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”

Tisha Campbell Martin and her husband have had to file for bankruptcy, but Gary With Da Tea points out why that’s not that end of the world despite what everyone is making it out to be. Watch the video above to see him explain more in this exclusive video edition of Gary’s Tea! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get the […]

Meek Mill dropped some fire on his remix of Drake‘s “Summer Sixteen.”  But, as Headkrack explains, it seems to be that it’s all just too little too late. 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 6-10 a.m. EST! RELATED: Why […]

Before Gary’s Tea, Rickey Smiley and the rest of the cast hilariously gave Gary With Da Tea a hard time about his new bright yellow raincoat. Watch the video above to see Gary defend it valiantly in this funny  exclusive video from the show! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get the latest from Gary’s Tea here and listen LIVE at 7:30 am & […]

Jamie Foxx and Katie Homes have allegedly been dating for a while now. But according to Gary With Da Tea, sources close to them are questioning Katie’s motives. Watch the video above to see him 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 […]

Nick Young was recorded saying something pretty incriminating, especially if his future wife Iggy Azalea ever hears it. Recently, according to Gary With Da Tea,  he put out a strange, cryptic statement in response to it all- but will it be enough to make it to the alter? Watch the video above to see Gary explain more in this exclusive video edition of Gary’s Tea.  […]

Headkrack saw “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” and though he enjoyed himself, he can understand why some people wouldn’t. Plus, he explains what adjustments could have made to strengthen the film’s weaknesses. Click on the audio player to hear more on that story in this edition of the Hip-Hop Spot! Sign Up For Our Newsletter![sailthru_widgetfields=”email” sailthru_list=”Rickey Smiley Subscribers”] Listen […]

According to Gary With Da Tea, Ashanti recently got caught shoplifting, but he’s sure there must have been some kind of mixup. Click on the audio player to more on this story in this 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 Smiley […]

A 32-year-old little person who often impersonates Kim Kardashian and many other celebrities passed away, and Kim tweeted her condolences. But was there a bit of shade in there? Click on the audio player to hear  Gary With Da Tea explain further in this edition of Gary’s Tea. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get the latest from Gary’s Tea here and listen LIVE at […]

Jeff Johnson brings to our attention a trial of Black Lives Matter protestors currently going on in L.A., even though those being tried were only involved in non-violent protests in the fall. He discusses the injustices of this trial as protestors at Trump rallies engage in harmful behavior without consequence. Click on the audio player to him explain more in […]

You may have heard about 50 Cent‘s ongoing battle in bankruptcy court. Well, he recently told the judge in the case that all the money…

Bernice Jenkins has news about casting for the church’s spring production of “12 Years A Slave!” Listen to the audio player to hear about that and more in…

Mariah Carey threw some serious shade at Jennifer Lopez when TMZ cameras caught her running out of the airport the other day. But was it really shade, or…