DeRay Davis

You’ve seen — and “heard” — him in blockbuster hits like 21 Jump Street, Jumping the Broom, and in his acclaimed Showtime comedy special DeRay Davis: Power Play. His voice and writing talents have been featured across pop culture, including Kanye West’s albums, The Boondocks, and Adult Swim’s Black Dynamite.

With a sharp, streetwise wit shaped early in life, DeRay quickly made his mark on the comedy circuit. His breakthrough came at the Laffapalooza Festival in Atlanta, followed by wins and standout performances at the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition, Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, and the Cedric the Entertainer Festival. His comedy blends bold humor with deeply personal storytelling about race, poverty, and growing up in the Chicago projects.

DeRay’s transition from stand‑up to film and television was seamless. Early roles mirrored the grit and humor of his stage persona — from the “Hustle Guy” in Barbershop and Barbershop 2, to memorable characters in Jiminy Glick in La La Wood and Johnson Family Vacation. He later expanded into new genres with performances in The Fog, School for Scoundrels, License to Wed, Semi‑Pro, Imagine That, Life As We Know It, and Old Dogs.

On television, he has appeared in fan‑favorites like Entourage, Reno 911!, and multiple Comedy Central showcases. Most recently, DeRay brought his sharp comedic timing to VH1’s Hip Hop Squares, the hip‑hop twist on the classic Hollywood Squares format.

Bold, quick‑witted, and always evolving — DeRay Davis continues to leave his mark on comedy, film, television, and culture. Let the show begin.

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