Mohr Stories 522: Donnell Rawlings

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Comedian Donnell Rawlings joins Jay for a raw and hilarious episode, diving into his early days with Dave Chappelle on Chappelle’s Show and Def Comedy Jam. He shares wild stories about partying with Drake and David Blaine, getting brushed off by Michael Jordan, his drug kingpin dad and social worker mom, and why he avoids therapy. They talk The Wire, a Diddy party experience, and reminisce on the gritty golden era of NYC comedy with legends like Patrice O’Neal and Colin Quinn. Packed with honesty, laughs, and celebrity tales. Follow Donnell Rawlings @DonnellRawlings⁠ Website (Live Dates): https://www.donnellrawlings.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnellrawlings Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnellrawlings Twitter (X): https://x.com/donnellrawlings Watch Donnell's Podcast: ⁠The Donnell Rawlings Show⁠ on YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDonnellRawlingsShow ✅ Subscribe to Jay Mohr for Fresh Content: https://www.youtube.com/@JayMohr37?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Follow Jay Mohr on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymohr37 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jmohr37 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaymohr37 Jay Mohr Tour Dates: https://JayMohr.com Music: ""Rise"" by Lady Owl #DonnellRawlings #ChappelleShow #MichaelJordan #DaveChappelle #comedian 00:00 – Intro & Donnell’s Break on Def Comedy Jam 01:16 – Apollo Disaster & Biz Markie Memory 05:02 – George Wallace Destroys with "Yo Mama" Jokes 06:40 – Flavor Flav Encounter & Hero Worship 10:00 – Comedy Hustle & Finding Identity 18:45 – Black Mental Health & Stigma in the Community 22:25 – Therapy Insights: Comparing to Bombing Onstage, Tiffany Haddish 27:50 – “Call Me Daddy” Joke, OJ Debate, Black Icons Ranking 34:20 – Chappelle’s Show Continuation Without Dave 39:50 – Dave Chappelle, Kids, and the Iconic Breakfast Club Meme 44:08 – Filming The Wire & Chappelle’s Show at the Same Time 46:55 – How Donnell Booked The Corner & a Role Switch 49:20 – 90s NY Comedy Scene: Patrice, Tony Woods, Cellar Days 56:55 – What Comedy Gave Him: Confidence, Healing, and Joy 59:57 – Outro and Thank Yous