About Rickey Smiley Morning Show

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”

Kandi Burruss joined “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” where we talked about everything from babies to why her play didn’t work out. Watch the video to see Kandi open up about what really happened that prevented her play from going on tour, and why she broke down about it. Kandi also discusses how her husband Todd is […]

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and Corey Holcomb has a few reminders for all the side chicks out there. This is not your day ladies! Listen to the audio player to hear Corey’s advice not only for side chicks, but single women and men! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get more of our hot interviews here and listen to “The Rickey […]

This Tyga and Drake beef is getting serious…seriously funny that is! Listen to the Front Page in the audio player to hear the shots Drake took at Tyga on his newly released album, and hear us talk about what would really happened if these two ever fought! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click here for more in the […]

Marie Holmes is one of three winners of Wednesday’s Powerball, adding $188 million to her bank account. Holmes is a unemployed mother of four and…

“Kingsman: The Secret Service” is about regular people doing extraordinary things, but it’s Samuel L. Jackson‘s character that makes it a must-see. Watch this edition of Ticket or Skip It in the video to hear what you’ll love about his role in this movie! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Catch more of Dish Nation right here and listen to “The […]

The highly anticipated film “Fifty Shades of Grey” hits theaters today, but there’s rumor going around that has us second guessing if it will be good. Watch this edition of Ticket or Skip It in the video to find out what people are saying that isn’t a good look! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Catch […]

DeWayne Woods stopped by “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” to discuss his new album which features a wide range of artists. Watch the video to see him talk about what he’s done to expand the reach in gospel music. Plus, hear him sing “Friend of Mine” live in our studio in this exclusive interview! Sign Up […]

If anyone knows Lil Wayne and Birdman‘s history it’s Toya Wright, so to see them at odds is hurtful she tells us on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” Watch the video to see her discuss the father figure Birdman was to her family, and why their beef is upsetting. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Toya and […]

Drake hasn’t dropped a mixtape 2009’s So Far Gone, and apparently he’s in no rush to give away free music again. After weeks of speculation…