How Rickey Smiley’s Grandchildren Are Helping Him Heal After Son’s Death

[@traciescott1871]

She said a word.."Grief will sneak up on you even with your mask on."Whew I felt that. 🙏

[@mjohnson812]

It really can. Just when you think you are doing fine..wham! A ton of bricks.

[@MsTineyhighlyfavored]

That is so true!!

[@freddiemontanez8461]

Tracie Scott* l felt that too.

[@kimberlyhendrix7414]

So did I!!!! I’ve been there 😢

[@jacquelineh.6048]

So it does, @Tamronhall, you spoke a whole word right there!

[@marskeins]

You can hear the pain all throughout his voice. Praying for the family and Rickey!!

[@MsTineyhighlyfavored]

Yes, Makes my heart hurt 💔 even though he is trying to be so Strong for everyone. Bless 🙌🏾 his Humble Soul🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@leeleemee]

His eyes broke my heart all over again 💔. My prayers are with him as well as the family and friends that are grieving the loss of this young man in their lives. I’m so grateful 🙏🏽 for all that he’s sharing with us through such a difficult/ tragic time.

[@LLM62]

Ricky is the main one that need counseling see people think they cost they pay a babysitter while they travel the world that is a good parent white folks take their kids to work with them Rickey made parent look at him different he on national TV telling folks how bad of a dad and he was he was firm harsh and he would grab his Kids and call them the Nig word that's not parenting

[@LLM62]

my eyes got big when Ricky said Brandon had just got baptized 😳

[@LLM62]

Rickey really needs a Real Man to talk to him I see so much pain behind his Mask. Rickey was in the Streets doing Brandon most critical times of his life the first seven years is the most critical time to mold your kids

[@sammijeann9354]

Rickey is absolutely the type of person you want in your circle and in your contact list. Rickey is a true role model 💯

[@HattieBlackmon]

Even with a broken-grieving heart, Rickey is still trying to help someone. Listen to his wisdom regarding parenting. Praying for him and his family.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sharmawade5498]

Parenting is not a popularity contest!!! So Powerful🔥🔥🔥 Laying here in tears for the loss of Ricky Smiley’s son and for so many of our young ppl. My condolences 🌹 Lord continue to comfort Mr. Smiley, family and friends.

[@4dyamondx745]

Right, you cannot be your child's BFF, you can be friendly, just NOT best friend.

[@biancariviera777]

I love Rickey Smiley even more after hearing him speak on this. Prayers, love, and hugs to him and his family. What a wonderful man, father, and grandfather and ✨man of God✨. ❤️

[@traceyfrench3472]

Yes Bianca I feel the same way! I’ve always had love and respect for him but this interview took my feelings over the top!!

[@octaviafails2497]

Keep it moving with your smile God has your back I don't want to listen to you every morning you make me laugh you always talk about God and miss Jamie and I'm old fashioned too I believe in earning your mom Not talking back and going to work for work with my 40 year old kids because you are still my child so be quiet and just listen may God continue to bless you in many ways and heal your heart in so many ways you can only imagine thank you for your years of encouragement with :)

[@gloriatr604]

His twin. The grief is still in his eyes.

[@sunshinerobinson1123]

Yes😭😭😭

[@robinterainamack367]

Praying for him🙏🏽

[@peterssister421]

💔

[@horacebrumfield5345]

Yes

[@MsTineyhighlyfavored]

@Rickey has my eyes 👀 watering 💧every time ⏲️ I see him. You see so much Pain💔💔🙌🏾🙌🏾💔💔. He is Hella of a Man🐐!!

[@dr.kimberlytaylor3599]

Unfortunately, the grief from his son’s death will never leave his eyes. It’s the saddest thing ever.

