LaVar Walker

LaVar Walker is an American comedian and writer.[1] He has appeared on television and toured nationally.[2][3]

Biography

Walker was born on the south side of Chicago and earned a doctoral degree in pharmacy from Xavier University in New Orleans.[4][5] He has appeared on Uptown Comic, The Mo'Nique Show, and BET's ComicView. He also has a writing credit for his appearance on BET's ComicView.[2]

In 2012, Walker won the "Stand up its Miller Time" national comedy championship in Las Vegas, which came with a $10,000 prize.[6][3] That same year, he toured nationally with the Shaquille O'Neal All Star Comedy Jam.[3] Reflecting on his career in 2013, Walker told the Chicago Sun-Times, "looking back on everything I've done to this point, I think I made it. I'm the biggest star in the world to me."[7]

In 2014, Walker was allegedly beaten up by comedian Mike Epps and two unidentified men. After recording a video spoofing a purported feud with Kevin Hart, Walker was confronted, punched, and kicked in the face by Epps. Walker was then hospitalized for a contusion on his head, facial and body bruises.[1]

Reception

Walker has received positive comments from celebrities. In a 2012 YouTube video Shaquille O'Neal said, "LaVar is funnier than a mother. You know what I'm talking about."[8] In a 2013 Chicago Sun-Times article, comedian Kevin Hart said: "Remember the name Lavar Walker because I want to be able to say, 'I told you so!' The guy is a legitimate comedic star."[7]

References
  1. Rodney Ho, Radio and TV Talk. "Mike Epps and two of his buddies allegedly beat up local comic at Uptown Comedy Corner". ajc. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  2. "Lavar Walker". IMDb. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
  3. "Comedian Lavar Walker Joins The Shaq Comedy All Star Tour!" Humor Mill Magazine Retrieved January 18, 2013.
  4. "Lavar Walker- BIO". LavarWalker.net. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  5. Gardenswartz, Noah. "ATL Comic Profile: Lavar Walker". Creative Loafing Atlanta. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
  6. "PROMO: The 'Stand Up, It’s Miller Time' Comedy Competition Final Will Stream Online". Complex Magazine. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
  7. "Comedian LaVar Walker Leaves Pharmacy Behind Thanks to Kevin Hart". Chicago Sun Times. March 6, 2013.
  8. YouTube. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
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