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”

Mo’ money, less problems? Sean “Diddy” Combs strikes again—putting his money where his mouth is in support of a worthy cause. Just ahead of the 30th anniversary of his iconic record label, Bad Boys Entertainment, he has returned publishing rights to the artists and songwriters that helped build the musical empire. TMZ reported that Diddy […]

Happy National Black Business Month! Married to Medicine star Dr. Heavenly Kimes joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to give details about her new financial literacy program, Dr. Heavenly University!  Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Though Dr. Heavenly underwent nearly a […]

Donald Trump has made an abrupt change to his legal defense—hiring Gunna’s lawyer—on the same day he is set to surrender at the Fulton County Jail. Trump has replaced high-profile attorney Drew Findling (who previously represented Gucci Mane) with Steve Sadow. Thursday morning, official paperwork was filed by Sadow confirming his representation of the former […]

Rapper and entrepreneur Jeezy, (formerly known as Young Jeezy), visits the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to discuss his new book, ‘Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe’. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). To the public eye, the life of an accomplished artist […]

Nene Leakes says she’s not responsible for the unpaid rent, but she knows who is!  Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Leakes is being sued for allegedly failing to pay $23,000 for her former clothing store that went out of business, ‘Swagg […]

The world has been gushing over Da Brat’s pregnancy and recent birth of her baby, but it is especially heart-warming to see a RSMS family member spend some quality time with him as well…Rickey Smiley is the God Father! Recently, Rickey and Da Brat took to the air to reflect on his first time of […]

In the controversy surrounding ex-NFL player Michael Oher and his allegations that the Tuohy family lied about adopting him for financial gain, it is becoming clear that there are three sides to this story…Oher’s side, the Tuohys’ side, and ‘The Blind Side!’ On Monday, 37-year-old Oher claimed in a Tennessee petition that the Tuohy family […]

Hopefully singer Lizzo is still feeling ‘Good As Hell’ despite multiple upcoming opportunities being withdrawn. It has been reported that she is officially dropped from the list of potential 2024 Super Bowl performers due to recent allegations. An NFL insider claims that her chances of headlining “are dead now.”  The source says that she was […]

Motherhood…but make it sexy. If there’s anyone who can do so effortlessly, it’s Rihanna. She drops her new “not your mama’s maternity bra,” posing while breastfeeding her son, one-year-old model RZA. Though the billionaire mogul, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, stepped down and appointed a new CEO for her company earlier this summer, she still holds […]

Just a month ago (July 6) Da Brat was celebrating the birth of her healthy baby boy, True, and now she’s ready to reveal his photos to the world! “Look, this came out of my stomach…I cry every day. I just look at him and boo-hoo, because I’m so grateful,” she tells PEOPLE. Related: Da Brat […]

When is comes to music videos, women are leading the pack! Taylor Swift and SZA are the 2023 MTV Video Music Award’s most nominated artists. Don’t Miss: Nick Cannon Says He’s ‘Absolutely’ Open To Taylor Swift Becoming His 13th Baby’s Mother, Twitter Gets The Ick According to an MTV announcement on Tuesday, The ‘Bad Blood’ […]

Comedian, actor, and TV personality Wayne Brady, 51, is ready to tell the world about his newfound sexuality. In a recent exclusive interview, Brady comes out as pansexual and opens up about what it means for his family. “I am pansexual…bisexual — with an open mind!,” he laughingly tells PEOPLE.  Pansexuality is being attracted—physically, sexually, […]