" The Platform that Changed The Comedy Game"
History was made September 10th at the Beverly
Hilton Hotel. Netflix is presenting a celebration in honor of the 25th
anniversary of Russell Simmons’ “Def Comedy Jam,” and many legendary comics came
out to celebrate 25 years of success. Def Comedy Jam is the iconic show that
brought black comedy to the forefront when other platforms at the time weren’t
giving young comics with raw material an opportunity. The Def Comedy Jam platform became a well
respected circuit much like the Showtime at the Apollo theatre. Martin Lawrence who was in attendance was the
first host of DCJ. Lawrence helped create and spread the word that the place to
be on a Friday Night in New York was to be at Def Comedy Jam. The platform
became so powerful that it opened doors for up and coming comics who are now
millionaires and legends in the comedy game.
The
special guests of the night were legendary comics such as Martin Lawrence, Steve Harvey, Cedric The
Entertainer, Dave Chappelle, Mike Epps, Katt Williams, JB Smoove, D.L. Hughley,
Tracy Morgan, and Sheryl Underwood to name a few. All the comics may have not
been as successful as they are now if it wasn’t for executive producers of Def
Comedy Jam Stan Lathan, Russel Simmons, Sandy Wernick and Jesse Collins. The
special night shared all the funny and raw moments over the past 25 years while
honoring those that have passed through the show. Thanks to Def Comedy Jam,
Bill Bellamy was able to teach everyone how to make a booty call while Adele Givens
taught everyone “how to be a f*ckin lady”.
While
on the carpet Eurweb asked as many comics as possible “Without choosing
yourself, who had the best stand up piece from the past 25 years of Def Jam
Comedy?” The answers came rolling in and 80% of all comics answered that the
legendary performance of Bernie Mac in which he wore his face on his jeans
while telling the crowd “I ain’t scared of you mother*ckers” was the stand out
performance. A sure piece that will never be forgotten and even Kid Capri (DJ of
Def Comedy Jam) walked the black carpet while talking about the iconic
performance with Bernie Mac.
Be on the lookout for Def Comedy Jam 25 which will be
launched exclusively on Netflix this fall.
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