Majah Hype: The king of Caribbean comedy

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Caribbean sensation and funnyman Majah Hype, also known as the "King of Caribbean Comedy," is celebrating his culture this holiday weekend.

Majah Hype stopped by PIX11's studios to talk about what he has going on, from shows to movies and hosting the Caribbean Music Awards being held at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on Thursday.

When PIX11 sat down with the comedian, he went into a few of his characters but said for him it's not just about making people laugh, it's also about teaching people about Caribbean culture and paving the way for other comedians.

"I have about 50 people living in my head," Majah Hype said.

For more than 10 years he's been on a trajectory, transcending Caribbean culture not only into laughable moments but setting stereotypes straight.

"Let's show them what they think they know and educate them at the same time. I had someone come up to me and say 'my mom is from Grenada and I know nothing about Grenada.'" Majah Hype said.

From sold out shows in arenas around the world to interacting with fans, when he's not cracking jokes the comedian is giving back to his community and spreading positive messages.

For him, what's most important is hearing about how he's touching lives, through laughter, one joke at a time.

"It's the people who stop you and say 'I was on the verge of committing suicide' or 'my mom has cancer and your video is the only thing that makes her laugh.'" Majah Hype said.

This Labor Day weekend, Majah will be back in his hometown of Brooklyn for the parade. He hopes paradegoers will take time to learn about the culture and the history. Some of the history is rooted in pain from days of slavery. 

Majah Hype said his own grandfather was a founder of the parade.

"My grandfather had a band and they would play instruments down the parkway; it wasn't the big sound systems you see now," Majah Hype said.

The comedian is big in his faith, not taking anything for granted. His advice for other comedians coming behind him?

"Be original. I'm very grateful I created a lane for people to jump into because it opens doors for a lot of people." Majah Hype said.