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.

Yass! “Empire” announced it will return in the fall with 18 episodes! To add to that amazing news, they’re adding new people to the Lyon gang, but you’ll never believe who it is. Listen to the audio player to hear Headkrack reveal the rumored addition to “Empire” you’d never expect in this edition of the Hip-Hop Spot!  Sign […]

According to Headkrack, Bow Wow cut ties from Cash Money. Four years later the rapper/actor wants to give fans another album, but do they want another album is the question. Listen to the audio player to hear Headkrack explain why people don’t think he still has a chance in hip-hop in this edition of the Hip-Hop Spot! […]

Diddy has been hustling since like the fifth grade – literally! According to Headkrack, he had a business long before Bad Boy was established. Listen to the audio player to hear about the first empire he started in this edition of the Hip-Hop Spot!  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click here for more in hip-hop news and listen to […]

If you haven’t noticed, Fetty Wap is missing an eye. The rumor was he got shot and lost it as a teen, but Headkrack says that’s not what happened. Listen to the audio player to hear Fetty keep it 100 as he reveals the real story behind his eye in this edition of the Hip-Hop Spot!  Sign Up […]

A brotha can’t win for trying. It seems like people just don’t want Jay Z‘s new music streaming company Tidal to be successful. But why? Listen to the audio player to hear Headkrack break down why they’re really hating on Hov in this edition of the Hip-Hop Spot!  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click here for more in hip-hop […]

Headkrack has more bad news for Migos member Offset. Apparently, he’ll be spending more time behind bars than we thought. Listen to the audio player to hear what happened now that might be make Migos a two-member group in this edition of the Hip-Hop Spot!  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click here for more in hip-hop news and […]

Bad news to report on Chris Brown‘s birthday, but he could be heading back to jail…again! According to Headkrack, he’s a suspect in a Vegas brawl. Listen to the audio player to hear why this is such a bad look in this edition of the Hip-Hop Spot!  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click here for more in hip-hop […]

Many thought the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight was underwhelming, but there was a lot of entertainment outside the ring! Listen to the audio player to hear Headkrack talk about everything that happened that was better than the fight in this edition of the Hip-Hop Spot!  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click here for more in hip-hop news and listen to “The Rickey Smiley […]

A real man can’t call another man “boss,” but apparently they can go to jail. According to Headkrack, Damon Dash could be locked up for failing to pay child support. Listen to the audio player to hear much he owes and if he’ll be able to come up with the money in time in this edition of the […]

There’s a rumor floating around that Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill got engaged and that might not be such a bad look. Listen to the audio player to hear Headkrack give three reason they actually should get married in this edition of the Hip-Hop Spot!  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click here for more in hip-hop news and listen to “The […]