Chris Thomas relives his time on tour with Will Smith and how he became the 'Mayor of Rap City'.

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  • čas přidán 19. 08. 2021
  • Pierre's Panic Room- As a guest on Pierre's Panic Room, Chris Thomas stops by to discuss his time on tour. How he stopped the Crips and the Bloods from fighting at a concert, how he became the host of Rap City. The Mayor of Rap City also tells stories of life on tour with some of Hip Hop's most legendary artists.
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  • @E_Static
    @E_Static Před 2 lety +80

    If they ever need another actor to play Don Cornelius on the series American Soul, Chris Thomas has the voice and look.

    • @MyName-jm8ol
      @MyName-jm8ol Před 2 lety +8

      So true that’s a really good call

    • @M0DFATH3R
      @M0DFATH3R Před 2 lety +4

      I don’t understand why he wasn’t the first choice after this.

    • @nigallion2664
      @nigallion2664 Před 2 lety +1

      told I😂😂😂😂🎤👑I told Chris Thomas last night that he could play Don Cornelius...How ironically you would post this!

    • @bighurt7107
      @bighurt7107 Před 2 lety +3

      Yessir. He did do the best Don Cornelius impersonation back n the day.

    • @Izzymeyokee1
      @Izzymeyokee1 Před 2 lety

      🤣🤣🤣 u right. That's Crazy.

  • @theairforce1877
    @theairforce1877 Před 2 lety +7

    Chris Thomas is one of our underrated icons who represented and did so much for comedy and Hip-Hop culture.
    👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽💪🏽✊🏽✊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

  • @rachaad
    @rachaad Před 2 lety +34

    Chris Thomas ran DC in 80s -early 90. He really is the Mayor of DC

  • @MamaRii73
    @MamaRii73 Před 2 lety +14

    Chris Thomas...legend!
    Ain't nothing like the DMV, darling!

  • @MoUniqueMedia
    @MoUniqueMedia Před 2 lety +12

    Pierre funny as hell when he slides the jokes in while interviewing..he is the interviewer I literally never thought I needed but he’s good..favorite pod out right now 👌🏾

  • @mensahtalk2367
    @mensahtalk2367 Před 2 lety +19

    Wow Chris is truly a legend out here, lets give that man his flowers

  • @SpiritCaliber
    @SpiritCaliber Před 2 lety +24

    He is the only comedian that I haven't seen in 20 yrs

    • @hdwatts1031
      @hdwatts1031 Před rokem +2

      Pierre is good at bringing back comics that really don't have it going on anymore.

    • @parabellum5503
      @parabellum5503 Před rokem

      No hate he never really was that funny.

    • @hdwatts1031
      @hdwatts1031 Před rokem

      @@parabellum5503 _YEAH, HE WAS JUST A GOOD IMMITATOR, WHICH ONLY GOES SO FAR. IT WAS GOOD IN THE 80'S B

    • @SpiritCaliber
      @SpiritCaliber Před rokem +1

      Disagree w all of you. These are PIONEERS OF THE COMEDY GAME. #RESPECT

  • @mauricejustice4362
    @mauricejustice4362 Před 2 lety +15

    Chris Thomas is a living legend. Thanks P.

  • @GnarlsBarkley123
    @GnarlsBarkley123 Před 2 lety +23

    It’s great seeing Chris Thomas again. I was born in ‘88 and probably had no business watching “Def Comedy Jam” and “Comic View” in the ‘90s but glad I did. Homie still has the middle part 😂 I love it 💪🏽❤️🔥

  • @rakeishamonet3851
    @rakeishamonet3851 Před 2 lety +9

    The living legend Chris Thomas. Love you both

  • @alfonsobray2160
    @alfonsobray2160 Před rokem +2

    Damn Chris Thomas is a living legend. I remember Chris used to do this little shoulder dance. Lol. True legend

  • @Adventism27
    @Adventism27 Před 2 lety +12

    Shout out to Chris Thomas. He’s the RAP CITY G.O.A.T.

