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”

Maria More fills in for the "Hot Spot" today, dropping updates on Drake's album sales, a new acting role for our girl Eva Marcille and a joint tour between former rap rivals Gucci Mane & Young Jeezy.

For today's delivery of "Gary's Tea," The ladies of 'RHOA' are the topic of discussion!

Yusef Salaam, made famous for his highly-publicized Central Park 5 case, is reportedly taking his second chance at life all the way to the New York public office with an eye on filling the seat being left behind by Harlem State Senator Brian Benjamin.

It appears the University of Texas at Austin has been getting in the school spirit for over a century with a chant linked to Confederate leader Robert E. Lee and minstrelsy. 

We always enjoy hearing from our girl Miss KiKi, and she's back to give 'Rickey Smiley Morning Show' listeners three key tips on what to do if you get the honor of dating a Black woman. 

Today's "Hot Spot" update with Da Brat starts off on a somber note as we report on the tragic death of Michael K. Williams, including news on Nicole Kidman's exit from a recent movie set and whether Jennifer Hudson would be a good fit to play Oprah in a biopic.

Actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment on Sept. 6, 2021 according to reports.

Larry Elder, the often-controversial Black conservative politician from California, gave a hot take on the idea of reparations during a guest appearance on 'The Candace Owens Show' where he argued that slave owners could also be compensated due to their "property being taken away" after the Civil War.

Howard University is paying tribute to their dearly missed superstar alumni Chadwick Boseman by renaming its College Of Fine Arts center after the late 'Black Panther' star.

Data taken from the Illinois Traffic and Pedestrian Stop Study suggests that Black drivers are actually seven times more likely to get stopped by Chicago police compared to what White people experience. 

Can you relate to these phrases Special K is explaining? Don't forget to see him in Alabama at the StarDome Comedy Club!

Jeff Johnson shares things you should know about Elijah McClain and the new Texas gun laws.