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”

Y’Anna Crawley, gospel singer and winner of season two of BET’s “Sunday Best” came to chat with The Rickey Smiley Morning Show! She opens up about auditioning for the gospel singing competition, and why she decided to go for it after swearing of competition shows for good! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Plus, she reveals what she got […]

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of her Olympic win, Caitlyn Jenner is reportedly set to grace of the cover of Sports Illustrated- naked! Watch the video above to see Gary With Da Tea explain more in this exclusive video edition of Gary’s Tea.  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get the latest from Gary’s Tea here and listen LIVE at 7:30 am & 8:30 am EST on “The Rickey […]

Amber Rose has landed herself a talk show on VH1, thanks to Dr. Phil, who will produce the show. This is a good look for Amber, of course, but Gary With Da Tea is a bit suspicious of it all. Watch the video above to see Gary explain more in this exclusive video edition of Gary’s Tea.  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get the latest […]

Bernice Jenkins gets caught up in song and swept away by the spirit during her announcements. Listen to the audio player to hear what happened in this exclusive clip of these Church Announcements! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get the latest announcements from Bernice Jenkins here and listen LIVE weekdays from 6-10 a.m. EST to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show!” RELATED: Church […]

Black Tony calls up Rickey Smiley to try to enter to win money in the ATM contest! Click on the audio player to hear what happened when he tried to enter in this funny exclusive clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays from 6-10 a.m. EST! RELATED: Black Tony Gets […]

Special K reports news about two men whose argument escalated to gunfire! Listen to the audio player to hear exactly what went down in this funny exclusive audio from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show!” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays from 6-10 a.m. EST! RELATED: Couple Arrested For Fighting Over Crab Legs At […]

Rickey Smiley explains the importance of a man being a gentleman in a relationship, and what exactly that means. He talks about the duties a man has to the woman he loves, and what’s at stake if a man does not live up to those standards. Check out the video above to hear his important message! Sign Up […]

According to Gary With Da Tea, Phaedra Parks is aiming to become an elected official! Is it in the cards for her? Watch the video above to see him explain more in this exclusive video edition of Gary’s Tea! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Check out the audio player below to hear what the cast had to say about Gary’s […]

Listen to the audio player to hear Canton Jones‘ uplifting song, “My Day” in the latest Praise Break! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get more Praise Breaks here and tune in to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays at 9:50 a.m. to hear the Praise Break LIVE! RELATED: Canton Jones: How Being On “Preachers Of Atlanta” Is Helping Him Bring People […]

It’s no secret that the vast majority of black voters will not be voting for Donald Trump- even he knows that! Special K knows what he plans to do about that if he gets elected. Listen to the audio player to hear this funny exclusive audio from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show!” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen […]

In part two of Nick Gordon‘s interview with Dr. Phil, Nick clears up some misconceptions about his use of drugs with his late girlfriend Bobbi Kristina. He says that although people have dubbed him as person who started the drug abuse, it’s a different story. Click on the audio player for more from Gary With Da Tea about this story in this edition of Gary’s Tea. […]