About Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Comedian. Television host. Movie Star. Top-rated syndicated Radio Personality. Father of 6. For over 20 years. Rickey Smiley is one of the most beloved performers in American media, earning a reputation for delivering boundless laughter on-air, on-stage, and on-screen. Every morning, millions of Americans in nearly 60 cities listen to Rickey Smiley and his 6 outrageous cast members on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” His interviews with major celebrities, social political awareness and trademark prank phone calls have made Smiley one of the most listened to radio personalities in history. Rickey Smiley’s down home southern humor, opting to use insight rather than vulgarity to get laughs, is at the core of his success. His audiences are treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins”, “Lil’ Darrl,” “Joe Willie” and “Beauford.” Smiley is known for his clean comedic style and his reputation to sell out venues across the country. To movie audiences, Smiley is best known for “All About The Benjamins” and “Friday After Next”. He’s recorded 8 best selling CDs including iTunes #1 Best Selling Comedy Album, “Rickey Smiley- Prank Calls Number 6”. On television he”s hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View”, appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club”, HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam”and “Snaps”. Smiley graduated from Alabama State University, became KBFB’s (Dallas) morning show personality in 2004, and soon moved his show to WHTA Atlanta. When not performing, Smiley is the ultimate devoted father, single-handedly raising 6 kids, the subject of a soon to be released parenting book. QUOTE: “Success is when preparation meets opportunity”

The Ahmaud Arbery murder trial has officially concluded today with Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. each being found guilty for their involvement in the crime.

Although publicly advertised as "One of the Best Public Schools in Michigan," Bloomfield Hills is at the center of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit sparked by one student who says her high school is filled with unchecked racist behavior from students and staff alike.

 As Gary continues his sabbatical from the show, we were delighted to have Antoine "Toine The Don" Edwards back to host yet another "tea party" for us. 

Eva is back for another "Front Page News" update as per usual, including info on the suspect in the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy, closing arguments in the Ahmaud Arbery's case and more.

With emotions still running high out of Wisconsin following the viral verdict in Kenosha, one local rapper brought the morale down even more after his high-speed chase through the Waukesha Christmas Parade left five dead and over 48 injured.

Our friend, attorney Glennon Threatt, stops by the show to make some sense out of the not guilty verdict in Kyle Rittenhouse's viral murder trial last week.

With Gary away for a bit, we had the equally hilarious Toine360 step in to deliver some celebrity gossip in our special "tea party" segment on the show.

 Shereé Whitfield's return to Real Housewives of Atlanta may have already cost her relationship.  

A verdict has been reached in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial, finding the accused teen of being not guilty in the Kenosha, Wisconsin shootings last year that left two dead and one injured.

According to USA Today, a complaint was filed by the IRS in a Nevada federal court on Monday stating the "Rush Hour" star owes $9.6 million in federal taxes, tax penalties, and interest from 2002, 2006, 2008, and 2010.

Sportswear giant Nike is postponing an upcoming sneaker collab with Travis Scott in the form of its classic Air Max 1 model, posting a very to-the-point statement on its SNKRS website citing the Astroworld tragedy as the reason.