Dave Chappelle, who idolized the comedy of Bill Cosby as a young boy, is famous for racially provocative and envelope-pushing comedy.
Dave Chappelle, who idolized the comedy of Bill Cosby as a young boy, is famous for racially provocative and envelope-pushing comedy.
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Browse notable black entertainers such as Michael Jackson, Eddie Murphy, and Oprah Winfrey.
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From the early comedy of Nipsey Russell and Richard Pryor to the contemporary routines of Mo'nique and Chris Rock, African-Americans have often used their wit to become the voice and face of the African-American experience. These legendary comedians also set a very high bar—not only for African-Americans, but for all comics trying to make it in show-business.
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