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”

Rev. Jesse Jackson addressed the discrimination claims against Sesame Place by penning a letter to the CEO in hopes of sparking change.

A 66-year-old man living with HIV since 1988, in addition to also having cancer, was virtually cured of both following stem cell transplants.

The Rickey Smiley show discusses our review of some of the songs on the album and we ask listeners their favorite Beyonce song ever. 

A correctional officer at Clark County Jail allegedly sold male inmates keys to the women's prison & subjected them to rape & torture.

Sheree Whitfield confirmed that she was indeed dating Martell Holt, but today the story is different. Martell says that she's lying!

The Barbz have been waiting, and the Nicki Minaj documentary is finally on the way. Nicki dropped a two-minute trailer on Twitter with the caption: “Coming SOON!!!! The #NickiDocumentary you didn’t know you needed. Love you so much.” The documentary will be a six-part series that showcases her career over the years. SEE: Kanye West Fuels Nicki Minaj […]

R. Kelly's sisters are speaking out for their brother saying that his prison sentence is unfair and racist.

A Washington D.C. woman reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint by her boyfriend earlier today has thankfully been found.

Three Black girls face hate crime charges in NYC after attacking an older white woman on a bus while shouting distaste for white people.

Halle Berry called Keke Palmer by her government name when the actress said she looked better than her in a viral clip from an interview.