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”

Fans would be happy to know that a reboot of The Wendy Williams Show may be underway with the help of CNN! A close member of her team has reported that the network approached Wendy with an idea for a new daytime talk show, though details remain undisclosed. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the […]

Many of Hollywood’s film and television productions have been halted after the members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) go on strike. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The unions representing the writers said in a statement hours prior that they […]

Seems like attempted bank robber Bonnie Gooch is living up to her name! The 78-year-old faces new charges after being arrested for one count of stealing or attempting to steal from a financial institution. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Surveillance video […]

Rock-T switches things up for this morning’s HBCU Know. Instead of highlighting an HBCU graduate, he’s honoring an entire institution…Florida Memorial University! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). This private coeducational university, located in Miami Gardens, Florida, has been educating black scholars […]

Luenell is racking in a bag from her body! The 64-year-old comedian shocked the world a few months ago after announcing the launch of her OnlyFans page. The page is so far so good for the OnlyFans star (despite naysayers), according to social media’s reactions. People were shocked at the “very graphic” images, but fans […]

Black Tony couldn’t make it, but Darius fills in for him (despite proper PTO protocol). He can’t help but vent about the frustrations of dating younger women. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND […]

Jonathan Majors is confident that the next court hearing will find him innocent of all domestic violence allegations. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). He and his team believe that the opinion of a forensic medial expert will help put an end […]

LLC Cool J speaks out about not being invited to Jay Z’s Roc Nation Brunch. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The New-York bred rapper and actor reveals on Big Boy’s iHeartRadio show that he has never been invited to the event […]

Brian McKnight is once again being called out for disavowing his biological children, yet praising his step-children.  He seems to have forgotten about the four children he had prior to marrying his now wife, Leilani Mendoza. An Instagram post stated that his newest child, Brian McKnight Jr., is the only heir to his legacy. “I […]

We’ve all experienced fomo at some point, but has this phenomenon led you to doing something that you wouldn’t normally do just to post it? Fans and cast weigh in on instances where the fear of missing out caused them to post something that they ended up regretting. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the […]

Things get steamy at Usher’s concert when he gives Kimora Lee Simmons that “Superstar” treatment in front of the crowd. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The model and fashion designer was invited on stage mid-show during his My Way: Las Vegas […]

Grammy award-winning songstress, actress and songwriter, Stephanie Mills, visits the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, live from the Dallas Studio! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). She spoke with the cast and Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes about her legacy and highlights from […]