About The 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"
Gary With Da Tea is giving us all the gossip on Kanye West!
Comedian Marvin Hunter came by "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show" to talk about what a blessing it's been to tour lately.
Detective Chris Anderson of "Reasonable Doubt" is back on "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show" to talk about a new episode.
Jini Thorton is back and is giving advice about how to refinance student loans and some other important topics.
Wendy Williams came by "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show" to talk about her career and having a television show for 10 years.
Mz Shyneka is covering for Gary With Da Tea and updating us on all the drama with Safaree and Nicki Minaj.
Music in Atlanta has it's own feel, especially the hip-hop music.
Wendy Williams opens up to her responsibility to the black community. She also speaks of criticism from black people and not proving her self to anyone. Slim Thug questions the relationship between Ciara and Russell Wilson. Slim wonders how can a woman go from rapper Future to the Seattle Seahawks Quarterback. We see the photos and videos […]
Detective Chris Anderson is back with his weekly safety tips and this week, we’re discussing back to school safety tips for college students. The first tip Anderson has is paying attention to your surroundings. People are looking to victimize you while you’re walking and when you’re not paying attention. Stay aware of what’s going on around […]
Over the last three seasons, you’ve watched Rickey Smiley on TV One’s “Rickey Smiley For Real” as he juggles his career, fatherhood and personal life, all while traveling between Birmingham, Alabama (his hometown) and Atlanta, Georgia. RELATED: How The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Team Spent Their Vacation [EXCLUSIVE] This week, Rickey released a hilarious behind-the-scenes video, that included meeting […]
Gary With Da Tea has made a living for many years talking about the lives of countless celebrities, and he caught many listeners of “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” off guard today (August 1st) when he shared some very personal Tea of his own. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! For the last several months, Gary […]
Mo’Nique is back in the news after standing up with her “sister in Comedy” Roseanne Barr. Barr’s social media comments towards former Barack Obama employee Valerie Jarrett caused her ABC show to be canceled and many to distance themselves from her. Mo’Nique’s stance was strange to many due to her issues with Netflix. Mo asked […]