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”

Special K has not been pleased with fast food customer service lately! If you want to avoid having a meltdown or stroke because of a chain restaurant experience, try the following do’s and don’ts during your next visit: Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms […]

In the world of Hollywood, finding true love can be a challenging feat. Fortunately, two who seem to have successfully done so are Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones. Taye Diggs spills on the Tamron Hall show that his late mother, through a psychic, confirmed that he is in the right relationship. Diggs tells the story […]

“In Living Color” star Tommy Davidson stops by to chat music and comedy on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Davidson’s long-standing career in entertainment is a testament to his many talents. While his trademark humor has […]

Get ready to witness history as Hip Hop celebrates its 50th anniversary! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The Hip Hop 50 Live concert will take place at the Yankee Stadium in the birth place of the genre, The Bronx, with the […]

Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch goes from football to film, expanding his resume with a new big-screen role! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The former Seattle Seahawks running back will be starring in the new adult sex comedy movie “Bottoms”, to release […]

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. settles a federal civil lawsuit accusing him of rape in an incident that allegedly occurred a decade ago. The settlement was announced on Tuesday morning as the trial was set to start. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). […]

Black Tony is at it again—at everything except coming to work that is. Not only does he claim to know Erykah Badu, but says that he his picking her up to bring her to the radio station. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and […]

“Shorty Wanna Ride” rapper Young Buck, born David Brown, is auctioning off his entire music catalog in an attempt to pay off creditors (one being 50 Cent). Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The 42-year-old Nashville-native has a catalog worth $700 thousand […]

Jasmine Carson has forever cemented herself into both LSU and women’s basketball at only 22 years old. She stops by the morning show to discuss her stellar performance at the 2023 national championship, which aided in the team becoming record-breaking champions. See: LSU Women’s Basketball Team Celebrates Record-Breaking NCAA Win Going from a starter to being […]

The multi-talented writer, producer, and actress Issa Rae has become a true trailblazer in the entertainment world and does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Issa, best known for creating and starring in her hit HBO series Insecure, talks about her new big-screen roles in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Barbie. See: ‘Barbie’s’ First […]