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
Lizzo took to Instagram to show off her fashionable Yitty ensembles in a June haul and after seeing the beauty model them off, we can’t wait to get our hands on a few fits!
Taking to the platform, the “Truth Hurts” songstress modeled different looks from the brand including a pink leopard two piece set, colorful leggings, oversized t-shirts, matching sports bras, neon colored leggings and more.
“HERES THE JUNE DROP HAUL U HOES BEEN WAITIN 4! @yitty,” she captioned the IG video. Check it out below!
She then followed up with another haul, this time captioning the video, “WINE & @YITTY I GOT THE ANSWERS, SWAY!!! NEW DROP AVAILABLE ON YITTY.COM”
Yitty, Lizzo’s childhood nickname, is a size-inclusive, everyday-wear brand based on the main things she stands for; self-love and extreme self-confidence. The new athleisure collection consists of full-length catsuits, biker shorts, thong bodysuits, shaping bandeaus, sports bras, and leggings, with each piece offers a level two compression and comes in popping colors and eye-catching prints. Not only is the collection comfortable, but it’s also affordable and conforms to every shape, and we can’t wait to get our hands on a few fits!
