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”

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Magic City Classic Live Broadcast ft. Tamika Scott and Dante Bowe [WATCH EXCLUSIVES]

What’s better than waking up with the Rickey Smiley Morning Show? Doing it LIVE!  Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The RSMS crew visited Birmingham, Alabama (Superdome Comedy Club) on Friday to support the Magic City Classic weekend.The morning included live performances […]

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Tony-Nominated Couple Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Join The RSMS [WATCH]

From the start of their love story in 2011 (via Real Housewives of Atlanta) to now, Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker have embarked on several business ventures together and are adding even more tallies to that list! They join the show to spill the tea about some past and future projects.  Text “RICKEY” to 71007 […]

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Chris Tucker Is Hitting The Road With ‘The Legend’ Comedy Tour! [LISTEN]

Understand the words that are coming out of our mouth…Chris Tucker is hitting the road! The actor, producer, and philanthropist is circling back to where it all started—stand-up comedy. With over 3 decades in the industry, this new tour will be an all-encompassing representation of his many talents. He explains that fans can expect a […]

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Black Tony Can’t Come Until His Heart Is “Fixed” [VIDEO]

As Gary with the Tea would say, the prayer warriors are being solicited! Black Tony called in to let us know that he can’t come in until his heart is “fixed” by Dr. Collier. Apparently, it went out early this morning as hasn’t been working since. If he can round up $1,500 for the procedure, […]

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First Openly Gay HBCU Football Player Reveals Boyfriend for Pride Month [WATCH]

Byron Perkins is surely breaking barriers for HBCUs, collegiate athletes, and the LGBTQ+ community. He is the first openly gay HBCU football star, and recently revealed his new boyfriend to the world. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Historically black colleges and […]

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Beloved Dancing with the Stars Judge Len Goodman Dies at 78

Len Goodman, former “Dancing with the Stars” judge, has died at age 78. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The beloved professional ballroom dancer, coach, and judge lost his battle with bone cancer Saturday night. He had been receiving care at a […]

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Firearm Fatalities Named Leading Cause of Death Among Children [WATCH]

Firearm fatalities have recently been declared as the leading cause of death among children, researchers say.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qFv13HTSK0 In 2020, gun related incidents surpassed auto accidents as the no. 1 killer. Data shows that these types of fatalities are responsible for 19% of child deaths, between the ages of 1 and 18, in the U.S. Actress […]

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Rickey Smiley Gives ‘The Today Show’ His First Interview Since Losing Son Brandon

Rickey took some time to speak with 'The Today Show' about losing his 32-year-old son, Brandon Smiley, to the vice of drug abuse.