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”

Grammy-award winning artist Dante Bowe discusses his transition to r&b from gospel in this exclusive RSMS interview, and performs live at the station!  Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). With a plethora of accomplishments under his belt and the belief that even […]

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show took over Tennessee State University to kick off the John A. Merritt Classic weekend with a live broadcast! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). As the inaugural TSU and RSMS event, it surely did not disappointment! Appearances from […]

Comedian Cedric The Entertainer, a close friend of the show, joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to to discuss his new novel ‘Flipping Boxcars’, new barbecue line ‘AC Barbeque’ (in partnership with actor Anthony Anderson), and to share the inside scoop on his upcoming career plans. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley […]

Have you ever struggled with practicing optimism or getting yourself out of a rut? Maria More shares 3 ways to intentional make yourself more happy! Take note of the company you keep. Don’t dwell on “mistakes”…determine the lesson you learned! Monitor your exposure to negativity. Take a page out of Rock T’s book and try […]

Toya Johnson and Reginae Carter join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to discuss their latest project—one you don’t want to miss!  Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). ‘Toya & Reginae’ shows this mother-daughter duo in a light never before seen. Fans are […]

Happy National Black Business Month! Married to Medicine star Dr. Heavenly Kimes joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to give details about her new financial literacy program, Dr. Heavenly University!  Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Though Dr. Heavenly underwent nearly a […]

Rapper and entrepreneur Jeezy, (formerly known as Young Jeezy), visits the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to discuss his new book, ‘Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe’. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). To the public eye, the life of an accomplished artist […]

Nene Leakes says she’s not responsible for the unpaid rent, but she knows who is!  Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Leakes is being sued for allegedly failing to pay $23,000 for her former clothing store that went out of business, ‘Swagg […]

The world has been gushing over Da Brat’s pregnancy and recent birth of her baby, but it is especially heart-warming to see a RSMS family member spend some quality time with him as well…Rickey Smiley is the God Father! Recently, Rickey and Da Brat took to the air to reflect on his first time of […]

Although he’s a few days late, Black Tony is gathering his goons to make it down to the riverfront in Montgomery, Alabama! After seeing the group of blacks come to the rescue of a black worker jumped, the entire black community is hype! Black Tony and his crew is skipping work today to get some […]