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”

After the recent surge in gas prices became a viral topic of discussion, we decide to invite Jini Thornton on the show for a special segment of "Money Matters" to give us all some tips on how to save money in other areas.

Kanye West ranting on social media can only mean one thing: new gossip to add into "Gary's Tea" today! However, his latest social media attack was aimed at dear friend of the show and REACH Media affiliate D.L. Hughley, which Rickey is suggesting Ye not do for his own good. 

Tinder is making an effort to attempt to make online dating a safer place by allowing users to run criminal background checks before making the next step in real life.

Chicago's mayor, Lori Lightfoot made a statement about Smollett saying that making false claims and allegations will not be tolerated.  

In Mississippi, an assistant principal Toby Price was recently fired from reading the children's book "I Need a New Butt!" to his second-grade class. 

It looks like since Chris Brown decided to drop those receipts about Jane Doe, she lost her lawyers. 

Real Housewives of Atlanta is on its way to returning and the girls are fighting!

Nicki Minaj is showing her soft spot for Black men. In a recent interview, she explained that Black men need more love and nurturing in their lives.

 Kevin Hart and Chris Rock are going on tour this summer for their joint comedy tour, "Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed." 

The Motown legend is receiving mixed reactions to his comments saying that he resents being called African-American and would rather be called Black.