It was the foremost televised stand-up show for black comics, and it help launch the careers of Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, Cedric The Entertainer and Mo’Nique, to name just a few.
Bill Bellamy, Cedric the Entertainer, Dave Chappelle, Mike Epps, Adele Givens, Eddie Griffin, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Kid Capri, Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, Craig Robinson, JB Smoove, Joe Torry, Sheryl Underwood and Katt Williams.
Now Netflix will pay tribute with Def Comedy Jam 25, a special that will bring together some of Def Comedy Jam’s most famous alumni for a party that will feature surprise guests, tributes and performances.
Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam stand-up showcase series ran for five seasons on HBO from 1992 to 1997.