  • @courtneywright328
    @courtneywright328 Před 2 lety +5

    "Black don't crack but it will mold" 🤣 I like that! He's hilarious, good interview 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @carllee9479
    @carllee9479 Před 2 lety +6

    I gave him his flowers day one! Back in the 80’s!

  • @danielv7289
    @danielv7289 Před 2 lety +12

    Chris Thomas is a Legend, one of the funniest to ever to do it!!

    • @hdwatts1031
      @hdwatts1031 Před rokem

      He is a legend, but he is more of an imitator than a comedian. He is still kind of stuck in the 90's

  • @gloriahenny7530
    @gloriahenny7530 Před 2 lety +8

    Did not know Chris was so talented and blessed.

  • @abdatruthteller5895
    @abdatruthteller5895 Před 2 lety +4

    Chris Thomas is the big homie.... Always as cool as a fan....

  • @TweepyDivineAlkalineWizard

    Bout time💯❤️‼️salute to Pierre & Chris 2 Living Legends💜💜💰🏆💰🏆❤️💯‼️‼️‼️‼️THE MAYOR OF RAP CITY❤️💯‼️

  • @2KGrind09
    @2KGrind09 Před 2 lety +7

    George Burns "Oh God" movies were big when I was coming up.... haven't heard his name in years. I would read this man book in one sitting!

  • @elliottgray7738
    @elliottgray7738 Před 2 lety +3

    What an amazing interview in conversation... Chris is truly a legend

  • @mrlwiseman2900
    @mrlwiseman2900 Před 2 lety +6

    This brother is looking, sounding like, the late, great Don cornelious

  • @sharris8394
    @sharris8394 Před 2 lety +8

    KNOW YOUR HISTORY!! A lot of knowledge in this interview. Salute to Chris for being so candid, and to Pierre for conducting an excellent interview. Keep up the good work Pierre, the game still needs you.....

  • @terrellcuevo2369
    @terrellcuevo2369 Před 2 lety +2

    Man!! I was there at that concert in Indianapolis when T-Roy got killed too! Sad ass night I'll never forget it.

  • @shaundasmith7765
    @shaundasmith7765 Před 2 lety +10

    Back in the good ole days of BET

  • @onassisfluis3848
    @onassisfluis3848 Před 2 lety +7

    Frustrated over the Falcons loss 2 da Eagles but...Dis interview had me cracking up..Great 2 see da Mayor again..Loved da standup u did on BET.Like Billy D. Williams welcoming MJ into his jail cell..Da girl who said "My man locked up,but he did it 4 da baby"..And when u visited a honey and she got a knock on the door,looked out the peephole and says,"uh-oh..its him..he crazy" and y know da rest..Pierre u a funny brother and u need a show like Arsenio..Thanks 4 having Chris..

  • @LJonesW213
    @LJonesW213 Před 2 lety +3

    Comedian Pierre..... Love the 'Panic Room' and the way you have elevated the media format to know the success AND the obstacles of comedians/iennes we have come to know and love.
    Appreciate your bringing so much to educate us all whether it be an aspiring comedian or a fan.

  • @xoacatl
    @xoacatl Před 2 lety +4

    The official mayor of Rap City and one the panel hosts of the BET game show "Tell Me Something Good" about a year before rap city took off. Don't forget how he brought Prime to rap city with him

  • @dskillet
    @dskillet Před 2 lety +3

    shoutout to the Mayor

  • @mykal615
    @mykal615 Před 2 lety +7

    You gotta be a Real OG to still call it “Show Bizness”

  • @tyshl82
    @tyshl82 Před 2 lety +3

    Legendary. Thanks for the upload!

  • @smannp
    @smannp Před 2 lety +1

    Chris Thomas and Pierre in the same room. Classic 💯💯💯💯

  • @patriciatoney240
    @patriciatoney240 Před 2 lety +3

    I have not ever heard anyone say Pierre the way chris says it.

