Cedric The Entertainer | Saint Louis’ HOMEboy

By: Chris Renee

It’s no secret that Cedric the Entertainer is from St. Louis.  He reps his hometown whether he verbally gives the city a shout out, dances, or even speaks with the standard Midwest slang.  His first stops when he hits the city are Goody Goody and his mom’s house.  Coming up in a single parent household, he credits his mother with instilling respect and love in him.  As funny as he is now, he was never a class clown growing up.  In fact, when asked he said, “Momma didn’t play that.  She was a school teacher so we grew up in a loving educated household.  We knew to behave and always be respectful.”

read more at DELUX MAGZINE VIII issue II