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”

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Drake’s Mom Explains Why People Think He’s Overly Sensitive [VIDEO]

Drake just can’t shake the label of being a “sensitive” rapper. No matter what kind of tracks he drops, he just can’t get away from…

TV  |  Seve Chambers

The Wire Cast Tweets Inside Stories, Memories Of Show During HBO Marathon

If you happen to be a fan of the Wire and are binge-watching it this weekend, you might also be following Twitter at the same time. Some of…

Entertainment News  |  Jillian Bowe

Ludacris Gets Engaged!

  Ludacris is ending the year on a high note. The rapper/actor popped the question to his longtime girlfriend Eudoxie Agnan while the couple were on a…

News  |  Ruth Manuel-Logan

Young Ferguson Activists Take Black Celebrities To Task For Their Noninvolvement In The Protests

Ferguson, Missouri, freedom fighters stopped by the Rolling Stone offices in New York City to discuss the ongoing climate in their town with regards to the…

RSMS Interviews  |  Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Nicki Minaj On Her Love Life: “I’m Not On The Market” [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

  Contrary to what you might believe, Nicki Minaj isn’t back on the market. At least that’s what she told us during our conversation on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” Nicki opens about her relationship with Meek Mill and reveals if there’s truth to the rumors about them dating. Listen to the audio player to hear Nicki discuss […]

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Why “The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies” Is The Perfect Film To See Over The Holidays [VIDEO]

If you’re looking for a great film to get your mind off the holiday shopping “The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies” might be it. Watch this edition of Ticket or Skip It in the video below to hear our review of the movie, and why this is one of the better Hobbit movies to date! […]

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The Top Funniest Holiday Break Ups! [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

The holidays are here, and this might be the best time to break up with your boo that’s getting on your nerves. Not to mention you get out of buying them a gift! Listen to the audio player to hear “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” listener’s hilarious holiday break ups! Text GOSSIP To 71007 To […]

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Big Sean Celebrates His Grandmother’s Life Following Her Passing

A few days after his grandmother Mildred V. Leanord passed away, Big Sean expressed his heartfelt emotions with a lengthy Instagram caption. “My grandma passed…

News  |  Rickey Smiley Morning Show

5 African Americans Named Rhodes Scholars

Each year theRhodes Trust awards exceptional postgraduate students with a scholarship to pursue studies in all fields at the prestigious University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world.  d and are on their way to leaving their imprint, according to The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. SEE ALSO: Alia Atkinson Makes Swimming History With World Title! […]

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Porsha Williams Explains How Getting Arrested Worked In Her Favor [VIDEO]

We all remember one of the worst fights in reality TV history that landed Porsha Williams booked with a mug shot earlier this year. Well, it turns out that mug shot worked in her favor, not against her. Watch the latest edition of Dish Nation to hear Porsha explain why she’s still winning! Sign Up For […]