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Full Show | Angel Reese headed to Atlanta; Kim Kardashian shows off her new man; Brandy reveals why her and producer Darkchild no longer make music; Rapper DaBaby tells fans to leave his children alone; and More

podcast April 8, 2026


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Big moves and bigger conversations drive this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. The show kicks off with Angel Reese officially heading to Atlanta, as the WNBA star was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in a blockbuster deal that has fans buzzing about what her arrival means for the team’s championship hopes. The conversation then shifts to celebrity romance as Kim Kardashian and Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton hard-launched their relationship, making things Instagram-official with a high-speed Ferrari ride through Tokyo that had social media in a frenzy. 

Music and boundaries round out the episode’s most talked-about moments. Brandy opens up in her new memoir Phases, revealing why her once-iconic partnership with producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins came to an emotional end, including a confrontation involving Beyoncé that she says changed everything and cost her access to her signature sound. Meanwhile, DaBaby addresses backlash after refusing a fan’s painting of his daughters, explaining that while he appreciates support, he’s drawing a firm line when it comes to strangers involving his children—especially in public spaces.  

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