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”

Sean 'Diddy' Combs shares a prayer for forgiveness and a cure for coronavirus as it continues to affect daily lives.   The prayer comes after a previous video asking those in power to get involved to help those in need.

Follow @JohnLegend and @RickeySmileyMorningShow, tell a friend to do the same, and watch the live performance!

In a society where we're always busy and begging for time, this quarantine should be a blessing.  How many times have we begged for more time in our lives to do the things we love or want to try?  Using this time can be used to do many things like relaxing, connecting with old friends, or maybe using it as me-time.

During this pandemic, there are options to options that can put you at sense and help you in the long run. Jini Thornton breaks down the difference of forbearance versus deferment for your bills and how to get on top of things before it's too late. If you're having problems with your rent, there are options as well.  

There's a lot of updates on the divorce side of the world. RHOA's Kenya Moore speaks out and says that her soon to be ex-husband Marc Daly, never allowed her to speak to his parents. She says this is one of the reasons that led to their failing marriage. 

With the help of each other their organizations, the pair have donated a million dollars each in efforts to help children of frontline healthcare workers, the elderly and homeless population, undocumented workers, and the incarcerated in Los Angeles and New York City.

Alicia Keys opens up about contemplating her second pregnancy with her husband Swizz Beats due to wanting to make music.  The team discusses whether this should have been public knowledge or was it a private moment that shouldn't have shared since she did proceed to have her son, Genesis. 

Chef Kirk Boudreaux is back with a dish that will wake up your quarantined taste buds.  Today's dish to a staple to have that will last a while. Presented by the chef is Italian meatballs and spaghetti with herb butter garlic bread.  

Self-isolating can be hard on anyone and with the timeline being very rocky, you have to find ways to cope with feeling alone. It's a good idea to figure out how to create a healthy wellness schedule to avoid loneliness.