The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Mike Epps Talks ‘We Them One’s’ Tour 2026, ‘The Upshaws,' ‘Last Friday,’ Kai Cenat; Streaming + More
Nov 13, 2025
Veteran comedian Mike Epps shares insights about his journey in Hollywood and the rare success of his Netflix sitcom The Upshaws. He opens up about his upcoming We The Ones tour, where he crafts fresh material on the road, and reflects on the racial dynamics affecting Black entertainers. Epps also candidly discusses navigating fatherhood later in life and keeping grounded by purchasing his childhood neighborhood. With humor, he touches on dating culture and the importance of authenticity in the streaming era.
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Mine Daily Life For New Material
- Trust your instincts and use daily life and news as fresh material for comedy.
- Rely on spontaneity rather than writing rigid bits to keep sets current and authentic.
Persistent Proving In Hollywood
- Black entertainers often still must repeatedly prove their worth in Hollywood.
- Success doesn't erase the structural need to keep proving yourself across industries.
Buying Back His Old Block
- Mike bought a block in his old Indiana neighborhood and kept ties to the community.
- Detectives knocked after a local murder, showing fame doesn't shield local realities.