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”

Last week, many mourned the unfortunate passing of Tina Turner, The Queen of Rock & Roll. With less than a week since her passing, comments made by Judge Joe Brown recirculate about the superstar being a “witch” and “pimp”. In an hour long interview on The Judge Joe Brown Show (podcast), produced by Valerie Denise […]

The longer you avoid fixing an issue, the harder it is when you finally do… the same is true for health and wellness. Below are four common unhealthy physical signs that you should not ignore. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The […]

Dionne Warwick, the “Mother of Music”, has never been one to hold back voicing her opinion. She reminds everyone of this by stating that fellow singers Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton are not icons in her eyes. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and […]

Claudia Jordan is glad she didn't date her 'Celebrity Apprentice' co-star Brian McKnight after seeing his recent family woes.

  The 2023 version of The Little Mermaid will officially premiere in theaters everywhere today, May 26th. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). This rendition, featuring Disney’s first black princess in a live-action film, has Halle Bailey playing Ariel. Bailey opened up […]

Since black people didn’t listen the first time, let’s run this back. In today’s news you absolutely, positively cannot use, Special K gives another “Unwelcome to Atlanta” address! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). See: The Hot Spot: Basketball Wives’ Brittish Williams Pleads […]

The “band-demic” is catching up. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Former Basketball Wives star Brittish Williams pleaded guilty to 15 felonies on Wednesday. Her pandemic fraud schemes totaled $446K in stolen funds. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND […]

Gospel artist Kierra Sheard-Kelly is going to be a girl mom! Related: Kierra Sheard-Kelly Talks Pregnancy ‘I Felt The Presence Of God This Time Around’ [PHOTOS] Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). She and her husband, Jordan, revealed the news overnight via […]

A massive manhunt is underway after it was found during a prisoner count that two individuals were missing. The inmates James Lee, 47, and Bradley Gillespie, 50, had escaped from a correctional facility in Lima, Ohio.  Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). […]

The late 94-year-old patriarch even scored songs for his famous son's films, including 'Do The Right Thing' and 'Jungle Fever.'

On today’s HBCU Know with Rock T, we head to Morgan State University to highlight Earl G. Graves Sr! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Graves is an entrepreneur, publisher, businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of Black Enterprise Magazine, which […]

Gary with the Tea stops by the 2023 Black Music Honors blue carpet to chat with some of the night’s attendees! This year’s award show was the 8th annual ceremony, and honored Missy Elliot as “The Music Innovator”. See: Missy Elliott, George Michael & Willie Nelson Heads 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class Click below for […]