In 2016, Kevin Hart brought his Comedy Central talent hunt to Philadelphia, and Lawrence Killebrew was one of four local comics who got the call. Ten years later, the Philly-born comic is still on the road, still dropping albums and still giving away sneakers to kids.

Quick answer

Lawrence Killebrew is a stand-up comedian and actor born and raised in Philadelphia and now based in Atlanta. He made his national TV debut on Comedy Central’s Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City in 2016, has released three Comedy Hustle albums, posts daily comedy clips to about 194,000 Instagram followers and runs the sneaker charity Killebrew Kicks.

Key takeaways

  • He was one of four comics on the Philadelphia episode of Hart of the City, which aired November 13, 2016.
  • His albums are Comedy Hustle Live (2016), Comedy Hustle Live, Pt. 2 (2019) and Comedy Hustle, Vol. 3 (2026).
  • His official bio says he has toured with and opened for Katt Williams, Kevin Hart and Bill Burr.
  • He founded Killebrew Kicks in 2019 to give new sneakers to students.
  • His Instagram, @lawrencec3h, had 193.9K followers on October 17, 2026.

Four comics, one Philly night on Comedy Central

On November 13, 2016, Comedy Central aired the Philadelphia episode of Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City, the series in which Hart visits a city’s comedy scene and hands the stage to local comics. The episode listing names four performers: TuRae Gordon, Anthony Moore, Skeet Carter and Lawrence Killebrew.

For Killebrew, it was a big step. His official bio calls it his national television debut and says he was picked from a worldwide search of comedians for the show, which Hart created and produced through his company, Hart Beat Productions.

By then he had already spent years working clubs on the East Coast. What came after was the part most fans see now: a steady touring schedule, a run of self-released albums, a charity built around his love of sneakers and an Instagram account where he posts new clips almost every day.

Who is Lawrence Killebrew?

Lawrence Killebrew is a stand-up comedian, actor and host. On Instagram he describes himself as a comedian, an actor, a Nike ambassador and the creator of the #comedyhustle, a phrase that also names his albums, his old podcast and his YouTube vlog series.

His homepage opens with a line that sums up how he sees the job: “I didn’t get into comedy to be famous, I got into comedy to be a comedian.”

A current club bio on the DC Comedy Loft site describes his act as comedy built on personal experiences, sharp observations and storytelling. You can hear that in his track titles. His 2026 album includes bits called “Single Father Stuff,” “New Step Father Training,” “40 + No Kids” and “Starbucks Stories.”

Where is Lawrence Killebrew from?

Killebrew was born and raised in Philadelphia, according to a 2024 profile by Love Now Media. The DC Comedy Loft bio says he is originally from Philadelphia and now based in Atlanta.

Both cities show up in his work. His first album has tracks titled “Back to Philly” and “Homeless in Atlanta,” and his charity has given sneakers to students in Philadelphia, Camden, New Jersey, and Atlanta.

How did Lawrence Killebrew get started in comedy?

His bio says he started at the Rascals Comedy Club in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. From there he moved on to clubs such as the Laff Factory, the Improv and other Rascals locations, and he played colleges around the country.

Back home, he built his own room. According to his bio, he created, hosted and produced a monthly show called “Tickle Me Tuesdays,” which ran for six years at the Laff House, the Philadelphia comedy club. The Laff House still keeps an old clip of his set on its YouTube channel.

His bio lists a few other stops along the way. In early 2010 he went to Seoul, South Korea, with other comedians to perform for U.S. troops. He was a guest DJ on Radio One’s 100.3 The Beat on “Philly Home Jamz” on Sunday nights. He also acted in the film Sucka 4 Luv and the Bounce TV sitcom Family Time.

What is Lawrence Killebrew known for?

Club audiences know him as a road comic. His bio says he has toured with and opened for Katt Williams, Kevin Hart and Bill Burr, has hosted the Plastic Cup Boyz tour and works regularly at Improv and Funny Bone clubs. Video from the Apollo Comedy Club in 2017 and Carolines on Broadway, which booked him for its “Breakout Artist Comedy Series,” show how far that circuit has taken him.

