Godfrey on Being Asked to Be More Like Kevin Hart During Auditions (Part 1)

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Famed comedian Godfrey opened up to VladTV about the media seemingly choosing to focus on one black comedian at a time. He explained that it definitely seems that way in the industry, and Godfrey added that he's even asked to be more like Kevin Hart or Chris Rock when he goes out for auditions.
During the conversation, Godfrey also spoke about black female comedians not getting any respect in the industry, and being tired of people saying that black comedians are bitter.
To hear more, including growing up in Chicago, hit the above clip.

[@vladtv]

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[@stevenrichard7252]

djvlad ..vlad..lord jamar..good shit...this dude kool..but hes tryin 2 hard 4 u to like him..ijs..seems like...good luck vlad.

[@xcaluhbration]

djvlad 14:18 I wonder if Godfreys father knows da wei...

[@kinglordjesus4995]

Vladislav??

[@jasperzanjani]

what happened to these links?

[@hthtv3440]

@10:44 Truth! It's not 'bitter' in this context. It's Logical.

[@cbcbrown88]

Godfrey is very underrated. Dude hella funny

[@AyyyFabo]

frfr it's cuz he's not the "prototypical" black comedian

[@HanzoMishima]

Yeah he should have blown up way more than he has. Deon Cole and Corey Holcomb are funny as fuck too!

[@elcapitan9776]

Chris Brown His Pandora Station is in my heavy rotation 🔥

[@cbcbrown88]

James Fleming Wait they have Pandora stations for comedians? Don't laugh cause i haven't used Pandora in years lol

[@Rockyylikee]

Chris Brown facts!!

[@samwest1097]

His corporate white guy voice got me weak lol

[@randumbguyisaac]

You can tell this dude is just an awesome human being

[@Vatos75]

Very approachable dude too

[@kristenstranges4774]

I was just thinking that I'd love to have him as a friend.

[@337Steve]

100%

[@yohannes.painsaba2867]

He is a grateful dude

[@shotgun517]

Yeah, I met him in Ybor City Tampa,Fl one night like 10 years ago! I knew who he was from seeing him on TV and he was mad cool just like he is in this interview!

[@zinniacopeland777]

I love Godfrey's determination to not be a cookie cutter black comedian

[@TheIsaiah2076]

Zinnia Copeland Dam you fine girl lol

[@zoonation8561]

Comedians are the most serious guest on vlad they never hold back

[@jimwilljr83]

Who else looks at Godfrey's t~shirts to tell if the interview is new??? 😀😀😀

[@acaliente1206]

I thought I was the only one damn that's crazy fam

[@nananyantakyi1549]

Me

[@r.levardiesel5686]

Yep. Lol

[@tyricecole9595]

Bro I had to sign in to reply !!! Broooo I swear I do the same thing that’s crazy as hell man

[@ritahandy]

I do 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@youngstyles33]

The quietest Vlad has been in years lol

[@adrielmoody]

Ever lol.

[@asha1195]

😂

[@19marth]

Cause officer vlad ain’t got no dirt on him

[@chrisjfox8715]

That'd be weird as hell to me if I was being interviewed and dude just sittin there lol

[@peterbonnema8913]

@@chrisjfox8715 Simple fix. Stop talking

[@CrisCozy]

"Steve Harvey host 8 shows I'm surprised he's not interviewing me now" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mperez1751]

Cris Cozy 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀😭😭😂

[@iayyam]

That was hilarious 😂😂🤣😂

[@SoRealSoReal23]

I can tell Godfrey has been waiting to get this off his chest. All facts though.

[@mysterybat35]

Love this interview. I am so glad that Godfrey spoke with confidence to explain that not all black people want to hear vulgar Sex comedy bits all the time. I am glad that he stands out and doesnt try to be like anyone else

[@Nikkyeshiva83]

geez. dude is about 50 but looks like he is 25.

[@KtotheG]

Nik B Nah, I wouldn't say that. He can pass for about 40.

[@CincinnatiLibra05]

He Can Pass For Late 20's Early 30's! Lol

[@EzeICE]

Dude is 48.

[@120277mk]

Cuz black don't age why Cuz of the melanin in our skin well blacks only lol

[@cesar5478]

Black don't crack!

[@greengoblynn]

I been addicted to his vlad interviews the last 2 days

[@ORGANICsoulJAZZ]

That is why Black people need to create their own!!

[@TheMsklg1981]

Yesssss. 💯I LIVE for the day! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jeffreybratton6186]

When we try we get fucked over by our own people

[@juicejuice5013]

Jeffrey Bratton true don’t get no support lol sad

[@jorgetomas380]

Jeffery Bantton, yup.

