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 January 2023 of an accidental drug overdose.

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 ...

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 ...

Rickey Smiley attends 2019 Black Music Honors on September 5, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia ; D'essence Smiley, Aaryn Smiley and Malik Smiley pose for a photo together in May 2021.

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 ...

On "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show," gospel singer Marvin Sapp said he was "little more assertive than I should have been" while raising funds.

EXCLUSIVE: Nurse-turned-viral-comic Nurse Blake on Tuesday announced a new North American tour that will see him hit 68 ...