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Martin Lawrence says jokes on the 90s show modeled ‘how Black people joked’ not colorism

Martin Lawrence added his take on the colorism discourse surrounding ’90s sitcom Martin after singer Ari Lennox attributed the show's jokes to colorism. Lennox's remarks, made in July 2025, focused on ...
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Martin Lawrence Addresses Criticism Over Jokes Directed at Pam on ‘Martin’

Another colorism debate has entered the chat. Martin Lawrence has weighed in on renewed criticism surrounding the humor on his classic sitcom Martin, following comments from singer Ari Lennox about ...
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Martin Lawrence's 3 Kids: All About Jasmin, Iyanna and Amara

Martin Lawrence first rose to comedy fame in the 1990s, hosting HBO's Def Comedy Jam, appearing in the Bad Boys franchise and Big Momma's House and starring in his original sitcom Martin. Off-screen, ...
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Tisha Campbell Explains Why She’ll Always ‘Protect’ Martin Lawrence, But the Internet Has Questions

Who could forget Tisha Campbell and Martin Lawrence’s amazing, comedic chemistry in their hit 90s sitcom, “Martin?” But while they undoubtedly brought laughs to audiences for five seasons, the series’ ...