Being Called White | Shapel Lacey | Stand Up Comedy

Shapel Lacey is a Los Angeles based comedian born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. A diehard punk rocker and former award-winning competitive cheerleader, Shapel found ways to express himself and own his individuality at an early age.
Shapel was cheerleading competitively for University of Louisville when someone dared him to take the stage as a comedian and he never looked back, dropping out shortly thereafter to pursue a career in stand up full-time.
His unique life experiences such as being adopted by a Caucasian family at age 15, his punk rock mentality, and his stage presence make for a truly original voice in the comedy community.
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Credits:
Written and Performed by Shapel Lacey
Executive Producers: Kyle Kazanjian-Amory & Brett Kushner
VP of Production: Marissa Gallant
Co-Directors: Gordie Earle III & Brad Silnutzer
Director of Photography: Mark Davis
Gaffer: Evan Croker
Grip: Nathan Andrus-Highes
Cam Operators:
Amelia Asilis
Lauren Doyle
Stephen Ling
Brooke Mueller
Mike Phillips
Editor: Brian Levin
Assistant Editor: Lucas Bohlinger
Color Correction: Mark Davis
Sound Mixer: Brandon Loulias
Re-Record Mixer: Ryan Meadows
Graphics: Megan Hunter
Production Assistants:
Rachel Bershad
Paige DiFebbo
Scott Gabelein
Megan Hunter
Lindsay Kushner
Maggie Rosenberg
Photographer: Matt Misisco (IG: @mattmisiscostudios)
Special thanks to our generous hosts, Unitá, in El Segundo, CA
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[@HARBRINGERZERO]

His laughs when he was mimicking the frisbee throwing was everything to me. 😂

[@newjerseyyouth4853]

Those dudes were high?

[@ThatKidBryan]

Nice pfp

[@Itsant33]

His second set here. He has a funny af Comedy Central set too. Always love his stuff and glad he's getting more into comedy again

[@anthony5227]

You can’t just get into it. And get out. And get more into it. Because you end up with weak jokes like this bs Following right in Brendan’s footsteps

[@eatadick46290]

​@@anthony5227you moan when you eat corn, huh?

[@lowlowseesee]

Not very funny but he’s charming for sure

[@joelpocalips]

@@anthony5227 your trying to objectify your own matter of opinion. That says it all lol

[@a.c.slater573]

I thought it he was funny. And if you actually listened to the set, he’s been touring. Plus I never heard these jokes before, so he’s also been writing. Meanwhile you’re hating in yt comment section 😂

[@burtiebees]

lol I grew up in Springfield. The Bass Pro Shop thing is sooo real. Every time family would visit I'd get dragged there for hours and hours

[@MrsABC7997]

Yes, the Bass Pro Shop thing is real! I'm from Memphis, but live at the exit to go to Gulf Shores in Alabama. There is a Bass Pro Shop at the exit where I live now & the largest one in the Pyramid in Memphis. And I have a 13 y.o. son! Therefore, even though we live 1.7 miles from a Bass Pro Shop... when we go to Memphis to visit family (2-3 times a year), we MUST go to the BIG one in Memphis! SMH! I hope he grows out of this soon! 🙄🤔😎😂

[@LeaningOnJesus]

Idk but I'm black and live in the south....and I like frisbee. 😐🤷🏿‍♀️

[@soundsofrelaxation1283]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 damn son

[@TheBootyGoonz]

I live in Springfield, Missouri as a black dude … Man, he ain’t lying about nothing! That bit hit me close to home. (Literally)

[@YoungCaos]

Same bro. I'm right here with you. You going to his show this week?

[@ZiggyZou]

I’m from Kansas City, Missouri. I forget Springfield 😂

[@TheBootyGoonz]

@@YoungCaos Hey man. I know this is damn near 3 months later, but I want to give you big props. If I never seen your KZbin comment, i would’ve never knew he was in town that weekend. I brought tickets that day and went to see him. One million times funnier in person. He’s a superstar in the making. You’re the real MVP for casually mentioning it to me. Thank you for that 🙏🏾.

[@blackout2430]

Hopefully you’re not an O.J. Simpson wannabe like he is. I will never support INT dating or people who do that.

[@nadiamccall4311]

I've never been to Missouri, just flown over it. But here is what I've heard about it: some really bad violence (statistically), VERY racist. That's it.

[@Beatmastapat09]

lmfao this guy smiling the whole time while hes telling jokes cracks me the hell up for some reason

[@KooolAidPB]

He always has the best hardcore band Tee's on in his sets. Great set as awlays!

