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”

On today’s HBCU U-Know, Rock T ends the week highlighting Edward Waters University’s—home of the purple, orange, and white tigers—James “Cannonball” Butler. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrDC3sdm3JE Butler played running back for Edward Waters’ football team during undergrad. His teammates would […]

 Tennessee’s Republican-Led House votes to expel Democratic Representatives for protesting gun violence. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Last week, three of the House’ representatives participated in a gun-control protest on the House floor, in response to the recent tragic school shooting in […]

Black Tony and some friends had to ensue some “get back” on the Atlanta SkyView Ferris Wheel and its management. Needless to say, he’s too tired from the crazy night to come in to work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxRj5RJ-z-4 Catch more of Black Tony on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, weekdays 5-9am ET/6-10am CT. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 […]

Fitness goes well beyond diet and exercise! With April being Stress Awareness Month, Maria gives three ways to boost your mental health. No. 1. Social Media Breaks A 2021 study found that just one week of limiting social media improves well-being by aiding in better sleep. No 2. Breathing Exercises Have you ever heard the […]

Angela White takes to social media to respond to threats made by Tokyo Toni. Tokyo Toni live streams daily to rant about various random topics, but especially her daughter Angela White (also known as Blac Chyna). In one of the latest streams, she said that she would “Marvin Gaye” Blac Chyna. Marvin Gaye was tragically […]

In today’s News You Can’t Use, we play the “What’s Yo Mama Name” game. Based on your mother’s name, we can tell a whole lot about her! Let’s test it out… Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). CLICK FOR FULL CLIP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-czv78WRW9Y LIKE […]

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $8.9 billion to settle allegations that its baby powder causes cancer. The proposed agreement would be paid over the next 25 years “to resolve all the current and future talc claims,” Johnson & Johnson said. Over 60,000 victims, mostly women, filed claims due to their development of ovarian cancer from […]

Chlӧe Bailey has surely been busy with the recent releases of two major projects, back to back! She stops by The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to give the inside scoop on the makings of her new album and movie. You can now stream In Pieces on all major platforms. Will Packer’s Praise This will release […]

We’re heading down to St. Louis, Missouri to honor one of Harris-Stowe State University’s outstanding HCBU alumni, Bobby Charles Wilks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Waum642fg9I Captain Wilks holds the titles of many firsts. He was the first African American man to become a coast guard aviator, reach coast guard rank, and to command a coast guard captain air station. […]

Sharelle Rosado, well known for hit show “Selling Tampa”, stops by the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to discuss her journey form military, to real estate, to hit Netflix series. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Rosado begins outlining her journey by discussing why […]

Xscape’s LaTocha Scott (along with husband Rocky Bivens) and Kandi Burress join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show for an unexpected interview and things get heated on-air! An impromptu visit from Latocha Scott ensues after she, from a next door studio, gets word of Gary’s Tea and his reports about the money and mistress scandals. Scott, […]

After denying accusations of running from relationship criticism, Porsha hints about a possible return to The Real Housewives franchise. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). On Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Porsha appeared with Gizelle Bryant to discuss their recent […]