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.

Hate is intensifying across America three weeks after Donald Trump was elected president. And William Sims, 28, a promising and successful African-American musician from Richmond, California, was the victim of a fatal hate crime on Nov. 12 just days after the contentious presidential election. Sims was found beaten and shot on a roadway outside a […]

In case you don’t follow Ludacris on Instagram, the Atlanta rapper is currently on vacation with his wife Eudoxie and friends Larenz Tate and LeToya Luckett. https://www.instagram.com/p/BNSRUhFgTvK/?taken-by=larenztate&hl=en   https://www.instagram.com/p/BNYE1vmg5ad/?taken-by=letoyaluckett&hl=en   But it’s the photos of the private island, sexy photo shoots of the couple and amazing views that have us totally jealous. Check out a […]

If you’ve ever heard the song ‘Wind Beneath My Wings” (Gerald Levert and his father, Eddie, remade it some years back) you may have wondered where it came from. Well, for those of you born after 1990, you might not know that it’s the theme song from the 1988 movie Beaches starring Bette Midler and […]

  11/28/16- What’s the latest in the Kardashian family? Find out how the celebrated their Thanksgiving and much more. Listen above to the funny!  

Former CNN host Soledad O’Brien talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about her Cuban heritage, the disconnect some of her family faces and what Fidel Castro‘s death means for Donald Trump. “My mother left to go to college right before Castro came into power. Over the years all of her siblings died and she was […]

  11/28/16- Roland Martin talks to Rev. William Barber, NAACP North Carolina conference chair, about the newest issues that North Carolina is facing against the Republicans. “What these people are doing is incredibly cynical and wrong. They filed bogus complains claiming voting fraud. The did that to slow down the canvasing process. Now the Governor […]

  For more than two decades Maxwell has serenaded us through heartbreak and pain and gut-wrenching love and much is the same on his latest album, blackSUMMERS’night. He talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about his music, #BlackLivesMatter and what to expect on his King & Queen of Hearts tour with 2017 Fantastic Voyage performer, […]

Stevie J is returning to Vh1 but with a series of his own! Leave It To Stevie will follow the journey of the now single music producer after his split with pregnant ex-girlfriend Joseline Hernandez. Ready to get back to work and spend more time with his kids, the show will also incorporate some of his famous […]

DJ Khaled spent his Thanksgiving sending social media well wishes to his new baby boy, Asahd Khaled. Khaled also shared a few intimate videos. https://www.instagram.com/p/BNNHlVlgwzs/?taken-by=djkhaled&hl=en   https://www.instagram.com/p/BNNn_19gboq/?taken-by=djkhaled&hl=en   Already a superstar, Baby Asahd also got love from Nicki Minaj, Future, Rick Ross and August Alsina. https://www.instagram.com/p/BNNho-mgCyr/?taken-by=djkhaled&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BNNYEM8giEH/?taken-by=djkhaled&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BNNh3yUA9NJ/?taken-by=djkhaled&hl=en   Too cute! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow […]

Charles Barkley may be a basketball icon and popular sports commentator, but his views on race have led many in the Black community to cast him a side-eye. But TNT thought his controversial views would make for compelling TV and signed him up for a six-part TV series on race called The Race Card, airing […]