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The top-grossing comedy tour, which featured Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and the late Bernie Mac, kicked off in 1997 and was shot for a feature film directed by Spike Lee in 2000.
Now BlackVoices.com has learned that producers of the franchise approached funnyman Kevin Hart about joining the roster of the forthcoming revival tour alongside Harvey, Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer.
A rep for Hart confirmed that discussions were underway with 'The Original Kings of Comedy' but would not elaborate on the matter.
The entertainment company that produces the tour tweeted that they "know nothing about" Hart joining the show.
The 31-year-old 'Soul Plane' star has become one of the most popular African American stand-up comedians in the business.
On the acting front, he has starred in movies like 'Little Fockers,' 'Not Easily Broken,' 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Death at a Funeral.'
Hart is also the first comedian to land an endorsement deal with Brand Jordan and is currently featured opposite Miami Heat star Dwayne Wade in television commercials for AIR Jordan.
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Popular Black Comedians
Famous, Black & Funny
Being funny comes as a natural gift for man – but only the really talented (and really daring) ones have answered the call to make the masses laugh with their comedy. The wild and crazy Tracy Morgan, the much heralded Whoopi Goldberg, the brassy Mo'Nique and the late, great Richard Pryor are just a few of the black, famous and funny people who made us laugh over the last 50 years. There are many more. And they all have stories behind the funny. Check out who they are and what they've done.
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Martin Lawrence
Started Out: Making an appearance on the national talent show 'Star Search,' which ultimately led to a gig on 'What's Happening Now!' Big Break: Hosting the groundbreaking comedy series 'Def Comedy Jam.' Hometown: Landover, Md. Also Was Seen: In the films 'Do the Right Thing,' 'House Party,' 'Boomerang,' 'Bad Boys,' 'Thin Line Between Love & Hate' and 'Big Momma's House.' In addition, he starred and executive-produced his own Fox sitcom 'Martin' for five seasons. Factoid: In 1989, Lawrence was engaged to 'Saved by the Bell' actress Lark Voorhies.
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Steve Harvey
Started Out: Began doing stand-up in the mid-1980s and was a finalist in the second annual Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search in 1989. Big Break: Hosting the nationally syndicated TV series 'Showtime at the Apollo.' Hometown: Welch, W. Va. Also Was Seen: On the series 'Me and the Boys' and his eponymous sitcom. Also appeared in the movies 'Love Don't Cost A Thing,' 'The Original Kings of Comedy' and 'The Fighting Temptations.' Factoid: Born in 1957, Harvey (real name: Broderick Steven Harvey) made his literary debut with the New York Times best-selling relationship/advice book 'Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man,' in 2009.
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Wanda Sykes
Started Out: Began her stand-up career at a Coors Light Super Talent Showcase in Washington, D.C. Big Break: Played multiple roles on Chris Rock's Emmy Award-winning HBO show. Hometown: Portsmouth, Va. Also Was Seen: In the movies 'Monster-in-Law' and 'Pooty Tang' and on the TV shows 'Wanda At Large,' 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'The New Adventures of Old Christine.' Factoid: During a Las Vegas gay rights rally in November 2008, Sykes proclaimed she was "proud to be gay."
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Jamie Foxx
Started Out: Acting on a dare (from a girlfriend) and competing in an open-mic contest at a comedy club in 1989. Big Break: Playing the comely date-challenged Wanda on 'In Living Color' Hometown: Linden, Texas Also Was Seen: In the films 'Booty Call,' 'The Players Club,' 'Any Given Sunday,' 'Miami Vice,' 'Ali' and 'Ray,' for which he won an Academy Award for best actor in 2005. Also fronted his eponymous sitcom. Factoid: As of 2009, Foxx (real name: Eric Marlon Bishop) has released three music albums: 1994's 'Peep This,' 2005's 'Unpredictable' and 2008's 'Intuition.'
Famous, Black & Funny
Tracy Morgan
Started Out: Appearing on the sitcom 'Martin,' where he played 'Hustle Man.' Big Break: Morgan's claim to fame came in 1996 when he began appearing on 'Saturday Night Live.' Hometown: New York City Also Was Seen: In 'A Thin Line Between Love and Hate,' 'Martin,' 'Half Baked,' 'How High,' 'Head of State,' 'The Tracey Morgan Show,' 'Little Man,' 'First Sunday' and '30 Rock.' Factoid: Andrew Dice Clay inspired Morgan to pursue comedy.
