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”

The 2016 Met Gala was last night and  Gary With Da Tea was on red-carpet look out. He breaks down his favorite looks of the night, and his But are they crazy to do so? 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 from Gary’s Tea here and listen LIVE at […]

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 […]

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. […]

Lil Wayne flew a pregnant woman named Bonita out to L.A and hung out with her all weekend, but apparently forgot to feed her! She then took to Instagram to complain publicly to Lil Wayne’s daughter, and she and her mother clapped right back. Click on on the audio player to hear Headkrack explain more in this edition of […]

While performing live at a show in Syracuse, New York, Future took some shots at not just his ex and baby mama Ciara, but at new rapper Desiigner, who has often been compared to him by hip-hop enthusiasts. Click on on the audio player to hear Headkrack explain more in this edition of the Hip-Hop Spot! Sign Up For Our […]

Michelle Obama opened up about how it felt to walk into the White House as the first lady for the first time! She touchingly revealed her thoughts about being the first black family, and recalled her experience as she stepped into her new home for the first time. Click on the audio player for more  from Gary With […]

Michelle Obama opened up about how it felt to walk into the White House as the first lady for the first time! She touchingly revealed her thoughts about being the first black family, and recalled her experience as she stepped into her new home for the first time. Click on the audio player for more  from Gary With […]

Aisha Tyler, co-host on The Talk, broke down in tears on the show as she opened up about her divorce for the first time. According to Gary With Da Tea, the whole tragic thing might have been spawned by a dispute over how many children to have. Watch the video above to see Gary explain more in this exclusive […]

A video of a young black man giving free hugs at both Sanders & Trump rallies is yet another major clue as to what kind of people support Donald Trump‘s presidential campaign. Click on the audio player to hear Jeff Johnson explain more in this edition of 3 Things You Should Know on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click here for […]

According to Gary With Da Tea, Lebron James got into some hot water with his wife when she caught him sliding into the DMs of a model on Instagram. Was he wrong to do so, or was it just an innocent move misconstrued? Watch the video above to see Gary explain more in this exclusive video edition of Gary’s Tea! Sign Up For Our […]

Bernice Jenkins has important information that all of the members of the little people’s choir need to hear about their group photo. Listen to the audio player to hear what she had to say 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 […]

 Headkrack & Monyetta Shaw chat about Blac Chyna‘s engagement to Rob Kardashian, and how that’s low key the best revenge she could get against her ex and baby’s father. Check out the player above to hear more in this exclusive video edition of the Hip-Hop Spot. Sign Up For Our Newsletter![sailthru_widgetfields=”email” sailthru_list=”Rickey Smiley Subscribers”] Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays from […]