  • @letakeokuk5446
    @letakeokuk5446 Před 2 lety +2

    Chris Thomas, Teddy Carpenter, Earthquake, Joe Clair, Tommy Davidson and Pierre….man these guys are legends. Not sure why they’re not household names like Richard and Bernie. Quonset , Crystal City in VA …wow that was so long ago! 🤎

  • @cottoncandy1004
    @cottoncandy1004 Před 2 lety +1

    So glad to see Chris Thomas on Pierre's Panic Room. I remember you both from the DMV back in the day. GREAT interview! 😍 Chris Thomas is definitely a living legend. He has a plethora of stories to share. He needs to write a book.
    I remember the HBO Special that he did with Whoopi Goldberg. He has toured with so many excellent comedians including the great Paul Mooney (R.I.P.)
    Thanks for doing this interview! I loved it! ❤❤❤

  • @dtrain1476
    @dtrain1476 Před 2 lety +2

    Two DC Legend Comedians chopping it up! The show was 🔥🔥🔥🔥, but come on Pierre why you didn’t give Chris a Party Bag?. C’Mon Man don’t short the Homie!😂😂😂

  • @ilan2endi
    @ilan2endi Před 2 lety +4

    Man this interview is everything 🙌

  • @johnhardy9935
    @johnhardy9935 Před 2 lety +4

    God, this is classic! Great interview! Salute king!

  • @spiritualenlightenmentsmoo308

    He did a joke about Bill Cosby and Michael Jackson and Billy Dee Williams being in jail together that mess was hilarious LOL

  • @cooliegee
    @cooliegee Před 2 lety +2

    These tour stories are the type of stuff that ME TOO can come back and snatch you up out these streets.

  • @TeamTaur
    @TeamTaur Před 2 lety +3

    Great seeing him for sure. Part of all of our up bringing this guy.

  • @jaylouis7934
    @jaylouis7934 Před 2 lety +4

    Aye I remember him from the P.E. Video Night of the living Baseheads. This is the wash pot and also the cooking pot..Hilarious 😂 ..

  • @christophermudd7844
    @christophermudd7844 Před 2 lety +4

    Man I’m so glad to see you doing your thing still I go way back with your comedy. Please Keep this show going I tune in all the time love how you switch it up on your show . Keep bringing on the legends ……. One Love!

  • @jamesbrown1509
    @jamesbrown1509 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome interview!!

  • @313rdtony
    @313rdtony Před rokem +1

    Pierre where did you find this Old KoOoL School Great!!! This is why I watch Pierre's Panic Room! You never know who's going to show up❤️🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

  • @brotherhoodexperiencellc9942

    Pierre is awesome. My dude. Glad you've reinvented yourself. Sky's the limit.

  • @danahoward759
    @danahoward759 Před rokem

    Wow!! How exciting that must have been to be on tour with all the pioneers of hip hop..I bet he's got some great memories!!

  • @CameshiaReviews
    @CameshiaReviews Před 2 lety +1

    It’s Pierre response after every impression for me

  • @michaelrolle1134
    @michaelrolle1134 Před 2 lety +1

    I remember him on Rap City and I was a young'n then. I remember him most on PE's video "Night Of The Baseheads". CLASSIC. He even busts out a Richard Pryor impression.

  • @SaniTait
    @SaniTait Před 2 lety +3

    @8:25 The Howard Cosell impersonation had me though LOL wow

  • @oliviaabrams
    @oliviaabrams Před 2 lety +5

    Great interview. Awesome stories.
    Watch out TK Kirkland! We got somebody else that was there!

  • @localone1597
    @localone1597 Před 2 lety +4

    Cool. Always wondered what happened to this Brother. I was a huge rap fan back in the day. I watched Rap City all the time.

