# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DeRay Davis at Zanies Nashville
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, comedian-turned-actor DeRay Davis can most recently be "scene" and heard in the blockbuster mega hit 21 Jump Street, Jumping the Broom and his wildly successful Showtime 1 hour Comedy Special, DeRay Davis: Power Play. He lends his voice and writing talent to countless characters on Kanye Wests Albums the BoonDocks and currently on Adult Swims Black Dynamite!

DeRay, developed and honed a hip, sardonic, streetwise mentality at an early age and parlayed it smoothly and efficiently into the comedy-club circuit. Davis achieved his career breakthrough at the Laffapalooza Festival in Atlanta, GA, then scored a triple whammy by winning the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition and landing covetable spots in the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival and the Cedric the Entertainer Festival. Throughout, the comic wove vulgar and droll, yet also telling and deeply personal, routines around the subjects of race, poverty, and his challenging experiences growing up in the Windy City projects with a dysfunctional African-American family. 

The transition from behind-the-mike spots to movie roles represented a relatively short jump, for most of Davis' early film assignments emphasized the same subject matter as his routines; for example, he played the "Hustle Guy" in Barbershop (2002) and its sequel, Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004), rapper Mario "Fa Real" Greene in the Martin Short comedy Jiminy Glick in La La Wood (2004), and a Jamaican stoner in Johnson Family Vacation (2004). Davis expanded his genre focus with roles in Rupert Wainwright's supernatural horror outing The Fog (2005), and
Todd Phillips' comedy remake School for Scoundrels (2006). Subsequent feature assignments include License to Wed (2007), Semi-Pro (2008, as basketball player Bee Bee Ellis), and Imagine That (2009). Life As We Know it and Old Dogs. Davis also appeared on television series including Entourage and Reno 911!, and televised comedy revues such as Comedy Central's Premium Blend. Deray can be seen on VH1’s new show “Hip Hop Squares” the hip-hop adaptation of the classic “Hollywood Squares” game show, which will be premiering on VH1 on March 13th.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nashville/deray-davis-at-zanies-nashville/200029267240020
- **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment, festivals, dance, contests, sports, art, theatre, trips-adventures, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 247

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nashville
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2025 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37204
- **lat**: 36.13191
- **long**: -86.77929
- **full address**: 2025 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37204

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DeRay Davis at Zanies Nashville being held?
  - **A:** DeRay Davis at Zanies Nashville takes place on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 2025 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37204.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DeRay Davis at Zanies Nashville?
  - **A:** DeRay Davis at Zanies Nashville is organized by Zanies Nashville.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DeRay Davis at Zanies Nashville is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nashville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 240+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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