Freaky Friday

With such a laundry list of accomplishments, it’s clear how effortlessly Mike Epps went from stand-up . . . to standout!

1970

Michael Elliot Epps is born into a family with eight siblings. No wonder appealing for attention came so natural to him.

Late 1980s

After dropping out of high school and spending 18 months behind bars, Epps vows to pursue a career in entertainment after hearing his comedic idol, Richard Pryor.

1995

Epps’ career begins on the Def Comedy Jam Tour.

2000

Mike Epps plays the lottery-winning, lovable yet wimpy wannabe gangsta Day-Day Jones in Next Friday.

2002

Epps co-executive produces All About the Benjamins with fellow co-star Ice Cube.

2006

Epps is the voice of Moe “Mo Gunz” Jackson on the “Wingman” episode of The Boondocks.

2008

Jim Jones & Skull Gang Present: A Tribute to Bad Santa, Starring Mike Epps is dropped. That has to be the longest name for a Christmas-themed rap album ever!

2009

Epps releases comedy album, Funny Bidness, which includes an ode to women who love food: “Fat Girls.”

2010

The comic begins hosting the BET Awards (Nicki Minaj gets the New Artist nod). Let’s hope he leaves the roller skates and Puffy’s metallic jacket at home for this year’s show.

2011

Epps and Tupac Shakur’s mother celebrate the deceased rapper’s 40th birthday party. Epps regularly supports the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation for the Arts in Atlanta.

2012

The Indianapolis native becomes the official ambassador for Super Bowl XLVI.