[@levettarivera9703]

My condolences to Rickey Smiley and his family. Everything he said about fentanyl killing our kids is true. Fentanyl is the #1 killer of adults age 18-45. I lost my son in 2018 to fentanyl poisoning. It still seems like yesterday that I got the dreadful phone call to get to the hospital immediately. He had already passed when I got there. I never got to say goodbye. Losing a child is the most traumatic experience a parent can go through. It’s a forever nightmare that you cannot awake from. The heartache and sadness never goes away you just learn to live with it. Whoever said “time heals all wounds” never lost a child. I LOVE YOU Mario Dakota Rivera…forever 26💔😢😢

[@chonkey1988]

Condolences to you and your family

[@alicianolantillman3337]

I’m so sorry for your loss….I’m praying as well because I have a son who battles addiction.

[@alicianolantillman3337]

Praying for you Rickeysmiley!🙏🏽

[@genneanshepherd8984]

FROM OUR FAMILY TO OUR FAMILY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS 🙏🙏🙏😢❤

[@allegralockett1567]

I am so sorry for the loss of your child. Praying for your strength and peace.

[@RedRubyG]

He’s speaking true facts!!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Amen

[@amandabotros4991]

@Jetblue Horizon that’s what you picked up from that section of the interview?

[@tammymorgan5348]

I love that Tamron gave Rickey the advice on grief.

[@luckysworld18]

He truly needs it bc it seems like he’s fighting it.

[@tammymorgan5348]

@@luckysworld18 yes! I was following him leading up to the home going. He was dismissing his grief because other people have lost their children too. He even went to a shelter to help serve because people have it bad. It seemed like he was avoiding it, and then he broke down on his live and his son had to come and console him. I think some people try to deflect in order to not have to grieve but that seems unhealthy. You must feel what you feel in order to get to your healing.

[@luckysworld18]

@@tammymorgan5348 exactly!!

[@bdow3955]

Rickey is sooo strong. May God continue to be his comfort.

[@NkemOnyeka12]

My 26 year old daughter died on November 16 from complications of diabetes, and I went back to work a few weeks later to keep from drowning in grief. We lived alone, together, now it’s just me. The Most High IS so GOOD, even when you’re world is falling apart.❤

[@asiam1528]

Sorry for your loss

[@bromillemorrison]

Warriyah ..❤ yaj....

[@milli6415]

Comfort and strength I pray for you!!

[@mwambamutale4606]

So sorry for your loss may God continue to comfort you.

[@Imani1967]

Prayers of peace and comfort of the holy spirit

[@tonyascreativespace3067]

I have never seen Ricky so tender hearted, humbled and vulnerable before! HE is forever changed! Praying for his strength and peace in the Lord🙏🏽♥️

[@brendajohnson4035]

I love myself some Rickey Smiley. This man gets through all of his tragedies and sorrows through his trust and beliefs for his love of God. He always honors God first. This is what I admire so much about him. He praised God through the loss of his son. It takes a real person who has a real relationship with the creator to continually trust God. I continue to pray grace and mercy over his life and that God will give him an everlasting peace. Love you, Rickey Smiley

[@dmike773]

I can see that he's still hurting in his eyes.... Grief, unfortunately, never goes always. We just find ways of coping .... STAY STRONG RICKEY 💪🏾 🙏🏾

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Yes as a current griever/ mourner now parentless person myself recently losing my beloved adopted mom.💔 It is indeed so true just “try” to find a way it so to cope & be here without those we lost.💔🙏🏾😢 Day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute… I truly appreciate Mr. Smiley’s openness, and vulnerability as well at this most heartbreaking time for him as well. ❤️‍🩹

[@spearmanchance7364]

These drugs are killing people at an alarming rate I'm from Birmingham too i know Rickey & his whole family Nothing but respect for him & praying for him & his family. No Parent should ever have to bury their child 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kaybee8607]

The generational curse of death from drug use/addiction has got to be broken! I’m praying for his family ❤

[@tiabanks5585]

Save our children lord, from the anxiety give them strength lord to discern against bad friends and bad influences

[@Itsdchung718]

AMEN!!!

