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FULL SHOW | TV Personality Ananda Lewis Passes Away from Breast Cancer at 52; Simon Guobadia Sent Back to Nigeria by ICE; Tyrese Joins the RSMS Crew; and MORE

podcast June 12, 2025


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In this week’s The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, heartfelt tributes pour in for former MTV and BET host Ananda Lewis, who passed away at 52 after a seven-year battle with breast cancer. Known for her authenticity, advocacy, and shining presence on Teen Summit and Total Request Live, Ananda used her platform to encourage early cancer screening and embrace tough health conversations. 

The show also covers Simon Guobadia’s deportation back to Nigeria by ICE—a move that complicates his divorce from RHOA star Porsha Williams and stirred debate about immigration enforcement and celebrity courts. Tyrese Gibson joins the crew in studio to promote his involvement on the Tom Joyner cruise and share his unfiltered thoughts on staying relevant and releasing new music. Finally, Nicki Minaj drops her latest hot-take alongside Lil Wayne in the “Banned from NO” remix—laying into the NFL for overlooking Lil Wayne during the Super Bowl halftime, reigniting conversations around hip-hop’s role in sports entertainment.  

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