Online, he is known for short, everyday clips. In the week before this article, his Instagram reels included bits about customer service, moving in with a partner and run clubs, most of them shot selfie-style. He posts several a day, and the account showed about 6,700 posts on October 17, 2026.

Then there is the hustle. Killebrew has put out all three of his albums independently, with the rights held in his own name, and he has documented life on the road in his ComedyHustle vlog on YouTube.

Here he is at Carolines on Broadway in New York, from his own YouTube channel:

Lawrence Killebrew performs at Carolines on Broadway in New York. Video: Lawrence Killebrew on YouTube.

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What is Killebrew Kicks?

Killebrew Kicks is the nonprofit he founded in 2019 to give school kids brand-new sneakers. Love Now Media reports that it started with him handing out pairs from his own collection, until he noticed his sneakers left out kids who didn’t wear his size.

He told the outlet why it matters to him: “I felt like a Superhero,” especially when I played ball.

The charity has grown into more than shoe giveaways. The Killebrew Kicks site describes taking 100 students to see the new Black Panther film in November 2022 and a November 2023 shopping spree with DTLR for 15 honor roll students from Toby Farms middle school. He also self-published a coloring book, Kid Killebrew and His Super Kicks, with proceeds going back to the nonprofit, and hosts an annual celebrity basketball game every April.

Where can you watch or listen to Lawrence Killebrew?

His three albums are on Apple Music, Spotify and other streaming services.

Title Type Released
Comedy Hustle Live Comedy album, 21 tracks April 20, 2016
Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City, “Philadelphia” Comedy Central TV episode November 13, 2016
Comedy Hustle Live, Pt. 2 Comedy album, 19 tracks April 13, 2019
Comedy Hustle, Vol. 3 Comedy album, 16 tracks February 13, 2026

His bio says his first Comedy Hustle album spent four straight weeks at No. 1 on the iTunes comedy albums chart. He also hosted the #ComedyHustle podcast, which has more than 40 episodes on Apple Podcasts, the latest from July 2020.

For stand-up clips, his YouTube channel has sets, crowd work and road vlogs, including a 2025 crowd-work clip from the Baltimore Comedy Factory.

Is Lawrence Killebrew on tour?

He spends much of the year on the club circuit. His official schedule page listed a full 2025 run, from the Tempe Improv in May through the Comedy Zone in Greenville, South Carolina, in December. As of October 2026, that page had not been updated with new dates, so the best places to catch announcements are his Instagram and the schedule page itself.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lawrence Killebrew?

Lawrence Killebrew is a stand-up comedian and actor from Philadelphia, now based in Atlanta. He appeared on Comedy Central’s Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City in 2016, has released three Comedy Hustle albums and founded the sneaker charity Killebrew Kicks.

Was Lawrence Killebrew on Hart of the City?

Yes. He performed on the Philadelphia episode of Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City, season 1, episode 7, which aired on Comedy Central on November 13, 2016, alongside TuRae Gordon, Anthony Moore and Skeet Carter.

Where is Lawrence Killebrew from?

He was born and raised in Philadelphia and started his comedy career at the Rascals Comedy Club in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. A current club bio says he is now based in Atlanta.

What albums has Lawrence Killebrew released?

He has released three comedy albums: Comedy Hustle Live in 2016, Comedy Hustle Live, Pt. 2 in 2019 and Comedy Hustle, Vol. 3 on February 13, 2026. All three are available on major streaming services.

What is Killebrew Kicks?

Killebrew Kicks is a nonprofit Lawrence Killebrew founded in 2019. It gives new sneakers to deserving students and has organized movie outings, a shopping spree with DTLR, a coloring book and an annual celebrity basketball game.

How many Instagram followers does Lawrence Killebrew have?

As of October 17, 2026, his Instagram account, @lawrencec3h, had 193.9K followers and about 6,700 posts. He also has about 8,500 followers on TikTok under the same handle.

Image credits

  • Featured image: The Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, in 2010. Lawrence Killebrew performed at the Apollo Comedy Club in 2017. Photo: Hans Joachim Dudeck, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.

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