On Monday evening (June 3), comedy legend Marlon Wayans held an early pop-up screening for his highly anticipated comedy special Good Grief at Lume Studios in New York, N.Y. Several guests were on the edge of their seats as they patiently waited to view Marlon’s new special firsthand. Notable names, such as The Feature Presentation and Power 105.1‘s DJ Suss One, Wild ‘N Out cast member and rap extraordinaire Justina Valentine, and triple RIAA gold and platinum-certified MC legend Lady Luck, to name a few, were also in attendance.
The event kicked off with a lively happy hour that consisted of top-shelf beverages and cocktails provided by Sovereign Brands, savory hor d’oeuvres by Chef Angel Rivera of Xperience Kitchen and Cocktails, and scrumptious treats presented by Chef Sage of SweetSageNYC to satisfy guests’ sweet tooth. After choosing from a selection of excellent food and beverages, attendees settled in for a night filled with good banter and laughter.
In Marlon Wayans: Good Grief, Wayans humorously describes what it was like growing up in Harlem, N.Y., with parents who had different religious and personal beliefs. He also details how their views affected him and his ten siblings during birthdays, holidays, and other significant moments.
Elsewhere in the comedy special, Marlon Wayans stresses the importance of listening and staying close to your parents. The renowned humorist also drops other words of wisdom about living life to the fullest and finding a smile, even in sad times.
At one point in the comedy special, Marlon Wayans effortlessly showed the power behind vulnerability as he described the relationship he had with his mother and father, how he maneuvered during their final days before death, and much more. He even poked some light-hearted fun at celebrities like Nick Cannon, Shaq, and Magic Johnson, to name a few.
After Marlon Wayans’ comedic special ended, he sat down with his good friend and Sirius XM Urban Morning’s very own Kevin Powell for a live Q&A. This interactive segment allowed fans to delve deeper into Marlon Wayans’ close-knit relationship with his family, his upcoming role in Jordan Peele‘s psychological horror film HIM, which you can read more about here, his forthcoming Skittlez Tour, and much more.
The iconic actor and comedian also expressed why he chose to be open about his battle with depression in Good Grief. “I’m here to make people feel and grow,” Marlon Wayans stated.
Marlon Wayans: Good Grief is a powerful and empathetic comedy special that helps individuals feel less alone as they navigate the five stages of grief. By blending his comedic talent with life-changing advice and relatable stories about his upbringing, Marlon Wayans illuminates the resilience of the human spirit, showing that even in the darkest times, there is always a glimmer of light. His comedy special equips viewers worldwide with the emotional tools to cope with life’s inevitable losses.
