Watch John Mayer Try Out His Best Standup Routine at Variety’s Hitmakers Event

Grammy-winning musician John Mayer might just have a future in standup comedy.
While presenting the label of the year award to Columbia Records' Ron Perry and Jenifer Mallory at Variety's Hitmakers event on Saturday, Mayer had the audience in stitches with his nearly four-minute speech. Taking the podium after decade award winner Lana Del Rey, who said in her speech "lovemaking is my legacy," Mayer started his remarks by joking, “I just want to say before I begin: Lovemaking is my legacy as well.”
While Mayer listed out Columbia's achievements this year -- mentioning Lil Nas X's "Montero," the Kid Laroi's "Stay" and Adele's "Easy on Me" -- he gave a special shoutout to BTS fans, saying: "BTS ARMY, what’s up? I’m just trying to trend. Checking it in the car home."
Of course, Mayer mentioned his own album that released this year via Columbia, "Sob Rock." But instead of touting its success, Mayer delivered a light roast to himself while comparing his streaming numbers to those of BTS: “To my album ‘Sob Rock,' which has shattered local streaming records. Huge hit in Canoga Park."
But Mayer's biggest laugh came at the end of his speech, when he pulled out an envelope as if he was presenting at the Grammys. "They understand, and have taught me since, the power of a strong roll out, of an exciting event," Mayer said of Perry and Mallory. "And in the spirit of an exciting event, the nominees for label of the year are..."
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[@postcardsfromj]

What a legend! And hilarious too! If people are still hung up about JM's past transgressions and are unwilling to look at the sincerity and hard work he's put into his growth, then I feel sorry for such people.

[@Chris-px2gf]

ive been listening to john for the past few years and started finger picking because of him, but havent really gone into his personal life, whats the controversial thing about his past?

[@jdsionoraza]

@@Chris-px2gf Well, he said some controversial/racist stuff but i think it was because of the rockstar issues since he started kinda young and he became like that if you get what i'm saying But then he realized that we was wrong and took a break to work on himself and now he is just a nice guy with a kinda bad personal past, just like the rest of us but since he is famous people like to dig into such things just to mess things that are already in the past, no matter what we still love him and enjoy his music and funny stuff like this video, i hope that helps you understanding a little bit his situation xD PS: i'm not a nativec speaker, so i hope i wrotte it well hahaha

[@jasonlieberman4606]

Its not like he raped someone, if a celebrity hasn't done something absolutely terrible, we shouldn't even keep bugging about it. People ain't perfect, let folks live their damn lives. ...I dunno. John Mayer's pretty cool.

[@Orieus]

yea but his music still sucks......

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

@@Orieus You're out of your fucking mind.

[@JakeFields92]

I think he said his album has been a huge hit in Canoga park because I live in Canoga park and have had his album playing since release on repeat every fucking day!!!

[@jennifermay134]

You need to make a parody of this man!!

[@juanmarco8109]

Oh hello John Mayer himself

[@AbhishekRajput-zq7xi]

you are the man , respect

[@katielee517]

I will never get tired of this man

[@aidanpr3670]

@action reaction 💀💀💀

[@paradise_valley]

@action reaction why tho?

[@Joski2011]

@action reaction brother starving

[@katielee517]

@action reaction LMFAOO I changed my handle It's @katielee517 now Thanks for letting me know lol

[@katielee517]

@@Joski2011 💀

[@thehommemusic]

Props to John, this isn't easy

[@erroldtumaque3430]

Yeah. He's had experience. You can find a few old standup sets from before and he had his own skit comedy show on MTV

[@Daniel-ep5bq]

@@erroldtumaque3430 and he is friends with Dave Chappelle

[@paradise_valley]

@@Daniel-ep5bq don’t forget the infamous skit on MTV where he was getting interviewed for being featured on Kanye’s new album. Edit: A link to those interested - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWLYc6iFh9FqiNk

[@sudhindrakopalle7071]

"lovemaking is my legacy as well" :-)))

[@s.a.k.57]

He's crazy and adorable. 😂 Thanks for the video publisher ..!

[@zionbelton6064]

weird seeing him without a guitar in his hands.

[@coonjamalay]

Well watching him sing without a guitar is even more weird lol

[@paultiplea]

He has no idea what to do with his hands lol

[@zionbelton6064]

@@paultiplea you beat me to it lmao

[@j.dtruths5577]

John is always so much fun , he’d be anyone’s best friend ! God Bless J… Toronto

[@peaceandlove33]

I love John Mayer ❤️

[@volcheq2041]

I first saw John on the Dave Chappell show. I genuinely thought this young comedian should quit comedy and acting and pursue music. Yes I’m stupid. I’ve not listened to much of his music, however I think he’s a good lad and nice soul.

[@DeepThoughtsMusic]

This has Wolf of Wall Street Vibes in the best sense possible! Bravo!

[@kimberlykairo]

John Mayer is hilarious, no question. He's got the gene and he's a genius. That cinches it. I hope to see him at a comedy club near me soon. Love it. Love him

[@ThePaulFiumano]

That was great!

[@stephaniegradle]

"Lovemaking is my legacy as well." Prove it.

[@indieshitzzz]

He has fkd half of the hollywood. This guy needs no proving..

[@mike8610]

John is my guitar teacher.

[@wildgrlie55]

hahahha john’s the best. so funny.

[@stimo7060]

We luv him

[@callumduffin2478]

I love him

[@masgalsakti]

He shouted the premises just like his bro, Dave Chappelle, always do.

[@anshdeo]

love john

[@benfcormier]

Haha nailed it.

[@Watch.HighTower]

Anyone watching this because John Mayer it's the king of watches ? I know I am 🙌🏾

[@bobchooper114]

20 years. Wow.