  • @JeremyWhy
    @JeremyWhy Před 2 lety +2

    “My father was a chemist.” - CT
    “I knew a lot of fathers in DC that were chemist.” - Pierre 😉😂

  • @RamseyGotu
    @RamseyGotu Před 2 lety +6

    My father was a chemist 😅😂. I know a lot of fathers who were chemists

    • @cottoncandy1004
      @cottoncandy1004 Před 2 lety +1

      That was a funny joke, but Chris' father was a true Chemist, not the illegal kind. LOL

  • @linnettejoseph7027
    @linnettejoseph7027 Před rokem +1

    I forget about him I used to watch Rap City all the time, Chris looks great, good show.....

  • @leroybrownjr68
    @leroybrownjr68 Před 2 lety +2

    big props to chris thomas...unsung and a living legend. saw him once at cafe arizona in federal way, wa after a concert he hosted in tacoma.

  • @johnanthony7494
    @johnanthony7494 Před 2 lety +8

    Love the show brutha Pierre.. Yes, C Thomas is somewhat of a Comedic Legend and very Unsung..

  • @rockhills
    @rockhills Před 2 lety +2

    Wow, I don't know how many stories I've heard about Trouble T-Roy and this was the first time I've heard anyone talk about the actual accident!

  • @AnthonyWheatley_
    @AnthonyWheatley_ Před 2 lety +1

    He still doing the same bits from the 90s awesome

  • @hpsportzintell8080
    @hpsportzintell8080 Před 2 lety +3

    Great interview

  • @ghanasoul
    @ghanasoul Před 2 lety

    This is a great forum. It brings comics from the past that gives themselves and the fans closure.

  • @a_man_named_hawk5370
    @a_man_named_hawk5370 Před 2 lety +4

    IT'S THE MAYOR!!!!! (Shoulder dance)

  • @diva70smusic
    @diva70smusic Před 11 měsíci

    I just posted on another clip that back in the 80s and 90s, Tommy Davidson and Chris Thomas opened for every musical group in DC. I am glad Pierre's Panic Room backed me up.

  • @beatdown247
    @beatdown247 Před 2 lety +2

    One of my favorites. Chris Thomas always gives me true laugh out loud moments 🤣

  • @theoriginalloveandteavarie4285

    Woahhh Chris Thomas 👏🏾👏🏾..where you been you are definitely a trailblazer😃..so great to see you again!!!

  • @roblovethecomedian
    @roblovethecomedian Před 2 lety +3

    Chris Thomas legend

  • @dtfoel1230
    @dtfoel1230 Před 2 lety +3

    great episode

  • @M0DFATH3R
    @M0DFATH3R Před 2 lety +5

    Wow the real bet era

  • @junebugspade7771
    @junebugspade7771 Před 2 lety +8

    DC is to comedy is what NYC is to point guards

    • @terrypross7638
      @terrypross7638 Před 2 lety

      I love that comparison however what points guards are you referring to besides Kenny Anderson and Larry Brown.

    • @dabneyb3155
      @dabneyb3155 Před 2 lety

      @@terrypross7638 Mark Jackson. Stephon Marbury. . Earl Monroe. Pearl Washington. Etc...

  • @StackhatsZPS
    @StackhatsZPS Před 2 lety +2

    Great interview P

  • @pculiarmuzik3496
    @pculiarmuzik3496 Před 2 lety +3

    This is gold.

  • @carmensanders6034
    @carmensanders6034 Před rokem +1

    I remember Chris Thomas from BET’s Rap City. He’s funny 😆. I really enjoyed watching him.💕

  • @brwn16eyes
    @brwn16eyes Před 2 lety +2

    I enjoyed this!!

  • @Amazingmind525
    @Amazingmind525 Před 2 lety +8

    Pierre if You could get Tony Roberts or Arnez J. I believe they'd be Dope interviews as well. Keep Up the Energy, It's funny seeing You without Your Straw. Your straw was Your UnOfficial Hype Man😂 #StayHumbled 💪🏿🤴🏾🖤

  • @BABA-is8kv
    @BABA-is8kv Před 2 lety +4

    I'm laughing my ass off at the fact that I can't tell is Pierre telling Chris to wrap up that Donald Duck Impression, lolol.