[@sherrywarren8377]

❤❤Rickey is such an amazing Dad, Grandfather, Uncle,Mentor and so much more. This part of the interview made me cry. 😢😢😢 I just love him so much. ♥️♥️♥️ Praying 🙏🏻 every day.

[@tolicelawrence461]

Yes. Seen Rickey a lot and he always making people laugh. It really did something to me just to see the hurt and holding back the tears during the interview. I never had a child but my sister lost a child and I saw her pain for years. I couldn't imagine. Praying for him and his family 🙏😪

[@christinejones6681]

I've watched a couple of interviews of Ricky after losing his son. He is very strong. However it just seems like needs good cry.

[@sherrywarren8377]

@@christinejones6681 yes... 😢 God Bless him.. ♥️

[@MsTineyhighlyfavored]

Me too😪😪😪

[@MsTineyhighlyfavored]

@@christinejones6681 I was thinking 🤔 the same thing.❤️💔❤️💔❤️😪😪

[@sueandrews2562]

Love his parenting. I was raised the same way. I am so grateful and thankful to God.

[@chayweb3523]

Rickie remember your "self-care" and get the grief therapy you need to heal. It's a process it takes time. Thank you Tamron Hall.

[@shortyed5386]

Rickey Smiley is a shining jewel. He doesn't realize how bright his light is shining....LOVE HIM

[@Mitzymorris]

I pray our kids will listen to us. Dont take anything!!!

[@tawana2inspire]

You could tell it took a lot for him to not break down. He really needs more time🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@sandrapollard2541]

Now,this had me in tears because I could see his strength but I could also see his pain,and as a mother with a troubled son,this hits differently 🙏🏼...going up Rickey...it rough and tough having and raising kids in this era...My God be with us All...that mask that Tamron is talking about is so real,it has to come off,my heart hurts 😥

[@Wrightn221]

This is so sad. It brings back memories about my brother. 20 years ago, he died of an overdose. Bad drugs. It's not a game. "Say not to drugs!" Please. My mother drilled that in us, but it's up to us to listen to our parents. It takes a wise man to learn from someone else's mistake.

[@leeleemee]

Thank you for coming here to remember your loved one and to continue to help us all ❤

[@marykellum3920]

I thank God for men like you who know your place of being a father,friend, and a God fearing person.May continue to be with you on your journey. We ❤ you The Kellum Family

[@marycuddon2436]

Even in your darkest days God is still good ❤️❤️. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

[@itsmimi09]

Thank you God for his healing, and for who you are in his Rickey Smiley's life. Amen.

[@tamars6295]

Tamron Hall! Damn it! I have been crying because of the pain Mr Smiley has allowed his audience to witness throughout his processing. I knew this interview was gonna be hard to listen to but I was holding it in until you told Rickey you could see his mask and to see his face when you said that…Damn it Tamron! I thought I had this!😢😢

[@lunairis570]

I tip my hat off to Rickey Smiley. I lost my mom to an overdose as well and literally did not grieve for at least 2yrs. Just stayed on autopilot. So I commend him. Everyone grieves differently but we must grieve.

[@cherylanderson8369]

I admire him for giving God the glory in spite of his loss

[@raquelw.2849]

That’s why I loovvee Rickey Smileys show and how tough he was on his tv show as a parent. ❤❤️‍🔥🌹

[@eshannon922]

I love it. “Parenting is not a popularity contest “❤️❤️

[@freddiemontanez8461]

I got tears just watching him. His sadness and pain.❤you Ricky .Stay strong.

[@5sisters2brothers]

I so sorry Ricky I losed my son a year in half ago he was living in Atlanta a car hit him and his children head on,he was headed to a football game of his boys ,that was the worse day of my life I have been trying to keep his legacy alive .losing a child can be a challenge every day I'll pray for you and please someone keep me in there prayer

[@rantingwithbigfifty4333]

@123msjackie 🙏🏾🙏🏾 going up for you condolences

[@ava7802]

Praying for you stay in spirit.

[@janetjohnson6216]

Praying for you mrs. Noble

[@HattieBlackmon]

Praying for you.

