Few luminaries shine as brightly as Cedric the Entertainer, a multifaceted artist whose talent et.comacting, and hosting. Now the comedic maestro is adding music artist and producer to his resume with the release of “Soul of Christmas” an album described as a harmonious fusion of soul, R&B and jazz.
Born Cedric Antonio Kyles in Jefferson City, Missouri, Cedric’s journey to stardom was firmly planted in stand-up comedy. He originally called himself “Cheerio” before being asked by the cereal company not to use the name and Cedric the Entertainer was born.
He made waves on the stand-up circuit, earning respect and admiration for his sharp wit, relatable humor, and infectious energy. His magnetic stage presence catapulted him into the mainstream, eventually leading to his breakthrough role on the groundbreaking comedy series “The Steve Harvey Show.”
Whether tickling funny bones on stage, or eliciting belly laughs in blockbuster comedies, Cedric the Entertainer continues to be a formidable presence in the entertainment industry, leaving an enduring legacy as a true icon of laughter and joy.
He sits down with radio/tv personality Jazmyn Summers for BET.com to talk about being a family man, his career, and his new role as music artist/producer.
Jaz: You just released an album, “Soul of Christmas” that you and your children sing on. Should we call you DJ Cedric or MC Cheerio?
Cedric the Entertainer: My name is Ced, and it starts with a C, and I started thinking about what goes with that. And I’m thinking of course “Cheers” goes with laughter and so….Cheerio! S I decided to go with that, and then true story: General Mills sent a cease and desist letter basically telling me that wasn’t going to fly. So now it’s just Cedric but this album is something fun we did. We love this time of year, and its full of great collaborations. Not only me, I’m singing on it and I got my kids on there. But then…
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