Comedian Mike Epps faced backlash and controversy after making shocking comments that hurt his wife, leading him to quit social media. Epps expressed disappointment over not being cast in the Richard Pryor biopic, with Pryor's widow criticizing him for claiming his refusal to sleep with her cost him the role. Additionally, Epps admitted to abusing cocaine despite Ice Cube's pleas to stop, highlighting his struggles returning home after fame.
EXCLUSIVE | The widow of late comedy legend Richard Pryor, Jennifer Lee Pryor, is clapping back at Mike Epps’ claim that his refusal to sleep with her cost him the role in Pryor’s biopic. https://t.co/TsW0zAipi0
EXCLUSIVE | Jennifer Lee Pryor called Mike Epps’s accusation “ghetto” and said she “wouldn’t touch his d--k with a 10-foot pole.” https://t.co/Cd3XoDBrMw
Mike Epps Admits He Abused Cocaine Despite Ice Cube’s Pleas To Stop https://t.co/cuGGdnoCRg
Mike epps tells how ice cube saved his life "I was using co*aine and crying, Cube told me that i was a king" and the struggles returning home after he became famous. 🎥: @allthesmokeprod https://t.co/fUqEKPeY53
The comedian said Richard Pryor’s widow told him he wasn’t “ready” to play the comedy legend after he didn’t “spank” her “ass.” https://t.co/JDp5FbSbtg
😅A great comedian is one who can tell a story and bring it to life like no other. Check out @TheRealMikeEpps recounting the great Richard Pryor's funeral!😄 https://t.co/gFTxbNLEsV
Mike Epps is still feeling some sorta way about the Richard Pryor biopic that didn't happen! https://t.co/kjCnt1KY1S
Mike Epps Quits Social Media After Hurting Wife With Shocking Comments As Fans Weigh In https://t.co/krrB9NZKyC