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”

Maria More sits in for Da Brat today to deliver a quick "Hot Spot" report, including a new update in 'The Slap' situation by way of Tony Rock defending his brother, Toni Braxton speaking on the loss of sister Traci and Ashanti getting a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

For today's "Trending Topics," we spoke with Detective Chris Anderson about how to avoid a situation like the gun accident in St. Louis that left two young relatives dead in addition to how gun owners can practice safety in their own homes. 

Today's "Hot Spot" is still all about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars this year, with an apology coming from The Fresh Prince and a surprising spike in sales for the assaulted stand-up icon's latest comedy tour.

Today in "Money Matters," our cash-saving queen Jini Thornton drops some gems on how to get the best price on everything from booking hotels to nabbing cheap fights when traveling.

As you might expect, today's "Hot Spot" is all about the slap seen and heard around the world delivered by Will Smith to Chris Rock during last night's Oscars ceremony. 

The week in drama gets wrapped up in today's "Gary's Tea," including Bow Wow's recent diss towards his own music, Britney Spears' shocking revelation about her dad almost shaming her into getting breast implants and Andy Cohen updating reality fans on 'The Real Housewives Of New York City.'

For today's "HBCU U-KNOW" tribute, Rock-T sends a shoutout to Nashville's Fisk University by way of honoring celebrated poet and Tennessee native Nikki Giovanni.

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.