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”

Lizzo is causing major uproar with her opinions on "musical royalty." Hear her list and comment on who is on your music royalty list!

August alignment has come to an end, and counselor Yunetta Spring explains how staying in your own lane relates to being in alignment.

Today's "Hot Spot" recap with Da Brat is all about Kanye, his new album 'DONDA' and how a disrespectful move by a few Drake fans may have taken their longstanding rap beef to another level.

The week is starting off with a lot to discuss in today's "Front Page News" recap, with Eva Marcille handling the breaking news and Rock-T letting us know what's going down in sports.

Da Brat comes through once again for another delivery of today's hottest headlines in music for her "Hot Spot" recap, and let's just say Kanye, Flavor Flav, disgraceful R&B singer R. Kelly and a few others gave our girl a lot to talk about.

Al Sharpton is organizing a March On for Voting Rights in Washington D.C. this weekend, and he shares all the details if you want to attend. Also, listen for an update on Jesse Jackson's health status as he recovers from COVID-19.

Barry Hankerson joins the show to discuss Aaliyah's music joining streaming services, new music on the way, and his opinion on the R. Kelly trial.

Dell Curry & Sonya Curry are getting a divorce, and Gary has the tea on the entire family — also, Cornell West gets married!

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show's own Gary With Da Tea is set to be honored at The Vision Community Foundation's annual black-tie gala on Friday, September 3rd at 8 PM. 

Rock-T's daughter Harmoni is going Harvard, and the morning show sends her prayers as she goes off to college.