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Chris Rock
Started Out: Doing stand-up comedy in 1985 in New York City's Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club. Big Break: Was a cast member of the popular sketch comedy series 'Saturday Night Live.' Hometown: New York City Also Was Seen: In the movie 'New Jack City,' where he played a crackhead informant. Factoid: Born in 1965, Rock won a Grammy for best spoken comedy album in 1999 for the project 'Bigger & Blacker.'
Famous, Black & Funny
Mo'Nique
Started Out: Appearing at the downtown Baltimore Comedy Factory Outlet. Big Break: Starred on the hit UPN sitcom 'The Parkers.' Hometown: Baltimore Also Was Seen: In 'Three Can Play That Game,' 'Hair Show' and 'Shadowboxer.' Factoid: Born in 1967, Mo'Nique (real name: Monique Imes) is the author of 'Skinny Women are Evil: Notes of a Big Girl in a Small-Minded World' and the cookbook 'Skinny Cooks Can't Be Trusted.'
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Eddie Griffith
Started Out: Griffith began his acting career the 1991 action-thriller 'The Last Boy Scout.' Big Break: In 1996, Griffith showcased his talent on a national scale when he landed the role of Eddie on the TV series 'Malcolm & Eddie.' Hometown: Kansas City, Mo. Also Was Seen: In 'Foolish,' 'Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo' and 'Undercover Brother.' Factoid: Suffered a heart attack in 1996 while taping an episode of 'Malcolm & Eddie' following a scene in which he did the salsa dance.
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Bill Cosby
Started Out: While in his early twenties, Cosby appeared on various well-known variety programs including 'The Ed Sullivan Show.' Big Break: In 1965, he appeared as Alexander Scott in the Emmy Award-winning flick 'I Spy.' Hometown: Philadelphia Also Was Seen: In 'Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids,' 'Uptown Saturday Night,' 'Let's Do it Again,' 'Ghost Dad,' 'The Meteor Man' and the groundbreaking NBC sitcom 'The Cosby Show.' Factoid: Beginning in 1965, Cosby scored the Grammy Award for best comedy album six years in a row.
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By: Lisa on 2/08/2011 1:46PM
God bless Bernie Mack... I so badly wanted to see bernie perform in person, but he never came to NYC. Then the unthinkable happened with his untimely death, left me crushed. Know one can replace bernie but I believe Kevin hart would not disappoint bernie or the fans. I will be the first in line for this show. I pray it's done in nyc.
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By: Debra on 2/15/2011 9:27PM
They need to replace Steve and Cedric because they are not funny.
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By: shannen323 on 2/08/2011 2:43PM
I love Kevin Hart, but Bernie Mac should be replaced with someone who's been in the game for a longer amount of time. I was thinking Martin, Chris Rock, or Eddie Murphy
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By: "DimePiece" on 2/09/2011 3:13AM
Kevin Hart is HILARIOUS! He would be perfect for the tour. Nobody can replace Bernie but there are a lot of good talent out there? I say, Donnell Rawlings should join! I don't see him on the list? If any of you get a chance watch his stand up performance doing "Ashy to Classy". "Take it in the FACE"! LOL!!!
It would be nice if ALL includin STEVE and have a new Comedy Tour with new talented comedians. It's time for some new faces.
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By: dbellsuccess on 2/09/2011 11:54AM
I don't think that anyone could eva truly replace Bernie, but I think he's somewhat funny.
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By: Lewisp007 on 2/09/2011 7:56PM
Bernie is a hard act to follow but I think you could add Lavell Crawford to the list, he's a talented guy who doesn't get enough opportunities.
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By: kEVIN on 2/10/2011 6:50AM
Kevin Hart: Will He Replace Bernie Mac on 'The Original Kings of Comedy' Tour?....
Wrong choice of words...NO ONE ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH COULD EVER....EVER...EVEREVEREVER REPLACE THE MAC MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now is he worthy to JOIN the King Of Comedy Tour...Sure he is...and so are a few others...I would like to see Mike Epps join them...I think his style of comedy would be perfect for the tour.
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By: Sha-Roy on 2/10/2011 9:03AM
You are so RIGHT!!!! I had the chance to see Bernie Mac several times in person. He was TOO funny! He can not ever be replaced!
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By: Gail on 2/10/2011 7:38AM
Bernie Mac CANNOT be replaced. But if they are looking for a new guy to join "the kings", Kevin Hart is not the right fit. He aint funny to me.
But OMG!!!!....My vote is for MIKE EPPS... This man is a mess!!!!!!!! And I love it!!!!!!
MIKE EPPS!!! MIKE EPPS!!! MIKE EPPS !!!
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By: Vedia on 2/10/2011 2:57PM
why can't there be a new group,instead of the same old heads,give the other brothers a chance to show what they know
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