Superstar Stand-up Comedian, Actor and entertainer DC Young Fly joined show host Angelo Sykes for a discussion about his life, career in entertainment, standup comedy, upcoming projects, and more! In this informative interview, DC talks about how he first started doing comedy, becoming an actor in films and tv projects, and his relationships with other comics and entertainers.
DC describes what it was like being on Nick Cannon’s “Wild ‘N Out” TV show and how it shaped his career, and how The 85 South Show with Karlous Miller, Chico Bean and others was born!
Watch this entertaining episode to hear DC discuss his recent opportunities to work with legends in the comedy world like Eddie Murphy and Katt Williams, and what he personally thinks of the current state of stand-up comedy, becoming the host of Celebrity Squares and more!
DC Young Fly: Born and raised in Atlanta, DC Young Fly launched his career by garnering a massive following as a highly favored content creator. He has optimally developed his brand to the true multi-hyphenate that he is today as a comedian, actor, host, producer, VO actor and musician, and was named one of Variety’s coveted 10 Comics to Watch in 2019.
Recently starring in the New Line/SpringHill feature film HOUSE PARTY, DC can also be seen in a supporting role in the Amazon film CANDY CANE LANE opposite Eddie Murphy set to be released at the end of the year. He is 1/3 of the hit podcast 85 South which just released their first Netflix comedy special, 85 SOUTH: GHETTO LEGENDS, reigning the #1 spot for weeks. He continues to be the most sought after veteran cast member on Nick Cannon’s WILD’N OUT, recently wrapping his 15th season.
He has recurred on 50 Cent’s BMF and can also be seen playing the historic musician/songwriter ‘Sly Stone’ displaying his musical talent on season two of BET’s AMERICAN SOUL. In the feature film space, he played the lead in Universal’s comedy feature for MTV, HOW HIGH 2. Other past acting credits include Will Packer’s feature film ALMOST CHRISTMAS, FOX’s comedy series REL, and Kenya Barris’ GROWNISH on Freeform.
On the hosting front, he brought back MTV’s reboot of TRL and is a two-time host for BET’s HIP HOP AWARDS alongside his 85 South co-hosts. He also guest starred in Disney’s notable animated series, THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER.
