*History was made September 10th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and EUR was on the scene to cover it. Netflix presented a celebration in honor of the 25th anniversary of Russell Simmons’ “Def Comedy Jam” ...

Russell Simmons brings you a standout collection from his iconic series, Def Comedy Jam. Hosted by the dynamic Martin Lawrence, these three episodes spotlight an unforgettable lineup of comedy legends ...

25 years after its HBO debut, Netflix will celebrate Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam with Def Comedy Jam 25. The special will tout “the iconic show that made giants out of ferociously funny black ...

*It’s been 25 years since Russell Simmons premiered his influential and groundbreaking standup series “Def Comedy Jam” on HBO. “Def Comedy Jam 25” will celebrate the impact and legacy of the ...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — There was no YouTube when “Def Comedy Jam” premiered on HBO in 1992. The only way for standup comedians to find an audience beyond the club circuit back then was to score a ...

Over the course of its run, Def Comedy Jam helped launch the careers of some of the biggest comics in recent memory. Now, the comedy institution is hitting its 25th birthday, and to honor that, ...

'They took my voice from Def Comedy Jam, sampled it, put it on the Martin show. Never got no permission from me, never asked for my rights-- nothing.' Kid Capri has an issue with Martin Lawrence for ...

Long before he ever picked up the mic to do comedy, Martin Lawrence knew how to do one thing — pick up his fists and keep punching. From his teenage years as a Mid-Atlantic Golden Gloves boxing ...

For four decades, Martin Lawrence has made audiences laugh hysterically from yelling out catchphrases, telling unapologetic jokes about race and relationships, and doing goofy dance steps. But the ...

Inspired by a true story of survival.

Packing stadiums across the country on the 'Y'all Know What It Is' tour, Martin Lawrence finally hits his adopted hometown for a show at Crypto.com Arena on Friday. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) ...