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\"

https://www.facebook.com/RickeySmileyMorningShow/videos/1728479894060931/ Rickey Smiley took a break from being on the air to record the “Little Women:Atlanta” twins twerk. When the beat dropped to “Wicked” by Future the studio turned into a party which had Andrea and Amanda Salinas dancing for Rickey as he recorded it and rapped along. Check it out! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! […]

Rickey Smiley discussed having a Town Hall Meeting about the recent tragedies that left Alton Sterling and Philando Castile dead. Smiley mentioned that he spoke to officers around Atlanta about community policing and good cops not calling out the bad cops. He also talked about the media and the negative stories surfacing about Black Lives […]

Jeff Johnson reveals to Rickey Smiley that he wants people to understand that Black Lives Matter isn’t a hate group but rather a “proclamation of self love.” Johnson mentioned that since Black Lives Matter is the most visible in media they are pointed as the enemy to others. He also talked about the First Amendment […]

Special K reports some comments Bill Cosby allegedly made before a judge in court that calls into question his ability to stand trial. Will the judge proceed with the case, or decide against it? Listen to the audio player to hear exactly what went down in this funny exclusive audio from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show!” Sign Up […]

Rickey Smiley is celebrating the release of the first episode of season two of “Rickey Smiley For Real!” The cast discusses their favorite reactions to the first episode- especially from Da Brat‘s mom -and their favorite moments from the show. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! In this episode, Rickey Smiley‘s daughter stands up for herself in the face […]

Lil Kim has made several drastic changes to her appearance over the years, and though it’s no secret, it still comes as somewhat of shock each time. Her latest change has prompted some harsh comments from fans. Jeff Johnson explains why such a route is not the way to go. Click on the audio player to hear […]

After the death of Prince, Da Brat opens up about what the legendary artist means to her as an artist, and shares memories of hanging out with him, and even the first time she met him. Listen to the audio player to hear the heartfelt words she had to share on the passing of a legend in this exclusive […]

The awkward Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan beef has officially been squashed, but what exactly happened in the first place? Listen to the audio player to hear the cast dissect the whole mishap step by step in this exclusive clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays from 6-10 […]

“The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” cast relives the experience of finding out that Prince had passed away, and they discuss why it feels so painful to know that he’s gone. Click on the audio player to hear this heart-wrenching discussion in this exclusive audio. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays from […]

The sudden loss of the legendary Prince was felt around the world. Jeff Johnson brings to perspective the amazing things Prince taught us that make saying goodbye to him so difficult. Click on the audio player to hear explain more in this edition of 3 Things You Should Know on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click here for more 3 […]

Listen to the audio player to hear Kanye West’s uplifting song, Kanye West “Ultralight Beam” ft. Kelly Price, Kirk Franklin Chance the Rapper, The Dream, in the latest Praise Break! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get more Praise Breaks here and tune in to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays at 9:50 a.m. to hear the Praise Break LIVE! RELATED: Praise Break: […]

Mike Epps tells Jimmy Kimmel about going to the white house to meet Obama, and feeling like he was getting a little extra attention from the security guards. Listen to the audio player to hear what happened in this exclusive clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning […]