In this episode, Shannon Sharpe sits down with comedian, actress, and media personality Jess Hilarious.
Hailing from Baltimore, Jess has taken the comedy world by storm, selling out shows nationwide and becoming a staple in digital entertainment. She’s not just ‘Jess with the Mess’—she’s a fearless cohost of The Breakfast Club and a force in the industry.
Jess opens up about her Baltimore roots and shares her journey from working at a funeral home to building a comedy empire online. She breaks down her first time performing, opening for Martin Lawrence, and her love for comedy legends like Bill Bellamy, Mike Epps, Lunelle, Mo’Nique, Ms.Pat, and Sinbab. She reacts to Katt Williams naming her as one of his favorite rising comedians.
Jess Hilarious doesn’t hold back on industry drama, addressing her beefs with Nicki Minaj, Corey Holcomb, DJ Akademiks, Lil Meech, and Summer Walker. She shares her thoughts on joke stealing and gatekeeping in comedy. She weighs in on Wild ‘N Out, Viacom’s lawsuit against Nick Cannon and Zeus Network, and Nick Cannon fathering 12 children. She also addresses her past relationship with Kountry Wayne.
Jess Hilarious opens up about family stealing from her, her opinions on BBLs and plastic surgery, and why she claps back at critics. Plus, she shares her experience working with Vivica A. Fox on The First Lady of BMF. She gives her take on some of the biggest headlines—Drake vs. Kendrick, Drake’s Universal lawsuit, and Lil Rel’s weight loss. She speaks on The Wire vs Power, her friendship with 50 Cent, and 50 Cent’s beef with Big Meech. She also gives her top 4 comedians: Bernie Mac, Katt Williams, Kevin Hart, and herself.
Jess exposes Master P for allegedly owing her over $15K for I Got The Hook-Up 2. She also gets candid about her time on Love & Hip Hop, her feud with Apryl Jones, and her unfiltered thoughts on Cardi B and Offset’s highly publicized divorce.
She opens up about her personal life, sharing how she met her fiancé and the journey that led to their engagement. She speaks on the realities of 50/50 relationships, the challenges of balancing a thriving career with family life, and how her recent health scare and gallbladder surgery gave her a new perspective on self-care.
Jess doesn’t hold back as she spills the tea on what it’s really like working on The Breakfast Club alongside Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy. She also addresses her public feuds with Sexyy Red and Meek Mill. Looking ahead, Jess gives us a glimpse into her next big moves, including her upcoming book on co-parenting, her eyewear brand Messy Vision, and her dog clothing line Messy Paws.
Whether she’s making headlines or making people laugh, one thing is for sure—Jess Hilarious is just getting started. Don’t miss this unforgettable conversation!
