As 2024 draws to a close, it’s clear that comedy remained a powerful platform for storytelling, cultural commentary, and plenty of laughter. This year brought a dope lineup of comedy specials from some of the funniest and most insightful Black comedians in the game. And introduced use to some names we may not have known.
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Whether tackling personal growth, societal woes, or just delivering side-splitting absurdity, these performances showcase the range, depth, and brilliance of comedy as an art form. Here’s a look back at the comedy specials that kept us entertained this year.
What Had Happened Was
Comedian: Jamie Foxx
Stream: Netflix
Ready to Sell Out
Comedian: Mike Epps
Stream: Netflix
Chappelle’s Home Team Presents – Donnell Rawlings: A New Day
Comedian: Donnell Rawlings
Stream: Netflix
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My Name is Preacher
Comedian: Preacher Lawson
Stream: YouTube
Live From The Mothership
Comedian: Brian Simpson
Stream: Netflix
Woke Foke
Comedian: Katt Williams
Stream: Netflix
Mark Twain Prize Award: Kevin Hart
Comedian: Kevin Hart
Stream: Netflix
The Domino Effect part 3: First Day of School
Comedian: Ali Siddiq
Stream: YouTube
Good Grief
Comedian: Marlon Wayans
Stream: Prime Video
Different Strokes
Comedian: Keith Robinson
Stream: Netflix
Eric André Live Near Broadway
Comedian: Eric André
Stream: Max
The Domino Effect Part 4: Pins & Needles
Comedian: Ali Siddiq
Stream: YouTube
Bad Poetry
Comedian: Langston Kerman
Stream: Netflix
Smart and Ignorant
Comedian: Seaton Smith
Stream: YouTube
Jared
Comedian: Jay Pharoah
Stream: YouTube
Ok, Mister
Comedian: Deon Cole
Stream: Netflix
A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall
Comedian: Michelle Buteau
Stream: Netflix on Dec 31, 2024
New York After Dark
Comedian: Colin Jost & Michael Che
Stream: Peacock