[@rexwest3125]

I've heard comedians speak on this, they say it's no "OWN" TO create when white people on everything

[@Airwane]

WTF Godfrey teaching Vlad his own language hahahahahahaha

[@versacebrocolli4809]

Airwane....the language that was actually invented by a half black n white dude by the name of Alexander Pushkin.....they made him out to be a white man in the history book

[@VitaminVision]

Versace Broccoli the more you know....

[@twiggiesmalls]

Versace Broccoli just looked it up. He’s and 8th black, but wow what a crazy story; from slave straight from Africa to an member of the royal elite.

[@happyman7597]

Versace Broccoli Pushkin is half Eritrean which he is brown not black . Horn of Africa not like west africa not same culture or people.

[@Hello-qf3fd]

ِHappy Man they're Black. Stop trying the seperate Black people just because you think they "look" a certain way.

[@ahmed85021]

Vlad aint even have to ask questions for this guy 😂😂

[@prahddagod5690]

Ahmed from 5:20 to 12:00 dis nigga went in no interuptions lol

[@jonblakk73ab]

Lol non stop no question asked literally lol

[@frostkid08]

GOOD!!!

[@tacomampc7034]

Vlad was pretty professional in this one

[@Everythinggoodstaken]

o0JaeAllDay0o exactly like he’s happy to be there and he’s giving Vlad such a great interview

[@Ms9mmBeretta]

I remember when I was very young, Godfrey did a stand-up routine on ComicView talking about how his dad set up their voicemail and how it went on forever. I still remember that. It was hilarious. If he reads this he will know what I'm talking about LOL

[@nqsitivpisces]

Ashley Campbell Yes, I Remember That 😂

[@coryhoard8341]

Lol I remember a bit he did about his dad not trusting anyone at all ‘He has a knife and he will CUT YOU!’ Lol

[@JimmyCrackCorn_]

"Who is going to pay for it" (Nigerian Dad) 😂😂

[@jdon0317]

I remember hearing him tell that joke on a comedy special when I was a teenager. I’ve been on him ever since 😂 another joke I love that he told was the joke how it feels to use the bathroom after eating Indian food. I looked for that joke to show my husband cuz I couldn’t tell it as funny as him of course! 😂

[@sapphirejones7302]

@Chris Farmer 😂😂😂

[@TheRunner4health]

His bernie mac is spot on!!!!

[@BlvckAdam]

Thomas Grant Word up! He got him down.

[@lazzyJames]

Yeah, he bodied that B. Mac.

[@ayeoner]

This was basically an 18 minute sit down comedy special hosted by vlad and I ain't mad at that.

[@bebopman5]

Godfrey's Russian mob impersonation sounded exactly like my 65 y/o russian math teacher

[@theangryitalian7922]

Gene Machene sounds like witness protection

[@kinanunanjala4188]

LOL

[@King-Vis]

16:52 He killed that Bernie Mac impression! Not many people can do that.

[@rosiebrooks7685]

I heard bernie mac again i love God so much .....

[@Doctordre93]

He speaking the truth... I was a fan of Deon Cole back when I was in middle school, and he's just recently been popping off, I wish our brothers got that shot 💪🏾

[@raheemjenkins7052]

Diondre Warrick where the fu** is yo 'stache lmao

[@dawolf4274]

Godfrey's Russian accent is pretty good... shit ! he even schooled Vlad on his own language LOL but yeah, I've been hip to Godfrey for a minute

[@scottgiles9345]

Yo his Bernie impression is the best one I ever heard.

[@deonnadyson]

Scott Giles yep that was perfect...

[@caliking2x]

Bro I thought jay pharoahs was on point but this dude put his to shame! lol

[@adeezy07]

"How bOUt a lil Chessnut in there??" 😂😂😂😂

[@rubyred142]

adeezy07 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@billrichmond1121]

Dude did a funny as Russian impersonation!!

[@JDivine911]

bill richmond fr. He sounded like Niko from GTA 4 lol

[@scinnyc]

I'm just a beech os neegah!

[@viclor2876]

Kevin Hart does the stereo typical black man joke Everytime. Godfrey is a true comedian who's versatile. When does Kevin even do good impersonations and accents?

[@royaltyent6727]

Kevin stays in his lane

[@sapphirejones7302]

@@pend_deletemoriamcclain2088 Kevin reminds me of the corny class clown, you only laugh because your bored🤣

[@AR-ii3ly]

Kevin Hart is a clown in the literal sense.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

ive had my fill of Kevin.All i hear from him is his family jokes featuring his formerly incarcerated uncle and his loud inappropriate Dad. Hes also gonna throw in some jokes referencing his height hes gonna scream and yell and thats it

[@aubreyloving6744]

Why do we have to put a brother down to lift another... stop it.

