Sam Jay

Interview: Sam Jay Talks About Her First Job Before Comedy Stardom, Her Process of Creating Jokes On Stage, And More

The comedian has a comedy special on HBO called ‘Salute Me Or Shoot Me’ out now.
10/05/2023
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Sam Jay Explains How Waka Flocka Inspired Her Latest Stand Up Special

Sam Jay is set to take the stage once again for her latest stand up comedy special, “Salute Me or Shoot Me.” The comedian started her career as a music manager but took advantage of “always being the funny one in the room,” and the rest was history.
09/25/2023
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BET Her Awards Pride Award Honoree, Sam Jay

From becoming the first Black lesbian writer in Saturday Night Live history, to creating safe spaces to have authentic conversations, Sam Jay is beyond deserving of the BET Her Pride Award presented by Discover.
03/28/2023

Kenya Barris Hand Picked Sam Jay For ‘You People,’ Netflix Comedy Film

In an interview with BET.com, the stars chat about what influenced the creation of the film and how a handful of comedians on set elevated the project.
01/28/2023
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Jak Knight, Comedian and Writer for ‘black-ish,’ ‘Big Mouth,’ Passes Away at 28

The cause of death for the rising stand-up performer has not been revealed at this time.
07/15/2022
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Sam Jay Ups the Controversial Ante For ‘Pause’ Season Two

The comedic writer and star of ‘Pause with Sam Jay’ is looking inward on this go-around.
05/20/2022