[@sharding14]

I mean, Columbia did allow John to release Sob Rock on Cassette, for Christ sake!

[@flyersgirl1809]

Wait, how the heck did I miss this? The 80’s baby in me is dying over this. ♥️

[@fhowland]

How does he look so young

[@TheGatsbyAffair]

That was awesome. 🤟

[@Impractical_Engineer]

I would like to move to Canoga Park now.

[@shervinsarlak569]

This was a decent set

[@alifirham6681]

the perks of being dave chappelle best friend

[@jayoodyang747]

Never forget! Davy dook

[@incizer4419]

We need to get John and Kacey Musgraves together for a duet. Just listen to Golden Hour. Spread this idea to other comment sections

[@missellie184]

That would be awesome

[@ferjacob3814]

Where is Normani’s speech?????

[@arv_sajeev]

Hilarious, typical john

[@matt9143]

Was this a reference to the polka king of the Midwest in Sheboygan?

[@dsnead42]

I feel like I need more information

[@totoki7400]

Hmm that black shirt 🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤

[@qorpzi1759]

I like how he's unapologetically sexual

[@champflowahbomb7630]

LOLOL oh yeah like sexual napalm ROFL 🤣

[@benink5690]

He left Columbia immediately after this?

[@brentthompson1607]

So stupid that people attack him for Taylor when Taylor literally makes songs for all her exes. Yet people don't see the real issue.

[@mad-official]

Yeah. Thats equality for ya.

[@berkc06]

She is obsessed

[@sydandtaytum]

no i attack him for his white supremacist comment

[@kjnm8113]

@@berkc06 she wrote one song about him..calm down

[@kjnm8113]

& what is the real issue?

[@King-ci8sk]

Wait...did he ruin the surprise and then list all the nominees anyways?

[@tophm2634]

Right over your head

[@baldbearded9601]

They are explaining the joke just for you in the description box. 🙄

[@shantirosa2303]

Post Normani!

[@Olivstarr]

Post Normani speech !!! Dammit 🙄🙄🙄

[@cherylehodge9712]

Who cares what he said ~ he's F'n gorgeous 🔥🔥🤣🤣

[@SamSveistrup]

i was just saying i wanna try comedy too bro he's my mentor

[@SamSveistrup]

i thought he was joking about the award because of the title hahah

[@SamSveistrup]

idk if he was tryna be funny

[@SamSveistrup]

i wanna be on Columbia soo bad Paul Simon right?

[@paultiplea]

You’re really having a whole conversation with yourself

[@SamSveistrup]

@@paultiplea thanks

[@moetimski9767]

Anybody else watching this just cause they are a Deadhead?

[@pamelaroth2468]

Guilty as charged

[@rodrigomonsalve3698]

here

[@marienessa5673]

wow he knows BTS

[@tonyspoetry]

He a funny dude, decent guitar player as well ha

[@ianmaulana9569]

dang man, decent? he's a goddamn guitar god

[@bruhlollmao560]

decent? bruh hahaha

[@florencejamir6746]

Decent? Bruh you don't know guitar then

[@Toniwoodleigh]

i think rufus humphrey was based off him

[@getalife7947]

What a tight shirt

[@nycfc4life884]

"Fine label good label" Trump speak 🤣🤣🤣

[@Talula101]

A little ad lib

[@NoahOD_22]

Pretty disingenuous title. I was expecting a legit stand-up routine, not a run of the mill introductory speech with some humor sprinkled in.

[@malcolmoliver7265]

T Swift fans not gonna like this one

[@dcpeaches]

His Yacht routine was better!

[@ragazzasolare77]

I love my husband 💕

[@darrenr49]

"im just trying to trend" 36k views *oof*

[@GR_BackingTracks]

He probably wasn't supposed to announce the winner before the nominees...

[@kindking8009]

But that's what made it funny!

[@veschil]

"Try out"

[@leavealreadybruh]

[@iminlovewithszalol3380]

he really thought he ate

[@Johnylancaster]

...

[@tylrr2476]

he was very charismatic and charming but why is this being made out to be the tightest rookie standup set of all time, he made like 3 jokes which were funny but really wtf

[@charlesbronson2926]

It’s a joke

[@cullenbrownmusic]

boooooooo

[@martinpickr9582]

Boooooo

[@MrJesse3030]

Yikes

[@aellipsis]

At least he thinks he’s funny.

[@user-fo7tc3lc1o]

Ew I can’t believe he is still around after all the shit he’s done

[@EasyBreezyCheezy]

what do you mean?he's never done anything illegal?

[@andrewfetterley1933]

Question John? Do you think this has any to do with a Corporation or is this about a new Popularity that is being sold to us! Hence...we don't need to think anymore, cause we are told what is good. I like to play the game too....I think you just do it better than most! I just don't like being left in silence!

[@zachruiz7809]

do u really think John would reply nor see such a shallow question? the internet is not what u think mate

[@gavinohlhauser1258]

Awful comedian

[@boon7065]

Sorry No pass

[@boon7065]

Really what’s to like here

[@Anca77s]

i don't think hes gnna succes being comic... hed better play guitar or something....

[@omartriplett]

Hey John please stick to your daytime job

[@RyanLBrown9396]

Ima say the same thing I say whenever he makes a new song: For the love of God, please Stop

[@hargiarly.2184]

lol what did he ever do to you 💀

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

Chill Ryan

[@RyanLBrown9396]

@@hargiarly.2184 his music

[@RyanLBrown9396]

@@youraveragepasser-by7367 😂😂

[@Rennyblue]

I watched your videos .. For the love of god please get a metronome