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”

Beyonce’s background singers are working on an album of their own! Known as The Mamas, Montina Cooper-Donnell, Crystal Collins and Tiffany Moniqué Riddick recently stopped…

T.I. and Tiny brought something special to their fans this holiday season with their animated Christmas special that aired on VH1. Watch them talk about the show on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” in the video and find out what they would have changed artistically about their holiday cartoon. Catch “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” live weekdays […]

Today’s Paternity Test Tuesdays is slightly different from the situations we usually get. Mac, who was recently released from jail, came up to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show”to find out if 21-year-old Kenyetta is his daughter. They recently found each other and have been communicating over the phone. Listen to the audio player to see if there […]

Future and Ciara made musical magic on CiCi’s hit “Body Party,” but an entire album collaboration probably won’t work for them personally or professionally. Why? Click HERE To See The Photo That Has People Saying Ciara Is Definitely Pregnant Watch this exclusive interview with Future on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” to find out why the […]

Michelle Obama: First Lady, style icon and the epitome of a strong, black woman. While many wonder what she will do next, or what she’ll have on next, others ask who’s responsible for her flawless hairstyles. Johnny Wright, the First Lady’s exclusive hairstylist, and artistic style director for SoftSheen-Carson, is the First Lady’s go-to guy […]

Gabrielle Union is now engaged to multimillionaire basketball player Dwyane Wade, and it’s no coincidence that she found a man with money. No, Gabrielle Union is not a gold digger, but she grew tired of dealing with broke men. So after her last relationship ended, Gabby decided to leave the “brokies” alone, and now she’s about […]