World-famous comedian and actor Martin Lawrence has announced his first comedy tour in eight years and three different Mississippi venues are destinations for shows.
Spectators in the northern, central, and southern portions of the state will have the chance to see Lawrence in his “Y”all Know What It Is!” tour as he will be taking center stage in Southaven, Jackson, and Biloxi on the following dates:
- Jackson — Mississippi Coliseum — Friday, August 9, 2024 at 8 p.m.
- Biloxi — Mississippi Coast Coliseum — Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 8 p.m.
- Southaven — Landers Center — Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8 p.m.
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“Comedy gives me that instant gratification,” Lawrence said. “Seeing the fans up close and in person, making people laugh, doing what I love most, this is what it’s all about for me. But hey…y’all know what it is!”
Lawrence launched his comedy career in New York City at the Improv Comedy Club. His breakthrough film role came courtesy of Spike Lee in the classic Do The Right Thing!
Other film roles followed including House Party and Boomerang. He soon captured the attention of mega producer Russell Simmons who tapped Lawrence to host the groundbreaking HBO series Def Comedy Jam. In 1992, Lawrence landed his own hit series — Martin — garnering substantial ratings.
Following the finale of his self-titled comedy series, Lawrence starred in a string of top-grossing films including Life, Big Momma’s House, and the Bad Boys franchise. Lawrence returns to the Bad Boys franchise with Bad Boys: Ride or Die opening in theaters worldwide on Friday, June 7.
Tickets to each of the comedian’s upcoming live shows in the Magnolia State can be purchased here.
