J.B. Ball, an African-American comedian, embraces love for all as a guiding principle.
Growing up in diverse communities, schools, and sports teams, he personifies the unity our country should strive for. In these polarized times, J.B.’s performance serves as both a hilarious and motivational reminder to tap into our best selves when interacting. His ability to speak a language understood by people from all backgrounds transforms political discussions into conversations about life itself. Audiences leave unharmed, yet enlightened and motivated, all while laughing their way through personal growth. From recounting childhood experiences with white friends aspiring to become the first Black President, to narrating a tale of saving a turtle from a gunman, J.B. addresses these obstacles with wit and levity.
Filmed at The University of Tampa’s brand new Charlene E. Gordon Theater, J.B. takes a daring step by presenting his unique perspective in a city and state that some may perceive as “part of the problem” in It’s My Privilege.
His intention is to demonstrate that his message, style, humor, delivery, and persona can be not only accepted but celebrated anywhere, challenging preconceived notions.
He masks being deceptively edgy and intelligent with playful charm. His ability to bring the funny out of controversial topics for people on both sides of an issue is a stand-out ability many comics don’t possess. He doesn’t really make anyone the villain. He finds fun ways to bring people together.
His talents have landed him work on Comedy Central, MTV, PEACOCK, NBC, CBS, COMCAST, SIRIUS/XM Satellite Radio, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, and as a Segment Producer of the hit show Ridiculousness.
He’s also making waves as a writer after the success of Olympic Highlights w/ Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg, Comedy Producer on 2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, along with his sketch on Comedy Central Digital “Who’s the GOAT: MJ or Lebron”. The sketch was one of the platform’s most successful of 2019 with over 3 million views.
As a stand-up comedian he was selected for the prestigious “New Faces” at the 2016 Montreal Just For Laugh Festival, was the winner of the 2014 Trial By Laughter Comedy Festival, was named 2014’s “Florida’s Funniest Comedian”, performed at FunnyOrDie’s 2015 Oddball Comedy Festival, and was a finalist at the 2016 Laughing Skull Festival.
800 Pound Gorilla Media: 800 Pound Gorilla Media, the largest comedy label in the world, with over 400 of the industry’s top comedians including Kevin Hart’s LOL Records. Established in 2016, 800 Pound Gorilla Media was started by managers of comedians in need of a company that would bring a modern focus of behavioral targeting, digital marketing and fan engagement around comedy video projects and audio. The company has released over 500 comedians’ projects and has partnered with companies like Netflix, Kevin Hart’s LOL, and All Things Comedy. The company has also produced and released over 60 stand-up comedy video specials on various platforms, including two of the most successful comedy specials ever on YouTube, Mark Normand’s Out To Lunch and Matt Rife’s Only Fans.
