A rap is a tweaked version of comedy, because comedy came first. People weren’t spitting before they were doing comedy. Comedy has been relevant for years. It’s the same art form, pretty much. Discovering that and applying it, I think that has made my stand-up better. Jay Pharoah Read Quote
Either I’m in the studio creating something, or I’m on stage doing some stand-up somewhere… or I’m creating a parody video flexing my pecs. Jay Pharoah Read Quote
The black comedians meeting? Oh yeah, we hold one every year at Eddie Murphy’s house. Jay Pharoah Read Quote
Making people laugh is the greatest gift you can give, so I’m never going to stop that. Jay Pharoah Read Quote
I’ve never seen Kendrick Lamar crack a joke, and I’ve met him, but I’m sure he’s hilarious, too, just because he’s so good at rapping. J. Cole is a funny guy as well. Drake is funny. But who’s the funniest guy I’ve met who is a rapper? I would say 50 Cent. Jay Pharoah Read Quote