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”

R&B icon Ne-Yo gave us his personal take on what it was like to host the the 2022 Urban One Honors airing next week, in addition to upcoming projects in music and possibly film.

Today's segment of "Gary's Tea" includes an update on John Legend and the major moves he's making for the future of his music career plus a rumor about Simon Guobadia's fathering skills that definitely needed to be cleared up.

Having friends at the top is never a bad thing, which is why we always appreciate when United States Vice President Kamala Harris stops by for an exclusive chat with Rickey and the crew. 

Trey Songz is facing yet another allegation of sexual assault, and Da Brat has the details in today's "Hot Spot" report on his accuser in addition to how his legal team responded to the accusations.

The updates in today's "Gary's Tea" focus on new beginnings for two celebrity divas, as one settles into a new home and the other reportedly settles into the arms of a newly-single football star.

Eva fills us in on some of the major current headlines for today's "Front Page News," including a tragic building fire in NYC, the shutdown of schools in Chicago and a shocking report on the growing daily infection rate of COVID-19.

One of the biggest New Year resolutions for many is to finally resolve the issue of having bad credit, and our girl Jini Thornton came by the show for a special "Money Matters" report on ways to fix your credit for free in 2022.

As we all continue to try and stay healthy during this ongoing global pandemic, our good friend of the show Dr. Collier lends a few tips for today's "Health Update" on how to avoid catching COVID-19 in the workplace.

Today's "Hot Spot" report includes some extreme stupidness on behalf of Young Dolph's alleged murderer, Denzel Washington's recollection of working with the late Chadwick Boseman, funeral arrangement updates following the passing of beloved actress Betty White and 50 Cent's TV success over at STARZ.

After almost two months of investigation, it now appears the murder of rapper Young Dolph may soon be solved after a warrant was issued for the man suspected in the late emcee's death.

Jilly from Philly may be getting down and dirty on camera, Jeezy and Jeannie Mai welcome their first child and Tristan Thompson promises baby no. 2 to Khloe Kardashian if she takes him back – all that in today's segment of "Gary's Tea."

Is our main man Rickey about to submit his application to be Tiffany Haddish's new boyfriend now that the comedienne actress is ready to start dating again? Find out that and more in today's edition of "Gary's Tea."