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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Los Angeles burglars seem to be on a spree after two prominent celebrity home invasions occurred just a few weeks apart. Snowfall actor Damson Idris and Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, both recently had their mansions broken in to, sources say. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive […]

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A Texas airport ramp worker tragically died after being “ingested” into a Delta plane’s engine on Friday night.  The Delta Air Lines plane, which had arrived in San Antonio from Los Angeles, was taxiing to the gate when the incident occurred. See: Shocking End To Chicago Hot Dog Stand Shooting As Charges Dropped Against Mom And […]

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DoorDash has established itself as a prominent player in the realm of food delivery services, but part of its fortune could be due to illegal practices.  Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Recent discoveries show a difference in prices for the types […]

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Could any amount of reparations truly make up for the enslavement of Black Americans? Over the weekend, picnics, parades, and programs flooded the country as Juneteenth celebrations ensued. With over 150 years since the last slaves in Texas found out they were free, the U.S. government has done little to nothing to fix the damage […]

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We’re all excited to have a long weekend and be off of work for an extra day, but do you truly know the purpose of the Juneteenth? Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). June 19th celebrates the significance behind the last enslaved […]

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One of the NBA’s most iconic pieces of memorabilia, Michael Jordan’s ‘Flu Game’ sneakers, were auctioned off at $1.38 million! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). During his 1997 game against the Utah Jazz, game 5 of the NBA Finals, Jordan put […]

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Becoming an overnight internet sensation may seem like a dream come true, but ‘Home Depot Girl’ explains the downsides to the attention. The Christian influencer, Ariana Cossie, recently went viral on social media for her good looks. Users stated that she was “too pretty to work at Home Depot,” and many commended her for having […]

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Dating has evolved over time, and so have the norms and expectations surrounding who should plan and pay for the date. When it comes to planning and going on dates there is no rulebook, though there are certain assumptions around dating that most people would agree with. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey […]

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Rap historian, DJ, and radio personality Colby Colb Tyner’s joins the show to discuss 50 years of Hip Hop! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Hailing from humble beginnings, he nurtured his dreams of working in media straight out of high school […]

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Unexpected celebrity relationship pairings often capture public attention, but Hollywood’s newest couple is one you probably have would never expected. Sources report that Kelis and Bill Murray are happily dating! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions).  The ‘Milkshake’ singer Kelis, 43, has […]

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In today’s news you absolutely positively cannot use, we learn about nicknames that take it way too far. Eventually, we need to drop the “Tookies” and” Punkins” and go by our real name. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). LIKE US ON […]

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Shannon Sharpe’s time on Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed with Skip Bayless, the daily two-and-a-half hour sports debate, will soon come to an end. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). A buyout agreement was reached (though the terms have not yet been released), […]