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Martin Lawrence responds to Ari Lennox's criticism of 'Martin' jokes: 'We were keeping it real'

The debate about whether the jokes were veiled colorism became widespread after R&B singer Ari Lennox posted on social media ...

Funny or offensive? Martin Lawrence chimes into ‘Martin’ colorism discourse

We were keeping it real,” Martin Lawrence says in response to colorism critiques related to his jokes towards Tichina Arnold ...
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‘This Ain’t Your Show’: Bruh Man Actor Says Martin and Cole’s Behind-the-Scenes Clash Caused Issues on Set as Fans Point to Cole’s Missing Episodes

Actor Reginald Ballard, best known as “Bruh Man from the 5th Flo’” on “Martin,” is taking fans behind the scenes of the iconic sitcom. While the show kept audiences laughing, Ballard claims the on-set ...
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‘Martin’ Spinoff ‘Varnell Hill’ Starring Tommy Davidson Ordered at BET+

Davidson played the role in just a pair of 'Martin' episodes. By Tony Maglio 'Martin' (from left): Tommy Davidson, Martin Lawrence in two-part episode 'Hollywood Swingin' (1993) Andrew Semel/Fox ...