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”

According to Gary With Da Beer, Ciara and Future have been playing games and sending subliminal messages to each other through their Instagram posts. The two are in their own separate relationships, but Gary is convinced that they aren’t as over each other as they would like to be. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Are […]

Ciara is not playing games with her ex Future. She’s taking him right back to court in order to challenge the disparaging comments he so frequently used to make against very loudly and publicly via social media. But is she really in it for the legal rewards, or is she still in love and plotting revenge? […]

With the current political climate in the United States, and the black community’s ongoing struggle to protect ourselves from trigger-happy police officers, it isn’t easy to be black in America right now. But public figures, activists and artists everywhere are trying to gather what they can to start to plant seeds for the future. Among […]

The dramatic progression of Princess Love and Ray J‘s relationship is not unfamiliar to anyone who’s had their eye on the two “Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood” alumni in the last few years. The two have been through a lot, so much so that many of us were shocked when the couple announced that they were […]

Bernice Jenkins is back with your ‘Church Announcements.’ The usher board has applications out for anyone that would like to be a usher. There are some stipulations though to become a usher and they include being able to hold the door handle while prayer is going on. Ushers have to spot church members that are […]

Gary shares his tea on Beyonce making a tribute to the Dallas police officers. Part of her statement read by Gary said,”No violence will create peace.” Gary mentioned that her tribute really touched him and he also shouted out other celebrities and athletes that spoke about these tragedies. Lastly, Eve sat with Wendy Williams during […]

Gary spills the tea about baby Future calling Russell Wilson ‘papa’ and Future just receiving a contract with Reebok. He also talked about the VH1 Hip Hop Honors where he felt the best performance was the tribute to Missy Elliot. Lastly, Omarion and Apryl Jones recently broke up over Omarion traveling and hanging out too […]

Gary Wit Da Tea was sad that he wasn’t invited to Ciara and Russell Wilsons wedding, however he still was able to talk about her 2 million dollar ring. According to Gary, Russell did the right thing by spending at least two months of his salary on the fancy diamond. Rickey chimed in saying,”He would never […]

During her church announcements, Bernice Jenkins mentioned Gary With Da Tea’s age. But do you believe her? Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to the audio up top to her Bernice Jenkins’ hilarious church announcements, and listen to them live on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays from 6-10 am EST.

Gary With Da Tea spills the Tea on Tina Knowles defending Beyonce and rumors about the cast of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” getting fired. But did he discover a new addition to the cast? Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Watch and laugh Gary deliver his funny Tea in the video above, and hear it […]

Gary With Da Tea from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” starts off this report singing Rihanna‘s song, but he also has the latest gossip on Bow Wow, Erica Mena, Katt Williams, Hazel-E, Jamie Foxx, Katie Holmes, Claudia Jordan and Joseline Hernandez. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get more of Gary’s Tea here, and listen live weekdays at […]

Gary With Da Tea interviewed Kandi Burruss recently during “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” live broadcast in Atlanta, and she talked about her future on “The Real Housewives Of Atlanta.” She also shared what she’s heard about NeNe Leakes’ return to RHOA, says some good things about Kenya Moore‘s boyfriend Matt and talks about the sadness of Cynthia […]