About The Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Rickey Smiley is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program, \"The Rickey Smiley Morning Show\" and CEO of Breakwind Entertainment. He is known for having made millions laugh for over 27 years. As a celebrated comedian, television host and top-rated nationally-syndicated radio personality, Rickey has earned a reputation for delivering to audiences both on and off stage. With the distinct ability to take everyday observations and turn them into comedic gold, Rickey is one of the few “clean” comics amongst the upper echelon of contemporary comedians. At any given performance, audiences are treated to such original characters as Bernice Jenkins, Lil’ Daryl, Joe Willie and Beauford. In addition, his comedy shows often include a live band, which he often accompanies (he is an accomplished pianist and organist). Rickey has recorded eight best-selling albums, including iTunes #1 best-selling comedy album, “Rickey Smiley: Prank Calls Number 6.” Smiley has hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View,” and has appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and “Snaps.” In addition to being featured on \"Dish Nation,\" his nationally syndicated morning radio show can be heard in over 50 markets. Rickey hails from Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Woodlawn High School and went on to attend college at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. Rickey joined forces with Radio One-owned television network, TV One as the star, executive producer and namesake of his own top rated docu-series, “Rickey Smiley For Real.” In its fifth season now, the amusing series features the balancing act of a working radio host, comedian, business mogul, and philanthropist with the joys and pains of being a single father. Continuing to grow his fan base Rickey’s arresting natural talent is best demonstrated in his major feature film roles in urban classics including “All About The Benjamins” and “Friday After Next,” along with his most recent starring turn in the hit romantic comedy “Baggage Claim.” Life off-stage, Rickey is dedicated to empowering and enriching the communities in which he serves daily. This performer has a heart of gold reflected in his burning commitment and ongoing desire to champion underserved communities through The Rickey Smiley Foundation. A non-profit organization founded to help serve underserved communities. Rickey also is an esteemed and honored member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and Kappa Kappa Psi National Band fraternity. He is the proud father of six children. Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, will publish Smiley\'s first book in the fall of 2017 entitled \"STAND BY YOUR TRUTH: And Then Run for Your Life,\" which is already expected to be a best seller.

  Tank is officially off the market! The R&B singer took to Instagram to announce to his nearly 800,000 female fans that he and longtime girlfriend Zena Foster were engaged! https://www.instagram.com/p/BP6tqKZB_Zn/?taken-by=therealtank&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BP6g8MEBVbc/?taken-by=therealtank&hl=en The couple, who celebrated their three year anniversary earlier this month, share two children together, Zoey and Zion. Tank has three kids from previous relationships. […]

1/31/17- Sybil Wilkes reports on this week’s news and headlines including, Donald Trump firing the Attorney General, the shooting at the Quebec Mosque and more. Listen below.

In the premiere episode of The Culture Grid, BlackAmericaWeb’s Krystal Franklin gives the scoop on Tina Lawson’s new memoir and Teairra Mari‘s legal troubles. Watch the entire video above and give us your opinion in the comment section. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

Trevante Rhodes stars in the award-winning film Moonlight alongside, Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, and Janelle Monae..The University of Texas at Austin graduate talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about how he got discovered, his southern roots and the premise behind the film. “It’s a coming of age story about a young man coming into terms […]

1/30/17- Roland Martin talks to Erica Gordon, of the Mamie Till Mobley Foundation and Wheeler Parker Jr. about the stunning new details that reveal a lie told by the key witness in Emmett Till’s case. “We weren’t surprised because we always known the truth. My cousin was there…they told us the truth. We’ve always known that the […]

Stephen G. Hill, BET’s President of Programming, talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the network’s record-breaking hit series The New Edition Story and reveals which member of the group just may be getting their own biopic.   https://www.instagram.com/p/BPvcjZdDA24/?taken-by=bet   “I won the bet! Over 17M viewers and I get to join them on stage […]

W ednesday’s episode of TV One’s Unsung features Case, the 90’s R&B soul singer that exploded on the scene with his hits Touch Me Tease Me and Happily Ever After. The Grammy nominated artist talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about why he left the music business and of course that time he got […]

Comedian and actor Tony Rock is hosting TV One’s new game show dating series, The Game Of Dating. He talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about what to expect. https://www.instagram.com/p/BPyPVl9jdSF/?taken-by=tony_rock “It’s a marriage between a dating how and a game show. They watch real dates…they have fun with the teams and I have fun […]

If we’re being honest, we’ve had questions about Kevin Durant‘s hair for quite some time. One hilarious Instagram user finally had the chance to brush the Golden State Warriors star’s hair…from his living room. Watch the funny below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BPpk7ZlhlkN/?taken-by=billbellamy Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. (Photo Source: