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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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The 2015 BET Hip-Hop Awards went down this past weekend, but the show is finally airing tonight.
With tons of the biggest names in hip-hop, and even some Hollywood faces, in attendance, we know that our televisions are going to be turned all the way up.
While many are looking forward to seeing who is set to hit the venue’s stage, the cyphers are what’s on most people’s radars for the evening.
With Future opening up the show, and Snoop Dogg back on for his hosting duties, the show is sure to be a must-watch.
If you can’t get to a television, or decided to watch the Democratic debate instead, we’ve got you covered.
Check out all of the performances from the 2015 BET Hip-Hop Awards below, and let us know who you think killed the stage.
Click here to see the following highlights from the show.
Future opens up the Awards with “March Madness”
Def Squad Cypher featuring Erick Sermon, Redman, Keith Murray, and DJ Scratch
Cypher featuring Vince Staples, King Mez, Raury, and J Doe
T.I. and Young Drop perform “We In Da City (Remix)”
Dej Loaf and Kid Ink take the stage for “Let’s Be Honest”
Cypher featuring Joyner Lucas, Jackie Spade, Tink and Charles Hamilton
iHeartMemphis performs “Hit The Quan”
Cypher featuring the cast of Broadway show Hamilton
O.T. Genasis performs “Coco” for the Awards
Cypher featuring Albe Back, Muggsy Malone, Trips and Joyner Lucas
Rich Homie Quan performs “Flex”
Live Cypher
Travi$ Scott performs “90201” and “Antidote”
PHOTO CREDIT: Getty | VIDEO CREDIT: BET
Watch All The Performances From The 2015 BET Hip-Hop Awards
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