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”

Catch up with all the Front Page News surrounding Jill Biden, Chris Rock, Ja Morant, and more on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show.

Rickey took some time to speak with 'The Today Show' about losing his 32-year-old son, Brandon Smiley, to the vice of drug abuse.

As Rickey continues to mourn the recent loss of his son, R&B icon Bobby Brown gives some advice from personal experience on how to cope.

Gary has the tea on why Master P is looking for a 'statue of limits' for former artists an d Rihanna and her family cover British Vogue!

Congrats are in order for Da Brat and her wife as they share their pregnancy announcement with photos and the caption "BLESSINGS all 2023."

Black Tony finally makes it to work! Except everyone is off for the holiday from the Rickey Smiley Morning Show! Here's some of what our cameras caught.

A breakthrough may make men's birth control a reality and the Las Raiders look for a new quarterback for the upcoming season.

With love in the air for Valentine's Day, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show debate which are the greatest love songs in music history! What's your pick?

Anthony Anderson on how this weight loss trend is 'creating a shortage' for diabetes patients and Sheryl Lee Ralph responds to Super Bowl 'lip-sync' chatter.

Gary as the details on the financial hit Adidas will see after cutting ties with Yeezy plus we react to Babyface's performance at Super Bowl LVII.

Ricky Smiley joined Shanon Sharpe for Club Shay Shay to discuss his long career and the impact of gun violence on his family.

Talking about the BUSINESS things in 'Mind Body & Business' with Maira More, she wants to continue to call each Friday 'Black Friday' in honor of Black History Month.