Joe and Jada - Jess Hilarious talks new book, Birdman’s LEGENDARY Breakfast Club moment, Netflix crossover & WILD Martin Lawrence story

Jess Hilarious, the fiery comedian and Breakfast Club radio host, reveals how she transformed personal pain into power—turning a childhood marked by trauma, a fractured family, and a mother’s death into a bestselling memoir and global comedy career. Her journey began not in a comedy club, but in a Baltimore bodega where she watched legends like Martin Lawrence rise, and was later propelled by a lie: claiming she’d done stand-up for years, she landed a 13,000-person show that gave her the standing ovation that confirmed her destiny. Now, she’s a mother, a best-selling author, and a cultural force—yet still navigating the absurdity of fame, from being barred from a Knicks game for being a 'New York fan' to being mistaken for a 'lesbian killer' on a Netflix show. Her story is one of resilience, authenticity, and the quiet fury of a woman who refuses to be silenced—especially when the world tries to box her in.