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”

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 […]

On this morning’s HBCU Know, Rock-T highlights West Virginia State University’s very own Leon Sullivan. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Sullivan was a minister, civil rights leader, and social activist (with a focus on creating job training in the African-American community). […]

Sometimes we fall in a funk, or simply feel unmotivated to tackle those long to-dos. The gripe with doing nothing is that it always comes back to haunt you at the end of the day when you realize you’ve accomplished nothing. In today’s Mind Body Business, Maria More gives us 3 ways to make the […]

At this point, Black Tony has missed the entire week of live recordings from Dallas Studio with the Rickey Smiley Morning Show cast. 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 […]

Talk about black excellence! High school senior Dennis Barnes sets a new Guinness World Record after accumulating over $9 million in college scholarships! The 16-year-old scholar currently attends the International High School of New Orleans. He is the National Honor Society President, fluent in Spanish, and has a near-perfect grade point average. Text “RICKEY” to […]

Judy Harris-Dupart joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to give us insight on what to expect from Season 3 of Brat Loves Judy, airing tonight on WeTV! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Judy is a hair care mogul and reality show […]

Gina Belafonte, one of four children, joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show in remembrance of her father Harry Belafonte. Harry Belafonte was a barrier-breaking singer, thespian, and one of the last living civil rights activists. He is arguably most known for his legendary music, with songs like “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” and “Jump in […]

Tyrese is back in the news after being ordered to pay $636K in child support and legal fees to his ex wife, Samantha Lee Gibson, on Tuesday. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). A major topic of the case was his failure […]

Toni Braxton opens up about her near-death health scare—coming close to a “massive heart attack”.  The 55-year-old singer shares information about her heart surgery last Fall, saying that she needed a coronary stent after suddenly finding a main artery 80% blocked. The life-threatening complication due to Lupus (which she was diagnosed with in 2008) could […]