[@peps1mega]

This was hilarious. Dude interviewed himself! hahahaha

[@MoneyManAshton]

That Bernie Mac impersonation was damn near flawless

[@kentara_excelsior]

Flawless

[@MoveNgroove93]

😂😂😂 “ chris rocky, Kevin harty, harty rocky... sprinkle some chestnut.”

[@Degiac22]

Austin Rozeal bro I’m dying over here 😂🤣

[@MissingMyPeeps]

#ThatPart I🤣😂🤣🤣😂 Died ✌

[@kevyionmarquelle4792]

classic funny! 😂😂😂

[@wandabyrd3511]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@willbass82]

😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀

[@AmareshAsmara]

Godfrey is the epitome of a good black man

[@jibrilbuilder2668]

Epitome??

[@Keralou]

Jibril Builder I’m late to answering lol but epitome means perfect example.

[@eagillum]

Lol this conversation thread is messed up.

[@shmalbertfleinstein8807]

This dude is a stand up legend

[@hollywoodhawkins9730]

"I dont even know if i can put my baby toe in Kevin harts shoe" -Lavelle crawford

[@jamailwalker5875]

Godfrey needs 2 be in coming 2 america him and micheal blackson.

[@kimboo4688]

Jamail Walker dope

[@GHOST91141]

Jamail Walker make it happen asap lol

[@Renzov12]

The director and writer gotta be A1. The actors are usually great but the plots be trash af

[@terez2804]

Jamail Walker W

[@th3ronin407]

Jamail Walker you sir need to be a casting director

[@donellecurry7344]

Needs his own show. Dude is naturally funny. Intelligent as well.

[@ajrivera812]

This nigga funny asf!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@robj2027]

Always been funny. Funnier than Kevin Hart that's for sure.

[@christlife4768]

Flight's Ankles damn sho is

[@Treatsandthreadscom]

lies

[@neocush1]

Agree. His impressions are spot on.

[@jackiejohnson9298]

Godfrey is officially my favorite comic right now because he is conscience, honest, educated AND funny. Did not know about him until I watched this so thanks Vlad

[@Streetslogic]

Laughed throughout, felt like i was watching actually stand up lol

[@JWill951]

Streetslogic I know right. I forgot this was an interview

[@dapunkof1975]

Streetslogic same!

[@183Itsme]

😂😂😂😂😂 he is so right about black comedians always talking about sex. It had me burnt out on that ish!

[@on2wheels378]

Nigerians are funny period, American born, raised or immigrated. They're funny as hell and keep the truth real.

[@Scofields1828]

Preach!!

[@thinblacknoodles]

FACTS AF

[@teedubb71]

Nigga that's bullshit because this nigga is the only one. And they keep it fake as shit, just like your bitch ass.

[@wonttrickmea1869]

On 2Wheels yes so are Haitians and Bahamians

[@yalitzaotero2765]

Jahaha I love when he impersonates his dad

[@Ayplus]

Yo, hands down my fav comedian. So underrated

[@kweezo5273]

A. Rashad agreed

[@easiedoesit3741]

I know... The real never wins. If he was a sucker he'd be winning.

[@So_Oneal]

What Godfrey said about the hundreds of white comedians getting TV shows and the one "token" black comedian getting all the Gigs is so prevalent and true. Black entertainers in general aren't allowed to be creative and unorthodox because that goes against the stereotypical persona that racist Hollywierd wants black people to act like.

[@411PAP]

Inqlife30 804 When black folks build and maintain their own Hollywood they can give themselves as many shows as they want

[@jessicah5659]

411PAP lol if it's not blown into pieces.

[@GameTimeClipz]

Inqlife30 804 facts people need to wake up and realize this 👌🏾💯

[@cnferguson5]

@@411PAP right just like when they built their own wall street and it was torched and destroyed.

[@Gates216]

My man wasn't trying to allow Vlad enough room to chop these videos up haha nice strategy

[@TAYLAY1100]

He's telling the truth

[@reignmanss]

Another solid interview, very underrated comedian.

[@211DrakeMCJungle]

He Definitely Is THE TRUTH , No Doubt !!!

[@goofeybutreal4398]

“It took you 20 years to find the same a Black dude?” 😂

[@St23Vincent]

I'm ready for part 2 right now

[@mikophilo348]

9 minutes in and I don't think I heard Vlad speak once lol.

