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Several of comedy’s biggest names are coming together to honor the late comedian Paul Mooney at his forthcoming memorial service. Legendary funnyman and “Rush Hour” star Chris Tucker will join Tiffany Haddish, David Letterman, and several other influential names in comedy to ensure that Mooney’s life and career are celebrated …

Late comedian Paul Mooney’s hometown is paying tribute by giving him his own day. The City of Oakland declared May 19, the day he passed away, as “Paul Mooney Day.” TMZ obtained legal documents that show that Oakland City Councilmember Caroll Fife proposed the resolution as a means to recognize …

Paul Mooney’s hometown of Oakland, California is trying to figure out how to honor the comedic legend. According to TMZ, the comedian’s passing has created some urgency on the part of the Oakland City Council, who had already been mulling over the idea of paying tribute to Mooney even before he …

Paul Mooney’s sons are speaking out on behalf of their father following sexual abuse allegations, as they claim Mooney is “not well” enough to speak up for himself.  ”Paul Mooney ain’t hiding. Paul Mooney is not well,” Dwayne said, adding, “He doesn’t even know what’s going on right now … …

Earlier this week, Paul Mooney canceled his comedy showcase at an Atlanta comedy club. Shortly after, a new report revealed the comedian was taking time off for health-related reasons amid claims that he sexually abused Richard Pryor’s son when he was just a teenager. Last week, Rashan Kahn, Pryor’s former bodyguard, …

Richard Pryor’s son has seemingly accused comedian Paul Mooney of “violating” him decades ago. TMZ caught up with Richard Pryor Jr. on the streets, following a recently published video of Rashon Kahn, the former bodyguard of Richard Pryor Sr. Khan, who claimed Pryor Sr. and Mooney’s personal and professional relationship …