Rickey Smiley, appeared exclusively on the Today show with a serious message about his son Brandon who passed away on January 29th.
For the first time, he shared that he believes his son may have died from a drug overdose.
Rickey made it clear that he and Brandon’s mother have been working with their son for years to help him with his drug use, warning parents that drug use is not a “hood” problem but can affect any family.
Host Craig Melvin asked Rickey how he was doing, and Rickey gave all Glory to God.
He said he was doing ok and pushing through.
Rickey also said that while hearing the news was devastating he was not surprised.
The official cause has not been shared because more toxicology tests still have to be done.
They are calling it an OD using the words of Brandon’s girlfriend who found him initially.
Our thoughts are with the comedian and his entire family at this time.
Watch the segment below:
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