Black Enterprise

Kid Capri Claims Martin Lawrence Used His Voice On ‘Martin’ Without Permission Or Pay

'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 ...
wacotrib

Chappelle, Lawrence, Hughley celebrate 'Def Comedy Jam 25'

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 ...
Uproxx

Comedy Now: Jerry Seinfeld And ‘Def Comedy Jam 25’ Go Back In Time On Netflix

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 ...
AllHipHop

Kid Capri Claims He Wasn’t Paid For Vocal Sample In Martin Lawrence’s TV Show’s Theme Song

DJ Kid Capri says he is considering legal action. Hip-Hop legend Kid Capri dropped a bombshell about one of the most beloved sitcoms of the ’90s while airing out his grievance with the celebrity ...
Star Tribune

Review: Martin Lawrence shows his gifts — and his age — at Mystic Lake show

Before Martin Lawrence took the stage Friday, the raucous crowd at Mystic Lake Casino Friday was treated to 10 minutes of classic moments from the comic’s days on “Def Comedy Jam.” During his run as ...