About Headkrack

At the controls of “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” is the irrepressible HeadKrack. HeadKrack is recognized as a Hip-Hop authority who stays up-to-date on all the latest in music, movies, artists and entertainment. Currently the resident expert on pop culture and current events on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show”, he brings a straight-talking and funny outlook that has made him a listener favorite. Whether reporting on the latest in entertainment news during his Hip Hop Spot or flexing his freestyle prowess during the Flow & Go, listeners connect with his unique blend of wit and humor. In addition, his freestyle ability and witty one liners have become favorites on nationally syndicated tv show, Dish Nation. HeadKrack established his presence in radio beginning with his #1 rated night time slot at 97.9 FM The Beat in Dallas, that legacy continues with him today.

Bronx-born and hip hop raised, HeadKrack’s brand now extends beyond the airwaves also encompassing his ventures as an actor, DJ, lyricist and performer. Listeners and audiences respond to the respect and loyalty that he brings to music, entertainment, and the hip hop culture. He has an extensive performance resume, having toured with some of the of the biggest names in the game and performed at major festivals around the world including the Vans Warped Tour, A3C, SXSW, Puerto Rock Steady Music Festival, his own American B-Boys in London Tours along with and a sweeping list of high profile concerts and events.

His comedy and acting credentials continue to expand with standout performances in the Improvo Bravo and 4th Wall Comedy Troupe as well as his traveling road show “The Live Comedy Mixtape”. Movie projects include roles in Black Angels (2009), Archer (2015), and Canal Street (2019), 5th Ward (2019), First Impression (2013), The Real Housewives of Atlanta (2014), Dish Nation (2011-Present), Rickey Smiley For Real, Star (2017) and various stage plays. In addition to being a creative voice actor, he is frequently called upon to speak at youth events, charities and motivational engagements.

HeadKrack’s passion incites an undeniable and trusted connection to the community with all that he shares in broadcast, digital, music, media, film and entertainment…and in every one of his endeavors.

At this point, it’s no secret that Chris Brown gets in trouble a lot. While he’s built up a solid roster of fans who can’t stand him, he often seems to be in the headlines for misunderstanding that could have easily been avoided with healthy doses of foresight and caution. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Recently, Chris […]

height=343] Headkrack‘s esteemed guest for this hip-hop spot just happened to be the legendary hypeman to Busta Rhymes and incredible artist in his own right, Spliff Star. They cover a whole range of topics, including the hidden major responsibility of the hypeman, and how frequently rappers seem to be getting into trouble nowadays, from as […]

Ray J and Princess Love took their very public and at times tumultuous relationship to another level when they announced their engagement earlier this year. The couple finally tied the knot in August- the same weekend as Kevin Hart‘s wedding,  -and the two embarked on a long flight to complete the final phase of nuptial […]

Lil Wayne sent his fans into a panic this past weekend when he posted a series of tweets that alluded to him considering retirement from the rap game forever. He’s been in a messy two-year battle with Cash Money to either get released from his contract, or finally drop his highly anticipated Tha Carter V album. […]

Donald Glover, also known as the rapper Childish Gambino, has long supplemented his rap career with writing for television. Last seen as half of the fan-favorite comedy duo “Troy & Abed” on NBC’s Community, it’s been a while since he’s graced our TV screens. This past weekend, however, the first episode of Gambino’s own show, […]

The MTV VMAs is a highly anticipated award show. People look forward to it every year, mainly because of the crazy things that tend to happen on its stages. But this year, viewership fell by millions, despite the fact that the show featured heavy-hitting acts such as Beyonce and Rihanna. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! […]

A couple of days ago, we found ourselves totally wrapped up in more Chris Brown drama when he was suddenly in a stand-off with police, who had surrounded his house, complete with a SWAT team and helicopters. It took hours for anything to actually go down, as cops had showed up without a warrant and […]

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 […]

Fifteen years ago last week, the world lost Aaliyah, a bright and promising young hip-hop/R&B artist whose contributions to the genre really shook things up. When she busted onto the scene in the early 90s, she was instantly embraced by listeners and critics alike. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! In many ways, Aaliyah’s legacy carried […]

De La Soul‘s new album “And The Anonymous Nobody” is out and has been getting rave reviews from listeners. Headkrack enjoyed it too, calling it “grown rap” for people who are “seasoned.” He remarks at their ability to allow their music to grow up, which is unusual for hip-hop listeners. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! […]