Rickey Smiley, the comedian, radio host, and Birmingham native, has revealed that he is the father of 5-year-old twin daughters. Although he has known the girls all their lives, he only recently discovered his paternity. In an interview on the Smitty and Dee Show podcast, Smiley expressed that learning he was their father brought joy back into his life, describing it as the first time he “saw the sun again” after a difficult period. In 2023, Smiley faced the tragic loss of his 32-year-old son, Brandon, to a drug overdose. He discussed how his religious faith supported him through the grieving process, stating it took a year for the reality of his son’s death to fully sink in. Around that time, he learned about his twin daughters. Smiley shared that just before the one-year anniversary of his son’s passing, he found out about his daughters through a phone call from an ex-girlfriend, who discovered the truth during court proceedings. The twins, who had regularly attended his grandson’s birthday parties, were confirmed to be his children. On their fifth birthday, Smiley embraced his role as their father by bringing flowers, balloons, and sending a cake. He also redecorated a room and restored a sandbox and trampoline at his home. Rickey Smiley is well-known for his work as a comedian, radio personality, actor, and TV host.
Elaine Fishburne
January 6, 2025 at 1:00 pmIt’s good to know who your kids are. That way you won’t be supprized when Mama sues you for child support 💯 🤧