[@shamekagreen3491]

POWERFUL Conversation Prayers Up Sending Rickey Healing Energy And Positive Vibes

[@staceyboyd3505]

I love Ricky Smiley and I see the sadness in his face. I wish I can give him a hug. It's hard seeing him this way because he spends his life bringing so much joy and laughter to people all over the world but I know we all must go through the grieving process sometimes in our lives. I hope he knows he is loved and supported by people everywhere and may God soothe his heart and spirit and give him peace that passes all understanding. I love you Ricky, be lifted up in the Love of God and the fans who loves you very much.

[@dr.kimberlytaylor3599]

My God is so good at giving peace . And wholeness for His children. You will make it all the way there. Rickey you have done so much for millions. When you first started , I was a fan and still am. God bless you

[@Iamkiaramonea]

I truly admire Mr. Rickey Smiley! He's so strong sending my sincere condolences to him & his family!!

[@thesagecc]

Rickey seems to be an example of aligning purpose and action! Thank you for the space and transparency!!! Sending nothing but unconditional love to the family!

[@trishrenee06]

Such a genuine person, so loving, so much a MAN, a family man. God is good

[@wyneewilliams9926]

Ricky Smiley is in so much pain. I pray God continually comforts him with peace and rest .

[@Leandrasaccessories-vd9oo]

I praise God that even through his pain and heartbreak he has the strength to still encourage and educate those that are dealing with this illness ❤️‍🩹. Mr. Smiley, is showing all of us that even in our struggles, trials tribulations, hurts and devastation that prayer works! I’m praying for you Mr. Smiley and your entire family 🙏🏽❣️

[@BEAUTIINBRAVERY]

I agree with Ricky! I don't agree with EVERYTHING our foreparents did but these kids need some of that old school parenting. These kids are VERY entitled these days.

[@violeehubbard8702]

I would take that old school parenting anyway the problem with these parents theytry to be their kids friends smoking weed going out with each other ain't no kid or neice or nephew is going to cuss in front of me I live a Christian life and I am going to get some respect when they are in my presence

[@RoyalTea54]

So very True!!!

[@RoyalTea54]

Very much so these Youngsters are so Entitled, and Spoiled.

[@sewcraftylion]

I agree, we weren't entitled to anything, even meals. The wrong words and attitude could result in a sore behind and empty stomach

[@conniepayton-nevels2685]

God Bless you Rickey. It’s so difficult raising kids today. No matter how hard you work with them. They have a mind of their own! I pray that God cover you with peace that surpasses all understanding!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dorothytaylor6414]

Prayers going up for you and Family Rickey!🙏

[@alisonreid1070]

WOW, we need more men like Rickey Smiley....

[@MsTineyhighlyfavored]

Amen🙏🏽

[@paulasomerville4344]

This hits home for me. I just loss my niece a week ago to the samething😭 she left behind 6 beautiful children they we (family) are raising💔😭 Please please everyone get help! My deepest heartfelt condolences Rickey Smiley❤️🙏🏼

[@carol-anncollins6671]

God's grace to you and your family 🙏🙏🙏

[@MrBeautiful2908]

I have two beautiful sons of my own. I can’t even imagine losing either one or both of them. It would shatter me and my wife into pieces. 😢

[@LifeisSoSincere]

Sending my deepest love and condolences. Showing God’s goodness!!! Yes, this so resonated with me. My husband passed away last year. You can be at peace when you realize it’s not just about you. I’m grateful for the two beautiful angels God blessed us with. The legacy lives on 🤍

[@nellielee2915]

I will continue to pray for healing for him and the family.

[@Missakira313]

I’m so sorry for loss of his Son.

