Mojo Brookzz Loses Kevin Hart Deal Over 12-Year-Old Tweet

Mojo Brookzz Loses Kevin Hart Deal Over 12-Year-Old Tweet

Comedian Mojo Brookzz revealed a painful career moment on Club Shay Shay, sharing how a 12-year-old tweet cost him a valuable opportunity with Kevin Hart’s production company, Heartbeat Productions. The incident, which happened around the time Hart was supposed to host the Oscars, saw Brookzz lose out on a project that was set to pay around $7,500.

Heartbeat Productions was assembling a group of comedians for an unknown project. Brookzz was in talks and was told a contract would be ready by Tuesday. When Tuesday came and went with no word, he followed up on Wednesday, needing the money at the time. That’s when the booking agent revealed the issue: they had found old tweets from 2013 that were flagged as potentially homophobic.

The Tweet in Question

Brookzz, who was only 23 at the time and a “no comedian” back then, explained the tweet stemmed from an old app called “Ask.fm.” This platform allowed people to ask questions anonymously. A homosexual man used the app to ask Brookzz a question, and his response, while perhaps not worded perfectly, was not intended to be offensive.

“I was like, ‘I’m not with that,’” Brookzz recalled. “And maybe the way I worded it wasn’t, you know, wasn’t politically correct, but I didn’t say anything like bad, you know, about the community because I had nothing bad to say about them.”

He emphasized his inclusive approach, noting that gay people attend his shows and are part of his family. Despite his explanation and efforts to show he wasn’t homophobic, Heartbeat Productions passed on him for the project.

A Recommendation and a Lesson Learned

Interestingly, the booking agent then asked Brookzz if he knew any other comedians from Chicago who might be a good fit. While he could have easily refused, Brookzz recommended fellow comedian Katie Wilson, who was working with him at the time. Heartbeat Productions ended up hiring Wilson for the project.

When asked if he received any finder’s fee for the recommendation, Brookzz said no. However, he expressed no regret, stating, “The fact that I was able to help her get something was okay.” He believes in the idea that what’s meant for him will be for him, and that particular opportunity wasn’t meant for him.

Social Media Scrutiny

The experience prompted Brookzz to go back and review his social media, particularly his old tweets. He learned how to search for his name using keywords to see what came up. While he didn’t find a lot that needed to be removed, he realized the importance of being mindful of past statements, especially in the rapidly changing social climate.

“Once I learned how to do it. Especially on Twitter, once I learned how to, you know, look up stuff. You type in keywords with your name. And you know, you just see stuff that come up,” he explained.

Touring with Martin Lawrence

Shifting gears, Brookzz also shared his positive experiences touring with comedy legend Martin Lawrence. He described Lawrence as a true “OG” who is secure in his own success and genuinely supportive of other comedians.

“Martin is one of those ones that’s kind of he knows who he is. He knows what he’s done. So it doesn’t matter how good you are, who you think you are, when you come up on this show, you can go and destroy it. And when you come back, Mark going to be back there clapping for you,” Brookzz said.

He recounted a time when he suggested a tweak to one of Lawrence’s jokes. The next night, Lawrence tried the suggestion, and it landed perfectly. Lawrence’s openness to feedback and respect for younger comedians, even incorporating their ideas, left a lasting impression on Brookzz.

Comparing Stage Presences: Martin Lawrence vs. Mike Epps

The conversation then turned to comparing the stage styles of Martin Lawrence and Mike Epps. Brookzz highlighted their distinct approaches to comedy and performance.

“Mike up here all the time. That’s him. That’s him on a regular Tuesday,” Brookzz stated, emphasizing Epps’s consistent, animated persona both on and off stage. He described Epps as someone who is simply funny, and his stage act feels like a natural extension of his personality. Epps also makes an effort to give many young comedians a platform, often featuring eight or nine up-and-coming acts on his shows.

In contrast, Brookzz sees Martin Lawrence’s show as more structured. Lawrence focuses on his material and typically has a shorter set, with fewer opening acts, usually two or three. Brookzz concluded that both comedians are incredibly talented but offer very different, yet equally engaging, live comedy experiences.

The interview offered a candid look into the challenges of navigating the entertainment industry, the importance of past statements, and the respect shared between comedy veterans and rising stars.

Source: Kevin Hart Deal Lost Over Alleged Homophobic Tweet – Mojo Brookzz Shares His Story I CLUB SHAY SHAY (YouTube)