[@Dennis_The_Peasant]

I'm TUI as long as I'm still alive

[@racer24t]

I LIVE TO SPITE CHUUUU!!!!

[@badger1296]

The Casualties ™

[@globaladdict]

oh didn't know it was a band. thx

[@TheEviltaco666]

I just know this dude was taking names in the pit

[@zharley11]

I saw Shapel in Vermont and it was so funny hearing him process what Vermont was like on stage. Great dude - glad he’s got another set here!

[@mackieincsouthsea]

Lacey is hilarious! Glad to see another set 👏

[@garciavashchino1]

Yes finally!!! I'm not necessarily waiting, but I necessarily need moar!!!

[@debraawe1968]

“Don’t let anyone tell y’all y’all the same” the way i howled

[@TrustMelDontCare]

I literally woke up today, checked youtube to see if yall had uploaded. Good thing I've chosen to check again after lunch. I could use some mid-day laughs to carry me through the afternoon! On the note of being black at a punk show, I love metal. I once went to a Metallica concert and someone asked me why my "black ass" was there 😅 too bad I'm not one to get upset. I just kept on walking and enjoyed the show, one of the best concerts of my life!

[@supersonja988]

Try being one of the only black girls at Lollapalooza in texas when Metallica, Rancid, and the Ramones headlined. Got stared at and questioned all day.😂

[@dom2991]

Great to hear that brother, it's not a race thing more of a alien seeing a 2 headed sea horse thing, kinda rare😂

[@targetegrat]

The timing on the punting joke is classic.

[@seanmartyn3956]

Missed a great opportunity to say his favorite punter was Bryan Anger on the Cowboys lol

[@jacobstevens7046]

That was a violation 😭

[@Ulatify]

English as second language over here - can someone explain the punters bit to me please? 😁🙂

[@targetegrat]

Punter is a position in american football. Their job is to toss the ball in the air and kick it to the opposing team. @@Ulatify

[@Ulatify]

@@targetegrat thanks! 😊

[@killfrendFilms]

TRAPPED UNDER ICE! Heck yeah! I love this!

[@woodopolis6339]

Not only is his set killer his Trapped Under Ice shirt is 🔥

[@matheusvasconcelos4938]

His facial expressions are so funny, but that smile is everything tho

[@Diaphat]

He has an excellent point about white people and the "layers". I grew up in southeastern Michigan, a couple of hours away from Detroit, and I'm so white that I get bad sunburns after being in the sun for an hour (Irish blood), but my relatives from down in Georgia scare the Hell outta me. "You is nuthin' but a city slicker." *cue Deliverance music* The suburbs surrounded by woods does not a city dweller make. They're decent enough people, but I still wonder how the flip are we related?

[@Ray-pp5qb]

Have you been to north Michigan?!?! Them whites are nuts!

[@jidowu6019]

😂

[@gaberson3819]

That Trapped Under Ice shirt goes so hard!!

[@orllyfools14X8]

That Trapped Under Ice shirt. This is the second hardcore band I’ve seen him rep. I wonder if this guy moshes.

[@badger1296]

Can you imagine his bulk in the pit?! That would be crazy. Seems like a really nice dude. 😎

[@zacvotruba8374]

Listen to his band Mad Peaceful, shit rips

[@badger1296]

@@zacvotruba8374 Listening to it right now. 🤘

[@awfulhero7518]

3:48 nice to see a fellow brother into hardcore, I'm nearly 40 and still go hard. TUI Till I Die. #TrappedUnderIce

[@Dende700]

Lordy magordy is a new one 😂

[@rohanxdavis]

I saw Shapel's face on the thumbnail and had to click instantly. Love this dude! 🙏🏾❤️

[@raymax_1071]

This guy is insane. Both of his sets in this channel were great

[@fatuousinnovatorofsadness4640]

VT is great for finding groups of people who are not just enthusiastic about, but literally live exclusively just to do things that every other human on earth considers the goofiest thing ever.

[@fullmetaldancer1]

Truer words have never been spoken

[@Ray-pp5qb]

Facts

[@hirandompeopled4968]

when i was there there was a pickle festival. with so many people. they gave out pickles on sticks. who eats a pickle. on a stick.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Where can one find these “pickles on sticks”? Asking for a friend

[@cameronsix]

VT?

