Mike Epps Brings Laughs to the Crown
by ERINN CRIDER
Broom, which was released on May 6, 2011.
Mike Epps has proven himself to be
This year he also hosted the Shaq All-Star
multifaceted and incredibly talented. He
Comedy Jam that aired in August.
has appeared in movies acting alongside
Epps also tried his hand in the music
greats such as Samuel L. Jackson. He
industry. He has made small appearances
ours the country as a comedian, as well
in songs such as "A Bay Bay" by Hurricane
as producing films, writing and rapping.
Chris and several others. On Oct. 27,
Comedy however, was Epps' beginning
2009 he released an album of his very own
and his multiple tours have been
titled Funny Bidness-Da Album. Most of
extremely popular all across the country.
the experience that he has had with music
Now the fun will be coming to Fayetteville
are appearances in music videos and a few
on Oct. 25.
collaborations.
Epps was born in Indianapolis, Ind., in
This year Fayetteville will get a chance
1970. From an early age he loved comedy
to experience the hilarious stylings of Mike
and his love was encouraged by his
Epps. His new tour is simply titled Mike
parents. His very first performances were
Epps Live and is sure to be as engaging and
as a teenager. He even moved to Atlanta
exciting as all of his previous work. Epps
where he was employed at the Comedy
Don't miss comedian, Mike Epps at the Crown on Oct. 25. The show promises is known for a unique brand of comedy
Act Theatre. Then, in 1995, he began
to be a laugh a minute.
that reaches across boundaries and delights
his career as a professional comedian by
people all across the nation. "People should
performing in the Def Comedy Jam tour.
His comedy career blossomed with his tours selling out and even appearing expect to laugh and have a great time at this event," said Marketing and
Promotions Specialist at the Crown Center Katherine Oskey. "They will
on HBO.
forget their problems, including the government shutdown."
Two years and a few comedy shows later, Epps expanded his career into
Epps will be appearing on Oct. 25th at the Crown Coliseum, 1960
the movie industry. His very first appearance came in the 1997 movie
Strays. From there, he was in one of his most famous roles in 1999 as Day- Coliseum Dr. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at /
www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E004A91DC01999F?brand=crowncen
Day Jones in Next Friday, after he was invited by Ice-Cube to audition.
ter or at mikeepps.com/tour. For more information about
It was this role that really brought Epps' acting career into the spotlight.
the show visit www.crowncoliseum.com/mike-epps-live-2/.
Since his initial breakout roles Epps has been in many notable movies such
For more information on Mike
as The Hangover and The Hangover III as Black Doug and Dr. Dolittle
ERINN CRIDER Staff Writer. COMEpps visit his website at www.
2 as the voice of Sonny among others. He appeared in some television
MENTS? Editor@upandcominmikeepps.com.
shows such as The Boondocks where he was the voice of Moe Jackson
gweekly.com.
in 2006. Epps has also been in more recent movies such as Jumping the
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"Life through Poetry & Song"
Friday, October 25, 2013 • 7:30PM
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