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”

Rickey Smiley takes a moment to thank everyone in attendance for his son Brandon's memorial and an update on how he's doing.

Gary has all the tea surrounding the historic night for Beyoncé after making history after winning her 32 GRAMMY award.

Should 'Super Bowl Monday' actually become a national holiday?

How does Ticketmaster is planning to handle the Beyoncé tour ticket demand, which is "800% higher than actually available."

On the first Friday of Black History Month, Maria More shares some ways you can support Black-owned businesses beyond just financially.

The Beyhive has been awaiting the tour announcement and is ready to do anything for Beyoncé tickets, with people willing to empty their savings or even skip paying rent!

Jeff Johnson on the importance of understanding the impact Black people have in history, not just within America, but around world history.

Rickey returned this morning and wanted to take some time and reflect on the passing of his son Brandon while sharing his appreciation for God and everyone's prayers.

Da Brat details the latest legal battles with R. Kelly and Eddie Murphy's answer to if he'd ever return to his infamous role in Shrek as Donkey! Catch up with this and more from The Hot Spot.

Black Tony tries to explain the situation he woke up in this morning and calls begging for help from the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. 

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show wanted to take a moment and offer up thoughts, prayers and some cherished memories they've had with Brandon Smiley after Rickey shared the tragic news of his passing yesterday.