Tye Tribbett talks with Rickey Smiley about his song, "Work It Out."

Black Tony was out on the trap when he unexpectedly acquired a garbage truck.

DMX has been working on his next album with Swizz Beats for a while now.

Black Tony called up from a car ride to the airport with Rickey Smiley's friend Eugene.

The man working under Black Tony is Rickey's very own friend, Eugene!

Black Tony called up Rickey Smiley excited about a new business move he made when he hired Rickey’s Nigerian friend Eugene to work on the trap with him. Eugene talks about his new job, and the flip phone Black Tony got him so they could communicate better. Click on the audio player to hear more […]

Last night, the 2016 BET Hip-Hop Awards aired a star-studded a very politically charged show. Hosted by DJ Khalid, the evening featured the traditional BET cypher with some from the cast of “Empire,” and some explosive performances that spoke specifically to the present state of black America. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! T.I. closed out […]

Erica Campbell and GRIFF are new to the Radio One family! Cohosts of their new morning show, “Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell,” they stop by the studio to visit Rickey Smiley. Erica Campbell talks about adjusting to the  demands of radio life and discusses her inspirational goals with the show. She also explains why getting up […]