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\"

Black Tony called Rickey Smiley with a problem he’s having. Last night, he drank a lot, and then he also went to Waffle House and pigged out. All of that activity manifested itself in a… surprising way while Black Tony was on his way to work.  Click on the audio player to hear this funny […]

Remember back in the day, when Ciara and Kim Kardashian were besties? The two used to be spotted shopping together, and could even be seen having lunch dates on early episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. That friendship, however, was short lived, as we don’t really see them hanging out any more. Sign Up […]

Black Tony called up Rickey Smiley excited about the day’s business venture- a city bus he and his cousin are going to use to take people to work. Click on the audio player to hear more in this funny exclusive clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to “The Rickey Smiley […]

Rickey Smiley takes a moment to send out a heartfelt public thank you to a man by the name of Brian Bradley. Brian worked as a receptionist for the radio station, and on his last day, Rickey wanted to say some words about all of the amazing positive and focused energy he brought to his […]

Black Tony called Rickey Smiley after his guys came up on a cement truck that is still full of cement that has been mixed and everything! He tells Rickey about what they plan to do with it. Click on the audio player to hear this funny exclusive clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Sign Up […]

Yet again, an unarmed black man met his death on a day he didn’t have to, because police arrived on a scene about which they knew little to nothing. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a man named Terence Crutcher met his end after his car stalled in the middle of the road. Police showed up and instead […]

For his service work with his foundation, Rickey Smiley was recognized by the White House with an award from President Obama at the Congressional Black Caucus. He talks about his time there at the CBC, and some of the other people he was honored among that evening. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Touched by both […]

Muhammad Ali‘s ex-wife, Khalilah Camacho Ali, had some words to say about Colin Kaepernick‘s controversial decision not to stand for the National Anthem. Though Kaepernick’s move has sparked debate across the country, and anger from those who disagree, many Veterans, activists, artists and other athletes have come out in support of his actions. Sign Up For […]

Chris Brown had a rough day yesterday, when police swarmed his house with helicopters and SWAT teams. A woman named Baylee Curran called the cops when a gun was allegedly pulled on her while she was at Chris’ house, which started the whole messy situation. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! While Breezy is no stranger […]

Gary‘s got your fashion recap of the red carpet at last night’s highly anticipated 2016 VMAs. The MTV VMAs makes a name for itself not only for the most outrageous onscreen moments, but for the often colorful, crazy fashion risks that are taken by the attendees. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! While stars like Naomi […]

Young Thug is not only know for his bars, but also his personal style, which many might say is out-of-the-ordinary for hip-hop. When he dropped his highly-anticipated new album, “Jeffery,” he received a lot of criticism for the album’s cover, which features him decked out in an Asian-inspired ruffled skirt. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! […]

Apple Music is entering the Biopic arena with their own film about Cash Money Records. The deal is brand spankin’ new, so a release date is available yet, but there are major things cooking up in the kitchen at Apple Music. Headkrack explains what we know we can expect from the film, and what we […]