The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicked off with shocking political news: a resurfaced birthday note and ties between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, which Democrats are now pressing Congress to investigate. Later, fans lit up social media after Summer Walker arrived at the VMAs with a new 70-year-old investor boyfriend, sparking debates over her dating choices and whether she’s finally seeking stability after a string of public breakups.

The tone shifted in the final hour with a heartbreaking story out of Chicago: 31-year-old Ramecka Meeks was shot and killed outside her child’s elementary school in front of other students after an altercation with her ex’s new girlfriend. The crew reacted with shock and sadness, highlighting how cycles of domestic disputes can spiral into tragedy. From messy celebrity drama to sobering real-world headlines, this episode balanced laughs, candid takes, and heavy truths in classic Rickey Smiley fashion.

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A heartbreaking story out of Chicago: 31-year-old Ramecka Meeks was shot and killed outside her child’s elementary school in front of other students after an altercation with her ex’s new girlfriend. The crew reacted with shock and sadness, highlighting how cycles of domestic disputes can spiral into tragedy.

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Erykah Badu had some fun on Drink Champs when asked to choose between lyrical giants Black Thought and her former partner, André 3000—ultimately siding with her child’s father, though she stressed it was no shade to Black Thought.

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