[@terryfriend16]

Loved his timing, very relaxed...hilarious too...😅

[@ajwhite1077]

The last joke about the teacher had me screaming with laughter

[@T4N7]

*Points at dude in the crowd* " ya, did u know we do that, brother?" Such a quick line but it fucking killed me.😂😂

[@Simco_]

All I can think is no one wearing a trapped under ice shirt has a favorite band where the singer has docs and a mohawk.

[@checksanity]

Think he’s just going with the description the general audience would imagine/assume rather than be 100% accurate and lose them and the laugh.

[@zacvotruba8374]

He’s into hardcore and punk, not just one. I’m pretty sure he saw the Casualties, who rip!

[@HonestDepression101]

Trapped Under Ice shirt?!?!? Ok im definitely going to watch this!

[@kuti1643]

Shout out for the Trapped Under Ice t-shirt!

[@largeknife]

Came here for the Trapped Under Ice tee. Fuck yeah.

[@noble2122]

i LOVE TRAPPED UNDER ICE, this guy’s my new favorite comedian

[@tiredoftiredness3579]

I've been waiting for this for so long thanks man

[@ChaffleWadapon]

HE'S BACK!!!!!

[@markd1671]

TRAPPED UNDER ICE!!!

[@sovain6726]

YOOOO this fool got a Trapped Under Ice shirt on, that's fucking sick, hardcore legend shit.

[@WCUmetalhead]

Did a double take at the trapped under ice tee. Good shit bro!

[@BoyAditya]

😂 not disappointed! I knew it! He's a hardcore punks fan! Yea.. hardcore and punk concerts are the most crazy concert I ever attended. I feel you man😅

[@ROBERT-wq7cj]

IS THERE ANYTHING 50 CENT CAN'T DO

[@unctay]

😅

[@KristineMaitland]

In truth I only know 2 things about 50 Cent. One: he made his money on vitamin water. Two: he is mad for Helen Mirren.

[@kellengillaspy5478]

I live in Springfield, MO…..and he’s not wrong😅

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Not a dog in sight 😂

[@minnumseerrund]

this guy looks like how I imagine Hannibal looks with his eyes open

[@chezronstevenson6825]

Hell Yeah! Shapel is Hilarious 😂😂 *"...Where's the friendship bracelet already?...Geesh!" 💀🤣🤣🤣

[@howshafern420]

Love his energy! epic routine.

[@zacvotruba8374]

Great set. Everyone should give his band Mad Peaceful a listen too, if you’re into the hardcore thing. TUI shirt rips!

[@TopTierV_CHANNEL]

That’s why they’re punters! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@crackerjackmack]

Another stellar set!

[@madd.villain]

What a killer last bit, definitely gonna have to catch more of this guys material "You know you've always been one of my favorites Ms. Johnson-" 😂

[@MIent1313]

Allergy commercial is so accurate 😂😂😂

[@Rose-gt9jl]

the tui shirt LMAO

[@desireeholloway3353]

As a black Missourian I too am very proud of being home to the largest Bass Pro in the world. 🥳🤩🎉👍❤️

[@joondroid]

man.. don't you just love it when two things you love cross-over? loved his standup for a while now and just now i see him in a trapped under ice tshirt. apparently he's in a hardcore punk band called mad peaceful. i am just so fucking stoked rn.

[@elijahsugata1861]

This made me a fan of this guy. Super good set!

[@sydney5463]

“Well gee man I’m a little lost” LOL

[@KabbyKabmcc]

This kid deserves to be famous. His comedy just gets better and better! Keep killing it Shapel!

[@ThatDamnRaccoon]

That was great all the way through

[@Rudare916]

Loves the set. The looks in between jokes had me dyin lol

[@brillbillbutstill]

I'm so happy Hannibal Burress is funny again. I don't care that he changed his name and his delivery. I love that he's funny again

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Too bad you’re not funny lol😂

[@brillbillbutstill]

@@LafemmebearMusic good thing you know me so well with yo stale, shit talking ass for no reason

[@CoachCarter102]

Yeah all black people look alike don’t they?

[@brillbillbutstill]

@@CoachCarter102 dang dude. Is this a Klan rally all the sudden? I'm sorry I didn't compare Foxworthy to Durham or something

[@libelulaojo]

Shapel Lacey. I'll be keeping my ears on to hear that name in regards to specials. Thanks for sharing the craft, Mr. Lacey

[@TheCinComedy]

I thought this was Hannibal from the thumbnail my eyes lit up😂

[@enzomthethwa5861]

When he closed his eyes and mouth, suddenly I related SO HARD!!! 😂

[@VLNSWW]

Got the Lakais on! 🤘🏽

[@tiesthatbind5056]

Any and every time I see shapel come across my feed, im takin a break and clickin on it. Always a good time😂💯

[@keifer7813]

4:21 That lady's laugh was great 😂 that bit had me dying too

[@AnselSf1]

NGL, his complexion is BEAUTIFUL! Jesus!

