Ever since his infamous Bill Cosby rape joke went viral, Chicago’s Hannibal Buress has gone from strength to strength.

But it didn’t happen overnight for the stand-up comic. Buress has put in the hard work over a number of years, refining his comedic timing while testing his skills in film and television — all on his way to becoming one of America’s funniest comedians.

Following his breakout on Comedy Central’s The Awkward Comedy Show, Buress released his first comedy album, My Name Is Hannibal — 50 minutes of eye-watering hilarity showcasing his insightful wit, and his unique mixture of observational comedy, self-deprecating humor, dark satire, and pickle juice.

With the success of his stand-up career, Buress landed a job writing for Saturday Night Live in 2009.... Read More