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”

Did you know that 48% of whites receive mental health services, compared to 31% of those who are black, asian, and hispanic? This July, also known as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, the RSMS wants to change that statistic! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive […]

It’s Money Matters Monday on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show! With the recent news of the Supreme Court’s rejection of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, our money expert Jini Thornton joins the show to give insight on what this means for borrowers. See: Student Loan Debt Relief Rejected By SCOTUS, Twitter Says “It’s Above Us Now” […]

Eleven time Stellar award-winning Pastor Mike Jr. joins the show to discuss upbringing, ministry, and new album Impossible. He describes what its like managing a “million dollar dream on a hundred dollar budget!” Be sure to tune in for a laugh, inspiration, and a powerful word from Pastor Mike Jr.! You don’t want to miss […]

Once again, Black Tony…you should’ve come to work! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Black Tony calls in for the second time this morning to let us know how much he loves’ Tamika Scott (of the R&B group Xscape), so she serenades […]

Los Angeles burglars seem to be on a spree after two prominent celebrity home invasions occurred just a few weeks apart. Snowfall actor Damson Idris and Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, both recently had their mansions broken in to, sources say. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive […]

Black Tony is soliciting prayers for a very serious issue! He claims to have received some bad news. After a “hand on the stomach” check, his high school drop-out sister has diagnosed him with ovarian cysts. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). […]

Two lovebirds that have been in the media quite a bit lately are Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan. This time, it’s to address some misconceptions about their relationship. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). After speculation of their romance began, the pair […]

Stepping into the rap game at just 14 years old with her hit song ‘Roxanne’s Revenge’, our next guest is undoubtedly a hip hop OG! Roxanne Shante joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk career, biopic, and more. She takes us all the way to the start of her rap journey, describing living in […]

Oh, how the tables turn! Marvel star Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend and domestic violence accuser may be arrested. Reports state that the NYPD now has evidence that points to her “drunk and hysterical” abusive episodes (opposite of what her allegations state), and have obtain investigation cards authorizing police to arrest her on suspicion of third-degree assault […]

Did you know that there’s a difference between procrastination and laziness? Procrastination is the active process of choosing to do something else instead of the task you should be doing, while laziness is doing nothing at all. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and […]