[@thelifeofamomofyoungmanand6439]

I agree with Rickey my heart goes out to him 😢❤

[@aprilharper5726]

The Words That Ricky Smiles Is Saying About His Son Is Very Inspiration For Your Family Sending Prayers And Blessings To Ricky Smiles About Using His Son ❤❤❤

[@JGC23]

I don't really know you, Rickey, because i live in 🇬🇧 but love watching Tamron Hall's show whenever I can on KZbin. The story pierced my heart. I pray that the Lord will strengthen you and the family. 😪🤗💪🙏

[@foodwithchefv]

This interview was sooo good...still sending up prayers for Rickey and his family 🙏🏽❤🙏🏽

[@valariegast8611]

GREAT ADVICE GREAT INTERVIEW MR., OUR BOY👍✌️MR. RICKEY SMILEY ✌️👍❣️🙏 ✌️

[@devonnarevell1249]

Rickey my heart goes out to you and your family my thoughts and prayers are with you all🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@montraedavis2201]

Always respected Ricky👊🏼He always drops good knowledge! I'm from that era too! I'm not your friend but, I love you. People don't understand how hard addiction is. It affects the loved ones the most. I always say, no parent should bury a child. A comedian can take harsh pain and still find humor. The man is back doing standup. My goodness. My prayers to Ricky and his family 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@folaketaylormd]

Very powerful interview. Continued peace on you and yours Rickey! 🙏🏾

[@farrahlewis5066]

I wish I could just hug him. He’s such a good man. Wishing him more of that peace

[@rickabeauxx7420]

I'm sure we've all grew up listening to the Rickey Smiley show, he is a great man!

[@ceeceeg.4961]

I cried throughout this interview. I didn't know his son Brandon personally, but I used to look at his reality show a few years ago and they were like family to me. Brandon was a kool guy and was funny as well. My prayers is with his family dearly.

[@loveherstuff]

This is going to help another family ❤. Continued prayer for the entire family.

[@Sublime_37]

Rickey Smiley is a good man. May God bless him and his family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@VANESSASDAILYLIVESTREAMS]

Sorry to hear this news I am so sorry for the lost of the family.

[@nicolaablett7790]

PARENTING IS NOT A POPULARITY CONTEST so true We all need to learn boundaries

[@patriciakemp9822]

God Bless you and your family Rickey, continue to be Blessed

[@brendar3324]

God bless you and your family Rickey. 🙏 ❤️

[@zannegoldwire2788]

My heartaches for Rickey,😥 it's never easy losing a child under any conditions, having been there it's a different level of hurt that as a parent one never fully gets over.. .💔🙏🏽

[@vthe_listener886]

I can see his hurt, I'll keep him in prayer. That's his baby boy🥲 definitely a good spirit

[@carpediem9015]

I love Rickey and his side kicks, including kids, grandkids, Ms. Jannie. The list goes on. I just wish u could see him somewhere and hold him. Not say a word. Just hold him for a while. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with all of those you love Brandon and the Smiley (and extended) family. ❤

[@MsTineyhighlyfavored]

I feel you! That's all I want is to hold him and pray 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@RBoyd-yt4sl]

Parents know, TRUTH! Live a while you too will testify….EVERYTHING Mommy said is absolutely TRUE! SHE WAS RIGHT ABOUT IT ALL!!!

[@anissamiles1782]

Mr. Rickey Smiley.....................I hope you know that there are so many who Love you, Care about you and are praying for you. You have made a career out of making us laugh and think and grow and get to know God just a little bit better. Thank you for allowing us to go on this very personal journey with you during this time. Even in your grief..............you are helping the world, but know this.............we do not expect you to be Superman. Just be...........💖🙏🏿💖🙏🏿💖🙏🏿💖🙏🏿💖🙏🏿💖🙏🏿 We are always willing to laugh with you but we are also here for the raw, uncensored and crying times too. We Love you and may God keep His hands upon you and your family, in Jesus name amen 🙏🏿💖🙏🏿

[@MsTineyhighlyfavored]

BEAUTIFUL COMMENT❤️

[@dnm5373]

God Bless & Hold You Rickey Smiley & Family

[@according2cathy309]

Excellent interview.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@patriciaabraham9294]

I will continue to pray with him and his family. I know how it feels to lose a child. You will live through it and trust God but the pain 💔 will always be there 🙏

[@patwilliams2563]

Wow, he is doing a lot of press....not sure if I would have the strength to handle the same way....God Bless him...

