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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Dr. Heavenly Creates a Financial Literacy Program to Turn Women into Millionaires [LISTEN]

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 […]

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Jeezy Inspiring Fans With New Book ‘Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe It” [WATCH]

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 […]

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NeNe Leakes Points at Deceased Ex-Husband For Boutique Lawsuit [LISTEN]

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 […]

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Da Brat’s Baby Boy Meets God Father Rickey Smiley [LISTEN]

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 […]

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Black Tony Is Pulling Up to the Riverfront in Alabama! [LISTEN]

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 […]

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Types of Relatives in Every Black Family with Special K [LISTEN]

From the Uncle that always needs to hold some money, to the Auntie that knows every line dance… there are just certain relatives that EVERY black family has. Special K brings us more news you absolutely, positively cannot use, but surely can relate to! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show […]

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Alton Walker Explains Why ‘God Ain’t Pleased’ [LISTEN]

Comedian Alton Walker joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to explain a few of the reasons why ‘God ain’t pleased,’ from Lizzo to Tina Knowles. Be sure to book your package for the Rickey Smiley Birthday Beach Blowout to catch more of Alton at our live comedy show of the weekday! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 […]

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Aretha Franklin’s Childhood Detroit Home Sells at Major Discount [PHOTO]

Not only did Aretha Franklin’s childhood Detroit home sell, but the buyers—not industry folks…a “normal” family—landed a major deal at just $355K! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The three-story house in the La Salle Gardens neighborhood on the Westside of Detroit, […]

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Kiki and Fat Tasha Want to “Unbig” Their Backs [LISTEN]

Kiki and Phat Tasha call in to the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk food—especially Fat Tasha, of course—with the guest host. They’re trying to unbig their backs, but we’re not sure exactly how that’s going to work once they receive their Premadonna Cookware. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbgON11sS7E Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning […]

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15 Minute Back to School Meals with Premadonna [LISTEN]

With back-to-school underway, it’s time to get the kids “in school stomach” back. Grab your air fryer and your crock-pot for 3 go-to meals under $15 that will take 15 minutes or less!    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR APP AND TAKE US WITH YOU ANYWHERE! Have a loaf of bread you need to get […]