[@KYDSLADE453]

Sprinkle a little chestnut in there😂😂😂

[@sharonhicks-jones5471]

KYDSLADE 453 WHOOOOOO!!!!!💨💨💨👀😀😀😀😀

[@SeVinKru3ger]

Give GODFREY a Lord Jamar permanent seat on VladTV.

[@yoreagba]

TriL TV pleaseee

[@ayana188]

TriL TV yes for sure..i would subscribe💕

[@SeVinKru3ger]

Your not subscribed yet? lol.

[@ayana188]

TriL TV lol..nah

[@flowrider2007]

True

[@slick1hit]

This guy is 48, just let that sink in!

[@vg4life]

Damn

[@minkrobeII]

Black is god

[@GiftedDee]

Black God

[@abdithadon89]

Black is gold

[@viclor2876]

slick1hit damn lmao

[@deevak4890]

I saw Godfrey at the Baltimore Comedy Factory. OMG!!! He is absolutely hilarious. I loved every minute of his show. My stomach was hurting from laughing.😂🤣 His comedy is so intelligent, articulate and full of relevant content. He is one of the best and definitely underrated!!! Don't sleep on him.

[@minjinx05]

I died when he called him "Vladimir."

[@ToP5ReP]

LMAO for real...

[@novalove4790]

"Vladisav"

[@Minoritynomad]

Extremely underrated comedian. Love him. Humble and funny.

[@Socalledelitist]

I think Godfrey is so fine...

[@SheTwice]

AIN'T HE, THOUGH!! He fine af, sexy as hell!

[@wonttrickmea1869]

Bella Khadija Sooooooo sexy omg

[@SheTwice]

Sexy and chocolatey af!

[@ana_boogie7168]

Bella Khadija Hell yes. I thought this man really was fine-ass Renny's dad😂

[@imamerican3720]

Ana M-R 😂😂

[@wonttrickmea1869]

The Bernie Mac impression touched me 💜 rip Bernie. Loved this interview

[@mr.tooles9725]

Bernie Mac impression was on point

[@andretaylor2501]

Man I can’t even explain how obsessed I am with Godfrey right now like why haven’t I really got into him earlier in life. He’s LEGIT underrated and I love how versatile he is and his impersonations literally on point. He needs his own show and whatever

[@steviedee415]

Best Bernie Mac impersonation ever

[@nicktaylor5952]

Steven Ford I thought it was a recording that's how good it was

[@gabrielprosser7411]

THIS MAN IS SO UNDERRATED!

[@asonunique3481]

This dude was funny as fuck in Soul Plane

[@D-money813]

Brother X he had ME DYIN!!!!!!

[@mackinshizzaveli4202]

"Not like two men togedda fucking in da nude".

[@xsm99843]

Him slipping after getting out of the tub is still one of the funniest things ever 😂

[@youngc1mission]

I was just saying to myself thats the dude from ORIGINAL GANGSTERS..forgot he was in soul plane

[@CatEyez1600]

Facts!!

[@icecream7yum1]

I love Godfrey!!! He is one of the best in the game, I agree subtle racism is alive and well. Token blacks, glass ceilings, being twice as good and not getting half as much

[@gmain1977]

Exactly the same in UK

[@byerlyct]

"Maybe some Morris Chestnut" lol this guy is so funny

[@jnnlis]

Scottie Trippin he truly is

[@edugen100]

So we not gonna give Godfrey a talk or sitcom

[@christlife4768]

6:24 how bout a lil Chestnut in there 😂😂😂

[@AyyyFabo]

died in that part lol

[@drummy747]

I bet that's Chesnut's go to pick up line

[@R232dds]

pop sisters I laughed at that. Didn't see that one coming lol

[@HanzoMishima]

pop sisters Classic😂😂😂

[@gameaffiliated]

pop sisters lmfaoooooooo

[@Headnotdtail]

I was in pain today.. Turned this on and Godfrey had me cryin' he is hilarious.😆😆😅😃😅. Pain subsided a bit..Laughter IS the Best medicine 😊❤♥💚

[@TheReelRapNerd]

This brother is 48.... Man Black don't crack

[@CodyCole80]

Jason Berry ... Didn’t know he was that old. 😱

[@mdkvisions]

He makes me feel I need to rase my game when it comes to my energy....

[@jmichael805]

That’s real

[@SportsNLife]

Godfrey X went all the way in. damn. vladislav like whose show is this?

[@dawolf4274]

SportsNLife Yeah yeah... he let him run with it. but REALLY, Godfrey was dropping some serious shit. Especially on Steve Harvey being EVERYWHERE.

