Kountry Wayne

Kountry Wayne
Wayne in 2024
Birth name	Dewayne Jamarr Colley
Born	(1987-12-09) December 9, 1987 (age 37) Millen, Georgia, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up film television
Years active	2014–present
Children	10
Website	kountrywayne.com

Kountry Wayne (born DeWayne Jamarr Colley; December 9, 1987) is an American comedian, actor and content creator. Wayne is known for his digital sketches featuring original characters, as well as cameos from actors, musicians, and athletes, including Ludacris, Mike Epps, Lamar Odom, and others.[1][2]

Wayne released his first book, Help Is On the Way: Stay Up and Live Your Truth, in April 2023.[3] The foreword was written by actor and comedian Cedric the Entertainer.[4]

Career

Wayne made his television debut in September 2018 on MTV's battle rap improv television series Wild 'N Out, created and hosted by Nick Cannon.[5] He starred in the BET original Christmas movie Holiday Heartbreak, released on December 16, 2020.[6] Wayne executive produced and starred in the comedy feature film Strange Love, which premiered on Amazon Prime on February 14, 2022.[7][8] In April 2023, he portrayed Painted Duck DJ in the Peacock original film Praise This, produced by Will Packer, directed by Tina Gordon, and starring Chloe Bailey, Quavo, Mack Wilds, and Druski.[9][10]

Wayne co-hosts the reality series I Love Us with Kym Whitley, which premiered on BET+ on June 2, 2022.[11][12] He released a comedy album, Help Is On The Way, in 2018.[13] In 2021, Wayne was named one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch." Other comedians on the list that year included Hannah Einbinder, Ayo Edebiri, Quinta Brunson, and Mohammed Amer.[14]

Wayne continues to perform stand-up comedy. In 2023, he headlined his second national theater tour, Help Is On The Way, produced by Live Nation.[15][16] In 2022, Wayne performed at the Palace Theatre in Los Angeles, California, as part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival.[17] In May 2023, Wayne taped his first one-hour comedy special, A Woman's Prayer, in Washington, D.C., which is set to premiere on Netflix later this year.[18][19]

Personal life

Wayne is the father of 10 children, 7 of whom he had before the age of 22.[20] He is a vegan and does not smoke or drink alcohol.[21] Wayne has been romantically linked to comedian Jess Hilarious.[22] He owns a fuchsia Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan[23] and is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys.[24] Wayne grew up in Millen, Georgia.[25]

Influences

Wayne cites Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor as his comedic influences.[26]

