Netflix announces ‘Def Comedy Jam 25’ to mark 25th anniversary

Netflix announced on Thursday that it would be producing “Def Comedy Jam 25” to mark the 25th anniversary of the comedy show.

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Netflix announced on Thursday that it would be producing “Def Comedy Jam 25” to mark the 25th anniversary of the comedy show.

“Def Comedy Jam” originally ran from 1992 to 1996 before being revived in 2006. The show, which was produced by Russell Simmons, helped to launch the careers of the likes of Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer and Sheryl Underwood.

The lineup of performers for the special thus far include: Lawrence, Underwood, Bill Bellamy, Cedric the Entertainer, Dave Chappelle, Mike Epps, Adele Givens, Eddie Griffin, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Kid Capri, Tracy Morgan, Craig Robinson, JB Smoove, Sommore, Joe Torry and Katt Williams.

The special will air on Netflix this fall.

 

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