Bubba Dub is a rising star in the comedy scene, known for his hilarious sketches and viral videos. He has been compared to Tracy Morgan, another famous comedian and actor, who has starred in shows like Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. But are they related? Here’s what we found out.
Who is Bubba Dub?
Bubba Dub, whose original name is Jerry Morgan, was born and raised in Alto, Texas, a small town with a population of about 2,000 people. He started doing comedy in 2017, after his best friend was murdered. He said in an interview with Alpha Magazines: “He would say to me, ‘Yo, Tracy, man, you should be doing comedy.’ A week later, he was murdered. And that for me, that was like my Vietnam. I had my survival guilt when I started to achieve success. Why I made it out and some guys didn’t.”
Bubba Dub gained popularity on YouTube and Facebook, where he posted funny videos of himself playing different characters and scenarios. Some of his most popular videos include “When you run into the dude you snitched on”, “When you get caught cheating” and “When your girl finds out you’re a rapper”. He also performs stand-up comedy at various venues and events, such as the Improv Comedy Club in Texas. He has a loyal fan base that calls themselves the “Bubba Dub Nation”.
Who is Tracy Morgan?
Tracy Morgan is an African-American comedian and actor from New York City, who was born on November 10, 1968. He started his career as a stand-up comedian in the late 1980s, and joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 1996. He stayed on the show until 2003, creating memorable characters such as Brian Fellow, Astronaut Jones and Woodrow. He also appeared in several movies, such as Half Baked, Superhero Movie and Cop Out.
In 2006, he landed his own sitcom on NBC, called The Tracy Morgan Show, but it was cancelled after one season. He then joined another NBC sitcom, 30 Rock, created by Tina Fey. He played Tracy Jordan, a fictionalized version of himself, who was a star of a sketch comedy show within the show. He received critical acclaim and several award nominations for his performance. He also starred in his own comedy specials, such as Tracy Morgan: Black and Blue and Tracy Morgan: Staying Alive.
In 2014, Morgan was involved in a serious car accident that left him with severe injuries and killed his friend and fellow comedian James McNair. He spent several months recovering from his trauma and returned to comedy in 2016. He currently stars in the TBS comedy The Last O.G., playing Tray Barker, an ex-convict who tries to adjust to life after prison.
Are They Related?
Despite sharing the same last name (Morgan) and having similar styles of comedy, Bubba Dub and Tracy Morgan are not related by blood or marriage. They have never met or worked together, although they have expressed mutual admiration for each other’s work.
Bubba Dub has said that he looks up to Tracy Morgan as one of his inspirations and role models. He told Alpha Magazines: “Tracy Morgan is my favorite comedian of all time. I love everything about him from his style to his delivery to his personality.” also said that he would love to collaborate with him someday.
Tracy Morgan has also acknowledged Bubba Dub’s talent and potential. He told TMZ: “I think he’s funny. I think he’s got a bright future ahead of him.” He also said that he would be open to working with him if the opportunity arises.
So there you have it. Bubba Dub and Tracy Morgan are not related, but they are both talented comedians who have made people laugh with their humor and charisma.
