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\"

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Fans have been looking forward to the long-awaited reunion between Migos members Quavo and Offset, and the day has finally come! The two gathered on Sunday, surrounded by friends and family, for a celebration of what would have been the 29th birthday of their late Migos group member Takeoff. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join […]

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Could any amount of reparations truly make up for the enslavement of Black Americans? Over the weekend, picnics, parades, and programs flooded the country as Juneteenth celebrations ensued. With over 150 years since the last slaves in Texas found out they were free, the U.S. government has done little to nothing to fix the damage […]

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The youngest daughter of Kimora Lee Simmons and Russell Simmons speaks out about her father’s emotional and verbal abuse throughout the years. Their estranged relationship is proof that money can’t buy happiness. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Aoki Lee Simmons, 20, […]

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Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch goes from football to film, expanding his resume with a new big-screen role! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The former Seattle Seahawks running back will be starring in the new adult sex comedy movie “Bottoms”, to release […]

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With over 100 listeners in the studio, it was only right that we have a live broadcast karaoke party! SWV (Sisters Without Vehicles), Celebrity the Comedian, and Bobby serenade the airwaves with their renditions of some of your favorite R&B hits. Let us know on our social media @RickeySmileyMorningShow who you think won. Text “RICKEY” […]

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Byron Perkins is surely breaking barriers for HBCUs, collegiate athletes, and the LGBTQ+ community. He is the first openly gay HBCU football star, and recently revealed his new boyfriend to the world. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Historically black colleges and […]

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A 25-year-old Chicago woman, Terry’a Adams, was fatally shot during a celebration of life for her ex-boyfriend, who died four years prior in a car crash. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The incident took place on Sunday in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. […]

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Johnson & Johnson offers up to $8.9 billion to settle allegations that its baby powder causes cancer. The proposed agreement would be paid over the next 25 years “to resolve all the current and future talc claims,” Johnson & Johnson said. Over 60,000 victims, mostly women, filed claims due to their development of ovarian cancer from […]

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Chlӧe Bailey has surely been busy with the recent releases of two major projects, back to back! She stops by The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to give the inside scoop on the makings of her new album and movie. You can now stream In Pieces on all major platforms. Will Packer’s Praise This will release […]

Congrats are in order for Da Brat and her wife as they share their pregnancy announcement with photos and the caption "BLESSINGS all 2023."

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