting
• politics
• entertainment

Keywords

• Verzuz
• Rick Ross
• French Montana
• Jay-Z
• Xscape
• early voting
• Georgia
• politics
• entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Georgia

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