[@user-tc5pl3zw3h]

This was hilarious the whole time. I would love to hear Shapel do a cover of "The Humpty Dance" or any Digital Underground. With that voice, he would nail it.

[@silenttbanshee]

Should've known from the t shirt you were a fellow punk. You just got a new fan

[@willtheworld]

He is hilarious! I can't wait to see him on the 311 Cruise!

[@xavierwarren9799]

love the turn around at the end...very amazing twist set up and finish haha!!!!!

[@ianscott2363]

As an old white punker, he's not kidding. But it's fucking hilarious, keep that up!

[@romierangel]

Niice, was hoping for more sets from Shapel 🔥

[@jokerxcore]

Fuck yeah dudes funny as hell and likes trapped under ice

[@psykolikwid]

What a hilarious comedian, loving this!!

[@JWnFlorida]

Fantastic comedian.. great dude!!! Also a wonderful cheerleader, unless you ask his knees lol😂😂😂😂.

[@Ddal0ceano]

Awesome set and great presence!

[@SmokeysLadie86]

😂 He's not wrong I live near Springfield Missouri it’s on the Bible Belt there's drug trafficking and let's not forget human trafficking.

[@davidsteinhour5562]

This is absolutely ACE! Great job champ! Shapel's music podcast is awesome too, it's called @Lesser Known Characters

[@revoltpunx]

Bahahaha the punk bit on point

[@ilovetubedisaster]

Sick ass TUI shirt

[@journeywiththerocks]

He's good!

[@satish.chohan]

the school skit was golden😂

[@chiefdavidrayfield]

The guy is good, All the time 🌸

[@waedjradi]

He's so funny. One of my favorites to follow on KZbin lol

[@aubryoakes7108]

great set

[@haleywilson520]

My bf took me to a Bass Pro Shop (not in Springfield, MO lol) for the first time the other day and holy shit I didn't realize it was a fucking amusement park, that shit is insane

[@Munir9595]

I felt like I was in an allergy commercial 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Rojo731]

Hahaaaaaa the stoned frisbee laugh! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AlthosWTF]

Lordy Mcgordy, Fuck! lol 🤣🤣

[@RFXZ67966]

I think that's the best audience I've ever witnessed

[@DontTellComedy]

The crowd was piping hot that night (we wish every show was like this). And Shapel brought the house down, you should go check him out if he’s doing a headlining set in your city

[@jdonez8347]

Damn, there he is...miss you on tfatk....stay blessed....

[@zacharmour8412]

Love this!! I can already tell exactly which band he’s talking about and exactly which part of which song that happened during… and unfortunately I have a very similar story. I guess you can say YOU ARE NEVER SAFE in those environments. If you haven’t been there YOU WILL NEVER KNOW YOU WILL NEVER EVER KNOW

[@timsisco4705]

Great set. Definitely very funny guy!

[@sonnyboy2617]

This best thing shapel has done was separating himself from Brendan Schaub.

[@quintinfink12]

Facts

[@opeyjokey]

This guy's great! 😂😂😂

[@magicknight13]

That doc martens joke destroyed me 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Inspiriments888]

TUI til I Die. 🤘

[@McBandycars]

OMG! The Springfield, MO thing.. I'm from there.. born and raised. Sadly you're not wrong! Every other ethnicity here says I'm not an average white person. I tell them the white people here are not ones you should be gauging for a scale of what is average. I've been pulled over so many times for being Irish while walking... profiling ass cops are not the cops people should be basing statistics on either.. lol. Everyone asks me about the fuckin' BassPro shop like shit is a religion. I cannot go anywhere without "you go to BassPro?"... MAYBE, THEY HAVE FISHING SHIT! Great skit man! Loved it. The humbleness of your comedy reminds me of my whole family. Wish I would have seen you here in Springfield.

[@alexkim9866]

Omg the goat is back

[@iggysixx]

T.U.I. 🤘 (Love that 'eyes closed to sneak out' :'))

[@dualcaster]

the sneaking out of class during movie time killed me XD

[@robins.9700]

I'm ashamed i laughed so hard during the sneaking out of class story when he shut his eyes 🤭🤣

[@user-nu1vb7qi2y]

Upcoming legendary comedian on the stage❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Sir, YOU have talent, keep it coming man 💯🤩