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”

Rumors have been flying lately about Mariah Carey and the man that she was supposed to be marrying next, James Packer. Allegedly, their relationship isn’t in too good of shape- if it’s even still in tact after all. Gary With Da Tea says James broke up with Mariah, but Da Brat begs to differ. Sign […]

According to Gary With Da Tea, Kanye West was onstage in the middle of performing his popular 2011 collaboration with Jay Z, “N*ggas In Paris,” when he cut the song short, declaring that he was too upset to continue with the performance. Apparently, long-standing trouble in his friendship with Jay is getting to him nowadays. […]

Gary is very disturbed by Tristan Thompson‘s behavior with Khloe Kardashian while his ex-girlfriend is tending to her pregnancy and preparing to bring Tristan’s baby into the world. Despite the fact that there were more people than just Gary expressing their disapproval over the situation, the new couple seems to be taking their relationship to […]

Gary With Da Tea has been saying for weeks now that he thinks  Kendu Isaacs should get the $129,319 a month that he’s been asking in spousal support from his ex-wife, Mary J Blige. After 12 years of marriage, the couple is calling it quits, and Kendu doesn’t think he should walk away empty handed. […]

Scottie Pippen has allegedly filed for divorce from his wife of 19 years after she has been spotted getting super up close and personal with rapper Future on his private jet and at parties. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Even though Gary With Da Tea maintains that she’s just doing what she has to do […]

Scottie Pippen has allegedly filed for divorce from his wife of 19 years after she has been spotted getting super up close and personal with rapper Future on his private jet and at parties. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Even though Gary With Da Tea maintains that she’s just doing what she has to do […]

Kanye West went on yet another rant during a concert on his “Life Of Pablo” tour about how he felt abandoned and betrayed by his best friend Jay Z. He also said that “Watch The Throne 2” won’t happen, and that their kids haven’t even played together. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! While fans have […]

50 Cent and the mother of his son, Shaniqua Tompkins, have been feuding on social media for some time now. Using a combination of Instagram and Twitter, the former couple has been airing their dirty laundry. Now, things are escalating as Shaniqua starts to pull out the receipts. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! When 50 […]

According to Gary With Da Tea, Kanye West was onstage in the middle of performing his popular 2011 collaboration with Jay Z, “N*ggas In Paris,” when he cut the song short, declaring that he was too upset to continue with the performance. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Apparently Ye feels betrayed by his (former?) bestie. […]

Former NBA player Scottie Pippen reportedly shocked everyone around him last week when he filed for divorce from his wife, Larsa. Scottie said in court documents that his marriage, which has lasted for 19 years, was “irretrievably broken.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! So what could have been the sour demise of a marriage that […]

Adrienne Bailon and her soon-to-be-hubby Israel Houghton seem to be dodging land mines left and right on their journey to the wedding day. Their relationship has been in and out of the headlines ever since Israel got together with Adrienne very soon after the end of his marriage to his first wife. Sign Up For […]

Bernice Jenkins has an announcement for anybody who knows somebody that needs to get cussed out, but can’t do it themselves because of moral reasons. She says they’re doing something special at the church for specifically for those people, lead by the church’s meanest usher. Listen to the audio player to hear what she had […]