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.

Headkrack and Brat were at it again in this edition of “Flow And Go!” They covered a bunch of topics, from Nate Parker’s new film, “The Birth Of A Nation,” to Hurricane Matthew to Kim Kardashian‘s alleged robbery in Paris. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Watch the exclusive video above (or the audio below) and hear their […]

Jidenna had the whole world singing his hit “Classic Man” when he and Janelle Monae emerged from a cave of creativity and dropped the song (along with Janelle’s “Yoga”) last year. But aside from those who flocked to him and declared themselves dedicated fans thereafter, most people don’t know the true extent of Jidenna’s skills. […]

This year’s BET hip-hop awards showcased a plethora of dope performances by artists new to the game, as well as the industry veterans we all know and love. Notably, Desiigner hit the stage with his usual bag of strange tricks, though energized and animated as usual. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Still, despite being interesting […]

Three very talented visionaries came by the studio to chat with Headkrack: Ali Shaheed Muhammad from the legendary rap group “A Tribe Called Quest,” music producer Adrian Younge and Cheo Coker, who is the creator of Marvel’s “Luke Cage.” They explain what Netflix’s newest show, which Cheo says is “basically a black hip-hop western,” aims to […]

Lil Wayne‘s memoir, “Gone Til November,” is full of a lot of secrets and details that the public isn’t privy to when it comes to the lives of our favorite performers and their interactions with each other. News that Drake slept with Wayne’s girlfriend while he was jail quickly made its way around the world […]

Headkrack and Brat were at it again in this edition of “Flow And Go!” They covered a bunch of topics, from Da Brat’s new gig on lifetime’s “The Rap Game,” to Blac Chyna & Rob Kardashian‘s strange relationship, to this week’s presidential debate and much more! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Watch the exclusive video above (or […]

We all know that Jay-Z has reached that point in wealthiness in which he just gets to take his money and use it to make more money with cool projects and deals with major companies. Well, he’s taking this financial freedom to the big (and small screen). Jay-Z is no stranger to the film industry, […]

It’s no secret to fans of “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” that resident hip-hop expert Headkrack can really spit some bars. But most people don’t know how vile he can really get when it comes to a rap battle. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! At The Masquerade Night Club in Atlanta, an excited crowd and […]

If you’ve ever watched a “Flow & Go” on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, you know that Headkrack has got some bars. That’s evident in his song, “Turn Me Up.” In its cinematic music video, directed by Teddy Cool, Headkrack kicks butt as he escapes after pulling off a heist. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! […]

Recently, Beanie Sigel worked with Meek Mill on a dis record for The Game. He then sat down and asked an important question that often goes overlooked- what’s really Meek’s issue with Drake? It must not really come down to who writes his music, because Meek also allegedly has multiple writers contributing to his bars […]