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”

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Maria More gives healthier parenting tips (in the areas of mind body and business for children) to consider. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Mind: Parents engage so much in negative reinforcement (such as yelling and disciplining), that it is very important […]

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One “major flex” of historically black colleges and universitys is their vast pool of notable alumni, who often go on to make groundbreaking moves! Did you know that the seven time Grammy award winning artist Toni Braxton is a Bowie State (black and gold) Bulldog? If you didn’t…now you know! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to […]

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  The arrest of Attorney Anastasios Manettas, defense lawyer in the YSL case, took place on Thursday for carrying prescription drugs in court. This high profile RICO case, involving rapper Young Thug and 13 others, has been closely followed by the media since the start. Instances such as hacked computers showing inappropriate content, and an attorney […]

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North Carolina suspect surrenders after shooting neighbors, including a 6-year-old girl, over a basketball dispute. The 24 year old, Robert Louis Singletary, turned himself in to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida on Thursday. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The […]

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Quinta Brunson is demanding that a lawsuit accusing her of plagiarizing the Abbott Elementary idea and storyline be dismissed. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The Emmy award-winning writer and actress has been sued by aspiring actress, writer, and performer Christine Davis. […]

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In today’s Gary’s Tea, we’re filled in on the latest about Caresha and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ love affair.  For the past two years, Diddy and City Girls rapper Yung Miami have been publicly dated. They first cemented their status as an “item” in June 2022 after months of circulating rumors. Since then, the pair have […]

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Special K is back to give us news you can’t use. This time, he’s reporting valuable findings on the connection between phone carriers and cheating men. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Have you ever wondered if your man is truly faithful? […]

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  Our favorite grandma, Bernice Jenkins, is here to give the church announcements. She brings us up to speed on choir robes for the legless members, Pastor and First Lady’s gambling trip, and the tragic passing (by way of tube socks) of one of our brothers. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley […]

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  Serial entrepreneur Pinky Cole joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to discuss her journey of building the empire that is Slutty Vegan, and new JET Magazine Cover—the first printed issue since 2014!   See: Jet Magazine Returns: Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan Founder, Graces Limited Edition Cover [EXCLUSIVE] Pinky Cole has taken the world by storm […]

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It’s time for another HBCU Know! This morning, we’re heading to Dillard University to celebrate the incomparable John Wesley Edward Bowen Sr.!   Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Bowen was a college and university educator and among the first black men […]

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  The dangerous “Benadryl Challenge” circulating online tragically claimed the life of 13 year old Jacob Stevens. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The young Ohio boy fought for his life after participating in the viral challenge at home with friends. He […]

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Over the weekend, the community of Dadeville, Alabama suffered a tragic mass shooting. The father, Michael Collins, of one of the victims joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to share his thoughts on what he describes as his biggest fear turned reality.  Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club […]