[@CrazyBronxBomba]

Lol, right, Vlad didn't even ask any questions yet, lol!!!

[@KNByam]

That's how you interview someone. Ask a question, sit back and relax and let that person do their thing. We really don't want to hear the host. That's how all interviews suppose to be done.

[@DLR-ft8vl]

SportsNLife. Vladislav Lubovnic is a russian! Just sits back and collects data! #Slick!!!

[@citygirl212]

D L R he’s Russian Jew

[@troymoitt5248]

Godfrey is a legend , his impressions are the best !!

[@geneperry198427]

He speaking facts.

[@JayTheRealest1]

Lmao you can tell this nigga is so happy he finally has a platform to voice his frustrations.. He went in, and I can't blame him.

[@teemoncrief618]

He would be good in animation

[@jasontaylor5777]

Tee Moncrief true.. maaad voices...

[@jatrellwilliams8814]

THis guy is hilarious. I laughed more in this clip of him then I've probably ever laughed at a Kevin Hart special.

[@najidastar3996]

I knew this interview would be dope before I clicked on it. Good shit vlad

[@TheGorgeouskay]

Love Godfrey! Thank you for having him ♥️

[@mauricechristian2786]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️ he had me rolling the whole interview!!!

[@wavesadvice9016]

"uh well, he's shaking up the boat...we don't know about that"😂😂😂

[@andretaylor2501]

James Bond I reminded it so many times when he said that

[@SlickDeville410]

Met dude out in canada, He good people.

[@douglasthompson1988]

“Can ya be a little Kevin Hart-ey?”😄💀

[@shivtheabstract8294]

I find him so attractive... And his shirt 🔥

[@missjski]

Shivy XO sexy as fawk

[@princessjoy007]

Isn’t he though???😍😍😍😍😍🤴🏿👀

[@stepbayless9392]

Godfrey's Bernie Mac impersonation though!! 😂😂😂 DEAD ON!!

[@strangejamesmusic]

Did anybody else look up Marina Franklin??

[@OfficialReggieJamz]

Best Interview in a while 💯

[@Inspirmentalist]

yo that skit he did with king bach and conceited....hilarious lol

[@reignman1906]

Inspirmentalist "Yo doo doo mad loud son." "Let the doo doo hit the side first and roll in the water." LMAO

[@Inspirmentalist]

yooo conceited was trying so hard not to laugh, you can see it in his face.

[@reignman1906]

Yeah conceited was better than me. I would have been dieing on the video. 😂

[@EddieNightTV]

"Let it hot the side of the bowl!" 😂

[@darynwalker40]

Inspirmentalist don't do a direct splash man lol

[@spencewhite9215]

I like Jay Pharaoh and Aries Spears, but this man Godfrey is THE king of impressions. Hands down 🙌

[@Itznkb]

I forgot all about this nigga 😂😂 Dude funny as hell

[@dapunkof1975]

Shaquille O'Bryant dude I love your pic 🤣

[@chasegrant-jackson1051]

That Crayon joke was hilarious on ComicView, back in the day. Godfrey is the intelligent positivity the youth in the black community needs to see, to go out and be themselves.

[@rareflowermami]

that russian accent 😂😂

[@Rocioslane]

I knew about Godfrey way before Kevin Hart. There's room for everybody

[@gohanson27]

"Gaymon, not Gay man, like two guys fucking" LMAO

[@sandersjr90]

gohanson27 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jaylondrobinson9457]

The fact that he can laugh and get serious really fast is funny as hell

[@blaquegurl27]

😂😂funny man..very underrated

[@Cherished131]

Funny dude. 'Had me captivated. I'm going to look up the girl he mentioned too.

[@kylohraw177]

Vlad "I remember I was having a conversation with a friend in high school" flashes back to high school conversation...

[@bujoun76]

Wow! This dudes descriptions of his childhood is exactly like mine.

[@jdhan3349]

FrakU2 same

[@sduwop4434]

I love my dark skin brothas 😍😍😍

[@t.7527]

Samantha Badio don't turn this into that shit.

[@MajesticTalk]

Samantha Badio uww mee tooolo

[@iMelanin]

Me too. ☺️😍

[@wonttrickmea1869]

Samantha Badio soooo sexy omgggg

[@wonttrickmea1869]

IMadeYouReadThis good glad we’re spreading love signals 💜

[@ceromundo]

I saw him at the. Comedy Cellar in NYC, hes hillarious .he killed it ...very underated

[@JokerL1000]

Godfrey need to go in #5150