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” @thersms
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Ang’s friends, family and fans alike knew just how larger than life she was. Her rambunctious and “tell-it-like-it-is” attitude on VH1’s Mob Wives earned the star her very own spin off. As the owner of Big Ang’s Secrets beauty parlor and the Drunken Monkey Bar and Grill, people couldn’t get enough of the boisterous star.
The 55-year-old even scored a few celebrity fans, including Nicki Minaj.
But one thing we all love about Angela “Big Ang” Raiola is that she lived her life to fullest. In honor of her beautiful memory, check out a few moments when Big Ang was full of life.
That time she revealed to Wendy Williams that her boobs killed a bat.
When she met Snooki.
When she explained her raspy voice to Sway.
When she revealed her life philosophy: “I will never save a dollar, because you know what? You die tomorrow. …So I’m gonna live day to day and buy whatever I want.”
When she dished on her plastic surgery: “I’m keeping the girls.”
When she visited a psychic.
When she gathered the ladies together to mend their friendships: “If the past few months have taught me anything, it’s that life is too short for petty grudges.”
When she did her nude photo shoot.
All the fun TuesGays at the Drunken Monkey.
When she rode a motorcycle to relive her youth.
Rest in peace, Big Ang.
PHOTO & VIDEO CREDIT: Youtube, VH1, Instagram, Splash
