List of Black Comedians
Black comedians have traditionally been some of the best with the most cutting edge humor. In this article, we present a list of black comedians from the classics to the present.
Any list is going to be subjective, so don’t freak if your comedian of choice isn’t on this list. We’ve started with Richard Pryor, the greatest black comedian ever and then Dave Chappelle. After that, the list is just in alphabetical order.
- Richard Pryor
- Dave Chappelle
- Alycia Cooper
- Alonzo Bodden
- Arsenio Hall
- Bernie Mac
- Bill Bellamy
- Bill Cosby
- Brian Clay
- Bruce Bruce
- Cedric The Entertainer
- Chris Rock
- Corey Holcomb
- Damon Wayans
- David Alan Grier
- Debra Wilson
- Earthquake
- Eddie Griffin
- Eddie Murphy
- Erin Jackson
- Flip Wilson
- Guy Torry
- Katt Williams
- Lady Roz G
- Lavell Crawford
- Leslie Jones
- Louie Fattz
- Martin Lawrence
- Mike Epps
- Moms Mabley
- Mo'Nique
- Nipsey Russell
- Paul Mooney
- Ron G
- Sheryl Underwood
- Sommore
- Steve Harvey
- Thea Vidale
- Tommy Davidson
- Tracy Morgan
From our perspective, there is no debate on who the best is from the above list of black comedians. Richard Pryor was the king and always will be. His act was not only cutting edge, but cutting edge in a time when people just couldn’t say most of the stuff he did. Richard will be missed, but never forgotten. Long live the King!
