Text DFW to 24042 to join 97.9 The Beat’s mobile club for exclusive news (Terms & Conditions). Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Marlon Wayans brings a few defining moments in life that he’ll never forget. Press play to see what happen when Eddie Murphy made his way to the projects,

Text DFW to 24042 to join 97.9 The Beat’s mobile club for exclusive news (Terms & Conditions). Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Congrats to the “You can’t get Jiggy Wit This” comedian Micheal Blackson for his official defining moment from a legend. Press play for the good news regarding Coming To America 2. What did Eddie Murphy have to […]

Rumors of a Coming To America sequel have wafted around Hollywood for years, but it looks like Paramount Pictures is making it happen. Coming To America is one of those time-tested classics that has a beloved spot in movie-night rotation. Now, fans of the original are one step closer to revisiting Zamunda. According to The […]

As reported yesterday, comedian Charlie Murphy died after a tough battle with leukemia. Eddie Murphy and his family members are finally speaking out with words of mourning and remembrance. Check out their full statement below via Entertainment Weekly: “Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle, and friend Charlie. Charlie filled […]

Sadly, comedian Charlie Murphy passed away on Wednesday after losing his battle with leukemia. Celebs and fans were shocked by the devastating news and took to social media to share their condolences. The funny man made a name for himself in Hollywood while his brother, Eddie Murphy, was the biggest comedic star on the planet. […]

Follow The Beat On Twitter: This is a sad day for anyone who has ever been touched by the hilarious comedian Charlie Murphy. Outside of being the brother of famed comic Eddie Murphy, Charlie made a name for himself starring on the hit series Chapelle’s Show, as well as taking on roles in movies like […]

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“I got some rules when I do my standup, I got rules and sh*t. Fag*ots aren’t allowed to look at my ass while I’m on stage. That’s why I keep moving while up here.” That crude and tasteless joke was made back in 1983 by none other than the legendary Eddie Murphy as he opened […]

When Nicole Murphy divorced from comedy heavyweight Eddie Murphy in 2005, she received about $10 million in the settlement. But because she entrusted her childhood friend with the sum, she never saw the money again. Both she and a Philadelphia investment group took some huge losses, and filed a lawsuit. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! […]

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It’s an understatement to say that Eddie Murphy changed the face of comedy, between being the first comedian (and first of color) to become a huge blockbuster draw and star in some of the biggest film franchises of all-time, he is largely considered the modern blueprint for a comedian crossover. However, while he is considered […]