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”

We’re all excited to have a long weekend and be off of work for an extra day, but do you truly know the purpose of the Juneteenth? Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). June 19th celebrates the significance behind the last enslaved […]

Black Tony was excited to finally meet his real father for Father’s Day, but wasn’t expecting the meeting to go like this… 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 INSTAGRAM. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE.  […]

One of the NBA’s most iconic pieces of memorabilia, Michael Jordan’s ‘Flu Game’ sneakers, were auctioned off at $1.38 million! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). During his 1997 game against the Utah Jazz, game 5 of the NBA Finals, Jordan put […]

Miles College’s 15th President, Dr. Bobbie Knight joins the show to discuss the importance of HBCUs and the star qualities of the institution. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). “HBCU’s are economic engines and they provide millions of dollars in economic impact […]

Becoming an overnight internet sensation may seem like a dream come true, but ‘Home Depot Girl’ explains the downsides to the attention. The Christian influencer, Ariana Cossie, recently went viral on social media for her good looks. Users stated that she was “too pretty to work at Home Depot,” and many commended her for having […]

Dating has evolved over time, and so have the norms and expectations surrounding who should plan and pay for the date. When it comes to planning and going on dates there is no rulebook, though there are certain assumptions around dating that most people would agree with. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey […]

Rap historian, DJ, and radio personality Colby Colb Tyner’s joins the show to discuss 50 years of Hip Hop! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Hailing from humble beginnings, he nurtured his dreams of working in media straight out of high school […]

Unexpected celebrity relationship pairings often capture public attention, but Hollywood’s newest couple is one you probably have would never expected. Sources report that Kelis and Bill Murray are happily dating! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions).  The ‘Milkshake’ singer Kelis, 43, has […]

Special K has not been pleased with fast food customer service lately! If you want to avoid having a meltdown or stroke because of a chain restaurant experience, try the following do’s and don’ts during your next visit: Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms […]

In the world of Hollywood, finding true love can be a challenging feat. Fortunately, two who seem to have successfully done so are Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones. Taye Diggs spills on the Tamron Hall show that his late mother, through a psychic, confirmed that he is in the right relationship. Diggs tells the story […]

“In Living Color” star Tommy Davidson stops by to chat music and comedy on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Davidson’s long-standing career in entertainment is a testament to his many talents. While his trademark humor has […]

Get ready to witness history as Hip Hop celebrates its 50th anniversary! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The Hip Hop 50 Live concert will take place at the Yankee Stadium in the birth place of the genre, The Bronx, with the […]