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LAFFAPALOOZA! Reboot: One of Comedy’s Premier Crown Jewels Returns

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In the world of comedy, few names carry the same legendary weight as LAFFAPALOOZA! —

the Urban International Comedy Arts Festival that left audiences rolling with laughter and

changed the comedic landscape forever. Now, after years on hiatus, the iconic festival is primed

for a triumphant return, with a vision bolder and broader than ever before.

Initially launched in 1998,

LAFFAPALOOZA⁠

! served as a springboard for countless comedic

heavyweights. From its stages in Atlanta to Las Vegas to broadcast specials on Showtime,

Comedy Central, and TBS, the festival wasn’t just about jokes—it was about culture,

representation, and giving underrepresented voices a chance to shine. At its peak, the festival

drew over 50,000 attendees annually and reached millions more through its televised showcases.

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Jamie Foxx⁠

, the Oscar-winning actor and comedic powerhouse, played a pivotal role in

cementing LAFFAPALOOZA!’s reputation as the place for groundbreaking comedy as Foxx’s

own career simultaneously bloomed. As the festival’s original host, Foxx brought charisma,

charm and growing star power, helping elevate its cultural cachet. His involvement underscored

the festival’s mission to celebrate diversity and uplift emerging talent.

The reboot promises to honor this legacy while pushing into uncharted territory.

LAFFAPALOOZA! is going global, blending the nostalgia of its heyday with fresh voices and

digital innovation. Whether it’s hosting up-and-coming comics or delivering laugh-out-loud

moments to a global audience (how does one pronounce LAFFAPALOOZA! in

Nigeria, Ghana,⁠

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Asia and South America⁠

? Lol!), the new LAFFAPALOOZA! aims to be the world’s ultimate

comedy therapy session.

As Foxx might say, it’s time to charge up those mics—because the laughter is about to hit

different!

Be sure to catch Jamie Foxx on his Netflix Special, “What Had Happened Was” premiering

December 10, 2024, and visit http://laffapalooza.com for more information on

LAFFAPALOOZA!’s planned reboot.

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