[@ricai132]

Yes, but when the lights go out behind those four walls grief caves in on you.

[@MarkyMarkyMarkk]

@@ricai132 it sure does I know this all too well

[@Marquette.115]

I agree with Rickey. Kids listen to your parents. I had tears in my eyes for Rickey. You can see he's hurting and still being strong. Continue prayers and love for you and your family Rickey. So sad

[@dearisethorp6838]

Continuing to pray for you Rickey Smiley and your family!! I can STILL feel your pain and sorrow...I breakdown in tears every time I see you...I admire your STRENGTH and ENCOURAGEMENT that you give to US even through it ALL!! Take care and continue to KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!

[@MsHJones]

Faithful Child of God... sad yet beautiful testimony

[@donnawatkins1633]

I admire his strength 🙏🏾 God bless him and his family.

[@camillejarrett5008]

That’s right Rickey, parenting is not a popularity contest.

[@STLlove]

I watched this today.. As a parent dealing with the addiction of my only child, I felt everything Ricky said, in my SOUL- This disease destroys families and brings death right along with it. Talk to the people you love and those you know about drugs and how easy addiction can take over your life!! Let them know to PAY ATTENTION. Misery does love company and the devil comes in all shapes and sizes... As I told my child, "I will always pray for you... Please keep praying for yourself." #itsbadouthere

[@stevenallen3727]

Great interview Tamron and much Love Rickey just keep doing what you're doing

[@cynthiathomas9255]

I do agree with you Rickey Smiley whole heartedly. I do agree very much so

[@gmommagsencouragementchann4028]

Prayers and love to Rickey Smiley and his family! RIP to his son Brandon😢. God bless you and comfort you🙏❤

[@lojuriye9269]

Mr. Smiley my heart is sad. I can feel the hurt in your voice. I use to watch his show and I just loved the interactions between Mr. Smiley and his family.

[@deborahzeringue4997]

Rickey, I have been following you for so long, and enjoy every moment. May our Lord continue to give you peace in the mist of this storm. May your tour exceed your expectation, in Jesus name. Amen. Tamron thanks for sharing awareness to this situation.

[@shellz2the1stpower]

I have always loved me some Rickey Smiley and I know everyone is praying for him and his family during this terrible time, the sun will definitely shine again.

[@barbaradeer7549]

Continued blessings of strength and comfort to Rickey Smiley. 🙏🏾

[@SirEJWStudiosandProductions]

Sending love to you and your family Rickey. I know this is hard, but thank you for your courage and your class.

[@lindadogan196]

So proud of you ❤️.

[@kimj2485]

I love Rickey Smiley, he in my mind is my son's Omega Godfather, but I can hear in his voice the pain and I am truly hurting with this man. May you and your family find some peace and I am Praying for you all.

[@velmarice8501]

I love Ricky for being the man that he is, Awesome person, prayers to him and his family!!

[@racheller8753]

Thinking you have to live up to being famous or becoming something special when you're in the celebrity world is a lot of pressure people think it's easy because they're rich but these kids of celebrities they don't have it that easy!!

[@BriaBarrows]

Young people these days go through a lot. I know some older folks won’t agree but they do. Trust. Unresolved trauma, stress, maybe even an underlying mental illness can lead to drug addiction. Fentanyl is no joke 🙏🏾

[@cjohnson_]

The same stuff folks been going through for ages......

[@pamelabell610]

God Bless You Rickey Smiley, Bless Your Loving Family, You are A awesome man, It hurt to see you when you we're tryin to leave for the airport that morning. Just Hardbreaking! Take time to Grieve and heal, as well as you can. God Bless!

[@landerson8541]

Rickey we Love you so sorry Praying for you and FAMILY

[@joycedaly1689]

All my Love❤️Please take all time you need *Love&* hugs Flint Michigan ❤️