Rickey Smiley has been through a lot since the loss of his son, Brandon Smiley. “That grief was pretty hard. … That was the worst time of my entire life but what don’t kill you only make you stronger, ...

Rickey Smiley takes pride in being a father. The radio personality and stand-up comedian is a dad to six children. His adult kids include D’essence, Malik and Aaryn. His eldest son, Brandon, died in ...

EXCLUSIVE: Rickey Smiley, anchor and host of the #1 nationally syndicated urban radio show in America, has taken back to the stage for Fool-ish, his first comedy special in over a decade, which is set ...

After a hard couple of years, Rickey Smiley is back with a new comedy special — and is now a dad of six. When the comedian's son Brandon died from an accidental overdose in January 2023, he entered a ...

Rickey Smiley called out the culture of hazing, which allegedly led to the recent death of Caleb Wilson, who was pledging Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The comedian and TV host spoke out about the ...

Comedian and radio personality Rickey Smiley revealed some shocking news this month. On a Jan. 3 episode of the “Smitty & Dee” podcast, Smiley discussed discovering he had five-year-old twin daughters ...

Comedian, actor and radio show host Rickey Smiley has built a career making audiences laugh. But in recent years, humor has also been a source of healing during personal tragedies. A few years after ...

In a heartfelt discussion on Jemele Hill’s “Spolitics” podcast, comedian and television host Rickey Smiley addressed the alarming issue of hazing within fraternities, particularly in light of the ...

The hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson earlier this year has stoked so many emotions, among them disappointment in the culture that surrounds fraternities. Comedian Rickey Smiley ...

In a heartfelt revelation, comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley has shared the news that he is the father of 5-year-old twin girls. This announcement comes almost a year after the tragic passing of ...

Ready to laugh? We all need a chuckle now and then, and touring comedians are ready to bring the funny — and the silly, witty, raunchy and sarcastic — to metro Birmingham this year. Here are 15 ...

Rickey Smiley has been through a lot since the loss of his son, Brandon Smiley. "That grief was pretty hard. … That was the worst time of my entire life but what don't kill you only make you stronger, ...