Trivia

Cedric was the subject of controversy when his opinionated character in the film Barbershop (2002) made unsavory remarks regarding Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. These comments were spoken in character, were part of the screenplay, and he has never apologized for them.

Worked at State Farm Insurance before becoming successful in comedy. Majored in mass communication at Southeast Missouri State University.

Attended Berkeley High School in Ferguson Florissant School District. Each year, he gives out a scholarship to a graduating senior through the Cedric the Entertainer Charitable Foundation, Inc. The motto is, "Reaching Out...Giving Back".

Is one of the Original Kings of Comedy.

Appeared as the lead comedian at the White House Correspondence Dinner but jokingly remarked that he was unprepared because he thought that he would follow a humorous speech by President George W. Bush, but instead followed First Lady Laura Bush, who he commented was very funny.

Is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

He was awarded a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame at 6166 Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri on June 7, 2008.

Friends with Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Guy Torry, Loni Love, Charles Murphy, L.J. Reynolds, George Lopez, Niecy Nash and Eddie Griffin.

Sister Sharita Kyles Wilson is the foundation director of the Cedric the Entertainer Charitable Foundation, Inc., which provides college scholarships to high school graduates.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Live Theatre at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on July 19, 2018.

Born on exactly the same date as Djimon Hounsou (of "Never Back Down" fame).

Has two children, Croix (born 2000) and Lucky Rose (born 2003), with Lorna Wells. Has a daughter, Tiara, from a previous relationship.

Has one granddaughter.

Appeared in the music video "Not Today" by Mary J. Blige (2003).

He has been wearing hats ever since junior high.

Son of Rosetta Boyce Kyles, and Kittrell Kyles.

Has one sister: Sharita Kyles Wilson.

His first stage named was "Cheerio".