    • @ComicPierre
      @ComicPierre  Před 2 lety +2

      😂😂😂😂. You wanted it to go on for and 5mins?

  • @robertarnold9676
    @robertarnold9676 Před 2 lety +7

    That's cool that you would bring a old school comic on. What happen to Comic, "Hamburger" and" Shucky Duckie".

  • @HimizwhoIbe
    @HimizwhoIbe Před 2 lety +2

    Pierre don't let Chris answer the question before he cutting him off and asking another one. Damn!!!

  • @paultaylor3841
    @paultaylor3841 Před 2 lety +4

    Absolute Legend!!!🙌🏿🙌🏿

  • @darkforce7387
    @darkforce7387 Před 2 lety +1

    Good 2 see he still representin'..since the mid 80z..RapCity.

  • @Itsekundayo
    @Itsekundayo Před 2 lety +2

    Woe! That Trouble T Roy story! Never heard the details

  • @valerieinperson4457
    @valerieinperson4457 Před 2 lety

    It's great to see Chris Thomas! Last time I saw him, I was performing with a group at Club Elite in our beloved DMV area.

  • @keithrice9281
    @keithrice9281 Před 2 lety +2

    Dope interview

  • @sunflowerpwr.8821
    @sunflowerpwr.8821 Před 2 lety +2

    This one was very interesting and entertaining.

  • @livedirect2122
    @livedirect2122 Před 2 lety +2

    So much history here!!!!!

  • @Dragon-qt5zu
    @Dragon-qt5zu Před 2 lety +4

    Me and my homie would argue if he was high on rap city

  • @Dantana773
    @Dantana773 Před 2 lety +4

    Legend The Mayor of Rap city.

  • @BAPTruckin
    @BAPTruckin Před 2 lety +1

    Damn good show!

  • @marvinhagler4721
    @marvinhagler4721 Před 2 lety +3

    Chris Thomas

  • @Melvino151
    @Melvino151 Před 9 měsíci

    I still remember one of his jokes on def jam imitating Sidney Portier. So hilarious!

  • @eugenemichael1946
    @eugenemichael1946 Před 2 lety +3

    dope show

  • @elsoul8043
    @elsoul8043 Před 2 lety +2

    ¡¡This Guy has Amazing Impressions!!

  • @ralupop3613
    @ralupop3613 Před 2 lety

    From DC. Can I come? Lol Man I remember Chris Thomas from waaaay back been looking for him...

  • @ms.caramelsky3134
    @ms.caramelsky3134 Před 2 lety +3

    That call was real smooth until he got to the ranch. 😂

  • @jrob8102
    @jrob8102 Před 2 lety +1

    Maaaaaaaan 2 Living Legends 💪🏽💪🏽

  • @StaplesPropertyAcquisitions

    Legend

  • @mangadolo
    @mangadolo Před 2 lety +5

    CT tha mayor!!! Amazing talent. I still remember him from Rap City.

  • @MrDezydez
    @MrDezydez Před 2 lety +1

    Look at that legend! P, That's a fly hat!

  • @valerieinperson4457
    @valerieinperson4457 Před 2 lety +1

    Howard Cosell is spot on!!!

  • @MJFlairs
    @MJFlairs Před 2 lety +4

    Wow I did something similar lol I was trying to be superman and chipped my shoulder blade, I jumped off the kitchen table 🤦🏾‍♂️ I know he about to confirm some things, teach, motivate, and inspire me with this interview based on that alone 👍🏾

  • @valerieinperson4457
    @valerieinperson4457 Před 2 lety

    Love my DMV comics!

  • @michaeltucker3361
    @michaeltucker3361 Před 2 lety +1

    TIME MACHINE NEEDED BUT THATS ALL WE GOT IS MEMORIES SOUL TRAIN HE COULD BRING IT BACK WHY IS ALL OF THESE CHRIS KINGS OF COMEDY