Michael Blackson Bio | Wiki
Michael Blackson is an American-Ghanaian-Liberian comedian and actor located in the United States. He is known for Next Friday (2000), The Savages (2007), and Meet the Blacks (2016). Blackson is known as ‘The African King of Comedy.’ He moved to the US in 1987 as a teenager, to live the big American dream. In 1992, Blackson had his first stint with comedy gigs when he started performing at local Philadelphia clubs.
With time, he participated in well-known competitions, such as the ‘1993 Schlitz Malt Liquor Comedy Tour’ in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and the ‘1996 Urban Comedy Festival’ in New York City. During the 2000s, Blackson participated infamous comedy competitions such as the ‘Laffapolooza Comedy Festival’ in Atlanta and the ‘Bay Area Black Comedy Competition’ in Oakland.
Michael Blackson Age
Blackson was born on November 28, 1972, in Monrovia, Liberia. He is 49 years old.
Michael Blackson Height
He is a man of above-average stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx. 1.84 m).
Michael Blackson Family
He was born in Liberia to a Ghanaian father and Liberian mother. Blackson spent his young years in between Monrovia and Ghana before relocating to the United States in the mid-1980s. His father worked in a theater company, and his mother worked in a secondary school. Blackson’s father died in 2008.
He lived in Newark, New Jersey when he was 13, and then settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania when he was 15. He started pursuing comedy after his coworker at Domino’s suggested he start open mic.
Michael Blackson Wife | Girlfriend | Rada
Blackson is engaged to his fiance Rada Darling. He proposed to her on July 31, 2021, during a radio interview on The Breakfast Club. On November 24, 2021, he became a U.S citizen.
Michael Blackson Kids | Son | Children
Blackson has three children from his previous relationships. He has a son known as Michael Jr. and also has twins named Niko and Noah. He likes to keep his children away from the media, therefore, there s not much information known about them. Blackson is the uncle of NFL player, Eli Apple.
Michael Blackson Podcast | Modasucka
Blackson serves as the co-host of MODASUCKA with Michael Blackson alongside Chinese Best Friend. The podcast is presented by The Black Effect, Cavalry Audio & iHeartRadio. On the podcast, the hosts present a long-form interview show that welcomes a wide variety of guests from the entertainment world. Filled with raunchy comedy, as only Blackson can do…, compelling interviews. It also focuses on Blackson’s take on current events and takes audiences behind the scenes and into the life of one of the hottest comedians on the circuit.
Michael Blackson Real Name
He was born with his real name Jafari Ferguson in Monrovia, Liberia.
Michael Blackson Next Friday
In 2000, Blackson played a customer in the television film Next Friday, an American stoner comedy film and the sequel to the 1995 film Friday. It became the first film to be produced by Ice Cube’s film production company Cubevision.
Next Friday was directed by Steve Carr and stars Ice Cube, Mike Epps, Don “D.C.” Curry, John Witherspoon, and Tommy “Tiny” Lister Jr. The film became theatrically released on January 12, 2000, and received generally negative reviews from critics. A third film, titled Friday After Next, was released in November 2002.
Michael Blackson Stand Up
In 2005, Blackson released a comedy sketch CD entitled Modasucka: Welcome to America. Also in 2005, he made an appearance on the TV series 30 Rock, P. Diddy Presents: The Bad Boys of Comedy on HBO, and starred in a commercial for Chappelle’s Show on Comedy Central.
In 2011, he appeared on Starz’s Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand-up and Showtime’s Shaquille O’Neal Presents All-Star Comedy Jam. In 2019, Blackson appeared in the “Wakonda” official music video by Akon.
Michael Blackson Comedy Show
Blackson made his debut as a comedian at the old ‘Comedy Works’ in Philadelphia. After appreciation for his acts and monologues, Blackson started participating in various comedy competitions. His first known participation was at the ‘1993 Schlitz Malt Liquor Comedy Tour’ in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, followed by the ‘1996 Urban Comedy Festival’ in New York City. He later competed at the ‘Laffapolooza Comedy Festival’ in Atlanta.
In 2001, he participated in the ‘Bay Area Black Comedy Competition’ in Oakland. After becoming a successful comedian, he discovered his talent for acting, too. Interestingly, he bagged his big break as an actor during one of his performances, at a Los Angeles comedy club. During the show, actor and director Ice Cube noticed his extraordinary and effortless acting skills.
Michael Blackson Repo
In 2007, Blackson appeared in another movie, ‘Repos,’ alongside Master P, who was also the writer and producer of the film. In 2010, he made an appearance in ‘B.o.B’s music video ‘I’ll Be in the Sky.’ Moreover, in 2011, Blackson appeared on the American talk show ‘The Mo’Nique Show,’ hosted by comedian and actor Mo’Nique.
Michael Blackson Tour
His first known participation was at the ‘1993 Schlitz Malt Liquor Comedy Tour’ in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, followed by the ‘1996 Urban Comedy Festival’ in New York City.
Michael Blackson Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Blackson’s estimated net worth is $2 million.
How Tall Is Michael Blackson
He is a man of above-average stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx. 1.84 m).