References

1. Zidel, Alex (February 3, 2021). "Ludacris Gets A Ridiculous New Car After His Mercedes Was Stolen". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved 26 July 2023. On Instagram, Kountry Wayne and Desi Banks visited the rapper at his crib to hand-deliver him a new car, and his reaction was unbelievable.
2. Letman, Aiesha (February 17, 2021). "Seen On The Scene: Lamar Odom's Ex Sabrina Parr Hugs It Up With Trey Songz In The Club". Bossip. Retrieved 26 July 2023. It seems like Lamar has since gained control over his accounts and his new image. The former baller appeared in a skit with comedian Kountry Wayne, showing off his acting chops.
3. "Comedian Kountry Wayne talks new memoir, comedy tour". Good Morning America. April 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023. Actor and comedian Kountry Wayne drops by to talk about his new memoir, "Help Is On The Way," and his upcoming national comedy tour.
4. Johnson, Angela (April 10, 2023). "April 2023 Books By Black Authors We Can't Wait to Read". The Root. Retrieved 27 July 2023. You definitely won't want to miss the powerful foreword by Cedric the Entertainer.
5. "Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'n Out: Season 12 Episode 9". Rotten Tomatoes. 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2023. EPISODE INFO: Nick Cannon, Matt Triplett, Michael Blackson, Kountry Wayne, and Yung Joc battle it out in games; "Country and Beef"; "Got Damned"; "Bullspittin"'; "Wildstyle" battle; Curt Chambers performs.
6. Nakamura, Reid (December 3, 2020). "'Holiday Heartbreak' Trailer: Christmas Curse Threatens to Ruin the Holidays in BET Original Movie (Exclusive Video)". The Wrap. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
7. Clark, Mo (February 13, 2023). "Kountry Wayne Stars In New Film 'Strange Love'". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2023. From Executive Producer Kountry Wayne comes comedy about a couple Deshawn Green (Kountry Wayne) and Megan (Marquita Goings) who takes chance on purchasing their dream home and fulfill the American dream.
8. "Strange Love". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
9. Lee, Ashley (April 7, 2023). "How 'Praise This' turned Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion hits into gospel songs". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 27 July 2023. And every time Kountry Wayne, my favorite comic, who plays the DJ, started playing a new song, it got so loud in there.
10. Corrine, Amber (July 8, 2022). "Chloe Bailey, Quavo, Mack Wilds, Druski, And More To Star In Universal Pictures' 'Praise This'". Vibe. Retrieved 27 July 2023. Other cast members will include Anjelika Washington, Koryn Hawthorne, Jekalyn Carr, Kiara Iman Heffner, Ilario Grant, Birgundi Baker, Loren Lott, Crystal Renee Hayslett, Cocoa Brown, Vanessa Fraction, social media star Druski and comedian Kountry Wayne.
11. Schwartz, Ryan (May 25, 2022). "Martin Reunion, College Hill Reboot and Ms. Pat Show Season 2 Among BET+'s Summer Slate — Get Release Dates". TVLine. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
12. Schneider, Michael (May 25, 2022). "Martin Reunion Gets June Premiere Date as BET+ Reveals Summer Plans (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
13. Harris, Vincent (December 5, 2018). "How Kountry Wayne's Social Media Success Sparked His Career as a Stand-Up". The Post & Courier. Retrieved 27 July 2023. In fact, his new CD is called Help Is on the Way, a phrase he says is about his belief in God
14. "Variety's 10 Comics to Watch for 2021". Variety. July 27, 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
15. "Comedian Kountry Wayne Talks New Memoir, Comedy Tour". Good Morning America. April 24, 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
16. Fanelli, Laurie (December 5, 2022). "Kountry Wayne Announces 2023 Comedy Tour". Eponymous Review. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
17. Santos, Stacy (December 5, 2022). "Kountry Wayne Announces Help Is On The Way Comedy Tour For 2023". Celebrity Access. Retrieved 27 July 2023. where the comic performed to sold-out crowds across the US, including the historic Palace Theatre in LA, as part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival
18. "Kountry Wayne Talks New Book, Relationships, Fatherhood, Netflix Special + More". The Breakfast Club. April 27, 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
19. "Kountry Wayne". Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino. May 19, 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023. Check out Kountry Wayne's new standup special 'A Woman's Prayer' dropping on Netflix soon.
20. Thorpe, Isha (January 13, 2021). "Kountry Wayne on Comedy, Ownership, The Pandemic and More". Revolt TV. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
21. Davis, Tyrone (October 4, 2018). "Kountry Wayne". Twenty4Seven Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2023. In addition to being drug and alcohol free, you are also vegan. Elaborate.
22. Rutherford, Kevin (March 9, 2019). "Kevin Hart Spends 70th Week at No. 1 on Top Comedians Social Media Chart". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 July 2023. Wayne posted March 5 from his Drip Tour with a selfie featuring Jess Hilarious (who comes in at No. 3 on Top Comedians this week), with whom he's romantically linked
23. "10 Things Kountry Wayne Can't Live Without". GQ Magazine. April 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2023. From some vegan snacks and his money clip stacked with cash and old Discover cards to his fuchsia Rolls Royce and a 'Jesus Is Poppin' pendant chain, these are comedian Kountry Wayne's essentials.
24. "Hangin' with the Boys: Kountry Wayne Calls In". Dallas Cowboys. September 24, 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
25. Sweatt, Lydia (April 18, 2023). "From Viral Videos to a Netflix Special: Kountry Wayne's Journey to the Top". Success Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2023. he was raised in Millen, Georgia.
26. Walters, Grant (August 30, 2018). "Comedy Preview: Kountry Wayne". Columbus Underground. Retrieved 27 July 2023. Kountry Wayne cites late comedy legends Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx as two of his greatest models primarily because of their physical brilliance – a hallmark he believes makes his show not just a comedy act, but a well-rounded performance.

External links

• Official website
• Wayne Colley at IMDb