SPECIAL EVENT: LAVELL CRAWFORD

Funnyman Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one of the hottest stars in the biz today. His one-hour stand-up special, “Can A Brother Get Some Love?” premiered on Comedy Central in 2011. Filmed in his hometown of St. Louis, MO, it was released on DVD later the same year. In addition, he filmed an episode of “Workaholics” for Comedy Central and he was cast in a recurring role on AMC’s Emmy Award-winning “Breaking Bad.” If that’s not enough, he has also appeared as a regular panelist on E! Entertainment’s “Chelsea Lately” and on “Lopez Tonight,” performing in various comedy sketches on the show. Given his numerous television appearances and his popular touring act, audiences are becoming increasingly familiar with Lavell’s giant-sized talent.

Career Highlights: Role in Netflix’s “The Ridiculous,”appearances on BET’s “ComicView,” “Last Comic Standing.”