Social media is interesting. It helps me connect with fans. It's immediate. It's a big part of my touring business - getting the word out via Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Hannibal Buress bigbusinessconnect Change image and share on social
When people say, 'How did you start in comedy,' I say my family was kidnapped by ninjas when I was very young, and to get them released I had to do a killer five-minute set. And even after I did that, you know, I started doing comedy under tough circumstances, I still kept at it because I enjoyed it. Hannibal Buress circumstancecomedyenjoy share on social
I don't know if I have a 'Greatest Album Ever.' I really liked 'The Blueprint' by Jay-Z. The production on that album was really great. 'All I Need' was the first song I used for walk-on music in 2002 for my second time ever on stage, so that means a lot to me. Hannibal Buress albumblueprintgreat share on social
I didn't audition for 'SNL.' I sent in a tape to 'SNL' the year before I started writing there, but I got the job there through doing stand-up on Fallon. Hannibal Buress auditionfallonjob Change image and share on social
I remember 'Def Comedy Jam' being a big deal and kids talking about it in school, but it was never, 'I want to do that.' Hannibal Buress bigcomedydeal Change image and share on social
I think it's a tough transition. It's easy to go from comedian to rapper, but to go from rapper to comedian is tougher. Hannibal Buress comedianeasyrapper Change image and share on social
I think one of my first jokes - in the black community, there's people who have jokes about skin tone. People like, 'You so black, you purple.' 'You so black, you gotta smile so we can see you at night.' Hannibal Buress blackcommunitygotta share on social
In my hometown of Chicago, I'm kind of a medium deal. Hannibal Buress chicagodealhometown Change image and share on social
If I ever have downtime, I'm usually sitting in my place playing video games. Or eating sandwiches somewhere, or watching sports some place. Hannibal Buress downtimeeatgame Change image and share on social
I don't like to post fresh standup material, because I want to use it in a special. The stuff I like to post online I like to be off-the-cuff moments. Hannibal Buress cufffreshmaterial Change image and share on social