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” @thersms
This morning on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, there was confusion about the Chicago R&B singer Ann Marie. She is not to be confused with Amerie, a 2000’s singer who grew up in the Washington D.C. metro area.
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Born Joann Marie Slater, the 25-year-old was accused of shooting a male friend in the head inside of a Georgia hotel room in December 2020, according to reports. She claims it was an accident and told cops “that the gun “fell off” of a table and fired at least one round.” According to TMZ, she’s out on a $60,000 bond as she awaits her trial on house arrest.
Along with house arrest, Slater was ordered to have zero contact with the alleged victim Jonathon Wright or any of his family members and close associates and she can’t possess any firearms. When the incident happened, the audio of the 911 released of the singer screaming with emotions telling the victim she loved him.
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Recently, she’s returned to social media after her hiatus hinting that new music is on the way posting a photo in the studio with the caption, “Back At It!!”
She was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
