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”

One of the most interesting stories we came across recently is the development of a new birth control pill for men. We decided to bring the conversation to "Trending Topics" today to see what the callers had to say about this potential game-changer for both the fellas and ladies.

Today's "Hot Spot" sees Da Brat delivering a major update in Wendy Williams' ongoing beef with Wells Fargo, in addition to news on the next VERZUZ battle happening between gospel icons Mary, Mary and BeBe & CeCe Winans. 

It time for another serving of "Gary's Tea," with today's segment including yet another update in the ongoing custody battle between Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Also, Megan The Stallion is still at war with her former label head, Carl Crawford.

While Eva covers the major headline reports for today's "Front Page News," Rock-T follows up with his usual sports recap which includes some exciting news involving Colin Kaepernick's potential return to the NFL.

Da Brat rounds out what's heating up in the headlines with today's "Hot Spot" report, including yet another chapter in Kanye West vs. D.L. Hughley, Beyoncé's reported plans for an epic Oscar performance this coming weekend and the unfortunate passing of gospel veteran LaShun Pace.

Yunetta Spring is back for another serving of advice to better improve mental health, and today on "Talk It Out Tuesday" she puts the focus on spring cleaning your mind.

"Gary's Tea" has a handful of news to report on today, including a possible blooming relationship between Khloe Kardashian and Trey Songz, the rumored ending of Mimi Faust and Ty Young relationship and an unfortunate update in Jussie Smollett's prison stint.

We decided to address the DST debate in today's "Trending Topics" report, and even the RSMS crew is split on whether or not we should continue to "spring forward."

Da Brat hits us with some somber news today in her "Hot Spot" report, including a heartbreaking note Evelyn Braxton wrote in tribute to her late daughter Traci Braxton and the decades-spanning beef between Mase and Diddy reigniting once again.

In a follow-up to the ongoing war between D.L. Hughley and Kanye West, today in "Gary's Tea" focuses on the actual conversation they had over the phone recently that's guaranteed to make you laugh.

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.