On the surface, Smiley’s show, Rickey Smiley For Real, explores how the busy single parent juggles his personal life with his professional career.

But where did he derive the inspiration for the show? He said; “My youngest daughter was shot last night. Since its collapse, Smiley no longer wants to get in another relationship. Since those days of performing at small venues in Alabama, Rickey has produced six comedy CDs, appeared in numerous movies and television shows, and has achieved a net worth of 2.5 million dollars. Jason John is based in Maryland and covers Empire BBK’s News and Entertainment. Rickey Smiley is known as an American comedian, actor, radio personality, and activist. [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO], RELATED: Rickey Smiley’s Kids Give Their Point Of View On Discipline [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]. He is American and is of African-American ethnicity. He has also adopted another son Craig, and daughters, D’essence Elizabeth Smiley and Aaryn Smiley. He has been through a difficult phase of life as his father passed away when he was 6. I could have been down there at the funeral home.". "She was on her way to Whataburger to get something to eat," Rickey explained. Rickey Smiley Takes Over “The Real”! Rickey Smiley has two biological kids namely Malik and Brandon Smiley. Following his update, Rickey flew to Houston to be close to his daughter. “I have two biological kids. Find Out: Leslie Roberts Is Gay? on Rickey Smiley Son Malik – Kids Mother, Ex Wife, NBA YoungBoy Wallpaper iPhone 11 Galaxy – Cartoon, Aesthetic Background, Kyle Rittenhouse – Parents, Victims, Legal Fund, How Many Kids Does Chadwick Boseman Have? "This is no discredit to Black Lives Matter because I believe that and I’m with that movement 110 percent and one has nothing to do with the other, but there are some criminals in our community that someone needs to do something about.". As a multi-faceted performer, Rickey not only tells jokes but also plays multiple instruments and sings. The Birmingham-native is an American stand-up comedian, television host, actor, and radio personality. This is no discredit to Black Lives Matter because I believe that and I’m with that movement 110% and one has nothing to do with the other, but there are some criminals in our community that someone needs to do something about.”, Referring to the shooting killings of 8-year-old Royta Giles Jr. in Birmingham this past Friday and 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in Atlanta Saturday, Smiley said, “I get the luxury of going to the hospital, even if they don’t let me upstairs to see her, I get to wait in the lobby. The comedian was one of the realest entertainers in the industry but he’s now chasing that check.